A unique opportunity in fintech picking up serious momentum - Director of Operations TopstepTrader Employee Review

5.0
11 Mar 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Like any company, people come and go, teams change, but it seems there is always a passionate, hungry group of people working at Topstep at any given time. It doesn't feel like your typical 9-5 in a good way. The smaller company presents many opportunities to develop new skills, venture into new areas, and advance in your career in a significant way. I also appreciate our ownership structure; there are no VCs, just a passionate founder who wants to see you grow alongside him and the rest of our community. I imagine it would be hard to find another privately held tech company as far along as Topstep. Not to mention the company offers quarterly performance bonuses, which is the cherry on the sundae.

Cons

While it seems we are turning the corner, we have a long history of chasing the next big thing and neglecting our core offering. Although leadership has recently acknowledged and made plans to improve, we have some catching up to do. Also, it can be a bit emotional hearing about some of our traders' journeys to becoming professional traders. 100% of our trader recruits approach the day thinking they will be profitable; however, the journey to success is much longer than most anticipate.

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TopstepTrader Response
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Thank you for the feedback and the excellent advice. We agree that narrowing our focus is a smart strategy and one we are implementing more now than ever before. Thank you!

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From the first conversation, I knew this was different. The interview process was thoughtful and respectful. Every person I talked to showed up as a real human being, not a corporate robot, and that set the tone for what working here has been like so far. The culture is genuinely collaborative. People are warm, helpful, and knowledgeable. Leadership recognized what I could bring to the table from the start and moved quickly to bring me on. It’s the kind of place where you feel seen and valued, not just like another hire filling a seat. I joined this year but I’m already excited about what I’ll be able to build here. The team leads with empathy and shows up for each other in ways I haven’t experienced everywhere. It feels good to be somewhere that actually operates the way they said they would in the interviews.

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I’m still new, so I’m learning the systems and figuring out how everything connects. As a remote team, it takes some intentional effort to build relationships across departments, but people have been welcoming and helpful in getting me up to speed. No concerns so far, just the usual learning curve that comes with any new role.

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