It Depends on What Business Group You Land In
Pros
- Great retirement plan (FYI - you're not fully vested until 6 years) - Great healthcare - Nice offices with amenities (at least if you work in a building w/investment group offices) - Stability - you're not likely to suddenly lose your job - Good comp with multiple bonuses / incentives throughout the year - Big company - possible to move around, sort of. I quit, but *was* offered a position in another business group. - Civil office culture - yelling & open disrespect aren't tolerated - Good coworkers - some really lovely people work there. If you're looking for a stable corporate job where you punch a clock and don't need to think independently, it's probably a good fit for you.
Cons
- Employee satisfaction varies dramatically depending on business group and manager. - Not a meritocracy - most places aren't entirely, of course, but it seems especially true at Capital. - Growth is often not possible because most associates are overburdened with volume of tasks. - Intelligence and honesty are not valued. Being able to play the game is. They promote and emphasize growth in theory, but in practice advancement is a result of politicking and interpersonal strategy. Get in good with the boss = get your workload reduced + get handed opportunities for exposure. I saw this happen at all levels, from senior management all the way down to admin assistants. Also - globally speaking - they're going through some big changes, so it may be a little extra bumpy for a while.
