Training is inconsistent and sketchy and you are basically used
Pros
-Young environment good for those just starting out or those who are new in town to meet new people. -Fast promotions for the most part, but only in fund accounting, which is non transferable outside of fund accounting. So fast that one guy got hired as a senior, then promoted to supervisor before he even started b/c there is so much turn around it is silly. This is problematic however b/c it leads to bad supervisors with lack of on the job training and this gets passed around.
Cons
-Turn over of employees is super high (avg experience is 9 months as a fund accountant). Therefore after 9 months you are basically the best of the best if you did anything right. -Cliques are like high school here -If you don't like to drink or are less about hanging out after work hours, this place is not right for you -You never know if you are doing good or bad. The general rule was, if you hear nothing, then you are doing okay. Sadly though even if you make mistakes, no one will tell you really so you will likely make them again. - What others have said about being on a more complex fund team and not getting lunch is very true. Its a crap shoot on which team you'll be on and how you will like your life. - Fund accounting at Alps is considered sub entry. So if you apply else where you start again at entry level. Yes sad isn't it? This includes moving into other dept at Alps, you compete with other entry level candidates even though you may have 2 or 3 years experience and were a senior accountant. -Pay is super super low. Other benefits are good.
