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Chicago Trading Company

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Firm cannot commit to its promises - Analyst Chicago Trading Company Employee Review

2.0
Oct 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Not much I can think of

Cons

When you join the firm with $x bonus, it can’t actually pay you that much because it cannot meet its target every year. Beware! Your bonus will keep shrinking. Whatever you negotiate before joining is useless. Also look at your contract carefully to make sure the first year bonus is guaranteed otherwise you will be in for a shock! This is a third tier firm at least 10 years behind competitors in every area: research, trading etc. And given how slow things move here it will only lag behind even further. Management got no clue what they are doing to improve performance. Morale is low everywhere after layoffs and lower bonus. Top talents have mostly left for better careers elsewhere.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

High-potential, high-caliber, low-ego environment. The people at the firm really embody the broader culture of the business. There is a cohesive plan that flows from the board level down to the day-to-day work each employee does. There is also a conscious effort to develop talent, which I really appreciate.

Cons

it's a culture led firm so by nature not a fit for everyone.

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative, low level, small company

Cons

High pressure, long hours, ok location

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