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4.5

85% would recommend to a friend

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Mary Jo White

77% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jul 19, 2015

Staff Accountant

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Pros

Spectacular work-life balance, fair compensation, excellent benefits, and excellent job security.

Cons

Limited management opportunities. Difficult to move past the Grade 14

3.0
Jul 16, 2015
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Pros

Flexible schedule, ok benefits, good training, nice offices, generally friendly coworkers. Some advancement opportunity, especially if someone dies or retires.

Cons

Very political. If you are well-liked, there are opportunities. They don't consider actual work performance in that consideration. Also, expect to have your private confidential information hacked from their systems periodically!

4.0
Jul 10, 2015
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Pros

Good salaries and benefits for a 40 hour a week job. Interesting work given exposure to Securities Act of 1933, Securties Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 plus FINRA and MSRB rules and regulations. Extensive training opportunities. Exposure to latest developments in financial products. Great flexibility with taking on additional responsibilities. Liberal vacation policies, alternative work schedules like alternating or every Friday off and work from home program.

Cons

No significant merit based compensation programs. Limited career opportunities in regional offices as SK-15 and above positions open up infrequently. Management promotions sometimes appear to be based on favoritism rather than technical expertise or inspiring leadership. Too top heavy with attorneys (and I am one myself). Understaffing especially in the Examination Program relative to the sheer amount of registered entities. Somewhat reactive rather than proactive.

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