Bloomberg Sales and Analytics reviews

3.5

73% would recommend to a friend

(71 total reviews)
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Michael R. Bloomberg and Vlad Kliatchko

83% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Analytics/Sales employees have rated Bloomberg with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 71 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Analytics/Sales professionals have a good working experience there. Bloomberg is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Analytics/Sales professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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71 reviews
2.0
Feb 9, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

- Excellent training on the financial markets and the product as soon as you start- great for people new to finance, a boring waste of time for those with some experience - Relatively speaking, the pay in Analytics is good for the hours (8am -6pm) and stress you are under, plus the training you receive.

Cons

- I believe the unusual combination of Bloomberg's private ownership and dominant market position have created a culture of nepotism, inefficiency and general poor management that persists across the firm but particularly in Analytics. - The nature of running a 24/7 Helpdesk means you do not have control over basic aspects of your working life (what time you have lunch, leaving work early, taking time off) - The core terminal business is currently in decline and business is tough. This doesn't make for a happy salesforce or happy clients. Management have persisted with high sales targets that, when not hit, cause pay to stagnant and bonuses to be cut. - What is not made clear at interview is that you now spend 2-3 years on the Helpdesk before moving to sales/other areas. Even when people are ready to move on their careers are held back. - Too many people get enticed to work at Bloomberg on the snacks in the pantry and cool office design- don't! The novelty wears off after a month. Base your decision on more substantial factors. - Do not think you can use this role as a stepping-stone into a front office finance role. People generally go to the middle/back office or FinTech startups.

5.0
Jan 31, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- High responsibility from the offset, a fast development program, and a mapped out career plan. - Intelligent employees - Good opportunities to those who want them - Direct access to experienced leaders from the offset - Fantastic training programs covering a wealth of knowledge - Early opportunities to gain exposure to clients & senior market players

Cons

- Unhealthy snacks in the pantry - No showers in the office - Longer than most office hours (expected to be minimum 8AM-6PM)

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