Northern Trust reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(6,451 total reviews)
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Michael OGrady

80% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Northern Trust has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,451 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northern Trust employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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6K reviews
1.0
Jan 20, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Teller dept provided security during this economic hard time.

Cons

Micro-manage to the tenth power! It is evident that management never took any "How to manage courses." Management speaks down to the team. I recall our regional saying that “we are lucky to have jobs” how professional is that. During monthly reviews the manager makes everything sound peachy cream. Once you receive your yearly review there is a list of things that were never mentioned. You work hard, go home stressing and try to retain a positive attitude for days to come. When majority of the tellers did not receive a 3 or better on there reviews something is wrong! This is intentionally done to hold people back. At the beginning management makes it appear as though they are more than willing to help you advance your career and once they see your potential and will to want more, a wrench is thrown in your path. This is the most stressful place I have ever worked. Taking on daily responsibilities, but yet still not recognized. I have a Bachelors degree and currently going to school for my Masters. How much further can one develop as a teller!? No room for advancement in this dept. Designed to fail! It’s a job, not a career.

3.0
Jan 3, 2010

Look for the door...

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits, good people there for the most part, and conservative approach has paid off during recession. This company has a nice reputation if you don't mind the conservative no risk approach.

Cons

Management fails to communicate, and most of operations will be moved to a cost efficient location... INDIA. Movement within the company difficult and pay does not reflect performance.

3.0
Dec 13, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Good, stable place to work with generally good internal communications from senior management. Morale is pretty good among staff.

Cons

Northern Trust is a very difficult place to receive good training and progress your career. Not in the budget' is the frequently cited reason. Pay tends to be average-to-low end of the scale.

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