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Jack Henry & Associates named to 2018 best places to work in financial technology list by American Banker
Company acknowledged by its employees for rewarding culture, opportunities for advancement
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Today, the company announced that is has been recognized by American Banker as one the best financial technology companies to work for in 2018. Jack Henry & Associates ranked number 12 out of 20 total companies on this inaugural list.
This American Banker ranking honors the financial technology companies that go above and beyond to foster a rewarding employee environment. To be considered a best workplace, each nominated company participated in a survey managed by Best Companies Group. Jack Henry & Associates stood out for its open and rewarding culture, including employee wellness programs, leadership training, and access to all levels of the organization. Jack Henry & Associates employs more than 6,000 people across the country and serves approximately 9,000 customers in the fintech space.
David Foss, president and CEO of Jack Henry & Associates, stated, “At Jack Henry & Associates, we aim to provide the tools that allow our employees to be the best version of themselves, whether that means offering free health assessments or providing specialized leadership training to our future leaders. We are honored to be included among the 20 top fintech employers to work for in the country by American Banker, especially since the rankings were determined by the feedback of those who make us great – our employees.”
Jack Henry & Associates recently acquired Ensenta Corporation, which was also included on the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology list at number 19. Ensenta, a California-based provider of real-time, cloud-based solutions for mobile and online payments and deposits, joined the company in December 2017 as part of the JHA Payment Solutions™ group. Jack Henry & Associates became the leading provider of consumer remote deposit capture services with this acquisition, now supporting approximately 2,300 financial institutions.
Foss continued, “The acquisition of Ensenta adds additional risk management tools for mobile remote deposit, expands payment options for small businesses, and offers Jack Henry & Associates an entry into government payment processing. In addition, the company’s culture and dedication to employee satisfaction is a great fit, as is evidenced by their inclusion in this ranking.”
To be considered for participation on the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology list, companies must provide technology products, services, or solutions that enable the delivery of financial services; employ a minimum of fifteen employees; and be in business for at least one year.
For more information on American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Financial Technology program, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkFinTech.com.