As nimble as an ocean liner - Vice President Barclays Employee Review

1.0
3 Feb 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very accommodating of work-life balance

Cons

The firm just cannot get out of its own way. You have decisions being made by retail bankers in the UK, impacting the investment bank world wide.

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5.0
25 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good work life balance, good learning

Cons

a lot of maintenance work

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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