Good for short term - waste of time long-term - Portfolio Accountant/Daily Pricing/Job Rotation State Street Employee Review

2.0
Apr 1, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of knowledgeable people. Good place to start out in financial services. Benefits are decent, but not great. They appear to be slightly cut each year. Good place if you need a job now, but continue looking because there's a good chance you won't advance like you want to. Pretty good work-life balance if you're with the right group.

Cons

Lack of advancement opportunity. Culture based on the need to be constantly working even if you have nothing to do (just look busy). More jobs been cut and sent over to Syntel offices in India. Low base salary, lack of overtime opportunities, and salary increases & bonuses cut each year. Global Services has created leadership programs to create leaders, but rarely leaders to leadership positions after.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Own book runner and strategy. Good work life balance. Good working environment and nice people to work together

Cons

No much growth. Promotion to VP or higher is even forbidden based on company policy. Instead, ask people to move to different role. It doesn't make a lot of sense since it encourage people to find a new job.

1.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They offer resources for learning.

Cons

In my previous roles I've never felt burnout but with this one is the first I was feeling crush. I don't think managers take time to structure the tasks on a 8hrs or 10hrs per day. There are a lot of unrealistic expectations, no work-life balance at all. Even if you made the sacrifice to stay late, you will not be done with the work for the day.

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