OSTC Reviews
Updated 16 Feb 2020
"Professional yet warm and welcoming work environment, everyone is very friendly and helpful" (in 7 reviews)
"Invaluable access to real-time trading conditions and the thoughts and experience of successful working traders" (in 7 reviews)
"As can be expected from the long working hours" (in 17 reviews)
"Some may find the long hours spend in front of multiple screens and seated quite tiring" (in 10 reviews)
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"Great Place to Work (Back Office Staff - Bromley)"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time
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One of the best things about OSTC is the people. The company has family feel to it, and all staff are approachable, including the Directors. It's very inclusive with social events planned monthly during the summer. There's an obvious scope to grow and develop within the company, which is actively encouraged, especially if you are motivated to do so. The company are dedicated to employee development, with regular appraisals / goal & development reviews. Salary is very reasonable for the area. The company itself is branching out on different directions, and you feel the enthusiasm, ambition and dedication from the Board, which in turn gives the entire company a positive feeling and belief in the future of OSTC. Overall, I would recommend OSTC as a good place to work.
Cons
The lift is still broken after God knows how many years. Good for exercise, but doesn't present a professional first impression of the company. Neither does the facade of the building. Things which i understand are in hand. However, they've been in hand for years, and it doesn't seem to have progressed any further. Another con is the lack of benefits. Salary is reasonable, but I feel more benefits, such a Private Medical / Dental, should be offered to staff.
Continue readingOSTC2019-05-24 "Great employer"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at OSTC full-time for more than a year
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Transparency in the company processes Great career opportunities Reciprocal communication structure Work- Home balance
Cons
Personally didn't have any
OSTC2020-02-16"Great company with enthusiastic employees"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time for less than a year
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The people love their job! Nice offices, good location.
Cons
The company is growing quickly and they are trying to set up the necessary framework to support this but this is a work in progress..
OSTC2020-02-04- Helpful (4)
"Extremely Poor Prop Firm"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time
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No Pro's at all, do not consider working for this firm. Industry Trading Salary is 3-4 times higher elsewhere in other funds.
Cons
This proprietary trading firm is probably one of the worst you could ever get a job at. They aren't even ranked globally as a top firm, the firm thinks they are regarded as a top liquidity provider from exchanges when in fact other firms do the same volume they do in a year in a day. Their entire business model is based on volume rebates from exchanges, they focus on volume rather than profitability and will force volume on its traders if they are close to their targets even encouraging them to loose money to hit their volume targets. The firm has zero expertise on anything fundamental to do with any of it's trading products and OSTC management are extremely poor at trading, the office joke was the MD was an outright gambler, taking on excessive risk and encouraging traders to follow his "style", no proven strategy.
Continue readingOSTC2019-08-23Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. OSTC values openness and transparency, Glassdoor reviews provide us with clear feedback into trader viewpoints. At OSTC, we pride ourselves on delivering extensive training that covers numerous topics; such as Technical Analysis, Fundamentals, Execution, Risk Management, and Trader Psychology - all of which are applied under the OSTC Trading Model. OSTC is not a fund and doesn’t operate as such. In fact, it is one of the very few proprietary trading companies that offer a basic salary. We believe that this, combined with the fact we fund trader’s accounts and provide extensive training, shows OSTC’s commitment to investing in our employees. Volume and profit targets are ever-present in our performance-driven environment. Our experience has shown that our most successful traders have followed similar growth trajectories, thus allowing us to measure new trader performance. Profitability is always the key target for all traders. We like to maintain an open channel of communication in Swansea. Joel Hemmings, Senior Office Manager, and I are always on hand to provide support and answer any queries. Once again, thank you for your review and please come and chat to us if you wish you discuss matters further. Kind regards, Ryan Orton Managing Director for Swansea
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at OSTC full-time for more than a year
Pros
Opportunity to earn good money
Cons
Long working hours, long learning curve
OSTC2018-11-08"Trader"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time for more than 8 years
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Ongoing salary provided, even during initial training (when you're not trading live)
Cons
Long learning curve means you have to be resilient
Continue readingOSTC2018-09-10"Great company culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time for less than a year
Pros
Flat hierarchies, learning opportunities, lovely office, focus on inclusion and tracking diversity as a measure of success, open and supportive company culture, work-life balance.
Cons
not working lift and the entrance which is far away from welcoming
Continue readingOSTC2018-08-07"Life at OSTC"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time
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Good communication between senior management and employees. It's easy to talk to anyone on the Board and/or the CEO. It's a very enterprising company and there are good opportunities for motivated people.
Cons
It's a medium sized company, with the constraints that medium sized companies naturally have. It's not really a big issue though. There is lots of scope to prove your worth.
OSTC2018-06-15"Growth Informative"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time for more than 3 years
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OSTC has been the best company I have ever worked for. The management team are amazing making me feel valued in every way possible. Working at OSTC has given me opportunities to develop my skills and responsibilities making my job more exciting and enjoyable as the years go by. Working at OSTC has had a massive impact on my like professionally and personally 10/10 from me!!
Cons
The lift to doesn't work! Long way up to the 3rd floor!
Continue readingOSTC2018-06-15"Lifetime opprtunity and company to work for!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OSTC full-time
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Culture, organisation, talent management, top-notch executive team, flat hierarchy, working environment, creativity, career progression, Bromley location,pay
Cons
location is not London city but I have put that as a Pro as it is personal preference. otherwise, no Cons
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OSTC Response
August 29, 2019 – HR