Top heavy IT management, managing upwards exclusively - Director DTCC Employee Review

1.0
27 Nov 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing positive to say about the company

Cons

Too many MDs in technology without enough to do. Turf wars galore and rank and file get caught in the crossfire. IT architecture senior management desperately papering over lack of strategy and provide as much leadership as a brass doorknob. Senior IT leadership is incented by looking good before the CIO who is either blissfully oblivious of the state of the organization or has drunk too much of the Kool aid being brewed by her leadership team. Governance and Process is used as an excuse to explain lack of meaningful forward progress. The company has suffered much during the great resignation to a point where technology strategy leadership teams are largely decimated and incapable of making a move without consulting 3rd rate consulting firms. Don't think of joining - and yes I'm looking to leave.

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Cons

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4.0
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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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