Avant

HQ
Chicago
250 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What's It Like to Work at Avant?

Updated on October 26, 2026

Avant Employee Reviews

As soon as I started, it was clear that I had the ability to make a difference at the company. My feedback was taken seriously and resulted in multiple different operational changes even though I was in an entry level position. I’ve now been with Avant for more than 10 years, and in that time I’ve held more than seven different roles.

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Dave, Senior Director, Compliance Advisory
Dave, Senior Director, Compliance Advisory

What People Are Saying About Avant

  • Team Support: Colleagues are often seen as smart, helpful, and team‑oriented, fostering open collaboration and a low‑ego environment. Cross‑functional work is common, enabling partnerships across product, analytics, risk, operations, and compliance.
  • Autonomy: Work is described as ownership‑heavy and entrepreneurial, with people encouraged to take initiative and shape their roles. Movement between roles and taking on new responsibilities are highlighted as part of the culture.
  • Benefits & Perks: Offerings include flexible PTO, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, parental leave, and 401(k) matching. Hybrid schedules, summer hours, office amenities, and wellness‑oriented perks are also noted.

Avant's Awards

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Avant's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Promote from within

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Utilizes a hybrid work model

Utilizes a summer hours schedule