Good company, good culture (Hedge Fund Services) - Anonymous employee Northern Trust Employee Review

4.0
4 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Relatively flat org structure makes it way less cutthroat than other jobs. Everyone basically gets the same number of days off, with a slight bump for those that have been there a long time. I forget how many, but it seemed like a lot, so that was cool. Omnium/Citadel Solutions heritage is evident in the top-notch technology used. People are all very intelligent and willing to help other team members when needed. Basics of the job aren't tremendously difficult to master; sometimes there are more intricate issues, depending on the clients you're on (pretty standard). Totally decent work-life balance outside of busy season, which goes from January to mid-March. If you're counting at home, that's a full month less than a tax busy season... so, there's that!

Cons

Relatively flat org structure offers less in terms of titled progression, if that's your thing. Some might find the monthly deliverables repetitive, but that also makes increases in efficiency more easily attainable. Last-minute client changes could mess up your dinner plans sometimes, but that's typical, right? If it seems like I'm tempering my criticisms... I guess I am!

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5.0
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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

- Unwieldy organization - Poor culture, and seems to be getting worse

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