Bloom Credit

HQ
Chicago, Illinois, USA
36 Total Employees
23 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What It's Like to Work at Bloom Credit

Updated on February 06, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction at Bloom Credit is supported through clear growth paths, competitive compensation, supportive management, and a clear company mission and vision to improve the lives of the 100M+ Americans who don't have access to mainstream credit.  We provide a competitive set of company benefits, and Bloom Credit leadership holds regularly scheduled town halls and an annual company wide in person meeting. 

Employees describe satisfaction coming from moving products and improvements quickly to market, strong business momentum, commitment to the mission of improving access to credit for millions of people, and highly visible media coverage.

Willingness to Recommend

Employees at Bloom Credit say they would recommend it as a workplace because of it's supportive culture, growth opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, flexibility that makes work sustainable, and meaningful mission and impact)
In reviews, employees often describe the company as a place they are proud to recommend to a friend because of its supportive culture, an organization where career growth opportunities make them confident in the employee experience, an employer they would endorse to others thanks to competitive pay and strong benefits, and a workplace they are eager to share with peers because of meaningful mission and impact. This willingness to recommend is reinforced by inclusion in Built In’s Best Places to Work for 2026. 
 

General Market Perception

Bloom Credit is recognized as an innovator where people want to work and a company known for supportive culture and benefits. Its reputation is reinforced through inclusion in Built In’s Best Places to Work award in 2026. 

Bloom Credit consistently receives positive employee feedback on review sites and in internal surveys. Leadership cares about and strengthens its employer reputation by holding regular listening sessions and incorporating feedback, investing in programs that directly enhance the employee experience, responding publicly to reviews to show accountability, and sharing successes in the "Kudos" slack channel as well as quarterly awards.
 

Tradeoffs

At Bloom Credit, one tradeoff employees experience is the challenges that can come from working for a high growth startup - the need to be flexible about roles and tasks depending on business needs, occasionally long hours during peak periods, and changes necessitate by client needs. To address this challenge managers hold regular check-ins to rebalance workloads. 

The tradeoff is also balanced out by major strengths, including strong work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, truly innovative technology, and a supportive culture. Importantly, recruiters surface these realities upfront in candidate conversations, managers talk openly about them in one-on-ones, and leaders acknowledge them transparently in all-hands — ensuring employees feel respected and prepared rather than surprised. 

Bloom Credit Employee Reviews

Bloom invests in the right technology for the job and bring in the right people to support their investment. Leadership is thoughtful and supports a great remote working environment.
Scott
Scott, IT Manager
Scott, IT Manager
Bloom prioritizes a healthy work-life balance and ensures that every employee feels supported. It’s an excellent environment for learning and skill development, with ample opportunities for growth. Innovation is not only encouraged but celebrated here, fostering a dynamic atmosphere where employees are empowered to make a real difference.
Teagan
Teagan, Operations Manager
Teagan, Operations Manager