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      Great position to gain business experience out of college - Account Controller State Street Employee Review

      3.0
      Jan 11, 2009
      Account controller
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great launching point for the start of a career. If you need guidance, this is a place where you 'hand is held' and every step is outlined for you. The promotion path in this area is clearly outlined, and if you work hard and prove yourself you will excel quickly.

      Cons

      Oftentimes the work is very repetitive and employees burn out from this process. Not everyone who is hired has the same work ethic and competence level, resulting in the 'better' people taking on more work. Because this is an operations position, hours can extend into the late night on a frequent basis if any issues are encountered. It is not abnormal to work a 12 hour day, although overtime is available.

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      5.0
      Jun 5, 2026
      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      on-boarding was easy, lot of learning opportunities/clients to service, nice co-workers

      Cons

      sparse work-load allotted, difficult client assignments, strict vps

      1.0
      May 14, 2026
      Cyber incident response
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Remote work is (rarely) an option, though the approval process is extremely slow and bureaucratic. There are a few well-meaning colleagues who genuinely try to drive positive change before burning out.

      Cons

      Onboarding and HR processes are severely broken, taking 11 months to approve remote status and failing to prepare basic equipment for day one. The workplace culture is deeply hostile, with anger and yelling functioning as the default communication style across teams. Leadership turnover is rampant, resulting in constant re-organizations, splintered teams, and a total lack of strategic direction. Role clarity is non-existent, forcing employees to invent their own daily tasks while receiving entirely contradictory instructions. Direct management is completely absent; I went seven months without any contact from my boss before being laid off via a three-word instant message and short call.

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