MarketAxess

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

What's It Like to Work at MarketAxess?

Updated on October 06, 2026

MarketAxess Employee Reviews

It depends on where we are in a given release cycle. We operate under an Agile SDLC, so there's many different pieces of the puzzle you could be on any given day - every day is different. But at the end of the day our developers are really being hands-on and implementing business features that can go out to our customers on a regular basis.

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Devin, Global Head of Core Trading Technology
Devin, Global Head of Core Trading Technology

It's an extremely collaborative and fun environment, and our spaces promote connectivity and teamwork. Our people are energized to be there. You can often find people having lunch meetings in the café or sitting in a team huddle space or working at a white board. We also host many social activities like happy hours, trivia, cooking classes, etc.!

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Kathleen, Corporate Communications Manager
Kathleen, Corporate Communications Manager

When I first joined, it felt daunting as I knew nothing about finance and had no prior experience working in an enterprise software environment. They definitely gave me the tools I needed to learn everything there was to know about the trading system. We want to hire people who are technically sound and know how to code - the rest can be taught.

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Bryan, Senior Software Engineer
Bryan, Senior Software Engineer

What People Are Saying About MarketAxess

  • Work-Life Balance: Feedback suggests day-to-day hours are generally reasonable, with hybrid schedules common. This is repeatedly cited as a standout strength across locations and functions.
  • Benefits & Perks: Employees often highlight strong benefits, office amenities, and meal perks, alongside programs such as retirement matching, ESPP, and wellness stipends. Flexible office days and paid leave features also appear prominently in recent materials.
  • Team Support: Colleagues are frequently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and collaborative, with small, tight‑knit teams and regular cross‑functional huddles. This environment is portrayed as helpful for learning in a complex fintech domain.

MarketAxess's Awards

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MarketAxess's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks

Hosts in-person revenue kickoff meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model