Interactive Brokers Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Overall very good and I really love the department and people’s work are very successful there. Love the team and your career then you will be successful"

"Interactive Brokers is one of the best online brokers in the world. It is a professional and competitive environment. The company is driven by excellent minds in the management."

"It's depends on which team you are in and who is your boss. I kinda tired of doing the same thing everyday."

"A continuing headache. Can't wait to get out."

What do you like about working at Interactive Brokers?

"- A few people are very smart and are a pleasure to work with* and learn from**- Business is run ethically- No red tape* 'Work with' means ask questions and get answers, not collaborate** Learn C++, see below* 'Work with' means ask questions and get answers, not collaborate** Learn C++, see below"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Find another company to interview. That's the best advice anyone can give."

What don't you like about working at Interactive Brokers?

"- 6.5 year vesting schedule for stock bonuses; you only get 10% up front (in May) plus 15% per year over 6 years.- Two weeks of vacation for the first five years, after that, three.- Health insurance coverage is awful- No effort is made to educate employees about markets or the business beyond what is required for your immediate project. Do your assigned project and don't rock the boat is the motto. - There is essentially no collaboration. You are told what to do and you do it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If you are good, have no ambition, and are willing to put up with the company 'idiosyncrasies' for the long-term, you will be very well compensated."

"Could be a great place to work, not there yet."

What do you like about working at Interactive Brokers?

"Very demanding, very fast paced environment, if you are not a quick learner, this is not your place, Good pay, but not the best as it should be.Good Christmas bonus.( $)"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just pretend that you are willing to give up your family, your live and your health for the company, and they will hire you ...off-course you will need also the qualifications required, and be able to deal with extremely stressful situations with a smile on the face."

What don't you like about working at Interactive Brokers?

"Lack of planning, very confrontational, mid management, was (at the time) too affraid of loosing their jobs, so there is not a plan for developing people from the inside, the upper management is too busy making money to look down."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"if you help and develop your employee they will be more productive and a synergy effect will make the company not only more profitable but better place to work."