Good entry level position, but don't make it the only stop in your career. - Assistant Vice President State Street Employee Review

4.0
Jul 11, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good entry level position. They will often accept and train those without a business degree, which was key for me. I started out (at IBT, which State Street took over) as a Politics major with no previous business background. While it was a bit of trial by fire, I was able to move around the company, and learn many different aspects of the business. To a large degree, it is what you make it. You can come in, put your hours in without much thought, or you can make your own projects to improve the processes. Don't wait for anyone to give them to you - they won't. There are too many people there for them to care if all of the Rep I team members are advancing.

Cons

Its very much about who you know. Its very easy to get used to thinking about your little piece of the pie, and ignore everything else.

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5.0
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Pros

Pay, Benefits, Time off, Flexibility

Cons

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1.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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