The Old Guard reigns supreme - Operational Risk/Compliance Analyst M&T Bank Employee Review

3.0
Jan 11, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Conservative banking culture, very stable - Senior Management very dedicated to the Buffalo area - Realistic benefits package, decent paid time off

Cons

- Departmental management is very threatened by skillful employees - After 10 years of service you are still one of the "newbies" - Limited career advancement potential - "Employee Engagement" is used as a tool to determine management performance, therefore it is wielded as a weapon against employees if departmental ratings are poor - Very little chance at decent salary increases, unless you are a "favorite" - Middle management unresponsive or oblivious to the problems within departmental management

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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