Stable, conservative and a great company to be associated with. - Vice President Northern Trust Employee Review

3.0
Jan 11, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As a company, it is very stable due to its conservative approach to business, has witnessed at least 3 major financial meltdown in the last century, yet sailed through successfully. It is profitable year on year. Good work ethics and advocate work-life balance.

Cons

Not a great company for IT professionals. It takes years to implement new technology, advanced platform or make any changes to the environment. Decision making is highly centralized and doesn't involve any affiliate teams. Hires very experienced IT Pros but doesn't give equitable role & responsibility. Treat senior IT Pros as mere line managers to execute what is being told. IT Pros will have least job satisfaction.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance and strong culture

Cons

Easier credits to underwrite at the beginning

3.0
Jul 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting work helping clients grow their business. Promoted several times (it took a while). Most roles worked with many areas at the firm so it provided a holistic view of the organization, which was great.

Cons

Some managers created a difficult work environments. Those partners are no longer at the firm...but neither am I along with some talented people who left or were part of one of the a RIFs.

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