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Mar 10, 2015
Former employee, more than 3 years
New York, NY
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros
You'll get a ton of industry experience, but that comes at the expense of working 70+ hours a week. The people are the only good asset, but don't get too comfortable with them because most people burn out and leave in less than a year.
Cons
Churn. Average lifespan of an analyst is about 6 months, so you constantly have to train new hires. This also means that remaining team members are often left scrambling to meet deadlines. There is also no career path. Promotions usually occur after someone leaves the organization. Work life balance is nonexistent, you'll often work and travel during holidays. No one there has any qualms about loading your calendar with meetings on Labor Day.