

The work environment for the most part is very routine. that said, I would definitely retire here workload is so light for a senior manager, you can easily coast into retirement just by being likable. I don't know very many people at mid-level careers who succeed here, but I know all too many who have left and become extremely successful elsewhere, which just goes to show what you're dealing with at BNY, and lack of leadership overall. There is also a very ingrained hierarchy here, so I've seen really talented people overlooked just because of age or lack of experience- and then they leave and become superstars at real banks with real managers. The culture is super conservative and you will work with/for mostly white men in their 40s and up if you are in any type of front office role.

The bonus is also one of the worst unless you are senior management (EVP and up - although there is no job security here, either). The pay is among the worst in banking, and there is little job security as they make regular cuts like a bulge bracket. The best thing about this place is the hours because there's very few A-type personalities here (so if you are one of these, you will hate it, trust me) so people are more concerned about face time than anything- reflective of the antiquated culture that dominates.
