Pros
-Good place to start and learn new skills but don't stay for too many years because the cons will overpower the pros. -Working globally with both internal people and clients -Ability to change role within the whole company -Great pantry -Very international environment -Market leader in the industry -Good starting salary -Great place to learn with training and Bloomberg University -You will learn to become quick in everything you do -Great insurance policy. Company also offers 25 days of holiday, this does vary depending on region you are in.
Kontras
-A lot of your progression will depend on how the upper management perceives you and will not have to do with the results you have achieved. This will often be frustrating since your career path is shaped by perception and not skill. -Attitude of working hard instead of smart is rewarded often leading to long working hours past the already scheduled 8-6 for the London office. US Data department works less and with much more flexibility than UK. Get used to this. -There will be times when upper management will deliver a totally unrealistic message with a happy face and expect you to go along, despite knowing that the timeframe for the deadline is a joke. Often you will feel like trapped in an Orwell novel. -8am to 6pm work mentality creates a very sweat shop like atmosphere were there is a mass exodus at 6pm sharp. God forbid you log off 2 minutes early. -Too much micro management -Don't expect a "well done" but always be prepared for "what could have been done better here " , this kind of constant negativity makes you numb after a while.