Pros
I have been here for 4+ years. FRB is "not just another bank" - it is a very successful, greatly respected full service financial firm that has retained many positive qualities of a start-up or a family business. 1. Our attention to customers and clients is off the chart 2. Very, very flat organization - I can approach anyone with an idea or a contribution 3. Cafe - from Wolfgang Puck 4. Pay for performance 5. You get your birthday off (I don't know of any other finance firm that offers something like that) 6. I get to work every day with very smart, very committed, very focused people
Cons
1. The pain associated with growth - we have grown explosively since we became independent in 2010 2. Management can trend too conservative sometimes, but I see it improving - they are becoming more open minded and aware what they need to do to be a competitive employer