Close Brothers Reviews
Updated Nov 26, 2019
"Good work life balance and flexible working options" (in 20 reviews)
"Big company with a very good benefits package" (in 11 reviews)
"Incredible amount of (unwarranted) arrogance, ego and self-importance amongst some senior management, some of the worst I’ve ever seen" (in 12 reviews)
"Lack of career progression in current role" (in 8 reviews)
"Great company"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Close Brothers full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Development of people and the team spirit
Cons
Change can be on the slow side
Close Brothers2019-09-06"Challenges aplenty"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Close Brothers full-time for less than a year
Pros
Good benefits, good overall culture
Cons
Poor IRB and IVU culture, egotistical leaders, poor leadership,, infighting
Advice to Management
Hire professionals for the wider IRB projects
Close Brothers2019-11-20"Growth"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Close Brothers full-time
Pros
Company seems to be taking better care of its employee, particularly the low level ones
Cons
Certain departments can be very demanding.
Close Brothers2019-11-26"review"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Close Brothers full-time
Pros
really nice place with a good culture
Cons
hard to find any cons with the company
Close Brothers2019-10-16"Customer"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Close Brothers full-time for more than a year
Pros
Flexible Good bonus Supportive Considerate Enjoyable More Words Words
Cons
Poor Staffing levels Poor project planning
Advice to Management
Make sure there are enough staff to handle volumes
Close Brothers2019-10-07- Helpful (1)
"Not bad place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Close Brothers full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Good benefits Work life balance lots of new technologies
Cons
Unstructured approach Politics No career progression
Close Brothers2019-09-17 "A good company to work for, flexible too can work from home"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Close Brothers full-time for more than a year
Pros
A lot of current market technology like tableau and alteryx is in place
Cons
I was doing work differnt from my skill set
Advice to Management
nil
Close Brothers2019-09-26"Healthy work Culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Close Brothers full-time
Pros
Excellent managers that trust your expertise and listen. Rewarding culture.. if you work hard and go above and beyond you get recognised. Treated with fairness and respect by fellow peers. Fun and excellent resources and support from fellow colleagues.
Cons
Nothing. I love working here.
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you do! fairness and support.
Close Brothers2019-09-02"Great company with great people"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Close Brothers full-time for more than a year
Pros
Really strong team ethic through the office, great social events through the year. Great company benefits. A happy place to work.
Cons
None that I have come across so far.
Advice to Management
Keep doing what your doing.
Close Brothers2019-08-24"To much politics affect the final results"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Close Brothers full-time for less than a year
Pros
Interesting business model, only three direct competitors. Due to different businesses under one umbrella, HQ feels a little bit detached. CEO is a God and prosecutor in one face, it gives particular business enough flexibilities to execute the decisions, but significantly may affect Brand perception
Cons
HR like dont exist at all. Despite positive feedbacks from your immidiate boss and peers, they may be disregarded if you should be dissmised by the reasons no one bother to tell. Permanent reorganization across the Group put everyone at high risk no matter you are working at front, middle or back office. Despite lots of talks about transparrancy, people development, engagment and etc. Its mostly expected from you... rother then executives or immediate boss. Relatively low pay compare to the market for similar positions in London.
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Do not hesitate to communicate and let HR know they are not Gods hand in the company.
Close Brothers2019-09-06