I wouldn't wish this job on my worst enemy. - Mutual Fund Accountant BNY Employee Review

2.0
Dec 2, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Location is incredible with a nice view of the city. Honestly, that's pretty much it. My supervisor was very nice. My coworkers were usually helpful.

Cons

This job has a quicker turnover than Clark Kent changing into Superman in a phone booth. It's all about this company's bottom line while the majority of the employees enjoy their yearly 1% raise. They have an "if it's not broke, don't fix it" mentality, so the creativity and energy needed to drive ideas forward can only be done if you're truly passionate about what you do. Other than managing stress and learning to cover for yourself and nobody else due to lack of communication, none of the technical skills would actually carry forward into an actual accounting position. But, I will say that it's near-impossible to get fired, so job security is incredible.

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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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