Gelber Group Reviews
Updated Jan 8, 2021
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Pros
"Very educational, laid back environment" (in 5 reviews)
"Good people that do their best for their employees" (in 3 reviews)
Cons
"There's this preconception that traders can be these arrogant brainiacs, but I encountered none of that at Gelber" (in 6 reviews)
"More structure in the algorithmic trading project" (in 3 reviews)
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Pros
Unlimited earning potential and a lifestyle that is not like a real job. You have to work hard but at the end of the day, your success or failure will be due to the decisions you make.
Cons
It is all on you, which is good or bad depending on who you are.
"Solid place for someone with experience looking to leverage a working/winning strategy"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Gelber Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Pretty short leash when you are new or in the red, but once you earn trust by proving yourself, and are in the green, they will encourage you to press hard with that house money. Fair, straightfordward, transparent, trading deal
Cons
This may have changed, but not a lot of guidance on mining new territories. There was some cross collaboration between groups, but there was a very siloed vibe even after the move to the new open floor plan office.
Continue reading"Great Opportunity"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Gelber Group full-time for less than a year
Pros
sky is the limit, fast paced
Cons
naturally stressful role, high turnover as is industry standard
"Good Experience Overall"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Gelber Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
There is plenty of autonomy to go around. Great culture. The firm is very flat as well - if you want to talk to the best traders or Brian Gelber himself, you can, just be respectful and earnest. Hard work and passion are recognized, but understand that this does not always yield results.
Cons
Sometimes the autonomy and lack of structure resulted in not knowing where you stood. I consider myself to be a very forthright and communicative person and I still had multiple moments where I was unsure of what was expected of me even after attempting to clarify. Also you have to understand that this is the trading business - things change quickly and if the firm decides to make a systemic change as they did halfway through my development track, it may be time for you to leave. However, they were gracious with my exit. Also it must be understood that hard work does not equate to success in the trading business - Brian was great at expressing this to me until I was ready to hear it.
Continue reading"Trader"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Gelber Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great team atmosphere, strong leadership
Cons
Competitive environment, not for everyone
Pros
Solid place to work at
Cons
Nothing really comes to mind
- Helpful (2)
"Breaks Promises"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Gelber Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
Nice office. People were fun to be around.
Cons
I was given the opportunity to build out a equity arb desk, but not given the tech support and Gelber pulled the plug after a down month. Was not even paid out as I was still overall up money
Continue reading "Failing firm with ancient technology"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Gelber Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Free lunch once per week
Cons
Everything (pay, support, technology,...) about this firm is well below industry standard
"Good company that allows Traders to run independent bookq"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Gelber Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Lots of autonomy, they let you take controlled risk. Learn and explore trades you want to
Cons
No team atmosphere, not a ton of support
"MNGT Needs to Make Improvements"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Neutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Gelber Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Traders = Good folks
Cons
Poor Management leads to misleading guidelines.
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