AllianceBernstein provided me with invaluable accounting/reporting experience in the mutual funds industry.
Pros
Company offers opportunities for career growth and exposure to most aspect of the business. There is a team environment and most managers/ supervisors are usually available to offer guidance to staff Employees are kept updated on developments within the organization. Company provides employees with online educational resources to increase industry/product knowlege. Good benefits package.
Cons
Inequitable compensation system; compensation is not awarded fairly. There is perceived subjectivity and favoritism as it regards performance evaluation and compensation. A panel of managers (not directly involved with staff) determine final evaluation of staff most times overriding the staff's direct manager's evaluation. Individuals who appear to be favorites of this team of managers are usually ranked higher than their less favorite/popular peers without merit.
