Pros
Ryan is a company that is always looking to grow, evolve and succeed on every level. Everyone in the firm is driven to be the best, and it certainly shows in the approach to both external business and internal process management. Communication within the firm is key, with the CEO holding monthly "Team Talks" to share key updates and conduct essentially an AMA. It's great to have that level of candidness, and keeps morale high. There are a lot of great people that work here, and the firm is getting more and more attuned to keeping functions aligned and focused on common goals. Accountability is key, and a central tenet of the firm's values.
Cons
With a firm full of high achievers, there can be a tendency to place work-life balance in the rear view mirror. This isn't necessarily something that's forced upon others, but a behavior that can be contagious if not monitored. Bonus calculation policies are a little tougher to come by than desired. In order for someone to strive to be the best, they should be equipped with all that information ahead of time.