Visual Risk Reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)

Richard Hughes and Paul Nailand

74% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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4 reviews
1.0
12 Aug 2016

Good place to avoid

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Pros

Small company, some smart people, flexibility. Some of the algorithmic product development in the past has been quite innovative. Offices are pretty rough, but I liked the location.

Cons

Toxic work culture with a lot of political problems between the directors and long term staff. The directors have been looking to sell the business and cash-out for years. As a result they don't have a long term view or plan. At times you are expected to work very long hours, under a lot of pressure for a very average salary. Unfortunately they have become an employer of last resort. The two directors will eventually get big cheques and never be seen again. Sigh.

4.0
29 Apr 2016
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Pros

- Lots of passionate, talented people working together - Demanding work that requires a lot of thought, collaboration and attention to detail - Great experience in the financial services sector - Committed to continuous improvement of all processes, trying to be agile at all times

Cons

- The directors of the company struggle to agree on a common strategy and vision for the company, as a result the strategic vision of the company appears murky at best, non-existent at worst now - There are a lot of horses in the race in terms of product development now, which is fragmenting the resources of the company. This has contributed to a lack of momentum in some areas and a lot of divided attention. - The core products of the company are aging quickly from a technological standpoint and the company is struggling to keep up with the pace of innovation coming from the tech industry as a whole, particularly with respect to the cloud, as the core products are so complex they require significant investment of time and money to modify. - There has always been a lot of politics and interpersonal conflict within the company which seems to be escalating out of control a bit - Career development for employees doesn't come across as much of a priority

5.0
12 Apr 2016
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Pros

A startup culture with stability, a great work life balance and exposure to many aspects of the business. A good place to learn from others and enhance your skills.

Cons

Company needs to have more internal processes and documentation as it expands. More team building exercises /events would be nice

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