Our culture

A culture built to perform.

At Polen Capital, culture is not a slogan or a mission statement on the wall. It is the daily practice of how we work, how we treat each other, and how we serve our clients. We believe that a firm built on trust, ownership, and relentless improvement creates better outcomes for everyone.
Polen Capital culture
Our values

What we stand for.

01

Raise the bar, always

We do more than is expected — pushing past benchmarks in both returns and service.

02

Learn relentlessly

We invest in our people's growth, because their development is the surest path to client success.

03

Own every outcome

We answer for our results — delivering on our promises and owning the setbacks as readily as the wins.

04

Respect, radically

We seek out every perspective — across our teams, our clients, and our partners.

Working at Polen

Built for people who want to do their best work.

We have built an environment where talented people can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Our Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) empowers colleagues to manage their time and energy toward the things that move the needle.

This is not a place where face time matters. It is a place where ideas, conviction, and accountability matter. We trust our people, and they repay that trust with extraordinary commitment.

Trust and ownership

We give our people the autonomy to make decisions and the accountability to stand behind them. Trust is the foundation of everything we do.

Careers, not jobs

We think in decades, not quarters. Our people build lasting careers here, growing alongside the firm and deepening their expertise over time.

Investment in growth

An annual learning and development stipend, continuing education support, and a culture that rewards curiosity ensure our team is always getting better.

Employee ownership

As a 100% employee-owned firm, our interests are fully aligned with our clients. When we succeed for you, we succeed for ourselves.

Recognition

A decade as one of the best places to work.

Pensions & Investments has recognized Polen Capital as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management every year since 2016 — a reflection of the culture our people build every day.

10
Consecutive years P&I Best Places to Work in Money Management
45+
Years of investment heritage
Employee resource groups

Community within the firm.

Our Employee Resource Groups connect colleagues around shared identities and interests, creating community, driving engagement, and extending our impact beyond the firm.

ERG

WISE

Women Inspiring Success & Engagement — advancing women's leadership and fostering mentorship across the firm.

ERG

Polen PRIDE

Supporting LGBTQ+ employees and allies through advocacy, education, and a welcoming community.

ERG

Polen Cares

Empowering employees to direct support and service to the communities where we live and work.

ERG

Thrive

Promoting holistic wellness and wellbeing through programming, resources, and peer support.

Polen Cares community

Community & Polen Cares

See how Polen Cares drives community impact through volunteerism, philanthropy, and partnerships — including our long-standing relationship with Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.

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Careers

Join the team.

We are always looking for talented people who share our commitment to going beyond expectations.

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