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Chicago Trading Company

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Political - Trader Chicago Trading Company Employee Review

3.0
7 Sept 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is phenomenal and very team oriented environment. Great lunch benefit.

Cons

Highly political not in the corporate sense but leftist. If you are right leaning politically (not just a Trump supporter which I’m not) don’t let people know. They frequently say highly disparaging things about conservatives at social outings and in the office. I’ve been on multiple teams and this is frequently the case. It’s really soured what was previously a good experience. I’ve overheard gleefully calling republicans racist and sexist which really has no place in the office.

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5.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Among the top minds in Finance. Incredibly strong and healthy culture. Rare combination of top talent and humble employees. For those who value team oriented firms CTC is second to none.

Cons

None that I can think of

2.0
25 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* Generous PTO time * Generous benefits * In office breakfast * On the edge of AI adoption

Cons

* Constant revolving door of employees * Rife with internal politics * Senior Managers (head of a tech stream) who have little coding experience fire experienced engineers on whim. It takes long time for anyone to come in and get up to speed. All the while causing low employee morale * Comp fluctuates wildly from year to year. The amount promised to you when you join can be cut as much as 30 -40%.

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