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Updated 18 May 2023

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Found 16 of over 16 reviews
4.2
75% Recommend to a Friend
AlphaLab Capital Founder and CEO John Gu
77% Approve of CEO

Found 16 of over 16 reviews

4.2
75%
Recommend to a Friend
77%
Approve of CEO
AlphaLab Capital Founder and CEO John Gu
John Gu
11 Ratings

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  • "Everyone is friendly and helpful(in 3 reviews)
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    1. 5.0
      21 Nov 2022
      Software Engineer - Intern
      Current Employee, less than 1 year
      Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Great Culture 2. Good Benefits

      Cons

      1. Somewhat disorganised code base

      1
      1. 1.0
        18 May 2023
        Associate Software Developer
        Current Employee, more than 1 year
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        + You get to work with most if not all components of trading, which is quite rare and a good learning opportunity + Friendly colleagues + Catered lunch daily

        Cons

        - They are not interested in your career progression or growth at all, you might be enticed by the starting pay but consider if you're willing to stick to it for the next few years - Micro management - Unrealistic expectations of quality vs timelines (you'll frequently hear things like "you should just need a few hours for that")

        5

        Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on Glassdoor. We value your input and would like to address the concerns you raised in your review. Firstly, we understand that career progression is an essential aspect for employees. We apologize if you feel there are limited advancement opportunities within our organization. We encourage open communication with your manager or HR department to discuss your career goals and explore potential growth paths that align with your aspirations. Our company is committed to supporting the professional development of our employees, and we are always looking for ways to provide meaningful growth opportunities. Regarding your mention of micromanagement and unrealistic expectations, we take these concerns seriously. We work in an industry that requires fast feedback loops and want to balance time-to-market versus building sustainable solutions. Our goal is to provide clear guidance and expectations to our employees while allowing for autonomy and creativity. Regarding your comment about handling inflation and compensation, we understand the importance of fair and competitive remuneration. We regularly review our salary structures and benchmark them against industry standards to remain competitive. We value our existing employees and are committed to recognizing their contributions and providing fair compensation. We want to learn more about your specific experience and address any additional concerns you may have. Please get in touch with us directly, either through HR or your manager, to schedule a conversation. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement.

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        1. 5.0
          16 Nov 2022
          Head of Communications
          Current Employee, less than 1 year
          Singapore
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          - Access to the CEO and leadership, who actually listens and considers your thoughts - Everyone is really brilliant, and very specifically good at what they have been employed to do - Good work life balance and flexibility for work hours and WFH/office - Collaborative with good communication

          Cons

          - Great for self-starters who are okay with changing conditions and directions, probably not great for those who need a lot of structure - on the conservative side of crypto funds, which might be good in this atmosphere

          1
          1. 5.0
            7 Sept 2022
            Software Engineer(Internship)
            Former Intern, less than 1 year
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            1. Very good work-life balance 2. Very supportive working environment, a lot of collaborative works

            Cons

            1. Lack of RnD team when I was there

            2
            1. 5.0
              8 Sept 2022
              Software Engineer
              Former Intern
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Good benefits and salary Working style is flexible As a start-up, working culture is dynamic

              Cons

              In some aspects, structure/process is not well defined.

              1. 3.0
                12 Dec 2021
                Software Engineer
                Former Intern, less than 1 year
                Singapore
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                - fast growing - interesting work - competitive pay

                Cons

                - messy code base and sdlc - high turn over

                1
                1. 4.0
                  29 Aug 2021
                  Project Manager
                  Former Employee, less than 1 year
                  Singapore
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Learned a lot bout HFT and crypto Opportunity to tackle projects that you want to work on Quick decision making Direct access to CEO and COO

                  Cons

                  Not a lot of structure around process or planning Lots of employees work around the clock, which can make it feel like there isn’t work/life balance

                  1

                  We try to stay agile, but are working on better structure, especially for entry level employees!

                  1. 5.0
                    11 Sept 2021
                    Anonymous Employee
                    Current Employee, more than 1 year
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    - Full of smart people - Challenging work - Everyone is friendly and helpful - Pay (especially bonus) is competitive with other bigger HFT

                    Cons

                    - Sometimes work is stressful - few company-wide hangout event

                    1

                    We hear you on more company hangouts, we'll definitely organise more!

                    1. 5.0
                      7 Aug 2021
                      Software Engineer(Internship)
                      Former Intern, less than 1 year
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      - Smart, supportive mentors and colleagues - Great environment to learn and grow - Workplace culture is very good, benefits are nice - Nature of work is oftentimes cutting-edge, and interns can create lasting impact

                      Cons

                      Very few cons overall, the company regularly engaged with us interns towards shaping a relevant and enjoyable experience

                      1. 5.0
                        27 Aug 2019
                        Anonymous Employee
                        Current Employee
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        I chose to join AlphaLab Capital for the opportunity to work with top talents in a domain with exciting problems. There's plenty of learning, and challenging new experiences. At this company, you'll get constructive feedback for your work and ideas which help you to think more critically. It's a hard working, friendly culture where nobody holds back from offering their help and knowledge.

                        Cons

                        Need to be able to handle pressure. Not a place to join if you want to relax.

                        1

                        Thanks for taking the time to write this review. Glad to hear you find the work challenging and interesting! I really appreciate everything you do and plan to work hard to make AlphaLab Capital the best place possible to work and build a career. - John (CEO)

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                      AlphaLab Capital has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 16 reviews left anonymously by employees. 75% of employees would recommend working at AlphaLab Capital to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -10% over the last 12 months.

                      According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AlphaLab Capital employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AlphaLab Capital. This rating has decreased by -12% over the last 12 months.

                      75% of AlphaLab Capital employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated AlphaLab Capital 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

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