Lots of companies talk about culture. At CTC, it is fundamental to how we work. Our values create the conditions for people to challenge themselves and one another, build real relationships, win together, and have fun along the way.
We Compete With The Market, Not Each Other.
Every person at CTC does their part to shape an environment where great work happens. The difference shows up in how we compete and all that we do.
One team. Always learning. High standards. Long-term thinking.
Our shared values are fundamental to how we make decisions, manage risk, develop people, and grow our business.
Team First
Exceptional results come from exceptional teams. We push each other toward shared success. Respect and collaboration aren’t just encouraged – they’re expected.
Trust via Candor
Honest conversations make us stronger. We challenge ideas, welcome feedback, and believe the best decisions come from conviction and mutual respect.
It’s a Marathon
We invest for the long term – in our people, our technology, and our business. Sustainable success matters just as much as short-term wins.
Standing Still Is
Going Backwards
Markets evolve. Technology evolves. We do too. Continuous learning and improvement are a core part of our DNA, and we hold each other accountable to that end.
Ethical
Excellence
We want to win, but we want to win fairly – even when it’s difficult. Integrity is fundamental to how we build trust with one another and with the markets we serve.
Straight from the Source
Our culture helps every employee reach their full potential.
“I had been to a lot of company visits that talked about people and collaboration. At CTC, I felt like I was being shown a culture.”
Faith Rodriguez
Senior Engineer
“It really is a collaborative environment where we were all helping each other and rooting for each other’s success.”
Peter Drake
Senior Engineer
“Teamwork and collaboration really set CTC apart. We’re really one CTC, moving in the same direction.”
Cassidy Rubin
Co-Head of U.S. Indexes
“This collaborative team environment is really one of our strong suits. No one’s just looking out for themselves – they’re working to figure out how to help their teammates get better.”
Stephen Long
Principal Trader
“I expected a trading firm to be more siloed and competitive, but that wasn’t what I found. Everyone’s here to win as a firm.”
Sutharsan Keethadevan
Principal Engineer
Our Values in Action
Spend some time at our offices and you might start to notice…
Someone asking a tough question that moves the whole conversation forward.
A spirited debate that pushes the team toward a better answer.
Traders, engineers, and researchers solving problems side by side.
People making time to share context, expertise, and hard-won lessons across team lines.
Managers making time to teach, coach, and give direct feedback.
Colleagues celebrating a breakthrough, a launch, or a hard-earned win together.
An internal talk, workshop, or hackathon drawing a full room.
Beyond the Desk
Office traditions, team challenges, tournaments, social events, community initiatives, and shared celebrations bring energy, personality, and a competitive spirit to life at CTC.
