Pros
CV good place to work temporarily to understand what you don't want and how a large organization works despite having robust reporting. A lot of learning opportunities however the politics are a hinderance with a very strong blame culture. Pay reasonably good however being squeezed for new recruits due to stagnant external market.
Cons
High attrition in finance roles with Head Office driving a lot of the chaos due to a lack of understanding of the business issues. Finance is very top heavy (MDs/ Directors) and now you have highly competent AVPs and VPs leaving out of frustration as the senior managers hold on to their roles in desperation. Lack of progression due to a number of average talented people who have been at the bank for a while blocking the way. Anyone who has been there more than 3/4 years seems to miss the good old days and more of a hinderance to progress as it will mean more work for them. HR is very switched off.. and do not help or provide any guidance. Culture and Values are non existant as the CEO's own integrity has been questioned re:whistle blowing. Bonuses are used to align total comp and not performance.