ok if you can settle with less - Associate J.P. Morgan Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

- pay is bad within the industry, but above par for what you do - non-pay benefits are good (for example maternity-leaves, etc) - people are friendly (arrogance, etc exists but less than other companies within the industry) - company has a strong brand value

Cons

- bureaucracy and politics x 100 - changes are very slow - people not driven to make improvements - performance has a tendency of not getting rewarded - skill development ignored, no investment from the firm - mobility is half a myth - middle management structured in my complicated way. this glorifies the management job but creates large amounts of headcount waste. - sometimes it feels like there are more managers and MDs than the actual works (analyst/associate levels) - high performers leave the firm first

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Scalable backend and distributed systems expertise Fast learner and adaptable to new technologies Ownership mindset and accountability Team collaboration and communication Focus on performance, reliability, and quality delivery

Cons

I can be overly detail-oriented at times, but I’ve learned to balance quality with delivery timelines and business priorities.

3.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. One of the best banks, heavy on tech and AI, that makes my life simple 2. Bonus is consistent every year 3. The company is highly social and multicultural. 4. A lot of training program to upskill and develop.

Cons

1. A lot of administrative items to take care of, a significant portion is spent on meetings, meetings are called to establish an agenda for next meetings, and so on. 2. Layoffs, all year round- sometimes significant, while in the middle of delivery. If your manager is off-site/ another city/country, you are more likely to be impacted. 3. Departments may have skewed gender or racial ratios. It is best to stay away to avoid discrimination (to be fair, this has less to do with culture and more to do with who the head of the department is).

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