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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAFEX employees are 37% more likely to recommend AFEX as a great place to work
| 58% | Promoters |
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| 21% | Passives |
| 21% | Detractors |
Working at AFEX is rated highly by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. AFEX employees are most satisfied about Retention, CEO Rating, and Outlook categories, putting AFEX’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at AFEX was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AFEX is rated B+
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AFEX ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What makes you most happy at work?Helping the company succeed meeting its value proposition.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?everyone is open and friendly. You need to be scared to ask a question or help on a project. People here are pretty selfless in that way.
What are some of the best things about your team?everyone is engaged and committed to seeing the company thrive
world’s largest providers of independent foreign payment solutions.
AFEX was founded in 1979 and its current CEO is Jan Vlietstra. Since its inception 47 years ago, AFEX has grown to 500 employees.
A company on the move with a global presence. Ready to join? The world of foreign exchange is constantly moving and evolving, and so are we. Since 1979 AFEX has pioneered the way for foreign exchange services making us a leader in non-bank payment and risk management solutions. Servicing over 35,000 clients across our 21 office locations and with $20bn in our annual trade volume, we pride ourselves in being a truly international yet independent business. The AFEX Team Our presence and position in the market has been achieved through our team of over 450 employees, who are collectively responsible for our astonishing growth. Our employees are at the forefront of our growth and we welcome individuals who share our same values. Looking for a career in an international marketplace? Take a look at our openings and feel free to apply. We look forward to welcoming you as part of the AFEX team.
| Headquarter | 21045 Califa St Woodland Hills Los Angeles, CA 91367 United States of America |
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| Website | www.afex.com |
| Founding Date | 1979 |
| Tel | 888-0307-2339 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | afexcareers.silkroad.com/ |
AFEX competitors include CardConnect and Cambridge Global Payments. AFEX ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AFEX compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
AFEX has 500 employees. 24 employees at AFEX have reviewed AFEX across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 24 AFEX employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AFEX are pleased with their total compensation at AFEX, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AFEX are pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at AFEX are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AFEX believe the environment at AFEX is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AFEX is moderate. About 67% of the employees at AFEX work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at AFEX are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no AFEX employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand AFEX's KPIs and OKRs.
Jan’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. AFEX’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees. Compared to AFEX’s competitors, Jan Vlietstra ranks right above CardConnect CEO Jeffrey Shanahan. Under Vlietstra’s leadership, AFEX employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Outlook. Manager and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where AFEX could stand to see real improvement.
The AFEX Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Jan Vlietstra, Executive Otis Earle, and Director Enterprise Solutions Andy Woodward
Jan Vlietstra CEO / President
Jan Vlietstra serves as the CEO / President of AFEX.
Otis Earle Executive
Otis Earle serves as the Executive of AFEX. Otis started at AFEX in Mar of 2018. Otis currently resides in the Greater... read more
Andy Woodward Director Enterprise Solutions
Andy Woodward serves as the Director Enterprise Solutions of AFEX. Andy started at AFEX in February of 2019. Andy... read more
How much do people at AFEX get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AFEX is $72,831, or $35 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,547, or $40 per hour.
At AFEX, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,740 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,039 annually. Average AFEX salaries by department include: Customer Support at $63,458, Sales at $102,898, Operations at $81,748, and Admin at $46,287. Half of AFEX salaries are above $83,547.
6 employees at AFEX rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 6 employees at AFEX rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $68k | $68k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $83k | $83k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $254k | $254k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $324k | $324k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AFEX across various culture dimensions.
AFEX's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. AFEX's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is AFEX address?
AFEX location is at 21045 Califa St Woodland Hills
Who is the CEO of AFEX?
AFEX CEO is Jan Vlietstra, their score by employees is 77
What is AFEX eNPS?
The eNPS for AFEX is 37
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in AFEX?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 46k
What are the salaries in the Sales in AFEX?
The average salaries for Sales in AFEX is 103k