Good Compensation, Terrible Work Environment - Anonymous employee Optiver Employee Review

3.0
Oct 5, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The compensation is above average.

Cons

The company is all about "face time" at the office, so be prepared for long hours (at least 12 a day). Definitely fosters an environment where people will stab you in the back or cut the legs out from under you to further their own careers. They talk a big game about teamwork, but it's one of the least conducive team environments in which I've ever worked.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

Good compensation, collaborative environment. Company also seems to aim to be at forefront of new tech such as AI

Cons

When HR mgmt is on record stating things like the company shouldn’t hire females anymore, it really makes you wonder how they make decisions on who should fill management positions

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