Pros
Good work/life balance but depends on what group you are in/who you report to. Learn a lot and make good connections with clients in the PE space. Work with some of the top PE firms in the world and you get great exposure. Duff is trying to create a culture that is guided towards the younger generation. Open floor plans with minimal offices. Phone reimbursement is a plus.
Cons
Turnover is a big problem. Typical stay is 18-24 months when analyst/associates leave for higher paying jobs in the PE space (mostly D&P's clients). They do not replace the staff leaving when it happens and it is always next person up with no increase in pay or bonus. The bonus structure is outside of your control. Top performers are rewarded but in the analyst and associate role it is fully based on chargeable hours which is controlled by your manager. I would say bonus has ranged from 10%-30% in any given year. The open floor plan in numerous offices is very annoying as some people are loud and on the phone all day so it is a culture of headphones at your desk and taking private calls in breakout rooms.