A Good Career Step or Career - Exam Manager SEC Employee Review

4.0
May 20, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great salaries and benefits, including work/life balance. The work itself (protecting investors) is spiritually rewarding . Union protections for bargaining unit staff, typically SK-14 and lower. Great stepping stone if you want to stay for 3-years and move on to private industry where there are many opportunities, especially for attorneys.

Cons

Although they claim to be collaborative, it is more of a top-down organization with Assistant Director being the sweet spot. Those with law degrees are highly favored for promotions in the Division of Examinations. Long drawn out interview process for new hires.

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5.0
Mar 4, 2026
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Pros

-good work - go in office

Cons

- no pay - long security process to get clearance

5.0
Jan 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Things have changed under the current Republican administration, but the SEC has always been known as a great place to work with the highest salaries in the federal government and very family friendly

Cons

Current share seems to actively hate his employees

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