Avoid if you want more than a paycheck and benefits - Director DTCC Employee Review

2.0
18 May 2022
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Pros

My paychecks never bounced. There's a lot of tall grass for happy idiots to quietly hide here, if that's your thing.

Cons

Things at DTCC are generally held to a low common denominator to avoid making people feel uncomfortable. Little interesting or challenging work (especially in technology) happens without bringing in outside help. Executives often use their positions to advance their own agendas (i.e., throw good people under the bus if they happen to be in the way). As a result of all this, the opportunities for talented people below the ED or MD level to step up and deliver are very limited, or suppressed due to the perception that the risks outweigh the potential rewards. I've seen many good people at DTCC leave for better opportunities elsewhere in 2022. It seems management is not doing much to stop it.

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5.0
17 May 2026
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Pros

Very good work culture at dtcc

Cons

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4.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Internal Audit's work is meaningful and provides strong exposure across risk, technology and operations. Audits tend to focus on areas that truly matter from a regulatory and risk perspective, so you're not just checking boxes. There is a genuinely strong team culture. Colleagues are competent, collaborative, and willing to help, with a good mix of experience levels that make it a solid environment for learning. There is also clear investment in employee development. Managers often have regular career discussions, and there are ongoing efforts around training, including newer areas like AI tools and capabilities. Recognition is present, and people are generally acknowledged for strong performance. Overall, it's a strong place to build audit fundamentals, gain exposure to innovation initiatives, and develop credibility within financial services / internal audit.

Cons

Internal Audit's workload is consistently high, not just during peak periods. It's common to juggle multiple audits with overlapping deadlines, alongside continuous monitoring and other responsibilities, which can make it difficult at times. Processes can be very documentation heavy and sometimes feel rigid, which is expected in a highly regulated environment but can reduce efficiency. A significant amount of time can go into formatting, reviewing and aligning work papers to methodology. Some workflows remain manual, which adds to the overall pressure and limit efficiency.

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