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LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Part of RELX

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Great work environment... with some caveats - Software Engineer LexisNexis Risk Solutions Employee Review

3.0
16 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a great place to work. You can learn a lot (though some of the technology is used only in-house and doesn't add much value to your resumè). Development processes and practices are well structured and organnized. There's plenty of room to grow as a good part of the team is comprised of Junior people and promotions happen regularly. Payments and benefits are good (not great, see the 'cons' section).

Cons

The relationship with employees is not always clear and open, starting with the offer letter presented to candidates. Benefits are described in vague terms, as an example, the letter mentions a 5% company match for the retirement plan. However, that money becomes yours only if you stay at least five years with the company. Even if you resign in good terms with the company (to got to work with the company business partner) or if you are laid of before 5 years, that money match will be completely withdrawn. Even after 5 years you only secure half of that money. You need to stay for 10 years until you can claim it whole. These details are never mentioned before, not even after, you accept the offer. You only learn it if you care to read the fine print in the retirement plan terms, or when you notice that money is gone from your retirement account after you have already left.

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5.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Flexible work location - Management is loyal in terms of today’s standard - Above average PTO

Cons

- Slightly under market pay

4.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Strong product portfolio with best-in-class solutions and a competitive edge that's hard to ignore in the industry - Diverse solutions and flexible pricing models create strong upselling and cross-selling opportunities within the existing customer base - High brand recognition — most financial institutions have used, currently use, or are at least familiar with the company - Consistent innovation keeps the product lineup growing and relevant - Strong culture of internal promotion given the lengthy ramp up

Cons

- Compensation and benefits have decreased significantly over the years. Hitting goals has become significantly harder, certain financial bonuses have discontinued, and fewer reps are reaching top-tier performance tiers each year - Internal tools and systems are fragmented, outdated, and poorly organized. Finding the right answer — whether it's a process question or a product detail — can take far too long, and an over-reliance on tribal knowledge creates real productivity drag - The ramp-up period is substantial (~ 1 year to feel somewhat comfortable). Learning the product catalog, navigating internal systems, and understanding industry issues takes considerable time before you're fully effective

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