Freetrade Reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(134 total reviews)

Viktor Nebehaj

77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Freetrade has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Freetrade employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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134 reviews
5.0
7 May 2026

Strong performance culture

Recommend
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Pros

Strong high performance culture, do-er mentality, friendly people, mission-led company goal. Consistent and open communication from management about company performance

Cons

Company social can be more frequent

4.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible People: The best part of Freetrade is the team. It’s a genuinely supportive environment where colleagues actively root for each other’s success. Career Progression: Excellent support for professional development. If you want to move forward in your career, this is a great place to do it. Casual Atmosphere: The dress code is relaxed and casual, which makes for a comfortable day-to-day working environment. Meaningful Work: The core product and mission are solid, and the work feels impactful.

Cons

Stifled Social Culture: The zero-tolerance policy on alcohol makes company-led socials feel forced and rare. Most people end up self-funding their own gatherings at the pub afterward just to actually unwind. Repetitive Tasks: While the work is good, it can become quite monotonous and "samey" after a while. Cultural Alignment: There is a bit of a disconnect between the company’s strict cultural rules and what the employees actually want/enjoy.

5.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work with exciting, cutting-edge technology that is continuously evolving. There is a huge amount to learn across financial regulations, the investing world, its instruments, and how they are managed and settled. - Leaders at Freetrade demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and sharp business acumen. - A supportive and impartial HR department that is transparent and continuously improving. - Hyper growth in both market share and product features. - Truly a one-stop shop for general investment and tax-efficient schemes, including ISAs, Junior ISAs (JISAs), and self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs). Which makes you feel proud on building such a product that millions of lives depends on. - High performers are recognised and appreciated regularly. - The company prioritises hiring not only talented and skilled individuals but also people with strong values and soft skills, resulting in a culture built on respect, care, and ownership. - Great office spaces in London and Budapest and very central location. - If you are in security, the thrill you get from working on protecting billions of assets and millions of users personal data is unmatched. - Very good work-life balance

Cons

- Fast-paced environment where change is the only constant, which can feel overwhelming for those not used to it. Despite being an established and mature company, it has a strong startup feel. - High autonomy comes with high accountability. People have full ownership of their domain and the freedom to make decisions, but are expected to own the outcomes. Personally, I think that is a fair trade-off, but if you prefer structured processes and clear instructions, this may not be the right fit. - Being a heavily regulated company means some changes must go through multiple review stages to ensure compliance, which can slow certain processes down.

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