Deutsche Bank – “An incredible oppoportunity that turned out to be my worst career move with my worst boss/employer in 15 years.”

Pros

DB paid for the best talent and it has it. They are the banks greatest asset.

Cons

The bank is unable to differiniate talent, assets and egos. It's struggling with globalization and heavy with bureacracy. Additionally, when senior management is frequently seeking out the advice of HR it is a sign that there is something terribly wrong with a company.

Advice to Senior Management

Get to know your employees. Not just the other senior managers. Additionally, when employees were taking cuts in the their bonuses, it was very interesting that a senior manager was able to buy into a Cricket Team. I'm sure he's very proud of himself. Though clearly he has no sensitivity whatsoever to the thousands of DB employees and their families who will have to cut corners to make ends meet this year. This might be expected from your average Trader, but not senior management and this type of ego maniac is what rules this institution.