Pros
1. Amazing projects to work with. I worked on projects related to Machine Learning and Automation - the current market trend. Good exposure of learning and involvement. When a project is assigned, you own it completely. Having said so, not everyone gets such projects - you have to continually prove your worth to have these. 2. The team in general (esp Senior managers) have very flexible work hours. 3. The core team of Project Leads are the only ones driving the team. 4. Good Package for only few resources (they hire 1 good candidate for 100 below average resources)
Cons
1. Factset biggest losing asset is its Management and Leadership. They have very little to no vision on overall well being of the company. 2. No Brand value or Negative Brand Value. People sometimes think you work for FAX company. 3. The culture at Factset is pathetic and best not be discussed. You will crave to find one person who speaks good english leave alone looking for intellectual souls. 4. Absolutely zero benefits. No perks whatsoever. 5. The most boring company i worked for. Everyone is sad, depressed or lost. Believe me, it affects your well being too. At a place like this on rough days, Feeling motivated or inspired seems like a distant dream. Overall, i feel factset is company where you have absolutely nothing to look forward to (in most cases) for few lucky people the work can be driving force but the question is for how long - when that drive dies, everything ends.