Interesting industry, heartless company - Anonymous employee CME Group Employee Review

3.0
Apr 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

For those interested in financial services and with a lot intellectual curiosity, this company provides many opportunities to satisfy the need to learn. In-house training is abundant, and the derivatives industry in general is dynamic and evolving. Bonuses are usually paid out in full. Merit increases are standard.

Cons

In a financially well year, the company laid off many talented people. Scary to think what might happen in a down year. Promotions are very difficult. Don't expect only hard work to get you there. The most successful promotion strategy is to threaten to quit.

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Cons

- Limited skill growth capability (tools are severely locked down, etc) - Work life balance can be shaky sometimes since systems fail after 5pm, weekend, etc. - Documentation is terribly organized. - Not enough focus on engineering culture. Overall probably not the best place to stick around if you like exploring new skills, building from the ground up, taking ownership etc.

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