EDF Trading Reviews

Pros – Pleasant space to work in.
Friendly people.
Management recognizes hard work through bonus.
Challanging, growing company which currently lets you explore new technology as long as you meet your deadlines.
Good benefits.
Salary is little less than market rates.

Cons – Flat structure not many opportunities to advance.
Pompus people in strategic areas (but that's the case everywhere).

Advice to Senior Management – Give more opportunity for advancement, hire more people.
Pay a little better.

Pros – Good Pension
Bonus
Good Benefits
Exposure towards Building ETRM systems in house
More responsibility - Business Analysis + Project Management

Cons – No encouragement to get PRINCE 2 qualification or any other qualification for that matter
Lack or no training
No opportunities to get projects in the areas I do not know or have less experience

Advice to Senior Management – Please put career growth plans in place for employees - identify growth plans and help employees to achieve the plan
More investment in employees

Pros – Friendly and helpful colleagues and pleasant, well-equipped office. Good salary and conditions. Training program well established, and excellent sponsorship opportunities for employees. The core business of EDFT is very interesting.

Cons – Buck-passing culture, Inability to manage progress against strategic company goals. Senior management are not respected within the company. Interminable meetings! High staff turnover, low morale.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop searching for magic solutions that will solve all your problems at once. Need to start promoting effective teams and teamwork. You must see that there is a reason nothing progresses, despite a strong desire for change. You should be looking for incremental change, a culture of delivery from unified teams, and a resulting boost in company morale.

Pros – Predominantly young, fun workforce. It's easy to make friends. The office is in a good location not too far from the Memorial area.

Cons – The trade floor is a bit of a boys' club; very competitive and aggressive. Managers and HR clash, with no one wanting to take ownership of issues that arise. There's some workplace drama.

Advice to Senior Management – Take ownership of problems that come up.

Pros – Entrepreneurial company which allows staff the opportunity to progress.

EDF Trading is definitely an employer of choice, many people want the opportunity to work there because of the geographical and market presence.

Cons – Sometimes existing staff are promoted without merit, or substandard under performing remain in their roles, without being managed effectively.

Pros – Laid back atmosphere, cutting edge technology

Cons – Lack of leadership and consistent direction. Pass the buck culture, low morale.

Advice to Senior Management – Find a consistent management structure.