Pros
- Excellent training in the usage of a major financial programming language in kdb+ and Linux
- A good introduction to a variety of aspects of the financial world
- Voluntary training is offered in a very large variety of topics including cloud services, different programming languages etc
- Client roles include massive companies and so you can gain experience at the absolute highest level
- The company has an excellent atmosphere where employees are trusted to work at the standard required without excessive management. Furthermore the social culture is excellent with plenty of days (and nights) out organised.
- Staff are very welcoming and friendly; all staff including the most senior members are easily approachable for any issue
- The company has adpated very well to WFH and is very flexible with respect to working schedule
- Plenty of opportunity to travel the world (when ignoring the obvious issue of COVID) with locations including Hong Kong, Singapore, London and New York
Cons
- The communication between Business Devlopment and the general staff can be very poor leaving employees often wondering what exactly is happening to them in terms of client roles.
- The hours are long and once factoring in the travel to the office strongly affect the work life balance
- The salary starts out relatively low