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OZK Labs, a division of Bank OZK was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology, according to the American Banker. This marks the second consecutive year OZK Labs has received the prestigious award.

“The highly skilled team at OZK Labs is creating better experiences for our customers and our bankers. Marcio deOliveira leads OZK Labs which functions much like a fintech, focused on developing next generation tools to make banking convenient, fun and secure,” stated Tyler Vance, Bank OZK Chief Operating Officer. “This recognition for the second consecutive year as one of the best places to work in financial technology reflects the strong culture that Marcio and the team have built,” Vance added.

This annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. Companies recognized on this year’s list operate in and serve companies and consumers in a wide range of financial services including banking and mortgages, insurance, payments and financial advisory.

OZK Labs was established in 2012 with a commitment to be a leader in technology and innovation. OZK Labs, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, currently employs a team of 31 developers, engineers and technology professionals.

GENERAL INFORMATIONBank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Bank OZK has been recognized as the #1 bank in the nation in its asset size for eight consecutive years. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bank OZK conducts banking operations through 253 offices in Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, New York, California and Mississippi and had $22.39 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2018. Bank OZK can be found at www.ozk.com and on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or contacted at (501) 978-2265 or P.O. Box 8811, Little Rock, Arkansas 72231-8811. 

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