Pros
Company supported pursuing valuation credentials CVA and ASA
Management has effective style in teaching new concepts giving a generous amount of time to acclimate to the new role without throwing new employees into the fire
Occasional work from home days, however these are earned by competing with coworkers to motivate employees to take on more projects
Good hours (9:00-5:00 with an hour for lunch usually unless it's busy)
Wonderful team of professionals ready to cooperate
Very few corporate meetings
No traveling to meet clients
Typical PTO Days: 5 vacation, 4 sick, 2 personal for the first year, but vacation days increase to 10 after the second year.
Kontras
Pay is less and work is dull when business is slow
Not much upward mobility after gaining credentials and becoming a senior analyst
Benefits are lacking. No 401k and healthcare plans are more expensive than what you can get on the marketplace