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Chicago Trading Company

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Political - Trader Chicago Trading Company Employee Review

3.0
7 Sept 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is phenomenal and very team oriented environment. Great lunch benefit.

Cons

Highly political not in the corporate sense but leftist. If you are right leaning politically (not just a Trump supporter which I’m not) don’t let people know. They frequently say highly disparaging things about conservatives at social outings and in the office. I’ve been on multiple teams and this is frequently the case. It’s really soured what was previously a good experience. I’ve overheard gleefully calling republicans racist and sexist which really has no place in the office.

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5.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Among the top minds in Finance. Incredibly strong and healthy culture. Rare combination of top talent and humble employees. For those who value team oriented firms CTC is second to none.

Cons

None that I can think of

2.0
12 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good but worsening culture Good benefits Good pay on a good year

Cons

Years behind the best trading firms. The tech is literally built by generations of inexperienced engineers inheriting tech debt, rewriting it poorly, and repeating the cycle. Good engineers are rare and do not stay for long. Ultimately it boils down to poor management. There are little consequences or rewards to under or over performing. Good engineering is not noticed let alone rewarded. Promotions are based more on politics than impact.

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