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First AML

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21-100 employees
  • Fintech
  • B2B
  • Compliance
  • SaaS
  • Regtech
  • Identity
Whitechapel, London, UK

Company mission

To help everyday people access the financial system, while limiting criminal exploitation.

Many candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

55% female employees

111% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are vital protection for modern businesses, but ensuring compliance can be a complex and time-consuming process. First AML solves this problem with its regulatory technology solution.

First AML first launched in New Zealand in 2017, before expanding operations to Australia in 2021, and the UK in 2022. This growth is testament to rising demand for First AML's tech. The company has gained around $30 million in funding as of 2022, which has further accelerated its growth.

First AML's main challenge will be competing with other already established regulatory tech providers. However, its ambitious expansion strategy and impressive financial backing will enable it to remain competitive in the coming years.

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Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • Diversity & Inclusion Employee Resources Group that actively helps to make First AML a great place to work for everyone
  • Wellbeing Programme - Your holistic wellbeing is our number one priority. You’ll have access to EAP counseling (for you & your family), Bike Scheme and an additional 5 days Wellbeing/Sick Leave
  • Family Friendly - Your family is part of our team too and our parental leave policy has been designed to ensure that. There are sometimes little ones in the office too
  • Work From Home Policy - We offer flexible working hours, working from home to no meeting days. We’ll work with you to create something that best suits you
  • Training Allowance - ÂŁ500 allowance dedicated to you for growth and professional development - it’s up to you how to spend it!
  • Social Side - We have regular social events, from shared lunches, team outings and quiz nights

Company values

  • Mount the Curb: Let's move fast & take positive shortcuts
  • It’s not your typical 9-5; we recognise results: When we need to we'll push our limits to reach our goals
  • Problems are our passion; it’s not about the snacks: We are focussed on always making things better
  • Pozzy vibes: We're inclusive; welcoming and inviting of different backgrounds and perspectives
  • Customers are our compass: We truly care about solving our customers problems & building amazing customer advocates

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Nov 2021

$21m

SERIES B

Sep 2020

$4.8m

SERIES A

Total funding: $28.3m

Leadership

Previously worked as an Associate at AJ Park Intellectual Property, and was a Manager at Bain. Then joined Air New Zealand as a Strategy Manager.

Chris Caigou

(Chief Customer Officer)

Previously worked as a Manager in ANZ's Healthcare Sector.

Bion Behdin

(Chief Revenue Officer)

Previously worked as a Relationship Manager at ANZ.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at First AML

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Hannah Sellars (VP People and Culture)

  • Our First AML Diversity and Inclusion Alliance has the goal of making First AML a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We are passionate representatives from across the business who come together to ideate, facilitate and drive initiatives that create an inclusive workspace for all.
  • We're proud members of the Pride Pledge, an external community that supports organizations to increase their support, visibility and inclusion of their rainbow community - we hosted a company wide training around the importance of pro nouns at First AML
  • During 2021 we increased the number of women in our Engineering Team from 22% to 42% and are currently sitting at 31%
  • Reviewed our entire recruitment process to address and remove any bias from the process and ensuring all recruitment panels accurately reflect our First AML values
  • Incorporated story telling as a way of educating and celebrating different cultures and ethnicities
  • Supported a number of different mental health charities that are focussed on providing free therapy for their clients
  • Our team is currently 55% female and 80% of our 2023 Overall Values Awards Winner are female

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