- Colleagues are easy to get along with and provide helpful feedback when struggling on task.
- MD is easy to get along with but put his foot down when required to ensure the job is done.
Cons
Lack of current quantitative/ML approaches to modelling compromising research quality.
Good place to gain experience in applied economics and the financial markets
Interesting focus on current developments, topical issues
Quite a bit of autonomy without much micromanaging
Collegial working environment
Reasonable working conditions/hours
Cons
Below-market pay (no bonuses), little opportunity for improvement/advancement
Minimal training or skills/career development
Old computers, limited IT resources
Small, idiosyncratically-managed company