Simplex Trading

HQ
Chicago
120 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2004

Simplex Trading Leadership & Management

What People Are Saying About Simplex Trading

  • Strategic Vision & Planning: Leadership consistently frames the firm as a technology‑driven market maker with named growth vectors in new products and geographies. Firm‑wide pillars (People, Process, Trading Edge, Technology) and role mandates link strategy to execution across teams.
  • Collaborative & Aligned Leadership: Culture materials emphasize low bureaucracy, speed, and tight trader‑engineer collaboration. Decision authority and firm‑level priorities are described as clearly communicated, aligning operating practices to the stated strategy.
  • Adaptability & Agility: CEO commentary describes responding to industry shifts and adjusting company strategy. Recent role additions and capability builds (e.g., legal/compliance and strategic business development) signal agile resourcing toward priorities.

Simplex Trading's Benefits

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