PEAK6 reviews

3.1

36% would recommend to a friend

(231 total reviews)
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Jenny Just & Matthew Hulsizer

56% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

PEAK6 has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 231 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PEAK6 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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231 reviews
4.0
Jan 29, 2016

General review

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

benefits relative flexibility, ability to work remotely options to grow with the business idea generation encouragement innovative, smart people interesting business initiatives office space stocked kitchen

Cons

some lack of clarity on business pursuits clear division between upper management and the rest pay is lower than industry standard less than ideal communication on pay and bonuses

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PEAK6 Response
10y
It’s great to hear that you feel you have opportunities to grow and be happy at PEAK6. On your feelings around compensation, I am very interested in your feedback on this since we have put a lot of effort in doing better here. I’m not sure if you are a trader or work in another part of Capital Management, but if you have any specific feedback on how we can do better, I would really appreciate it if you could reach out directly to me Thanks, Brad
1.0
Jan 28, 2016

Takes time to see through the smoke and mirrors!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Rules do not apply if you are part of the fraternity. Working here will teach you what NOT to look for in a future firm.

Cons

Nothing is what it seems here, bizarro world. Privileged individuals have no rules therefor are free to do as they please. Say what they want. Do what they want. Others sit around typing on keyboards patiently waiting for their superior ruler to come down after long non-inclusive meetings, and completely rip apart their efforts and send them on a wild duck hunt in the wrong direction. For days! In Peak6 terminology this equates to an "agile process". Then some lucky people receive gifts and those in true Peak6 fashion are known as "performance plans". Once you receive this gift, you might as well start sending out your resume. There is no recovering from this. These gifts come from left field kind of like their “verifiable market information” does. Managers will talk, never to include the actual employee that did the original work ever again. Although you won't have any idea what is going on, you will forever deal with the repercussions for your "meaningful contributions" to the firm. This in Peak6 terminology is known as "expanding responsibilities". Lets continue on down the shady road. After some time the management will consider rehiring for current roles while the people are still employed. The new hires like always are treated well, fair and with care! Once the person they are hired to replace quits then and only then will you start to see through the smoke and mirrors. You might also be asked to write a review on this very site well before you experience the truth!

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PEAK6 Response
10y
Thank you for your feedback. We’re honestly sorry to hear that you’ve had such a negative experience at PEAK6. It’s especially disheartening to hear that you feel that there’s a lack of transparency and that we aren’t thoughtful around growth and development. We certainly want to see employees thrive, grow and develop and be happy when they come to work. In general we’ve found the most successful employees at PEAK6 tend to be proactive, ambitious and accountable. They are courageous and communicate openly. If you have ideas and insights that can help improve things we’re definitely interested in your feedback. We’ve found that employees who are engaged are definitely happier. You can talk to your manager, HR or me. You’re right that one person can’t change a culture, but one truly dissatisfied employee can. We’d rather learn from your experience than have you be unhappy each day. However, we know we’re not the best fit for everyone. And, if you truly feel that you’re not in the best position to leverage your talents at PEAK6, we’d completely understand if you felt it necessary to make a move. While we’d be disappointed, we’re most interested in ensuring that you are in a role, and culture, that’s the right fit for you and your talents. Thanks, Brad
5.0
Jan 27, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Peak6 has a culture of exploration and inspiration. The owners take the time to explain how they became successful and how you can do it too. They give every employee opportunities to grow and encourage people to think outside the box. I particularly appreciated the Speaker Series that was rolled out in 2015. So far Andy Stefanovich and Steven Levitt & Dubner came to do firm wide engagements. That kind of enrichment fuels my drive and has helped me tap into my true potential. I have really appreciated the flexibility that has been extending to me in regards to my work/life balance. I have a little one at home so I only work part time and my manager has been great about letting me adjust my schedule based on my childcare needs. The company also has nice little perks too. A fully stocked kitchen, breakfasts on most Fridays, and lunch once a month. Poker and Corn Hole tournaments. Oh and unbelievably cool annual party with musical guests like Maroon 5, Flo Rida, and Keith Urban.

Cons

Although Peak6 gives us opportunities to get to know people that work on other teams, it is really hard to get to know everyone. I have been here for 4 years (part time) and I wish I knew everyone’s names but I don’t.

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PEAK6 Response
10y
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s good to hear that you feel PEAK6 is a great place to work and has a culture where you can realize your potential. And, thanks for sharing your ideas — it’s helpful to get fresh thinking for new ways to engage employees I like your suggestion to weave in more personal information, either to the Capman all hands or in a newsletter. If you have any other ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Thanks, Brad
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