GHCO
Our Mission
Our mission is to create more equal, transparent and accessible financial markets. Through the work we do every day, we aim to level the playing field for investors of all sizes and to provide a gateway to a range of varied, emerging, or niche markets.
As one of the fastest-growing liquidity providers for exchange-traded funds and products (ETFs & ETPs), GHCO is committed to building the future of finance by tackling complex problems and embracing challenges collectively. We love that their company culture is collaborative and supports problem-solving within math and logic oriented teams - a welcome deviation from the cut-throat nature of trade. We especially enjoy that at GHCO, no individual is limited to their role. Team members are empowered to learn and grow beyond their roles, and are given leeway and the freedom to contribute to projects of interest at different levels. Their flat structure encourages transparency and equal opportunities for all - this is well ingrained within their company values, and efforts towards diversity, equity and inclusion. With almost 20 different nationalities in a workforce of 32 people, GHCO is now working towards closing the gender gap. We love that their approach towards diversity, equity and inclusion reflects genuineness and tenacity, as it is centered around the team and the fabric of the company, rather than metrics.
– Caroline & the 50inTech team
Our Values
We don’t write down a set list of values, here is how we like to work: in a flat, friendly and dynamic environment, we are committed and we move forward collectively. We are idealists and disruptors, but remain humble and hungry for progress. We love working on complex problems and challenges, that align with building the future of finance.
Our Diversity actions
- At GHCO it is all about transparency and accessibility, so we keep a flat structure and we have open communication channels. To facilitate communication with our hybrid work environment, everything goes through Slack but we also have an open conference line during the day attended by the traders where anyone in the whole firm can join to ask questions or help to solve problems.
- All of our policies support a flexible and inclusive workplace, including gender neutral Family Policies that take into account a range of familial needs and responsibilities.
- There are situations in life that you may be faced with which aren’t covered under current leave policies in most businesses. We want you to feel supported with paid leave to ensure you can take the time you need away from work. We can offer paid leave for circumstances which can include but are not limited to:
- Early-stage pregnancy loss or abortion, for the mother, surrogate mother, or partner
- Time off for team members or partners undergoing fertility treatments
- If you or a partner are recovering from an accident
- We ensure that our talent acquisition teams (including external recruiters) source candidates of all genders and identities, and we aim for our job descriptions to be neutral.
- Our women-oriented efforts include events in partnership with various business networks, such as 100 Women in Finance, Women in ETFs and Alpher. We encourage honest and transparent discussions around investing, trading, career moves to new industries like blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
- To support mental-health and wellness, each employee is offered a subscription to the Headspace app. You might know Headspace as a meditation app but it's much more than that - it's a guide to well-being, mindfulness, sleep, exercise, nutrition and more!
- Remote work policy is implemented at GHCO, with the possibility for full-remote work for our software engineers and operations teams. We encourage a hybrid work structure and flexible work schedules.
- We support and promote equal opportunities for career progression for all employees regardless of gender and identity, and have transparent salary grids for pay equity.
- GHCO is dedicated to ensuring that all employees are equipped with the skills to excel by providing the required learning resources or outsourcing professional training when necessary. We are also building a little library in the office, with our team members contributing with books that interest them all paid for by the company.
- Our head of Strategy is our best ambassador, Roxane Sanguinetti - please reach out if you have any questions! Having worked in trading and fintech for a few years, she led the fixed income trading desk before recently moving to her current role, looking at cross-asset strategy and new areas of growth for the business. She regularly speaks at events and conferences, fighting to close the gender investing and funding gaps. She also actively supports ambitious female founders.
Diversity and inclusion ambitions/goals for the next year
We have a greatly diverse team with nearly 20 different nationalities for 30 people, but the gender split is where we are taking action. We hate to put a fixed number on it, we don't do it for the metric, we want to do it because it's good for the team and the business.
We aim to organise or participate in at least one event a month that supports womxn groups. Keep an eye on our LinkedIn to join the next one!
Our goal together
To challenge the status quo in trading tech, to increase the visibility of our area of expertise and our company, as well as to improve the share of women in tech positions.
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As one of the fastest-growing liquidity providers for exchange-traded funds and products (ETFs & ETPs), GHCO is committed to building the future of finance by tackling complex problems and embracing challenges collectively. We love that their company culture is collaborative and supports problem-solving within math and logic oriented teams - a welcome deviation from the cut-throat nature of trade. We especially love that at GHCO, no individual is limited to their role. Team members are empowered to learn and grow beyond their roles, and are given leeway and the freedom to contribute to projects of interest at different levels. Their flat structure encourages transparency and equal opportunities for all - this is well ingrained within their company values, and efforts towards diversity and inclusion. GHCO’s approach towards diversity, equity and inclusion reflects their genuineness and tenacity, as it is centered around the team and the fabric of the company, rather than metrics.
- Dan Izzo, CEO
Perks
What our team finds most valuable is the opportunity to work with other really smart people, on really engaging challenges and in the service of something meaningful.
Then, there are all the tangible benefits you can expect:
- Competitive Salary
- Career development opportunities
- 25-day holidays + bank holidays
- WFH policy covering all hardware requirements
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Private health insurance via Vitality Health
But really the ones we love:
- Casual work environment - no need for a suit, unless that’s your preferred attire
- Supportive gender-neutral Family policies - that take into account a range of familial needs and responsibilities, for both primary and secondary carers
- Paid leave for trauma and special situations - there are situations in life that you may be faced with which aren’t covered under current leave policies in most businesses. We want you to feel supported to ensure you can take the time you need away from work.
- Free breakfast and snacks - a good mix of healthy and naughty!
- Team gatherings - formally organised or not, these include chess, climbing, football and other social calls. Always open to new ideas!
- 50% off gym membership via Vitality Health
- Your birthday off
- Free membership to wellness and mediation app - to support mental-health and wellness, each employee is offered a subscription to the Headspace app. You might know Headspace as a meditation app but it's much more than that - it's a guide to well-being, mindfulness, sleep, exercise, nutrition and more!
Recruitment Process
- Introductory call with Talent Partner who will make sure your aspirations fit with the role
- Your profile will be reviewed by the team
- You will be asked to complete a task at home
- Call (or face-to-face) with our CTO and 2-3 people from the team, including someone from the trading or business side
The recruitment process may differ for non-technical positions.
Supported communities
100 Women in Finance
One of the largest business networks, 100WF nears 20,000 registered members to strengthen the global finance industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential at each career stage. GHCO offers every womxn at the firm a yearly premium global membership if they wish to sign up. The network organises educational events to advance your career or to deep dive into various topics, as well as networking sessions. You will also have the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities (for eg. talking to girls in school about careers in finance or tech).
Click here for example of an event we organised for 100WF.
Women in ETFs
Women in ETFs (WE) is a global network of 6000+ professionals. It brings together people in the ETF industry across the globe to champion our goals of actively choosing equality, diversity, and inclusion. GHCO sponsors the network and it is free to sign up for free membership for everyone and anyone, the network is open to both mxn and womxn. We run educational, career and networking events. GHCO will also be organising events with the network on various topics throughout the year.
Innovate Finance
Innovate Finance is an industry body and community that represents and advances FinTech in the UK. It regularly hosts events and workshops on any topics linked to FinTech: finance, regulation, data, new technology, crypto.. and career development: public speaking, media relations, and more. It’s also an occasion to network with tens of other FinTechs, big or small, and bigger financial services firms.
We are open to new ideas!
