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Chicago Trading Company

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Still incredible after 5 years - Operations Chicago Trading Company Employee Review

5.0
Jan 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Low politics culture, extremely smart and also nice people, they actively work to position people in their areas of strength and where they will have the best chance of success. If you like building things it's a great place to be.

Cons

There's a lot of legacy stuff that needs to be cleaned up. They were also unprepared for extended low volatility markets which led to low bonuses.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

High-potential, high-caliber, low-ego environment. The people at the firm really embody the broader culture of the business. There is a cohesive plan that flows from the board level down to the day-to-day work each employee does. There is also a conscious effort to develop talent, which I really appreciate.

Cons

it's a culture led firm so by nature not a fit for everyone.

2.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good but worsening culture Good benefits Good pay on a good year

Cons

Years behind the best trading firms. The tech is literally built by generations of inexperienced engineers inheriting tech debt, rewriting it poorly, and repeating the cycle. Good engineers are rare and do not stay for long. Ultimately it boils down to poor management. There are little consequences or rewards to under or over performing. Good engineering is not noticed let alone rewarded. Promotions are based more on politics than impact.

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