Nice - AML Specialist Trading 212 Employee Review

From the outside, the company looks exciting. It sells a strong fintech vision and gives the impression there will be real opportunity, pace and progression.

The reality felt very different. The first point is the sheer level of micromanagement. Absolutely EVERYTHING has to go through the owner in Bulgaria. The CEO likes to paint the picture that he is in charge but in reality he is petrified of the owner more than anyone, and will instantly fold when challenged. Job security is very poor, with people joining and leaving very quickly with absolutely no explanation given, just come in one day and people are gone. It created a constant feeling of uncertainty, especially during probation, where next to nobody passes. Expectations were also unclear. I was given work that felt almost impossible to deliver properly, without enough clarity on what success actually looked like. At times, even senior people did not seem fully aligned on what they wanted, which made it difficult to know how to perform well. The hiring process gives the impression of a fast-moving, exciting fintech environment. In practice, the culture felt cold and uncomfortable. The office was very quiet, and there was a noticeable sense that people were keeping their heads down because they were worried they could be next. I would be very cautious about leaving a stable role to join this company unless you are comfortable taking a real risk. The gap between what is promised during recruitment and what is actually experienced is significant.

Was easy work hours Easy job

It is probably one of the most boring and meaningless jobs ever. It feels like it only exists to satisfy FCA requirements, and doesn't feel like you're achieving anything. It's a very tough environment where no amount of work or achievement will ever be enough to impress the founder, who thinks he's the bulgarian Patrick Bateman. The CEO/C suite are petrified of Ivan the founder and are basically his puppets. Job security is pretty low as it depends on what side of the bed he wakes up on. 4 days a week in London, sitting doing a boring job isn't ideal. Pretty bad office perks, just a coffee machine and snacks.