Pros
- Cutting-edge work: if you're interested in the intersection of finance and tech (or just a true techie or math / science geek), then the day-to-day will be genuinely exciting. This place really is pushing the boundaries of what data / analytics can do in the markets -- which shows in the results - Lots of opportunity for self-starters: the company is growing in a number of exciting ways. If you're eager to get involved, people will gladly give you the opportunity - Great people: smart, humble, open, and motivated -- people here are genuinely happy and there's a general awareness of being somewhere special - Exceptional culture: this truly is the "best place for nice geeks," with Silicon Valley-type perks (several gyms with classes, boundless snacks, music room, hacker lab, roof deck, poker lessons, arcade games, etc.) and a focus on work-life balance that's unheard-of in finance
Kontras
- Can be silo-ed: the large number of initiatives (especially at this growth stage) causes occasional disconnects / fragmentation between teams -- it's hard to keep up with everything that's going on across the company, especially since individuals / teams naturally tend to keep to themselves - Career growth can be opaque: it's not always clear where you're headed or how you can get there