About us
Altery improves financial inclusivity, efficiency and accessibility by enabling international companies and freelancers to send, spend and accept money around the world.
The ultimate goal is to make payments simple, instant and minimally priced.
Business values
Excellence
This is our guiding value that permeates everything we do at our company. Regardless of the task, the time constraints, and the resources at our disposal, our ultimate goal remains to be able to say, 'I performed excellently'. Whether you're part of our customer operations team or delivering services to our employees, we relentlessly pursue excellence.
Ownership
We perform our duties with full commitment and intolerance to indifference. We treat the business as if we own the company. This principle serves as our compass for effectively harnessing company resources, both financial and human.
Curiosity
The value that fuels our innovative spirit. We embrace curiosity as a driving force for growth and improvement. We encourage everyone to ask questions, explore new ideas, and seek out opportunities for learning and development. Curiosity helps us challenge the status quo, discover new possibilities, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of fintech.
Collaboration
Collaboration is more than just working together. This value defines our approach to problem-solving. We come together as a team to identify challenges and find solutions. We encourage open communication, resourcefulness, and a collective mindset.
Balance
The value of balance for us revolves around common sense. We consider this value as finding the middle ground and steering clear of extremes. We apply it to every aspect of our actions — whether it's managing the balance between work and personal life, making tough decisions, or simply organising our work hours.
Love
Love forms the core of our approach. By 'love,' we mean trust, confidence, respect, and honesty. We're firm believers that when you're passionate about your work, it shines through in your dedication. We cultivate a deep love for our mission, our team, and our customers.
Our story
2020
Altery begins as a small-scale Authorised Electronic Money Institution after being granted a licence by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and provides merchant services exclusively to corporate customers.
2022
The start of a new era for Altery. We kick off a fresh business strategy to provide a borderless payment solution for professionals around the world. An extensive onboarding initiative sees an influx of devoted and exciting subject matter experts to propel Altery's evolution.
May 2023
We perform our duties with full commitment and intolerance to indifference. We treat the business as if we own the company. This principle serves as our compass for effectively harnessing company resources, both financial and human.
November 2023
The value of balance for us revolves around common sense. We consider this value as finding the middle ground and steering clear of extremes. We apply it to every aspect of our actions — whether it's managing the balance between work and personal life, making tough decisions, or simply organising our work hours.
2024 (and beyond!)
The value that fuels our innovative spirit. We embrace curiosity as a driving force for growth and improvement. We encourage everyone to ask questions, explore new ideas, and seek out opportunities for learning and development. Curiosity helps us challenge the status quo, discover new possibilities, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of fintech.
Industries we love & support
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Our Leadership
Bisi Giwa
Managing Director
Industry leader with a track record of creating exemplary company cultures built on transparency, responsibility and trust. Bisi is an expert in risk management, AML and regulatory compliance. Her experience includes overseeing complex international transactions across Europe, Africa and Asia. Bisi manages Altery’s overall business growth and risk management strategies.
Ann Mee
Non-Executive Director
Mrs Mee is a highly respected figure with over 30 years of experience transforming operations, strengthening governance, and launching companies into new markets. Mrs Mee is a speaker at the World Economic Forum at Davos, UNESCO, Oxford and Geneva Banking Forums on cross-border business development. She sits on advisory panels in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Melanie Louwrens
Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Financial crime, risk management, and compliance executive with over a decade of experience in traditional banking and electronic money institutions. Adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes, implementing robust anti-money laundering measures, and ensuring adherence to industry best practices. Committed to safeguarding financial systems and fostering a culture of compliance.
Vasily Uvarov
Chief Product Officer
Senior Product Manager with over 20 years in B2C/B2B software development, specialising in Payments, Banking, and FinTech sectors. Proficient in leadership, team building and complex problem-solving skills with a strong diplomatic approach to earn stakeholder trust. Recognized as a Global Talent in the UK for bridging business goals with technological solutions.
Olga Shunina
Chief People & Talent Officer
More than 20 years of experience in Global Talent and People Management across different industries and regions with a focus on HR Business Partnering, Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition, OD, L&D, DE&I, Culture and Wellbeing. Passionate about People and Business development.
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