A Bank with an Ambition - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

4.0
Nov 17, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This is one of the IBs still on the upswing. It fared reasonably well during the recent financial crisis. After swallowed Lehman in a heart-beat, it elevated itself to be top tier.

Cons

After all it is a big bank, and a British bank. Turfs battles and political maneuvers can be painful if you don't enjoy seeing others suffer. But that can be said just about any other big organizations. However, I am speaking out my own experiences. There are a few tough women MDs there who were the worst colleagues I have ever seen in my 20 year Wall Street career.

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

Cons

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