Swaps Monitor reviews

4.2

76% would recommend to a friend

(9 total reviews)

79% positive business outlook

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2.0
Aug 8, 2024

Disheartening

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Pros

You get free food and your coworkers are generally nice people.

Cons

My time at this company has been marked by several challenges, largely due to the management's approach. Upper management often fails to provide the necessary support and tends to be more demanding than professional, which complicates the work environment. A significant issue is the lack of work-life balance. With frequent turnover, employees are frequently left with responsibilities that exceed their skill sets, exacerbated by training that is generally unhelpful. This makes acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge difficult, adding to the overall workload and stress. The company culture appears to prioritize favoritism over merit, with those who align with management being more favorably treated. Weekly team and company-wide meetings often feel like sessions to identify and address mistakes, which fosters an atmosphere of apprehension and frustration. In summary, the company's management style and work culture contribute to a challenging environment where employees struggle with insufficient support and unrealistic expectations.

5.0
Jun 2, 2024
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Pros

At Swaps Monitor, you will learn much about financial markets (central banks/payments systems, stock and futures exchanges, economic events/indicators that move markets, and other related topics) and world cultures. You will also learn how to build effective relationships. The company offers generous compensation and good benefits and promotes a welcoming, supportive, and fun culture. If you are open-minded and driven, there are plenty of opportunities to grow into other roles. Swaps Monitor is the place to be if you like to be challenged. Once, when describing Swaps Monitor, one of my colleagues said that we are not unlike the CIA, except that we don't assassinate people! :D Like the CIA, Swaps Monitor invests heavily in its employees and facilitates gathering intelligence and developing relationships to get the most accurate and timely information from sources in the field.

Cons

You should expect to sometimes work long hours due to certain unpredictable global events.

5.0
May 16, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I started my career with the company and it has been over five years’ experience full of learning, growth, and opportunities. In terms of skills and overall growth, the company provides lots of resources for learning and development. The work environment is very friendly, transparent and gives ample opportunity to interact with all offices. Friendly global team, very helpful environment, and teamwork are appreciated.

Cons

I have not come across any issues in the past 5 years.

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