The 20 Best Financial Services Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (March 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best financial services companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Financial Services companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of March 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best financial services companies to work for
1. HealthEquity
4.3 stars
HealthEquity is a financial services company headquartered in the Draper, UT area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for family growth support (4.6 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HealthEquity:
"I am on a management team of all women. Women, and everything else, rocks at HealthEquity!"
2. Even
4.3 stars
Even is a financial services company that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.8 stars) and the people you work with (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Even:
"Thankful to be surrounded by intelligent, curious, hardworking folx. Love that we're always encouraged to measure success based on the progress of our mission statement."
3. Veterans United Home Loans
4.1 stars
Veterans United Home Loans is a financial services company headquartered in the Columbia, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.7 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Veterans United Home Loans:
"VU is located in the middle of the Bible belt and STILL lands best places to work for Forbes. It's an awesome business."
4. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company headquartered in the Stamford, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"At Synchrony we are ALL equal and have the same opportunities! There is never a shortage of women in charge."
5. BASYS Processing
3.9 stars
BASYS Processing is a financial services company headquartered in the Lenexa, KS area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BASYS Processing:
"Basys is an excellent place to work with plenty of growth opportunity. I feel respected as a young woman here. "
6. Strategic Wealth Designers
3.9 stars
Strategic Wealth Designers is a financial services company headquartered in the Louisville, KY area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Strategic Wealth Designers:
"Women and men are treated equally. Leadership doesn’t care if you are male or female they will promote the best person for the job. Very safe place for females to work."
7. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Express:
"I worked for American Express before starting a family so I never had an opportunity to judge how well the company *actually* treated working mothers or how their careers suffer..."
8. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company headquartered in the Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
9. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company headquartered in the Town and Country, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"Working for a company that offers 16 weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver of a newborn or an adopted child is amazing. Jones really values their employees and they make i..."
10. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
11. USAA
3.7 stars
USAA is a financial services company headquartered in the San Antonio, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USAA:
"USAA is a great place to work!"
12. Discover Card
3.7 stars
Discover Card is a financial services company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
13. Discover Financial Services
3.7 stars
Discover Financial Services is a financial services company headquartered in the Deerfield, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Discover Financial Services:
"Salaries are probably the only place I can see being problematic. DFS pays lower than local competitors and women have been compensated at a slightly slower pace than men within..."
14. Quicken Loans
3.7 stars
Quicken Loans is a financial services company headquartered in the Detroit, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Quicken Loans:
"I feel very fortunate to work for a company where race, gender (including trans), and sexual orientation are completely embraced. Quicken Loans is respectful and inclusive of ev..."
15. Ohio National Financial Services
3.7 stars
Ohio National Financial Services is a financial services company headquartered in the Cincinnati, OH area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
16. Navy Federal Credit Union
3.7 stars
Navy Federal Credit Union is a financial services company headquartered in the Vienna, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Navy Federal Credit Union:
"I really enjoy working here. When it comes to a female friendly workplace, I'd say this is a great place. "
17. The Hartford
3.7 stars
The Hartford is a financial services company headquartered in the Hartford, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Hartford:
"Lots of women role models. Many, not all, leaders "get it". Strong Women's employee resource group. "
18. TD Ameritrade
3.6 stars
TD Ameritrade is a financial services company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Ameritrade:
"TD has one of the best maternity benefit offerings I've ever seen. They are accommodating to family crisis' and understanding of missed time for such commitments "
19. GE Capital
3.6 stars
GE Capital is a financial services company headquartered in the Norwalk, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GE Capital:
"GE will overnight ship breast milk from pumping mothers traveling for business, provides best in class paid parental leave in addition to FMLA leave, on-site gyms and/or fitness..."
20. Central Bank
3.5 stars
Central Bank is a financial services company headquartered in the Clayton, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of March 1, 2020.