MarketAxess

HQ
New York
Total Offices: 11
892 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What's the Work-Life Balance Like at MarketAxess?

Updated on October 06, 2026

What People Are Saying About MarketAxess

  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: A hybrid work model—often two to three days in office—is standard, with many technology roles enjoying significant remote flexibility. Business, sales, or management teams typically spend more time on-site.
  • Time Off Access: PTO ranges roughly 15–25 days by tenure, alongside paid holidays, sick and volunteer time, and a two-week sabbatical every five years. Managers are described as encouraging people to take PTO and fully unplug.
  • Sustainable Pace: Many corporate, tech, and operational roles follow standard 9–5 style schedules with the ability to log off without heavy after-hours pressure. Overall cadence is viewed as more sustainable than traditional Wall Street environments.

MarketAxess's Benefits

Offers a flexible time off policy

Offers generous PTO

MarketAxess employees receive between 15 & 25 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.

Offers paid volunteer time

MarketAxess encourages employees to give back with paid volunteer time of up to 16 hours a year.

Offers sabbatical leave

In addition to MarketAxess generous PTO, employees receive 2 weeks extra leave on every 5 year anniversary.

Provides bereavement leave

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

MarketAxess offers paid sick days of up to seven days per year for all employees

Provides wellness days

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers fitness stipend

Offers team workouts

MarketAxess hosts classes for employees with SoulCycle and other local fitness providers.

Offers wellness programs

MarketAxess offers employees up to $1,000 per year to go towards fitness or wellness expenses such as gym memberships, bike shares, personal workout equipment, ski lift tickets, and more.

Partners with nonprofits

MarketAxess partners with non-profits such as Empower, World Central Kitchen, and City Harvest.

Provides onsite meditation space

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

MarketAxess participates in local volunteer activities through partnerships with PENCIL Careers, Bronx Lacrosse and Cristo Rey. Additionally, MarketAxess provides employees 2 paid charity days a year.

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model