Elevate Credit Reviews

Pros

Elevate does a fantastic job in it's hiring process to hire candidates that fit our values. I see people truly living our values every day which focus highly on integrity and providing the best possible experience for our customers. I see people rewarded and recognized for hard work. There is a lot of opportunity with the growth of the company and the benefits are on the high end of what I have seen at other companies with some unique ones added in for 5 and 10 year anniversaries, employee stock stock purchase options, and even fun things like a free bike for all employees.

Advice to Management

Keep the open and candid communication open as you have. Even with the IPO and limited info that can be shared I think you are doing great at keeping us in the loop on how the company is doing.

Pros

I have been employed at Elevate for over 6 years and have been with the company for close to 8 . Started at Think and split of to Elevate. Best decision of my life. This is the longest I have stayed at any one company in my whole career and I don't see myself leaving soon. The company keeps you on your feet and that is exactly what I love here. I pride myself working at Elevate. Over the past 6 years I have worked so far in 3 different departments which is one of the biggest reasons I am able to provide value to my work. Here are few pros working for elevate if you have the passion to bring a change- Startup company which provides direct access to executives all the way up to CEO, Fast paced ,Skilled employees across departments, Open communication with open door policy, Ability to make an impact, Core Values, Ability to change departments to find your place in the company , Work from home Policy, Bonus , 5 year and 10 year recognition with added Bonus, 5% matching 401K.

Advice to Management

Sometimes Management might credit just the management and above for achievements and miss the key people who might have made a difference. I think this can change and probably managers can take the time to trickle the achievement down to the people actually doing the work. Also some pain points at the end of the pipeline might not reach the upper management , which might be leading to poor communication which in turns leads to the executives not knowing the real issues. I am sure this can change as we continue to grow.

Pros

Elevate really comes through with the promise of allowing employees to take ownership of their projects and management does not micromanage. They work hard to hire the right people who embody the values and are subject matter experts in their field. Due to this, everyone is respected as a valuable member of the team and allowed to have their opinion heard, regardless of their job title.

Another great aspect of working here is every day is different. The work is always challenging and exciting and there is never a dull moment. Management is passionate about the work and that enthusiasm is felt throughout the organization.

Another amazing aspect is they truly care about employees and listen to their feedback in order to make the company an even better place to work.

Pros

- Many intelligent, talented team members
- Good benefits, free healthy breakfast and employee social hours
- Comp is above average in many roles

Advice to Management

Define and COMMUNICATE a strategy for growth. Start with clearly defined goals - what do you want Elevate to be when it grows up? The competition is moving, Elevate is not, get motivated, truly agile and delivery focused.

Pros

Overall Elevate is a good company to work for.

Pros

easy job to learn, no pressure

Advice to Management

keep up the good work.

Pros

Brilliant People working on tough problems - Some of the brightest and most incredibly talented minds in credit/finance. The company works in an industry that's highly regulated and competitive, but really have an outstanding talent force behind it that makes it an incredible place to work/learn if you end up in the data and risk organizations.

Great Mission - Providing financial and credit options to a part of the population that would otherwise have no options is truly a rewarding mission.

Extra Perks - To name a few...
- Industry above-average pay
- Employee stock purchase program
- Instant vesting of 401k
- Free $500 bike credit
- Free breakfast (yogurt, granola, fruit)
- Free happy hours on Fridays (booze, chips, and pretzels)
- Subsidized mediocre lunch

Advice to Management

Learn to treat your employees like the humans that gave years to company and helped it grow.-- You're not one of the great places to work (no matter how much you pay for that title each year), but you could be. You're no longer working in a cave against pawn shops and loan sharks. You're competing for talent and resources from some of the best technology companies in the world. Act like it.

Pros

No dress code, free breakfast, $4 lunches three times a week, work from home policy, good retirement plan options, and discounted snacks in the break rooms.

Pros

Expectations are reasonable, processes and policies exist and are also reasonable.

Advice to Management

Encourage more dialog among employees. There is still an abundance of hierarchy and a reluctance to talk directly with those that you don't interact with regularly.

Pros

High Tech, Working time flexibility