Only a number - Tax Process Specialist BNY Employee Review

2.0
Nov 12, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of Vacation days depending on exempt/non-exempt status. Most departments offer flex shifts.

Cons

You are only a number to them, it's very hard to get promoted, they would rather hire externally and pay more than promote from within. Many departments are incredibly stingy with work from home access. High expectations with a very minimum salary to be paid. They would rather give you a coffee mug or 'WOW POINTS" to shop for material items rather than a monetary bonus.

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay, Great people, laid back environment, and great managers.

Cons

Pay could be better honestly.

4.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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