Great, smart workers - terrible middle managers esp in IT - Anonymous employee BNY Employee Review

1.0
Nov 8, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Overall BNY MELLON is fantastic but with some huge issues they can't seem to address. They have a great business model, open door policy, and customer centric environment. The company is filled with talent, smart leaders and it is easy to build relationships and even friendships.

Cons

Unfortunately, there are several cons. Some are even huge. BNY Mellon has pockets of racism, anti-gay leadership, and does not have many women in leadership positions. They constantly loose their best talent to competitors as they do not promote from within unless you are apart of the 'good old boys club's. Get your $$ on the way in as raises and bonuses are often below expectations.

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Pros

There is real opportunity for career and skill growth. The company runs short on head count, so people willing to take on more responsibilities have avenues to progress. However, you will need to force the issue for promotions & large salary increases after you prove your capabilities. Realistically it'll take an external counteroffer to move the needle.

Cons

It's a large bank and you're a number in the system. If your NPV is positive you'll stay, else you'll be laid off. This includes both scenarios you control and those you don't. Ex. You control your performance, in office time and networking You don't control if your location is a strategic growth site, if a major client goes with a competitor, or if you'd be impacted by a general company-wide layoff plan.

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