Good starting job out of college, but you should look to move on before you waste too much time there. - Operations Specialist BNY Employee Review

3.0
Jun 28, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Relaxed working environment Not a mentally tough job Get some 'big corporation' experience that looks more valuable on a resume that it is

Cons

Pay is pretty low Promotions are fake. ie same job, new title, measly 3% raise Don't expect to transfer departments if you do your job well

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Really technology driven and laid back first

Cons

Low salary for new associates.

4.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is real opportunity for career and skill growth. The company runs short on head count, so people willing to take on more responsibilities have avenues to progress. However, you will need to force the issue for promotions & large salary increases after you prove your capabilities. Realistically it'll take an external counteroffer to move the needle.

Cons

It's a large bank and you're a number in the system. If your NPV is positive you'll stay, else you'll be laid off. This includes both scenarios you control and those you don't. Ex. You control your performance, in office time and networking You don't control if your location is a strategic growth site, if a major client goes with a competitor, or if you'd be impacted by a general company-wide layoff plan.

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