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      Ok Place to work, but be prepared for a several rounds of layoff - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

      4.0
      Feb 14, 2011
      Assistant vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Decent benefits, medical and 401K Competitive salary compared to other wall street firms Flexible work hours Good brand name Ability to move to Asia or Europe

      Cons

      Very difficult to get promoted or get a raise unless you are politically connected or you at the time of hire. Bureaucracy and frequent management changes They over-hire and then layoff (non merit related) Multiple teams develop the same things in parallel, only for job security Ones gets dissatisfied soon because growth is limited

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      5.0
      Jun 25, 2026
      Sox compliance
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, reasonable salary, 401K match

      Cons

      Hybrid work, functions being moved overseas

      4.0
      Jun 22, 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

      Cons

      Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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