Susquehanna International Group

• Relative freedom with how you solve problems (though technology is restricted)
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Nice people
• Decent / Good compensation for area
• Introductory level trader/market classes

• Implicit long work hours even though you work through every meal. Expected to work 10+hrs
• Farm-like, row after row of developers sitting elbow to elbow, cramped, no personal space or privacy
• Minimal communication between team members despite touting 'collaboration'
• Very little upward mobility. Expect to be in your role for 5-10yrs
• Special amenities cannot be used 95% of the time (game room, gym, etc)

OVERALL: Not the worst place to work, and definitely fine if you're starting off or don't have any expectations but if you're a hard-charger, motivated, passionate person you'll probably feel the life sucked out of you with the lack of inspiring or challenging work/environment. It definitely isn't 'Wolf on Wallstreet' or even an exciting place to work really. Overall, I'd give it an "OK".

Liven the place up! Be flexible within the work day! If you want to attract top talent, you're competing with the Googles of the world and need to have a dynamic and exciting workplace. Devs and Quants should be able to work from home occasionally.

Give people some personal space! People who are excited and inspired will work 10-12 hours for you without having to be guilted into it. I know, I've wanted to work 16 hours for past startups. Develop a culture where employees feel valued and invested in the company. Right now they seem like cattle.