Merrill Lynch – “It was a nice place”

Pros

Intelligent people
Some excellent managers
Respect for technology was on the rise; ambitious plans fofr electronic trading technology
Flexibility about hours (in the IT groups, at least).

Cons

Sometimes hidebound; fair amount of paperwork; emphasis on managing upward for promotion.

Advice to Senior Management

Independent thinkers and people who like to talk directly to SMEs may not hang around.