Pros
Incredibly talented group of people. Having worked at three companies (and two other startups) to date over 15 years, this easily is the most impressive. The mission and culture attracts a wonderful group of people that challenge one another and existing industry. Senior Management is not afraid to make difficult decisions that are best for the company - its employee base and shareholders. Recent acquisition accelerates the mission and enhances the power of the platform - creates huge opportunities for young, ambitious employee base working w/in a global leading institution that would be incredibly hard, if not impossible to find elsewhere. Propelled my career trajectory enormously. One of the several truly innovative companies in financial industry, giving experience that is valued and sought after by the thousands of the nervous, status quo financial service co's out there - doors open left and right - within the company as it grows and outside in bigger, career advancing seats
Cons
Always some headaches when an acquisition occurs. Opportunity is much greater today than it was six months ago - for individual employees and company. Unfortunately a distinct few (1-3 ppl) see the transition as a land grab and are not up for the challenges. Management appears to have successfully flushed out this small batch and the organization is pumped for the future!