First Derivatives Reviews

Pros

Culture, colleagues, positively challenging, recognition and promotion

Cons

Still a small company in some ways - A lot of new processes and people

Pros

- great people team - flexibility & support, working from home - excellent benefits and rewards - company moving in right direction with Seamus

Cons

Long working day, 40 hour working week.

Pros

The opportunity to travel and work at large investment banks

Cons

Often viewed as a cog in the wheel

Pros

Ability to work in other cities

Cons

Very focussed on kdb only

Pros

The quarterly bonus is good.

Cons

Late hours at times to cover US markets.

Pros

get to work on sit at different banks

Cons

Compensation. HR provides misleading information.

Pros

Very good benefits package provided

Cons

Need for improvement in communication with employees

Pros

Expenses package, travel opportunities (though used to be better)

Cons

Lack of long term opportunities

Pros

Great people, with great clients in capital markets

Cons

Bad expenses package since the lockdown.

Pros

Some very friendly members within the firm.

Cons

Don't pay for training and development. Must be self-taught and exam fees are only reimbursed IF you pass.