Mako Trading Group Reviews

3.7

56% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

Trystan Morgan Schauer

67% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Mako Trading Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mako Trading Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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45 reviews
2.0
5 Feb 2025

Would avoid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hybrid work Central London office Some of the people are nice

Cons

Outdated tech Toxic leadership Severe disconnect between leadership and employees, leading to good performance reviews and being fired right after Massive staff turnover Hard to actually get work done with timesheets, needing approval from multiple people for small changes, code reviews bottlenecked at a few specific people Low pay and bonus for the industry

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Mako Trading Group Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experiences with our technology and management. As Mako rapidly expands in an evolving landscape, we are proud of the advancements our technology teams have made, whose impacts are becoming increasingly evident. We remain firmly committed to our strategic direction, recognising that innovation is an ongoing and iterative process that often presents challenges. We strive to maintain a supportive and transparent environment, so your comments about the disconnect between our leadership and teams are being taken seriously. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our processes, including project management and hiring practices, to ensure all employees feel valued. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to email our HR team at hr@mako.com.
1.0
8 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They have the occasional event which can be fun

Cons

Terrible management that is completely out of touch with the people that work there The employee retention rate is abysmal they fire people all the time ask anyone who has worked there

3.0
20 Nov 2015

Front Office

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to learn to get a base in an ever changing industry while being involved in a very welcoming environment day to day. Rewarding pay structure against its peers.

Cons

Lack of technology as a main liquidity provider, balance not right.

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