Fast paced and exciting, but not a software specialist's dream - Software Developer Bloomberg Employee Review

4.0
Feb 25, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The company seems to take reasonably good care of you, with a good compensation package and benefits, and a bright lively working environment. There is a lot of expertise around to learn from if your objective is to develop an understanding of financial markets. The work is fast paced and you will seldom find yourself bogged down in your job. The ability to handle pressure, look at problems from a business perspective is valued. Good kitchens.

Cons

Code base is old and can be frustrating at times. Core technical people, who want to develop their technical skill set will be put off by the demand to get the solution out to customers, often sacrificing quality. If you're in a team that works on legacy products rather than new ones, the skills you pick up will be in proprietary techs that are not transferable. The flat hierarchy, (3 levels from new fresh-from-college hire to the head of R&D) may not leave room for advancement that you can show on your resume.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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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
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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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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