Consider only if desperate... - Corporate Audit State Street Employee Review

1.0
Jul 31, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The main pros of working within Corporate Audit were the people and the flexible work from home arrangement. You can definitely get to know the people within the department and actually spend time with them outside of work. Working from home was also great!

Cons

I agree with some previous reviews regarding the department; this place is a joke if you want a meaningful & fulfilling career. Most people that stick around for a while are there to get a steady paycheck and get titles. There is absolutely zero appreciation for the work that needs to be done. No innovation or thinking outside of the box. The audit programs are mind-blowingly rigid. Audit in itself is not for everyone, however working here will definitely epitomize the negative aspects to the profession. Also, if you think audit would be a great place to pivot to an interesting middle/front office role within the company?! Nope, this is not the place! You're only destined for compliance roles! Focus your efforts elsewhere. Compensation here is also a joke. The company is crazy stingy but I can't blame them, they're in a low margin business. Raises barely keep up with inflation and bonuses are minuscule.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

on-boarding was easy, lot of learning opportunities/clients to service, nice co-workers

Cons

sparse work-load allotted, difficult client assignments, strict vps

1.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work is (rarely) an option, though the approval process is extremely slow and bureaucratic. There are a few well-meaning colleagues who genuinely try to drive positive change before burning out.

Cons

Onboarding and HR processes are severely broken, taking 11 months to approve remote status and failing to prepare basic equipment for day one. The workplace culture is deeply hostile, with anger and yelling functioning as the default communication style across teams. Leadership turnover is rampant, resulting in constant re-organizations, splintered teams, and a total lack of strategic direction. Role clarity is non-existent, forcing employees to invent their own daily tasks while receiving entirely contradictory instructions. Direct management is completely absent; I went seven months without any contact from my boss before being laid off via a three-word instant message and short call.

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