Simplex Trading

HQ
Chicago
120 Total Employees
51 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What's the Company Culture Like at Simplex Trading?

Updated on August 31, 2026

What People Are Saying About Simplex Trading

  • Empowering & Trusting Leadership: Autonomy and ownership are emphasized through a “choose your own adventure” approach with minimal bureaucracy, enabling individuals to act on ideas quickly. Open-door access and mentorship reinforce day-to-day trust in decision-making.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are often described as smart, humble, and team‑oriented, with tight collaboration between technologists and traders. A strong in‑person model with open-office interaction and regular team events fosters hands‑on support.
  • Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Repeated Best Place to Work honors and statements about being “recognized and rewarded” signal visible appreciation for contributions. Public messaging highlights shared wins and pride in impact.

Simplex Trading's Benefits

Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees

Provides modern technology across teams

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers fitness stipend

Offers gym membership

Offers wellness programs

Provides access to an onsite gym

Provides recreational clubs

Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Promotes a strong in-person office culture

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Allows work from home occasionally