I wrote a really long rant and it didn't go through, so I'm summarizing - Financial Software Developer Bloomberg Employee Review

3.0
27 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* GC * pay, bonuses, benefits * Tech is somewhat better than the tech used by banks in NYC

Cons

* Top heavy, team leads make all design and key product decisions, programmers are just code monkeys. * Internal job switch process is not transparent and honestly silly (teams looking to hire will insist on interviewing you inspite of you having worked with similar tech for 4+ years) * Some teams require you to come in at 9. Leave early will raise eyebrows, you are required to put in at least 10 hours, can easily go upto 12.

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5.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company, in this role you have the chance to learn about the financial markets, the terminal, and also you get client exposure.

Cons

Not really cons, culture is great.

2.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great Office, Free Snacks and plenty of social events

Cons

Be prepared for a heavily politicised culture — it's pervasive and affects day-to-day working life significantly. The organisation suffers from clear in-group favouritism at the leadership level, where certain groups are visibly preferred for opportunities, recognition, and advancement. This creates an uneven playing field and quietly damages morale for those outside those circles. Leadership collaboration leaves a lot to be desired. In four years, I didn't experience a single structured team-building or bonding initiative — a telling sign of how little investment goes into people and team cohesion. Perhaps most concerning is the approach to compliance. Raising legitimate concerns or challenging existing practices is met with significant resistance from senior stakeholders, rather than genuine engagement. A culture where pushback replaces accountability is one worth approaching with caution.

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