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Credit Sesame is an online tool that enables users to save money on mortgage and loans by unlocking their credit potential. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
21
TOTAL
RATINGS
414

Credit Sesame Company Culture

Credit Sesame Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.7/5
Credit Sesame's Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Credit Sesame CEO

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Adrian Nazari Credit Sesame's CEO
Adrian Nazari
76 /100

Diversity at Credit Sesame

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Diverse employees at Credit Sesame have rated Happiness, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Credit Sesame

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Credit Sesame have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Credit Sesame eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

28

Credit Sesame employees are 28% more likely to recommend Credit Sesame as a great place to work

61%Promoters
6%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at Credit Sesame

Working at Credit Sesame is rated average by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. Credit Sesame employees are most satisfied about Compensation, CEO Rating, and Office Culture categories, putting Credit Sesame’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Credit Sesame was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Credit Sesame

B-

Overall Company Culture at Credit Sesame is rated B-

Last updated months ago

Top
40%

Credit Sesame ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Credit Sesame Employee Reviews

Out of 47 Credit Sesame employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Credit Sesame improve their work culture.

87%
13%
Positive Reviews87%
Constructive Feedback13%

Positive Reviews From Credit Sesame Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The interviewers were happy to answer any and all questions
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    We are making a difference in the financial understanding of our customers' credit knowledge.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Diversity of opinions and respect for one another. Very welcoming to new hires

Constructive Feedback From Credit Sesame Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Pay attention to the sinking ship. Culture comes from within.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    There is a serious pay inequity problem.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Let good talent do what they do best.

Credit Sesame Company Information

Credit Sesame Company Overview

Credit Sesame is an online tool that enables users to save money on mortgage and loans by unlocking their credit potential.

Credit Sesame Mission, Vision & Values

Credit Sesame Mission & Values

Our mission is to empower people to take charge of their credit and loans and achieve their financial goals.

Headquarter607 A West Dana St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
United States of America
Websitecreditsesame.com
Founding Date2010
Company StatusPrivate

Credit Sesame Competitors

Credit Sesame competitors include Credit Karma, Nav, WalletHub, and Bankrate, Inc.. Credit Sesame ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Credit Sesame compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Credit Karma's Logo
    Credit Karma
    4.8/5
  2. #2
    Nav's Logo
    Nav
    4.5/5
  3. #3
    WalletHub's Logo
    WalletHub
    3.9/5
  4. #4
    Credit Sesame's Logo
    Credit Sesame
    3.7/5
  5. #5
    Bankrate, Inc. Logo
    Bankrate, Inc.
    3.0/5
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Credit Sesame Employees

21 employees at Credit Sesame have reviewed Credit Sesame 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 21 Credit Sesame 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 Credit Sesame are pleased with their total compensation at Credit Sesame, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Credit Sesame are pleased with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Credit Sesame are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Credit Sesame believe the environment at Credit Sesame is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Credit Sesame is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at Credit Sesame work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Credit Sesame are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Credit Sesame employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Credit Sesame report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Credit Sesame have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
100% of Credit Sesame employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Credit Sesame employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Credit Sesame employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Credit Sesame employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of Credit Sesame employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Credit Sesame - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Credit Sesame is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Credit Sesame employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

Credit Sesame KPIs and OKRs

At Credit Sesame 80% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Credit Sesame's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Credit Sesame employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Credit Sesame CEO & Leadership

Credit Sesame CEO - Adrian Nazari

Adrian Nazari Credit Sesame's CEO
76 /100

Credit Sesame’s CEO Adrian Nazari started in this role in 2010. Adrian’s approval rate is just above average, putting Adrian in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Adrian Nazari is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Credit Sesame offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Adrian is most liked by Female employees and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, Male employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Credit Sesame’s competitors, Adrian Nazari ranks just above Bankrate, Inc.’s CEO Kenneth Esterow. With Adrian’s leadership, Credit Sesame employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Office Culture. Adrian was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.

Credit Sesame Leadership

The Credit Sesame Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Adrian Nazari, Senior Vice President, Product and Design James Brandon, and Board Director John Dougery

  • Adrian Nazari  CEO / President

    Adrian Nazari CEO / President

    Adrian Nazari serves as the CEO / President of Credit Sesame.

  • James Brandon Senior Vice President, Product and Design

    James Brandon serves as the Senior Vice President, Product and Design of Credit Sesame.

  • John Dougery Board Director

    John Dougery serves as the Board Director of Credit Sesame.

  • Pablo Gaito Chief People & Culture Officer and Head of Global Business Growth

    Pablo Gaito serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer and Head of Global Business Growth of Credit Sesame.

  • Ihsan Kurt VP of Data Science and Analytics

    Ihsan Kurt serves as the VP of Data Science and Analytics of Credit Sesame.

  • Pejman Makhfi Chief Technology Officer

    Pejman Makhfi serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Credit Sesame.

  • Shazia Virji VP, Business Development

    Shazia Virji serves as the VP, Business Development of Credit Sesame.

Credit Sesame Salaries

How much does Credit Sesame pay?

How much do people at Credit Sesame get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Credit Sesame is $124,403, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $147,676, or $70 per hour.

At Credit Sesame, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $187,641 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,110 annually. Average Credit Sesame salaries by department include: Business Development at $109,738, Customer Support at $73,679, Product at $133,664, and Sales at $283,090. Half of Credit Sesame salaries are above $147,676.

14 employees at Credit Sesame rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings) while 13 employees at Credit Sesame rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$85k
$85k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$117k
$117k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$148k
$148k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$215k
$215k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$253k
$253k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$352k
$352k100th Percentile
$124,403*
Average Compensation
$147,676*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Credit Sesame Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Credit Sesame

Diverse employees at Credit Sesame score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Credit Sesame in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Credit Sesame across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Credit Sesame Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Credit Sesame PTO

Credit Sesame's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Credit Sesame's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 80% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Credit Sesame's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy80%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare20%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo25%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo25%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo25%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Credit Sesame Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Credit Sesame applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Credit Sesame unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

17
Total Applied
  • 94% Granted (16 out of 17)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 17)
  • 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 17)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 17)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Credit Sesame Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Credit Sesame on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
35%
Product
35%
Engineering
13%
HR
9%
Business Development
9%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
43%
Vienna
4%
El Granada
4%
Los Angeles
4%
Boston
4%
Other
39%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Credit Sesame

What is Credit Sesame address?

Credit Sesame location is at 607 A West Dana St.

Who is the CEO of Credit Sesame?

Credit Sesame CEO is Adrian Nazari, their score by employees is 76

What is Credit Sesame eNPS?

The eNPS for Credit Sesame is 28

What is the salary for Account Manager in Credit Sesame?

Account Manager average salary in the US is 93k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Credit Sesame?

The average salaries for Engineering in Credit Sesame is 139k

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