Great to break into the investment operations field (But plan to take the bus to work). - Anonymous employee BNY Employee Review

2.0
Mar 8, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great for entry-level or those with irrelevant prior experience. Highly motivated individuals will find it exceedingly easy to succeed and stand out in a company where everyone strives to hit minimum work expectations (This is only a pro if you are a highly motivated individual).

Cons

Minimizing payroll expense is BNY Mellons greatest achievement. Great for the bottom line this year, but what will happen when all of the quality employees are hired on by the competition or move to other jobs? Recruiting and retaining the cheapest employees on Earth cannot be a sustainable strategy.

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Pros

There is real opportunity for career and skill growth. The company runs short on head count, so people willing to take on more responsibilities have avenues to progress. However, you will need to force the issue for promotions & large salary increases after you prove your capabilities. Realistically it'll take an external counteroffer to move the needle.

Cons

It's a large bank and you're a number in the system. If your NPV is positive you'll stay, else you'll be laid off. This includes both scenarios you control and those you don't. Ex. You control your performance, in office time and networking You don't control if your location is a strategic growth site, if a major client goes with a competitor, or if you'd be impacted by a general company-wide layoff plan.

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