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      4.0
      22 Oct 2015
      Technology
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The location is great: the building and facilities are hip and cool. Being a merger of two smaller online retail trading companies who have solid plans to grow substantially, they are investing a lot in people and technology. There is a palpable feeling of being on the ground floor of something new that could be big. There is new leadership added to ensure a clean growth from start-up to enterprise that has really solidified over the last few months providing an exciting vision of business and technology working closely together to go to the cloud and modernize the platform that was good for its time, but now is ripe to exploit new technology. Chicago is the Fintech incubator and this is the right place if you want in that space.

      Cons

      As in every organization, there is still some who pine for the glory days of either old TradeMonster or Peak6. Everyone tries to be understanding, but sometimes it gets in the way of moving forward. Though the vast majority have embraced the new company and strategy. Some of the technology is a little dated and startupy (lots of open source), but it’s getting better.

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      OptionsHouse Response
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      Thank you for your feedback. We are happy you see that the company is investing in its employees, new talent, and technology. We will continue to invest in new talent, as we need builders and innovators to help grow the business, and look at how we can improve our technology so we stay streamlined to provide better service to our customers both internal and external. We will continue to evaluate what we offer our employees in terms of compensation and how we can best reward them. If you have any additional feedback or suggestions, please contact Human Resources.

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      5.0
      29 Jan 2024
      Product manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great environment with nice people

      Cons

      Annual raises were usually not very larage

      4.0
      18 Sept 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The company has had some growing pains over the past year but management and the employees are working extremely hard to make the company the best it can be. The office is laid out to encourage collaboration; it is an open environment. The management team has been very accessible so far. If you do not like a fast-paced environment, direct communication, and a work hard play hard mentality than this company may not be the best for you. Some of the perks: office location, on-site yoga, health benefits, bagel Fridays, and free snacks and drinks.

      Cons

      Since the company is still growing and employees are having to help out where needed the work/life balance could be better. Pay could be more competitive and there is no set 401(k) match; it's discretionary. Not much flexibility to work from home.

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