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Russell D. Goldsmith
90 Ratings
Pros
Management supports th work / life balance that is required in today's world (in 20 reviews)
If you are a motivated results oriented person this is a great place to work (in 8 reviews)
Cons
Not a lot of space for career advancement (in 4 reviews)
The Royal Bank of Canada merger has created huge growth opportunities (in 4 reviews)
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"A Good Place to Work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Interesting and challenging work; entrepreneurship and creativity valued; good working relationships and camaraderie with your peers; profit sharing
Cons
Not a lot of opportunities or empty offices in the C-Suite or at the very top of the organization
Advice to Management
Maybe a sub-tier for those who might not ever make Executive Committee but are still incredibly valuable employees? Sr. Leadership Group not really enough
City National Bank 2017-09-05 08:47 PDT ![City National Bank Logo]()
"Summer Intern"
StarStarStarStarStarPros
Great manager and great people
Cons
Limited projects for internship term
City National Bank 2017-09-10 17:27 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"associate"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOPros
Great culture! People are genuine and working environment was great.
Cons
learning opportunity was limited but you can still learn a lot from work.
Advice to Management
good
City National Bank 2017-09-09 01:08 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Team Lead"
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I worked at City National Bank full-time
Pros
Fun environment, ability to receive promotions
Cons
Below average salary, Incompetent management
City National Bank 2017-09-21 13:12 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Excellent Company - Excellent People"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time
Pros
- Competitive salary & Bonus
- Leading in Benefits
- Colleagues are great
- Work pace is not stressful
- Work hours (exempt) are very flexible
- For tech workers (as myself) - options to work remotely as needed.Cons
- strict dresscode - suits for men at all times.
City National Bank 2017-09-01 10:43 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Anonymous"
StarStarStarStarStarPros
Very good company to work. The best training
Cons
They pay only average salary
City National Bank 2017-09-04 22:13 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Great potential for growth!"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time
Pros
Small yet nimble bank with a primary focus on client services. Less bureaucratic than larger banks. Entertainment Industry leader for banking.
Cons
Deeply intrenched culture that doesn't adapt well to change. Highly political bank, where navigating corporate political landscape is reverred more so than individual excellence.
Advice to Management
Act on the betterment of the company, and not to maintain the political status quo.
City National Bank 2017-08-26 14:27 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Client Service Manager"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at City National Bank full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
customer service, problem solving and resolutions, money handling, day to day operations. Face to face with clients in a team environment
Cons
strict sales goals in a slow environment
City National Bank 2017-08-14 18:38 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Worst Company Ever to work for"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at City National Bank full-time (More than a year)
Pros
There is none I can think of. Oh wait my last day.
Cons
They work you into the ground. No respect for employees time or personal lives. Management is very ruthless with little or no regard for employees. Their bottom line is to make themselves look good and retain their bonuses at employee expense. One tech lead lost his eyesight in one eye due to stress and the manager would not let him go to the doctor. They use old dead technologies that are cobbled together and make little or no sense. There is no room for advancement. The tech is dated so your not learning anything that will advance you career wise. They bring in management from outside so there is no upward advancement. They are very understaffed as they have problems retaining good people. Expect to work long hours as the their tech is dated and buggy. They hire cheap so don't expect competent co-workers. The pay is below average as compared to industry standards. They expect you to commute to downtown with no compensation. They use a lot of offshore labor. The tech is very very dated so you will walk away with no useful skill sets that translated to better opportunities outside of City National. The management uses a big stick old school approach to managing people. They rely heavily on fear and intimidation to get results. Don't expect praise, rewards, bonuses as they believe it they are doing you a favor. The best move I ever made was to look for a job elsewhere. I don't regret leaving one bit. I was happy to get my life back and enjoy my family.
Advice to Management
Treat your people with respect as they will work harder and longer for you if show some willingness to reward them. Get rid of the big stick managers who threaten and intimidate employees ... Sure they get results early on but once they are burnt out and leave things come crashing down eventually. Good IT people don't work for bad managers. If your wondering why talent is avoiding your company it is because you're getting a bad rep in the IT community aka Countrywide.
City National Bank 2017-09-12 23:57 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Working with City National Bank for over two years now. The experience has been amazing, especially through the merger with RBC. The company's PRIDE values are present through all colleagues around the bank. It's been such a great place to work
Cons
Keeping up with technology has been a challenge but we are continuously seeing improvements and enhancements that make our work less manual.
City National Bank 2017-07-08 14:31 PDT
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City National Bank Response
Sep 15, 2017 – HR Communications Program Manager
Thanks for your great feedback and for the contributions you’ve made in your 10 years at CNB. Your “pros” speak perfectly to the culture that we are so focused on maintaining as we expand. You also raise some important points about creating new opportunities for leaders. If you have specific ideas, please give your HR Business Partner a call. Hearing your insights directly will be really valuable. - Mike Kilroy, SVP, HR Business Partner Manager... MoreLess