Run. Run Away Fast. - Anonymous employee Trustly Employee Review

2.0
25 Feb 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Innovation is strong. Team members really care about one another.

Cons

Since Alex Gonthier returned, the company has gone way down hill. Along with his abrasive CFO Uri Zelmanovich, these two have taken a good culture and flushed it down the toilet. The technical leadership at the company, under Ezio Fernandez, has been a disaster yet the loyalty between Alex and Ezio means he can do no wrong. The company is losing the competitive advantage it once had, and Alex is too arrogant to realize he doesn't have a good grasp on the market. Alex has also replaced the key leadership team with a bunch of white men, so any DEI focus that once existed here is no more. If you want to work in Fintech and Payments, there are much better alternatives out there.

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5.0
22 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The teams are filled with incredibly smart, driven people who genuinely want to help each other succeed. Work-life balance is respected while there is a strong emphasis on moving fast together

Cons

Priorities can shift quickly since the company is growing and adapting to a fast-paced market, You need to be comfortable with a bit of ambiguity at times.

1.0
29 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company used to be well-run, thoughtful, and process-driven, especially in the Americas. There are still many talented, hardworking people who genuinely care about doing good work. The product has real potential if leadership and governance were stabilized.

Cons

Since increased control from the European parent company, the organization has become chaotic and inconsistent. Rules and processes change frequently, often without explanation, and are applied differently depending on who is involved. Decisions are made quickly and unilaterally, with little regard for precedent, impact, or fairness. Teams affected by these decisions are rarely consulted, and expertise is often ignored. There is a noticeable lack of consistency in how people are treated. Some individuals receive flexibility, exceptions, or opportunities that others do not, without clear justification. This has created confusion and resentment across teams. Communication around major changes is minimal and often reactive. Important decisions are announced without context, and follow-up questions are discouraged rather than addressed. Over time, the culture has shifted from collaborative to fearful. Employees are hesitant to raise concerns or challenge decisions because doing so can lead to being sidelined or labeled as “difficult.” Following process for the purposes of compliance is treated as an inconvenience. Many people stay quiet simply to protect their roles.

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