Learned a lot while on trading desks, but did not receive adequate feedback for personal development. - Summer Analyst Barclays Employee Review

3.0
25 Sept 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people, who are by and large motivated and seeking excellence. Also, Bob Diamond's "no jerk policy" seems to be taken very seriously with Barclays legacy employees as well as former Lehman ones.

Cons

Constructive criticism was not really present. Over an extensive review period, I learned very little about what areas I needed to improve on.

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

no money, no increment, check

4.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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