CHICAGO, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Enova
International, Inc. (NYSE: ENVA), a leading technology and
analytics company focused on online lending, today celebrated
the opening of its new 160,000-square-foot office in the
Chicago Loop. Demonstrating the company's commitment to
Chicago's tech community, Enova's
860-plus downtown Chicago
employees – including more than 330 customer contact
representatives – recently completed the move to 175 West Jackson
Boulevard.
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The office combines an open floor plan with multiple
collaboration spaces and has created an environment that makes it
easier for teams from different disciplines to work together. An
efficient layout combined with 5,400 additional square feet
provides Enova with room for growth. The building, known as the
Insurance Exchange Building, was designed in 1912 by renowned
Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham and was meticulously
modernized in 2002 while preserving Burnham's original enameled
brick and terra cotta exterior and classic Chicago facade.
"Chicago has attracted the
top-notch tech and analytics talent an innovation driven company
like Enova needs," said David
Fisher, CEO. "It's that talent that has helped fuel our
rapid growth, and it's great to be in a historic building with an
exciting new space that fits our people and how we work."
Last year Enova hired 81 technology and analytics employees to
support its businesses and product pilots in the U.S., Brazil, China, and the U.K. In November, the company
also began its Software Engineering Apprenticeship Program, which
provides a pathway for motivated individuals who want to pursue a
career as a developer but do not have a traditional technology
education.
When selecting the ideal location for its new office, Enova
naturally relied on analytics to determine where Enova team
members live and what routes they take to the office, to pinpoint
the ideal location. Brokerage firm CBRE helped identify options
that were centrally located by public transportation and
expressways, along with convenient Divvy bike sharing stations.
Enova retained several local partners throughout the move
process, including Partners By Design for architectural and design
services and Skender Construction to build out the space. In
addition, Enova commissioned School of the Art
Institute of Chicago student Zachary
MacTavish and teacher Miguel
Aguilar to create vibrant graffiti artwork on several
internal walls.
About Enova
Enova is a leading provider of online
financial services to the large and growing number of customers who
use alternative financial services because of their limited access
to more traditional consumer credit. As of March 31, 2015,
Enova offered or arranged loans in 34 states in the United
States and in five foreign countries. During 2014, the company
launched pilot programs in Brazil and China, as well
as a line of credit product to serve the needs of small businesses
in the United States. Enova uses its proprietary
technology, analytics and customer service capabilities to quickly
evaluate, underwrite and fund loans in order to offer customers
credit when and how they want it. Headquartered in Chicago,
Enova had more than 1,100 employees serving its online customers
across the globe as of March 31, 2015.
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