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Synctera is powering the future of FinTech. Its end-to-end platform and guided, personalized experiences help FinTech builders create world-class products with embedded banking, card issuance, and more. Synctera’s unique programs enable transparent, efficient partnerships between compatible FinTech builders and community banks, whether a FinTech builder is looking to quickly launch an MVP or scale a fully fledged offering. Everyone wins - FinTech builders create, launch, and scale great products fast, and community banks access new revenue streams and markets. read more
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Synctera Company Culture

Synctera Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.4/5
Synctera's Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Synctera CEO

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Peter Hazlehurst Synctera's CEO
Peter Hazlehurst
95 /100

Diversity at Synctera

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B

Diverse employees at Synctera have rated Executive Team, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Synctera

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B

Women at Synctera have rated Executive Team, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Synctera 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?

65

Synctera employees are 65% more likely to recommend Synctera as a great place to work

69%Promoters
27%Passives
4%Detractors

Working at Synctera

Working at Synctera is rated highly by 56 employees, across various culture dimensions. Synctera employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting Synctera’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Synctera was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Synctera

A-

Overall Company Culture at Synctera is rated A-

Last updated months ago

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15%

Synctera ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 56 Employees

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Engineering85

Synctera Employee Reviews

Out of 196 Synctera employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Synctera improve their work culture.

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Positive Reviews96%
Constructive Feedback4%

Positive Reviews From Synctera Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    I like their vision, ambition, focus, humility, and good ideas.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Full remote. Clear vision, interesting problems, collaborative team, modern tech, autonomy,
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Full remote. Work hard play hard. Go fast. Learn lots. Open minded. Best idea wins. Mutual respect.

Constructive Feedback From Synctera Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    To be more commensurate to market value and level of experience.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    It is hard to justify compensation for roles that have been implemented for the first time therefore when speaking numbers there should be a comparison shown to make the employee understand why the amount was chosen for them.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    benefits need a rehaul, which is coming but haven't seen the new plan yet.

Synctera Company Information

Synctera Company Overview

Synctera is powering the future of FinTech. Its end-to-end platform and guided, personalized experiences help FinTech builders create world-class products with embedded banking, card issuance, and more. Synctera’s unique programs enable transparent, efficient partnerships between compatible FinTech builders and community banks, whether a FinTech builder is looking to quickly launch an MVP or scale a fully fledged offering. Everyone wins - FinTech builders create, launch, and scale great products fast, and community banks access new revenue streams and markets.

Synctera was founded in 2020 and its current CEO is Peter Hazlehurst. Since its inception 6 years ago, Synctera has grown to 110 employees.

Synctera Mission, Vision & Values

Synctera Mission Statement

To be the fastest and easiest way to build the future of FinTech banking.

Synctera Vision Statement

To unlock human potential through financial innovation.

Synctera Values

  • CONNECT - We create connection with intention, welcoming the full humanity (and unbridled spirits) of all. We offer support and laugh together.
  • SHARE - We create space for all voices. We share our ideas, voice concerns, and take responsibility for our actions.
  • QUESTION - We are curious at our core. We challenge norms, invite perspectives, and remain open to possibilities.
  • COMMIT - We are committed to each other and our customers. Our mission pushes us for continuous improvement, a bias for action and clarity of purpose.
Headquarter228 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States of America
Websitewww.synctera.com/
Founding Date2020
Company StatusPrivate
Jobssynctera.com/careers
Social Sites

Synctera Employees

Synctera has 110 employees. 56 employees at Synctera have reviewed Synctera 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 56 Synctera employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Synctera are extremely happy with their total compensation at Synctera, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Synctera are extremely happy with their team. 56 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+.

The majority of employees at Synctera believe the environment at Synctera is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Synctera is extremely fast. About 41% of the employees at Synctera work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Synctera are extremely 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
Synctera employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Synctera report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
98% of Synctera employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Synctera employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
73% of Synctera employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Synctera employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
98% of Synctera employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Synctera - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

Synctera KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Synctera's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 56 Synctera employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 54 have said yes.

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Yes96%
No4%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Synctera CEO & Leadership

Peter Hazlehurst Synctera's CEO
95 /100

Synctera CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Synctera’s CEO Peter Hazlehurst started in this role in 2020. Peter’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Peter Hazlehurst has won the Best CEOs in 2022. Synctera’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Hazlehurst’s leadership, Synctera employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Happiness. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Synctera could stand to see real improvement.

Synctera Leadership

The Synctera Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Peter Hazlehurst, Co-Founder & CPO Dominik Weisserth, and Co-Founder and CTO Kris Hansen

  • Peter Hazlehurst  CEO / President

    Peter Hazlehurst CEO / President

    Peter Hazlehurst serves as the CEO / President of Synctera.

  • Dominik Weisserth Co-Founder & CPO

    Dominik Weisserth serves as the Co-Founder & CPO of Synctera.

  • Kris Hansen Co-Founder and CTO

    Kris Hansen serves as the Co-Founder and CTO of Synctera.

  • Julie Solomon Chief Revenue Officer

    Julie Solomon serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Synctera.

  • James Takazawa Chief People Officer

    James Takazawa serves as the Chief People Officer of Synctera.

  • Shep Smith Chief Operating Officer

    Shep Smith serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Synctera.

Synctera Salaries

How much does Synctera pay?

How much do people at Synctera get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Synctera is $123,269, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,409, or $69 per hour.

At Synctera, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $183,581 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,816 annually. Average Synctera salaries by department include: Operations at $99,257, Design at $103,308, Marketing at $194,448, and HR at $106,838. Half of Synctera salaries are above $144,409.

56 employees at Synctera rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 112 ratings) while 56 employees at Synctera rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 112 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$83k
$83k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$111k
$111k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$144k
$144k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$211k
$211k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$250k
$250k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$361k
$361k100th Percentile
$123,269*
Average Compensation
$144,409*
Median Compensation

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

Synctera Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Synctera

Diverse employees at Synctera score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Synctera in the Top 35% 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 Synctera across various culture dimensions.

Synctera has emphasized the importance of DEIB since its formation and has worked hard to ensure that it is a bedrock of our culture. We aim to create real inclusivity rather than just "checking boxes'' or "hitting numbers.” Our company understands that for Synctera to be a great place to work, it needs to be a place where people can feel comfortable to bring their full, authentic selves each and every day.,,When we announced our Series A funding round in June 2021, we were the first startup to join the Cap Table Coalition where we dedicated 10% of the funding round to diversify the VC ecosystem in order to create investment opportunities for Black, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Native American, women, and other traditionally marginalized investors. In our next funding rounds, we will continue our commitment to the Cap Table Pledge. ,,Since then, we continue to make great strides in creating a workplace of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by partnering with FinTech partners on DEIB related accelerators, signing the ParityPledge®, and openly writing on our blog about how we’re advancing DEI activities in our organization.,,We have a DEI expert actively advising our company, working directly with our C-suite and leadership team as an HRBP to ensure that our DEI goals, action and behavior starts from the top down. In addition, our DEIC (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee) is newly formed internal advocacy group led by employees that has helped the company celebrate and shine a light on Black History Month, Women's History Month, and moderated Lived Experience Sharing Panels.,,Our continued commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive company earned us Will Reed's Silver DEIB Luminary Award in 2022.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 86/100
Department - Engineering
Men 85/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 82/100
Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

Synctera Perks & Benefits

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - 100% of health benefits covered by Synctera - Unlimited PTO Policy - Remote-first company - Monthly telecommunications stipend - Home office budget - Generous Spot Bonus Policy AWARDS & ACCOLADES - 2022 FORTUNE Best Small & Medium Workplaces - 2022 FORTUNE Best Places to work in the Bay Area - Will Reed's Top 100 DEIB Luminary Award (Silver) 2022 - Will Reed's Top 100 Early-Stage Companies to Work for in 2022 - SMB Tech50 List 2022 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING Synctera has emphasized the importance of DEIB since its formation and has worked hard to ensure it’s the foundation of our culture through continued learning. We aim to create real, inclusive behaviors at the heart of our operations rather than just "checking boxes'' or "hitting numbers.” We understand that for Synctera to be a great place to work, it needs to be a place where people can feel comfortable to bring their full, authentic selves each and every day.

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy

Synctera PTO

Synctera's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
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401k Contribution0%
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Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
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What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Synctera

What is Synctera address?

Synctera location is at 228 Hamilton Ave

Who is the CEO of Synctera?

Synctera CEO is Peter Hazlehurst, their score by employees is 95

What is Synctera eNPS?

The eNPS for Synctera is 65

What is the salary for QA in Synctera?

QA average salary in the US is 97k

What are the salaries in the Design in Synctera?

The average salaries for Design in Synctera is 103k

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