IT position. Very political. Middle management lacks hard and soft skills. - IT Management DTCC Employee Review

2.0
23 Oct 2014
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Pros

Good compensation and benefits. Decent bonus. Exposure to fairly current hardware and software technology. If your Director has skills and was locally acquired, your performance may be recognized and rewarded.

Cons

Corporate driven HR, not employee advocates. Positions are routinely posted internally that are not really open and have been promised to someone. Many times there is no response at all from HR for an application to a internal posting. Most managers are micro-managed by Directors in New York or relocated from New York. Many Directors are borderline incompetent. I only say this because numerous lack technical, managerial, and leadership skills. Many have been with the company for 20+ years and are not qualified for their position. Some departments are silo'ed and do no integrate well. Can be very problematic in this interdependent environment. Does not provide free coffee. Seriously!

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Cons

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4.0
5 June 2026
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Pros

Internal Audit's work is meaningful and provides strong exposure across risk, technology and operations. Audits tend to focus on areas that truly matter from a regulatory and risk perspective, so you're not just checking boxes. There is a genuinely strong team culture. Colleagues are competent, collaborative, and willing to help, with a good mix of experience levels that make it a solid environment for learning. There is also clear investment in employee development. Managers often have regular career discussions, and there are ongoing efforts around training, including newer areas like AI tools and capabilities. Recognition is present, and people are generally acknowledged for strong performance. Overall, it's a strong place to build audit fundamentals, gain exposure to innovation initiatives, and develop credibility within financial services / internal audit.

Cons

Internal Audit's workload is consistently high, not just during peak periods. It's common to juggle multiple audits with overlapping deadlines, alongside continuous monitoring and other responsibilities, which can make it difficult at times. Processes can be very documentation heavy and sometimes feel rigid, which is expected in a highly regulated environment but can reduce efficiency. A significant amount of time can go into formatting, reviewing and aligning work papers to methodology. Some workflows remain manual, which adds to the overall pressure and limit efficiency.

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