Not a bad backup - Fund Accountant State Street Employee Review

3.0
Jun 3, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

It's a job and a paycheck/benefits. You can get attention to detail/multi-tasking/Excel experience. Also it's a strict 9-5 job. I believe you get paid overtime, although it's rarely necessary. The slight downside to this is that most of the time must be there for pricing from 4-5 every day, even Fridays on holiday weekends...

Cons

I understand it must be challenging for such a huge company to organize, but if you are an intelligent/inquisitive person you will find yourself in a mundane role with little opportunity to take on more challenging work. Very rarely will you find someone passionate about the company.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Own book runner and strategy. Good work life balance. Good working environment and nice people to work together

Cons

No much growth. Promotion to VP or higher is even forbidden based on company policy. Instead, ask people to move to different role. It doesn't make a lot of sense since it encourage people to find a new job.

1.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They offer resources for learning.

Cons

In my previous roles I've never felt burnout but with this one is the first I was feeling crush. I don't think managers take time to structure the tasks on a 8hrs or 10hrs per day. There are a lot of unrealistic expectations, no work-life balance at all. Even if you made the sacrifice to stay late, you will not be done with the work for the day.

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