Working at BNY Mellon is basically a civil service job - Assistant Vice President BNY Employee Review

1.0
Sep 22, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The work is easy. The hours are reasonable. You have to screw up royally to get fired.

Cons

The compensation is low. Tuition benefits have been cut. Opportunities to advance are very limited. People in senior roles often do not have the education or training they should have for their positions. A general feeling of apathy exists among rank and file and management.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 5, 2026
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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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