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Chicago Trading Company

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Used to be great, been going downhill with new CEO - Software Engineer Chicago Trading Company Employee Review

3.0
Dec 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Very fast paced and always fresh challenges. There are decent benefits including generous PTO and lots of food in the office. Modern working equipment/environment. There's also gym membership reimbursement, but the amount is now a little mediocre given the steep rise in gym memberships and everything else over the past few year and the amount not changing.

Cons

New management has seemed to be cutting costs very aggressively. This has included yearly layoffs, elimination of yearly company parties, and a generally more stressful environment. Very big difference from just a few years ago. Depending on your team, you can really get stuck in a cycle of maintaining older programs and so there can be long periods where it doesn't feel like you're growing.

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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
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Pros

Collaborative, low level, small company

Cons

High pressure, long hours, ok location

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