Is DRW a good company to work for?

DRW has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 407 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 88% of employees would recommend working at DRW to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DRW have been left by employees working as Software Engineer , Software Developer and Trader .

Does DRW pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DRW employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DRW. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DRW?

88% of DRW employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DRW 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DRW?

Trader (38) , Software Developer (31) , Software Engineer (23) , Quantitative Researcher (14) , Junior Trader (9) , Software Engineer(Internship) (7) , Quantitative Trader (5) , Software Developer Intern (5) , Summer Intern (5) , Analyst (4) , Engineer (4) , Intern (4) , Internship (4) , Project Manager (4) , Quantitative Trading Analyst (4)

What are the pros of working at DRW according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great." ((in 32 reviews)); "Culture is good in general" ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 18 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Friendly Colleagues." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DRW according to real employee reviews?

"Very siloed if you are unlucky can get a manager who is just absolutely horrible and waste your time" ((in 10 reviews)); "No training, no introductions to the work or any necessary information needed to begin tasks" ((in 7 reviews)); "this company expects you to work long hours for them and they require am intern course." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about DRW layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DRW layoffs and their outlook for job security at DRW in 2026.

What are the top reviewed DRW locations?

Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , San Jose , Greenwich , Atlanta

DRW reviews

4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(328 total reviews)

Donald R. Wilson, Jr.

97% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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DRW has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 328 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DRW employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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328 reviews

5.0

Jul 17, 2020

Great Benefits

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Amazing benefits and perks! The company really cares about their employees and having a good work/life balance. Flat hierarchy in the office.

Cons

Odd hours can be brutal. Very niche

DRW Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your experience on Glassdoor. We are glad to hear you are happy with the environment at DRW and enjoy the flat hierarchy. We know that our global operations can mean some unusual hours, but we encourage you to talk to your manager about your schedule to see if there’s a way to make it work better for you.

3.0

Dec 30, 2019

Fast paced

Real time trader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back environment and good team

Cons

unsustainable work culture due to odd hours

DRW Response

6y

Thank you for providing your feedback. Having a good team and a laid-back environment are important to us and part of how we actively seek to balance the demands of the job. We recognize that some of the assets we trade create atypical schedules and appreciate you sharing your perspective.

5.0

Apr 9, 2019

office culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good culture and nice office

Cons

you will get fat easily

DRW Response

7y

We’re happy to hear you enjoy the environment at DRW. Thank you.

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