Not what it used to be - QA Analyst CME Group Employee Review

3.0
22 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Well established systems in place for handling admin, training, timesheets, etc - Lots of training - Overall pay package is very good

Cons

- The Citi robots have taken over and there is no more banter. CME used to be a place that people didn't leave, and now they can' get out quick enough. If you go to CME, you'll get a decent package, but you won't enjoy it there. - Promotions, increases, and bonuses are often based on popularity, not effort or what you write up in your PMP. Someone who is friendly (in some cases too friendly) with their manager is more likely to get a promotion than a quiet hard worker who provides more value.

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5.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good pay, interesting work, good people

Cons

very very little work life balance

3.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Friendly working environment. - Slow-paced and relaxed. - Opportunity to work on high-impact financial software. Quite useful if you want to get into a trading firm later on.

Cons

- Limited skill growth capability (tools are severely locked down, etc) - Work life balance can be shaky sometimes since systems fail after 5pm, weekend, etc. - Documentation is terribly organized. - Not enough focus on engineering culture. Overall probably not the best place to stick around if you like exploring new skills, building from the ground up, taking ownership etc.

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