Decent Entry Level Company, Not Much More Than That - Operations Specialist State Street Employee Review

3.0
10 Apr 2018
Recommend
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Pros

It is a big time firm and well known in the financial services industry so a good place to start. There are a variety of different roles and they try to encourage internal movement so opportunities are there. The PTO is competitive, probably above average and they offer work-from-home days which are convenient. Schedules can be flexible and they are good with sick days and coverage when needed.

Cons

Big time silo issues where communication is lacking and each department seems to be in competition, no one wants to take responsibility and rarely will they work together for the betterment of the company. The pay is lacking and lower than industry standard, overtime is non-existent even though you want to get out of there anyways once the 8 hours is up. The work is monotonous and was very difficult to grasp/improve due to the lack of hands on training and guidance.

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5.0
5 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

on-boarding was easy, lot of learning opportunities/clients to service, nice co-workers

Cons

sparse work-load allotted, difficult client assignments, strict vps

1.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote work is (rarely) an option, though the approval process is extremely slow and bureaucratic. There are a few well-meaning colleagues who genuinely try to drive positive change before burning out.

Cons

Onboarding and HR processes are severely broken, taking 11 months to approve remote status and failing to prepare basic equipment for day one. The workplace culture is deeply hostile, with anger and yelling functioning as the default communication style across teams. Leadership turnover is rampant, resulting in constant re-organizations, splintered teams, and a total lack of strategic direction. Role clarity is non-existent, forcing employees to invent their own daily tasks while receiving entirely contradictory instructions. Direct management is completely absent; I went seven months without any contact from my boss before being laid off via a three-word instant message and short call.

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