Interesting and complex work, but little chance of advancement. - Financial Economist SEC Employee Review

4.0
Jun 4, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting and complex work, smart colleagues. Semi academic environment. Access to lots of data and debases (which cannot be used for academic research). Plenty of opportunities to learn. Can be a rewarding and rich learning experience. Regular seminar and speaker series helps keep up with current research and issues. Very solid internal training program.

Cons

Little scope for promotions, etc., unless you want to go into "management", which is not for everyone. Work environment can be negative. Best to keep your head down, do your work, and then leave for better opportunities and advancement elsewhere.

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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
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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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