If you need a job, this is an ok company to work for
Pros
T. Rowe Price has a solid reputation, offers standard benefits and ok pay. Nothing stands out, though most folks will note the firm’s “culture” as being a real selling point. Their mascot is Trusty, the bighorn sheep, because bighorn sheep are known for being sure-footed. A noble choice, but again, nothing outstanding, interesting, or attractive. Gives you some insight into what the culture is.
Cons
T Rowe Price is all about consistent, steady, reliable investment management. That culture pervades the entire organization. Boring, steady, consistent, unchanging. Everything from the culture of dress, flexible work, and even the technology is the same old, same old. Very little room for creativity. Lately they’re trying to reinvent some of these practices. Many folks are long-tenured (which is good) but because the culture is stagnant, those folks have built their full identities and self-worth around their jobs. People like these are unlikely to embrace and affect change, even when it is needed. Pay increases sometimes lag behind cost of living increases, and are generally not market-adjusted. Also, communication is poor. Many associates don’t understand the company’s vision or strategy, or their role in it.