ANZ Bank Associate Director Reviews

Pros

Opportunities to be relocated and work overseas. Work life balance is great compared to the big 4.

Cons

Management are hit and miss. Some are amazing, some are terrible. Pick yours wisely.

Pros

Staff are passionate about what they do

Cons

Bad behaviours are not managed, bullying is not called out and decisively dealt with, people who bring in the $$$ can get away with anything and actually get promoted despite bad behaviour, senior management have a culture of ignoring or not wanting feedback that doesn't align with their views.

Pros

Some of the best people I’ve had the pleasure to work with

Cons

Management not being open and transparent

Pros

Good benefits, well paid and office was in a good location. Good management training program

Cons

The predominant requirement for promotion and acceleration through the ranks was politicking and trying to ingratiate yourself to superiors. A good degree or arrogance from senior folks who really, have no reason to be arrogant about anything. Intellectually un-stimulating

Pros

Banking pays well vs other industries, once you're in generally good opportunity to work flex and transition into other roles. Work life balance can be good but generally a lot of input/output expected

Cons

Banking generally going through a tough time, lots of restructures, management changes, vibe a bit low

Pros

people culture, vision, People policies

Cons

execution of vision lacklustre out of Australia - shame given regional focus great people policies which you get penalised for persuing

Pros

Big and potential to move around (albeit it limited). Many careers in one organization Brand value means you see plenty of deal flow without trying Good employment policies (although standard for a large organization)

Cons

Very political. Particular areas worst than others. Be careful. Many get to senior positions based on length of service making progression hard. Talent are often seen as a threat. Flexibility policies are not supported in particular 'old school' divisions. Career limiting if you use them. A lot of nepotism still exists. As does reverse sexism in some areas. Internal movements seldom accompany a pay review which is disappointing given like-for-like external hires command market salaries often 125-150% above internal. Hence, ANZ prefer internal hires.

Pros

- Some very bright and nice people to learn from and have as mentors - Strong position within the corporate and institutional space - Opportunities in Asia

Cons

- Very political (even compared to other banks or IBs) - Technology is appalling which can effect everyday tasks - "It's not what you know, it's who you know" that will get you your promotion or deserved payrise

Pros

Good benefits and pay as well as hours

Cons

lacks inspiration from the LT