Salmon Group Ltd

How did a startup founded in 2022 quickly become a competitive force in the Philippine fintech landscape? Find out directly from our co-founder Pavel Fedorov at the BUILD Startup Festival 2025, happening this March 25 at Six/NEO in Bonifacio Global City. Discover our business journey and the most valuable insights we've learned along the way at the panel "Industry Titans: Lessons From a Booming Industry," where Pavel is featured alongside other top leaders. Join us to hear our co-founder's perspectives firsthand, and discover everything from the unique opportunities we've seized, pivotal decisions that accelerated our growth, and the strategies that keep us ahead of the competition. It's a great opportunity if you're an industry professional or fintech enthusiast seeking market and business insights (and possibly, ideas for your next career move).

We believe that true expertise is the foundation of impactful fintech innovation — especially when delivering solutions at speed and scale. This commitment was evident at #PyConAPAC2025, where Salmon was honored to co-sponsor such an important event for the community. Attendees who visited our booth learned more about us and our long-term fintech vision for the Philippines. We also believe that knowledge sharing is a driving force behind industry progress. At the conference, our Python Development Lead, Kirill Tribunskii, gave a talk on Apache Kafka, highlighting the unique challenges Python developers face compared to the Java ecosystem and sharing some best practices for building resilient, event-driven architectures. Kirill shared some of his thoughts on the event, noting that: “The conference was excellent, with a friendly and welcoming community — just as I’ve come to expect from Python Philippines (PythonPH) events. With more tracks and a bigger audience this year, it brought together some of the brightest minds in the Asia-Pacific region. He also shared the following key takeaways, perfect for Pythonistas looking to level up their Apache Kafka skills further:     🐴 “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses—not zebras.” Even minor misconfigurations in Kafka client can cause major issues. Before diving into complex debugging, check the most common configuration pitfalls first.     🚀 “Evolvability is everything.” A Schema Registry and flexible deserialization ensure that your architecture can adapt to evolving data requirements without becoming brittle.   ✅ “Decoupling is the backbone of reliability.”     For mission-critical applications, event loss is not an option. Robust asynchronous communication ensures efficiency, scalability, and fault tolerance. At Salmon, we put these insights into practice by building future-proof systems that grow alongside evolving demands. It’s how we deliver secure, user-centric financial solutions that empower communities across the Philippines — giving people the tools they need to thrive in a dynamic digital economy. #PyConAPAC2025 #PyConPH #PythonPH #LifeAtSalmon #MakingWaves #Python #Fintech #Salmon #Philippines #Careers

Into certain hobbies? You might find like-minded people at Salmon who share your passion! A workplace thrives when employees connect not just through work but also through shared interests, experiences, and memories that foster lasting camaraderie. Every so often, our teams step away from their desks to recharge and get some much-needed fresh air. Recently, our Risk Antifraud department—many of whom are avid motorbikers—hit the open road, swapping Manila’s sweltering concrete jungle for Tagaytay’s cool mountain breeze and breathtaking views of Taal Volcano. And this is just one of the many ways to engage and connect at Salmon, whether through biking, sports, travel, or other activities. We believe in valuing not only the work you do but also the person you are.

How are #WomenMakingWaves in the fintech industry, particularly here at Salmon? On the next part of our Women's Month series, we take a look at Nicole Jaime Gatchalian, a Customer Service Advisor who ensures every client is both heard and supported. For Nicole, our workplace stands out as "The tasks and responsibilities are not gender-specific, which is why I adore working in Salmon. It allows us to meet our potential and feel empowered to do anything and everything." 🌊 Here, she has plenty of talented women to look up to, and sees it as a place where you're not limited by who you are, but only by your own skills and potential. "There are many women team leads, from Quality Assurance, Project Teams, to Product Development. Salmon often looks at qualities and skills, not your gender, which is why I’m happy to be with this kind of organization that is open to employees’ growth." 🙌 Coming from the logistics industry, Salmon also empowered her to bravely take the leap into fintech, exposing her to a variety of challenges that helped her grow and make waves of her own. "Salmon allowed me to make waves by encountering new people who have helped me grow, allowing me to serve people to my fullest potential," she adds. While the rapidly evolving fintech landscape may seem unpredictable and filled with challenges, she offers up this piece of advice for women aspiring to enter the industry. "As scary as it seems, the future is vast and unknown. But one thing to get there is to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new things." Here's to more Women Making Waves in fintech world! Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from Salmon this Women's Month. 👩💻#LifeAtSalmon

Salmon is helping build more dreams for millions as we unveil our latest nationwide partnership with Davao CitiHardware, Inc., one of the country's leading construction retailers. With its origins in Davao City, CitiHardware has expanded to 112 branches nationwide - becoming a go-to destination for high-quality building materials, home essentials, and appliances at competitive prices. This exciting partnership helps us bring even more Great Value Everyday to millions of customers, as they can now avail of Salmon Financing for their next home or building improvement purchase. 🛠️ Visit your nearest CitiHardware store today, and make your dream project a reality together with Salmon! 🧡

We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and a culture that brings people together. Recently, we just held our Salmon Energy Boost, a motivational get-together that gave our expat members from our Engineering and Product teams a chance to connect, exchange valuable insights, and celebrate their respective achievements! 💪 Together with Vladimir Uspensky, Salmon Group's new Chief Technology Officer, employees delivered engaging presentations sharing their challenges and milestones (accompanied by plenty of humor-filled memes). On top of this, their week was also packed with activities that sparked connections, including an English-speaking club and even fun guessing games with our childhood photos! To cap it off, we dropped by Intramuros for a visit, having our expats immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and history of their new home Manila. 🇵🇭 Indeed, here at Salmon, growth happens inside and outside the workplace. If you're looking for a company that values talent, community, and shared experiences, consider joining us today: https://lnkd.in/gwQrceQK

Tomorrow's credit and financing landscape is about breaking barriers - both for the customers accessing it, and the professionals behind it! This month, Salmon is shining a spotlight towards the women (of all backgrounds) leading the change in our industry in our weekly series called Women Making Waves! To start it off, we have Valentina Shchitovich, a System Analyst who has been with us for 9 months. She has embraced an entirely new chapter in her career, stepping into the global fintech space and seizing the opportunities that come with it. 👏 "This is my first job beyond my country's job market," she shares. In her role, Valentina transforms business requirements into technical solutions, streamlines workflows, and strengthens product systems. Her work enhances the foundation of Salmon’s financial technology, ensuring better access to credit and seamless experiences for customers. 👩💻 When asked what advice she has for women aspiring to succeed in fintech, her words reflect resilience and strength: "The more difficult your small steps, the more meaningful they are for you and the women around you. Don't be afraid, dear. Nature has made us stronger than society can imagine." Every system she refines and every challenge she takes on fuels innovation. She is making waves in her own career and in the way technology shapes the future of finance. 💹

Every business owner wants more sales, more customers, and more growth. 🚀 Let's help you get there by becoming a Salmon Partner! We'll provide you with a powerful platform that gives customers flexible financing options (that also make sense for your bottom line), built-in rewards that inspire your employees to drive more sales, and access to real-time performance data that lets you make smarter decisions for your stores. 📊 It's simple, seamless, and lets you supercharge your business potential! Sign up and be a Salmon Partner today: https://lnkd.in/dK3jRu85

We've got another exciting partnership set to make the future of financing more secure, efficient, and inclusive!👏 Salmon is transforming identity verification by integrating the National ID eVerify system from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This removes a major roadblock for Filipinos seeking financial services, helping replace outdated, time-consuming processes with seamless digital authentication! Account opening is now faster, loan approvals for borrowers move quicker, and fraud risks drop significantly. This means more Filipinos (including those in remote areas) can securely access banking services without the usual hassle. We'd also like to thank the brilliant minds who have helped make this partnership possible, namely: Undersecretary, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Dennis Mapa, PhD; Deputy National Statistician Rosalinda Bautista, and Assistant National Statistician for Use Case Development and Management Service Emily Pagador. Discover how our partnership opens the doors for even more Filipinos to access much-needed fintech solutions: https://lnkd.in/g46rbpgr

We're looking for a Corporate and Litigation Counsel with at least 3 years of experience in litigation and private practice! ⚖️ This is an excellent opportunity if you want to pivot your legal career into the fast-growing world of fintech. In this role, you'll handle complex disputes, shape our legal strategy with various stakeholders and industry experts, and ultimately work at the forefront of financing solutions. Join a company backed by global investors and help us build a more empowered future of finance in Southeast Asia. 🌍 Apply now! https://lnkd.in/g-7hdSMB