Best job I ever had (but not as good as not having to have one)! - Managing Director Charles Schwab Employee Review

5.0
Oct 3, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great people. Pretty collaborative environment. Not too hard to communicate across areas and levels. When something in may area of responsibility went poorly and I was proactive about communicating up about it, I was respected and validated for the communication, rather than punished for the mess up.

Cons

Ya gotta get up and go into the office pretty much every day. Sometimes not enough challenging and interesting work. Got promoted up two levels in my five years there, which was great, but the people at a level or two up from where I was when I left looked like they were having less fun than I was.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

-I did not know anything about finance, just had sales experience to my name and an open mind to learning and they took me in and tought me so much. -Benefits are top tier, from the basics to some that you didn't know they even existed. -They give you 8 hours a quarter for personal development. -Good pay without even including bonus or language add ons. -You will learn a LOT -

Cons

-2 year role commitment -Very corporate so might not let be your true self in the job with peers.

3.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. Strong and recognizable financial-services brand 2. Good retirement and employee benefits 3. Exposure to complex, enterprise-level work 4. Knowledgeable and experienced colleagues 5. Relative organizational stability

Cons

1. Compensation is often below comparable financial-services peers, particularly given the level of responsibility and complexity of the work. 2. Roles and expectations are not always clearly defined, which can create uncertainty around ownership, authority, and measures of success. 3. Decision-making can be slow due to multiple layers of review, extensive socialization, and a highly consensus-driven culture. 4. Employees may be expected to drive significant change without always receiving the authority, resources, or executive access needed to implement it effectively. 5. Career progression and recognition can feel inconsistent, especially when the scope of the work exceeds the employee’s formal title or level.

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