BNYMellon outperforms by commitment to outstanding service, but needs to provide add'l growth opportunities for staff - Assistant Vice President Client Service BNY Employee Review

4.0
Oct 9, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Sr Management communicates broad issues/initiatives well. During the merger/integration, updates were provided frequently. The CEO. Bob Kelly, even has a blog (and pictures) describing his recent activities and issues as they arise. Sr Mgmt. is committed to expanding the company worldwide and supports many diversity initiatives.

Cons

Middle managers vary in communication and developing staff. Some managers are great at providing new growth opportunities and developing succession plans. Many managers do not develop next level staff, or provide opportunities to develop new skills or introduce staff to key people within the company. Business as usual often tends to mean "don't ask questions, just do your job." Often promotions are based on number of years tenured and favorites within the company. Many long term managers that are not looking for new ways to innovate or change.

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Pros

Large company with internal mobility options

Cons

Very siloed divisions across the company

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Pros

Job only as good as immediate manager. Salary is Ok ish Benefit options are ok not great.

Cons

1) Retaliation is a way of life at this company going back to 2018 and becoming worse since 2) Mid level managers are very efficient at passively insulting the Teams they are responsible for. 3) It is nearly impossible to advance in the company. 4) When you try to post to another department - your Mid level manager will do the best to stop you from advancing. Some have close friends in HR that will even have you submit a new application in an attempt to accuse the other department of recruiting you. I have experienced this. 5) The only way to increase pay and experience is by leaving the company. 6) It use to be a culture of lets help others when there is a problem, now it is lets find who to blame for upper mangers rushing a project before all risks are identified. 7) If you are taking a new Job - professionally push for higher Salary once you are in raises will be very small.

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