Good entry level position, but don't make it the only stop in your career. - Assistant Vice President State Street Employee Review

4.0
Jul 11, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good entry level position. They will often accept and train those without a business degree, which was key for me. I started out (at IBT, which State Street took over) as a Politics major with no previous business background. While it was a bit of trial by fire, I was able to move around the company, and learn many different aspects of the business. To a large degree, it is what you make it. You can come in, put your hours in without much thought, or you can make your own projects to improve the processes. Don't wait for anyone to give them to you - they won't. There are too many people there for them to care if all of the Rep I team members are advancing.

Cons

Its very much about who you know. Its very easy to get used to thinking about your little piece of the pie, and ignore everything else.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Team is great Managers have been helpful Salary is okay.

Cons

Bonuses have been a bit low

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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