Great Co-workers, Management Uneven - Anonymous employee DTCC Employee Review

4.0
16 Nov 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most people are willing to do whatever is necessary to see the company succeed. Good compensation, decent benefits. Relatively flat management structure, but there's plenty of room for growth if you're a software engineer. Work/life balance is totally dependent upon which group you work in, and what projects you work on. It's fantastic in some groups and completely sucks in others.

Cons

Lots of changes since the DTCC acquisition. Can be very political, depending on your department. There are some departments that seem to be shielded from having to perform at the same level as others. Performance evaluation within departments is based on a bell curve; bad news if you're part of a highly performing team. While the company seems to be trying to provide transparency, there have been some serious gaffs in the past couple of months. Overall, people are still concerned about how the DTCC transition will play out in terms of culture. There has been a steady stream of people leaving the company in the past 3-4 months; probably about 50% involuntary.

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Pros

Internal Audit's work is meaningful and provides strong exposure across risk, technology and operations. Audits tend to focus on areas that truly matter from a regulatory and risk perspective, so you're not just checking boxes. There is a genuinely strong team culture. Colleagues are competent, collaborative, and willing to help, with a good mix of experience levels that make it a solid environment for learning. There is also clear investment in employee development. Managers often have regular career discussions, and there are ongoing efforts around training, including newer areas like AI tools and capabilities. Recognition is present, and people are generally acknowledged for strong performance. Overall, it's a strong place to build audit fundamentals, gain exposure to innovation initiatives, and develop credibility within financial services / internal audit.

Cons

Internal Audit's workload is consistently high, not just during peak periods. It's common to juggle multiple audits with overlapping deadlines, alongside continuous monitoring and other responsibilities, which can make it difficult at times. Processes can be very documentation heavy and sometimes feel rigid, which is expected in a highly regulated environment but can reduce efficiency. A significant amount of time can go into formatting, reviewing and aligning work papers to methodology. Some workflows remain manual, which adds to the overall pressure and limit efficiency.

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