Great work-life balance for a finance job - Product Risk Manager DTCC Employee Review

5.0
Jan 13, 2016
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Pros

The company tends to hire a lot from the banking sector, many of whom are operations people who can’t handle analytical tasks and end up being fired and this accounts for relatively high turnover. The company provides a good work life balance thanks to reasonable hours and WFH opportunities. Bright, motivated people tend to succeed here and those with limited to no analytic skills, i.e. lacking advanced excel skills like charting, pivot tables, building macros, tend not to last…at least not in the Risk Management teams.

Cons

Some legacy senior management positions are held by people without knowledge or skills relevant to their team’s function. There are many Directors and VP/Associate Directors who add no value with their staff doing all the heavy lifting.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

Internal politics with offshore people

4.0
Jun 5, 2026
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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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