Disappointing, micro-managed, backward, slow, low pay - Investment Control Analyst Capital Group Employee Review

2.0
Jul 31, 2013
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Pros

Nice offices and they don't work too long hours, that's about it really

Cons

This is a very old, backward organisation that only exists because of large clients that they have had for many years. They refuse to change and update their products (they still don't use derivatives), their systems and their processes. A depressing place to work where even changing the paper in the copier needs 5 levels of authorisation. Career progression is very limited. To get a decent investment role you need to come in on the grad programme and only ever work there. Managements outlook is very narrow and insular as most have never worked for any other organisation. And to put the nail in the coffin, bonuses (outside of the investment managers and marketing) have a strict cap at a very low level.

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Benefits and compensation were great. Most people were really nice.

Cons

Can become a gossip mill if you allow it. Constant rumors of HR cases, people forced to resign, inappropriate comments, etc. Some of the team leads and leadership actively participating in that gossip- really disappointing to see.

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