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Plum

Wealth automation app

101-200 employees
  • Fintech
  • B2C
  • Personal finance
  • Investing
5-8 Dysart Street, 2nd Floor, London, England, EC2A 2BX, GB

Company mission

To accompany people on their financial journey and give them the tools to manage, save and invest their money.

Top investors

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

35% female employees

7% employee growth in 12 months

Otta's take

Theo Margolius headshot

Theo Margolius

COO of Otta

Consumers are not satisfied with the products being offered by traditional banks, who have proven slow to react to their needs and demands. Plum is one of the increasing number of money management alternatives, offering a platform for users to automate their investments and savings.

The development of fintech in the UK has made the space incredibly competitive, with other companies such as Cleo and Emma trying to solve similar problems. That said, Plum has certainly found its place, with over a million users having downloaded the app. It was also voted Best Personal Finance App at the 2023 British Bank Awards, a testament to its popularity.

The company plans to use its latest funding to accelerate European expansion and heighten its product offering, building a more cohesive customer experience for its app. Most recent developments to the platform include the addition of "Watchlists" and "Price Alerts", two features that aim to further empower people by delivering smart notifications and portfolio control.

Benefits

  • 25 days paid holidays + UK bank holidays (33 in total)
  • We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options
  • 45 days work from anywhere
  • 1 extra day for volunteering
  • Our annual team trip, to a secret destination
  • Annual training budget
  • Free Plum Premium subscription
  • Flexible working hours (flexible hybrid remote model)

Company values

  • Figure It Out - Creating change is not impossible. Effort, curiosity, and persistence got us where we are today and will get us where we need to be tomorrow
  • Make Change Happen - Money will work radically differently from how it does today. When it comes to savings - it will only work the way it should, if we make it happen
  • Together We Push - We push each other to a high standard, treat each other fairly, and are constantly evolving into better versions of ourselves. We push new ideas - the old way of money is no longer fit for purpose. We push until it’s done. “Done” is when it’s helping our customers
  • No Frills - We’re lean and efficient because we’re here for the long term. Our journey with our customers ends when they retire
  • Have Their Back - Plum customers are financially better off people. We look out for them and have their best interests at heart, whilst still having a material impact on their finances. This is why they trust us

Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)

Oct 2022

$2.2m

EARLY VC

Dec 2021

$8.2m

EARLY VC

$66.3m

Total funding

This company has top investors

Founders

Previously Head of International Banking at TransferWise. Started their career at Morgan Stanley as a trader. Has an MBA from INSEAD

Endorsements

All

Flexible working (8)

Nice people (6)

Opportunities to learn (4)

Challenging work (3)

Growing fast (3)

Meaningful work (2)

Hard working team (2)

Open and honest communication (2)

Inspiring mission (2)

Tech & tools (1)

Working with modern and constantly evolving tech stack for DataOps and MLOps that helps us build scalable and efficient solutions to everyday problems.

Data

Tech & tools

Jun 2022

You will have the opportunity to grow along with the company (that grows extremely fast) and you will get the chance to contribute towards the growth.

Data

Growing fast

Jun 2022

Usually going to the office twice a week (since there are really nice perks there too :D). I am also able to work from our offices in Athens and Nicosia, even though I am based in London.

Data

Flexible working

Jun 2022

What you do matters. Not just to the company but to millions who use the app. You are helping people to save money with your code. Everything you'll be doing is well defined by the team and designed to the smallest detail before starting to code. What you commit makes a change, nothing goes to waste.

Software Engineering

Meaningful work

Jun 2022

Everyone is so helpful and ready to talk with you. If you do not understand something, or do not know how to proceed, just ask. We pair a lot and solve the problems together. Knowledge is always shared.

Software Engineering

Nice people

Jun 2022

Just make sure you catch up with the meetings, and that deliverables are completed on time. Do what you can in your own time. As long as the responsibilities are completed, no one asks you why you are offline.

Software Engineering

Flexible working

Jun 2022

In engineering a ton of great talent has been hired & progressed. A key factor here is that the management is supportive and has fostered a no-blame culture! Management is happy to give more ownership and responsibility to every engineer & help them succeed!

Software Engineering

Supportive management

Jun 2022

I see people challenging each other thoughtfully and politely. It looks like everyone is heard and valued. We also have AMA sessions where literally you can ask the company anything!

Software Engineering

Open and honest communication

Jun 2022

In engineering, the projects are really hard and deal with subjects that are difficult. For example trading, or analysing big chunks of data. Plum is also open to trying out technologies when it makes sense! At Plum you have the opportunity to tackle challenging problems while people have your back.

Software Engineering

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

There is a clear vision for the future of Plum which is regularly discussed and communicated. I recently joined Plum and the new products that we have and will be offering to our users will help us grow but more importantly help our users grow.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Innovative product

Jun 2022

I have been really impressed with the autonomy that my new manager has given me and I really enjoy working from home but also look forward to going into the office 2/3 times a week as the people and office is great location and environment to work in

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Flexible working

Jun 2022

We are at critical phases at the moment to increase our Fund Product options to existing users and hopefully welcoming some new users. The work involved in all areas of the business is very challenging as the Financial industry is heavily regulated and constantly changing. For me this is a great opportunity to grow and contribute within Plum.

Finance, Legal & Compliance

Challenging work

Jun 2022

Really challenging projects and opportunities to grow as a professional and an engineer with a good level of autonomy. Great mission and product which make the people focus more on the outcomes and results of their work. People are great and it's fun to work beside them.

Software Engineering

Challenging work

Jun 2022

Everyone is focusing on the outcome and not the time you put in to bring it on. No restrictions on working hours other than to attend the meetings of the team and have overlap with the people you're working with. Policy that you can work from another country from 45 days per year makes it really good for people that want to grasp the opportunity of remote working and travel more without taking their time off.

Software Engineering

Flexible working

Jun 2022

The mission is great as it focuses on helping people with less have more. Focusing the last couple of years both on setting money aside so you can do more, but also on growing the money you have with products like mutual funds, stocks, interest, and SIPP. Soon our mission will be wider by controlling also your spending through plum!

Software Engineering

Inspiring mission

Jun 2022

Always on the lookout for opportunities to leverage latest tech and tools, which as a result keeps me engaged and not settled to stuff I already know.

Other Engineering

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

I think Plum is going to the big leagues pretty fast. Product is fresh and competitive, staying in touch with how the market grows/changes, and always aiming higher. The team has pretty much doubled too the last 12-18 months.

Other Engineering

Growing fast

Jun 2022

Has been great working with people from different backgrounds. The whole team gives an awesome vibe and promotes view and opinion sharing. Never met anyone that made working with him/her stressful.

Other Engineering

Nice people

Jun 2022

As a team we try to build an excellent product and deliver value to our clients. Everyone is dedicated in delivering new exciting features that will make our client's financial management easier and help them save as much as they can!

Software Engineering

Hard working team

Jun 2022

Plum is growing really fast. We are expanding in many European countries as well as in the range of products we offer, from a savings app to a full money management app with investments, stocks trading, a card and more exciting features to come.

Software Engineering

Growing fast

Jun 2022

Plum team is amazing! People here are always willing to help and support each other. I've actually made friends at work, we eat all together, go for drinks after work and we enjoy being at the office.

Software Engineering

Nice people

Jun 2022

Since joining Plum, I've gained a ton of insider knowledge in the payments world, with help from colleagues with extensive domain knowledge.

Software Engineering

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

I's very rewarding to know that the work you do is valueble to real users who are able to better save and manage their savings due to software that you built.

Software Engineering

Meaningful work

Jun 2022

There is almost complete autonomy and freedom regarding remote work, but also a lovely office. Though there are rough guidelines, everyone picks hours and location that work best for them.

Software Engineering

Flexible working

Jun 2022

In Plum we work in a really hybrid model. We go to the office without having to declare it from the day before. Also there is flexibility if someone wants to start working earlier, or there is a need to leave work earlier we are open to discuss it with the team and adjust.

Software Engineering

Flexible working

Jun 2022

When I joined Plum I was offered a salary close enough to the one I asked on the interviews and I was told that after the 6-month evaluation we will revisit. I got a raise after the evaluation and I felt that my work and efforts are really appreciated.

Software Engineering

Fair compensation

Jun 2022

Lot's of people are being promoted due to their great development and work. We also give openly great feedback to the teams and persons for their accomplishments.

Software Engineering

Great work is recognised

Jun 2022

Company that grows fast and allows you to learn hands on. We all make mistakes but we own them and learn from them. The company constantly grows and needs more people that want to have an impact.

Software Engineering

Opportunities to learn

Jun 2022

This is an amazing group of people on a mission to accomplish something that matters! Everyone is willing to help and understands that we either all succeed together or we fail as a team.

Software Engineering

Nice people

Jun 2022

Great work life balance especially compared with other startups. No one is recognised for doing the extra mile outside of the working hours. The ability to work either remotely or in the office without any difference is something unique.

Software Engineering

Flexible working

Jun 2022

Plum is full of talented people who is challenging the status quo and aiming for the best.

Operations & Strategy

Nice people

Jun 2022

It's place which offers flexible working and more importantly from anywhere in most of the cases.

Operations & Strategy

Flexible working

Jun 2022

The work at Plum is challenging but at the same time very interesting as you can learn new things and come up with new ideas.

Operations & Strategy

Challenging work

Jun 2022

Our team is a collection of very nice and intelligent people. Everyone supports each other in various ways which leads to solving things quickly and making the work place a lot more enjoyable.

Other Engineering

Nice people

Jun 2022

We are a fast growing company. Our team manages to handle the workload that growth brings by supporting each other when necessary. Everyone in our company is dedicated to support this growth.

Other Engineering

Hard working team

Jun 2022

Open and honest communication is something that is very organic at Plum which cares about being transparent. You are able to raise your concerns without any issues, and the team cares about mitigating any issues you might have.

Other Engineering

Open and honest communication

Jun 2022

It's so great to work in a company that helps million people. It's always fulfilling to see that our users reach their goals using our product.

People, HR, Recruitment

Inspiring mission

Jun 2022

There is two way communication and the CEO is always approachable. I love the fact that I can knock his door or slack him whenever I feel that something goes wrong or when I just want to express my opinion on something.

People, HR, Recruitment

My opinions are valued

Jun 2022

The great things on startups is that you have the autonomy to do things, to try new things & experiment on your own. Managers give the autonomy & flexibility on that.

People, HR, Recruitment

Autonomy

Jun 2022

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