Overview
MarketAxess is committed to helping you achieve a healthy work/life balance and save money on what matters to you and your family. That’s why we offer a wide variety of additional benefits designed to save you money and make your life easier.
Additional benefits
On this page, you can learn more about:
Save on wellness and fitness too!
MarketAxess will reimburse up to $1,000 of your eligible wellness expenses per year – and we offer discounted gym memberships too! Learn more.
Business Travel Assistance Program
If you are traveling on business more than 100 miles away from your place of residence or overseas, ACE Travel Assistance can provide you with the following assistance:
- Medical — includes referral to a doctor or medical specialist and medical evaluation.
- Personal — includes emergency medication, embassy and consular information, lost document assistance.
- Travel — includes emergency travel arrangements or arrangements for the return of a traveling companion or dependent.
- Security — includes a crisis hotline and security assistance to address safety concerns, as well as access to a web-based system for tracking global threats (visit acetravelassistance.net; username: medassist-usa@axa-assistance.us; password: acea&h)
Getting assistance
When should you call ACE Travel Assistance Services?
Please call when:
- You require a referral to a hospital or doctor
- You are hospitalized
- You need to be evacuated or repatriated
- You need to guarantee payment for medical expenses
- You experience local communication problems
- Your safety is threatened by the sudden occurrence of a political or military event
How to get help
Call any time of day or night: toll free at 855-327-1414 or direct dial at 630-694-9764.
Commuter Benefits
To ease the cost of your commute to work, MarketAxess offers two tax-free commuter accounts through PNC — one for parking expenses, the other for transit expenses (excluding tolls). These accounts let you set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to help pay for eligible parking and/or transit costs. It’s easy and flexible.
Getting reimbursed
Reimbursement does not apply to transit passes; they must be purchased online or at the point-of-service using your PNC commuter debit card.
For parking expenses, either use the PNC debit card or request reimbursement within 180 days of the date you incurred the expense. It’s easy:
- Log in to PNC’s website. If you’re a new user, click the “Get Started” button to create an account. For greater convenience, you can also use the PNC BeneFit Plus mobile app — download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.
- Under “I Want To,” click “File A Claim” and follow the prompts to submit your claim. If you need to provide documentation for a claim, you can take a picture and upload an image of your receipt with your mobile phone.
If you leave MarketAxess
If you have any funds left in your account at the time you terminate employment, amounts not applied for eligible expenses incurred, or paid prior to termination, will be forfeited.
Charitable Gift Matching Program
MarketAxess is committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Through our Charitable Gift Matching Program, we double the value of donations you make to nonprofit organizations, increasing your gift. All full-time employees are eligible. For more information on giving at MarketAxess, visit our Philanthropy page.
How it works
MarketAxess will match 100% of any qualifying cash gifts you make to an eligible organization, up to $2,000 per calendar year. The minimum amount that will be matched is $50.
To qualify for a matching contribution, your gift must meet the following conditions:
- The gift must be an actual cash donation (not a pledge)
- Any non-deductible portion of the gift will not be matched1
- Only employee gifts will be matched2
1 Non-deductible portions of gifts include any benefit you receive from making a contribution (e.g., raffles, banquets/dinners, etc.). Gift acknowledgements generally specify what portion is deductible.
2 For example, if an employee fundraises, only funds from the employee themselves and other MarketAxess employees will be matched.
US staff submission instructions
Charity match for US staff is submitted through Salesforce. If you do not have access to Salesforce, go to RES.marketaxess.com, pick “Production” and under Profile select “Charity Matching.”
Reach out to the Helpdesk if you have any problems with RES. Reach out to help-salesforce@marketaxess.com for assistance with Salesforce.
Which organizations are eligible?
On the date of the gift, recipient organizations must be recognized by:
- the US I.R.S. as a public charity described in IRC section 501(c)(3) or an instrumentality of a federal, state, or local government under Section 170(c) of the Code (excluding the ineligible organizations listed below), or
- in the case of gifts by employees to a UK organization, the HM Revenue & Customs as a UK Charity.
Eligible organizations in the US must be able to provide MarketAxess with a receipt for any corporate gift over $250.
Eligible organizations include…
- Accredited institutions providing higher education
- Community and civic organizations
- Arts and cultural organizations, e.g., museums or libraries
- Social service organizations or charitable organizations
- Disaster relief
- Hospital or health care agencies
- Environmental organizations
Ineligible organizations include…
- Private foundations
- Organizations currently receiving annual funding from MarketAxess
Note: MarketAxess reserves the right to examine and exclude organizations as it deems appropriate and to deny a matching contribution on any basis in its sole discretion. Employees are encouraged to check with Human Resources prior to making a donation to confirm that the recipient organization qualifies under the gift matching program.
Child & Elder Care
MarketAxess partners with Bright Horizons to offer all US-based employees valuable family and education benefits to support you and provide peace of mind.
Benefits for your family
- Back-up child care: Next time school’s closed, your sitter cancels, or you’re between child care arrangements, high-quality back-up care is just a click or call away:
- Care is available at a center near you for well children, or provided by screened caregivers in your home for well or mildly ill children.
- Care recipients may include infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and teens. For in-center care, age limits will vary by location. Most centers can care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age; some accommodate children through age 12. For in-home care, there is no age limit.
- Back-up adult and elder care: When your adult/elder relative is mildly ill or recovering from medical treatment, or your regular caregiver calls out sick, you can arrange high-quality back-up care in your home or your relative’s home.
- Additional family support: Get free membership to a comprehensive database where you can find support that meets your needs: nannies, sitters, elder caregivers, pet sitters, housekeepers, and more.
- Full-time child care: You can jump ahead on the waitlist at select Bright Horizons centers or enjoy exclusive discounts at participating partner centers that make child care more affordable.
- Tutoring and test prep: Get discounted tutoring resources for SATs/ACTs, standardized tests, Common Core subjects, and general help for your student.
Access your benefits
Register online to access your benefits (username: marketaxess; password: care4you). Learn more about your Bright Horizons benefits.
Where is back-up care available?
This benefit gives you access to a nationwide network of high-quality, licensed child care centers, including hundreds of accredited Bright Horizons child care centers across the US. Chances are high that there are options near your home and office.
In addition, Bright Horizons has partnerships with 650 in-home care agencies that employ a total of nearly 200,000 experienced caregivers who travel up to 35 miles to provide care in your home or the home of your relative. Care options depend on the availability of these network providers in your area. While care is not guaranteed, Bright Horizons will make every effort to accommodate your reservation request.
Returning to work after parental leave?
Turn to your Bright Horizons benefits for extra support to help you head back to work:
- Your baby's first year – access 20 extra back-up care days during your baby's first 12 months.
- Unexpected sitter sick days – register for and reserve back-up care.
- Working-parent stress – find extra support when you need it most.
- Household responsibilities – search a free database of sitters, nannies, and housekeepers.
Employee Referral
Through our Employee Referral Program, you will receive a bonus for each referral you make resulting in a permanent hire.
Learn more
Employee Stock Purchase Program
The MarketAxess Holdings Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) has been established to provide employees with an opportunity to acquire discounted shares of the Company’s common stock at periodic intervals through voluntary after-tax payroll deductions. Enrollment periods are twice per year and each offering runs for six months.
Eligibility:
- US or Singapore employee
- Must be employed at least 60 days as of enrollment start date
- Must work 20 hours or more per week more than 5 months per year
- Non-employees and consultants are ineligible to participate
Current Offering:
| ESPP Offering Dates | February - August | August - February |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Periods* | February [TBD] - February 15th | August [TBD] - August 15th |
| Offering Date | February 16th | August 16th |
| Offering Period | February 16th - August 15th | August 16th - February 15th |
| Purchase Date | August 15th | February 15th |
| Purchase Price | The lower of the Fair Market Value of MKTX stock on the Offering Date or the Purchase Date, discounted by 15% | |
*Enrollment Periods will begin when the firm is not in a trading blackout
Employees may only enroll during an open Enrollment Period.
The plan is administered through Schwab. Employees with existing MKTX-linked Schwab accounts will use the same account. If you do not have a Schwab account, one may be opened online.
http://eac.schwab.com/
To open a Schwab account:
- Click the Open an Account button
- You will need to provide the MarketAxess ticker symbol, MKTX, as well as your employee ID
- Your employee ID can be found in UltiPro (“Personal” – “Employee Summary”)
- MarketAxess is a registered broker dealer = “YES”. We have an account authorization letter on file with Schwab = “YES”
- You are required to report all brokerage accounts to Compliance- once you have your account number, please email ComplianceTeam@marketaxess.com with your brokerage account number
Free Lunch
Employees who commute to 55 Hudson Yards can take advantage of our free lunch service when in the office. This service is provided through Fooda. Alternative arrangements are available for our other US offices.
How does the lunch service work at 55 Hudson Yards?
| How to order | Use your MarketAxess email and register at fooda.com or use the Fooda app on your smartphone |
| Days you can order | Monday through Friday |
| Delivery address | Delivery must be to 55 Hudson Yards |
| When to place your order | Place your order by 10 a.m. on the day of service. If you do not place your order by 10 a.m., the window will close and you will not be able to order for that day. You can order up to one week in advance. |
| How much you can spend | All 55 Hudson Yards staff are covered for $25 per day up to $250 a month |
| When your order will be delivered | Your order will be delivered by 12:30 p.m. You will receive an email from Fooda when your meal arrives at MarketAxess |
| Where your order will be delivered | All lunches will be brought to the 16th Floor café and put in designated areas by restaurant |
Questions? Contact Gia Alexander.
Pet Insurance
Pet ownership is rewarding. It can be expensive, too! To help you and your family cover the costs of veterinary care, MarketAxess offers you the My Pet Protection plan through Nationwide.
Key features
- Protect against the financial impact of your pet’s health care costs.
- See any veterinarian worldwide and submit a claim for reimbursement. You can get cash back for accidents, illnesses, injuries, hereditary conditions, and more at 90%.
- Enjoy additional benefits included with your coverage, including emergency boarding, lost pet advertising, and Nationwide’s 24/7 vethelpline®, which provides live help with any pet health concern, including identifying urgent care needs.
- Receive preferred pricing as a MarketAxess employee.
How to enroll
You can enroll any time of year through Nationwide’s website for MarketAxess employees. Once you’re enrolled, you can manage your benefits online through Nationwide’s member portal.
Learn more
- Watch this pre-recorded webinar at your convenience.
- Read answers to frequently asked questions.
Tuition Assistance
MarketAxess is pleased to offer employees a tuition reimbursement program to support your professional development goals and support a high-performance culture. MarketAxess will provide reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year toward a degree related to your position or to financial services.
You are eligible to participate after one year of continuous, full-time employment. You’ll need direct management approval, and the GMT manager and HR will be notified. Learn more about the program below.
Curriculum criteria
- The degree or certificate must be related to your current position or financial services. Degrees in continuing education are included.
- Must be a degree or certificate program with an accredited college or university.
- Must be a multi-semester curriculum.
- Other certifications may be included in Training and Development at the discretion of HR.
Elective classes that don’t meet these requirements will not be reimbursed.
How to participate
- Prior to the start of the semester, you’ll be required to complete a participation form providing information about the degree or certificate program, as well as the semester’s class listing. This will be repeated each semester.
- The form must be signed by your direct manager and forwarded to HR prior to the start of the semester.
Reimbursement
- How much: You will be reimbursed at 100% up to the cap for grades of A and B, as well as a Pass (for Pass/Fail classes). For grades with a C, you will receive 75% reimbursement up to the cap. There is no reimbursement for grades of D, F, and Fail. Reimbursement is made after you receive your grades.
- What’s eligible: Reimbursement includes fees, labs, and books.
- What you need to do: You must complete a reimbursement form and include your receipts or invoices, as well as your grades. This documentation must be given to HR for processing.
- How it’s paid: The amount to be reimbursed will be divided into 12 equal installments. Reimbursements are made over a 12-month period via the last payroll of every month. Reimbursements begin as soon as practical after the reimbursement form and grades are received by HR.
- If you leave MarketAxess: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause prior to reimbursements being completed, no further payments will be made. If you are terminated by MarketAxess for any other reason, MarketAxess will arrange for repayment of the remaining balance.
Learn more
For more information, please email HR at HRTeam@marketaxess.com.
Reimbursement for education expenses
Find out how you can get reimbursed for your eligible education expenses, including student debt payments and tuition reimbursement over $5,250. Learn more.