Good culture and people compared to other bulge brackets - Investment Banking Analyst Barclays Employee Review

4.0
20 Apr 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Much less jerk factor Capable and smart colleagues all around Compensation generally in line with industry average

Cons

The brand isn't as big as the other premier banks like Goldman and JPM, so that affects the type work we do. It means more pitching by managing directors instead of live transactions, so more meaningless work for junior staff. Also feedback is never that helpful, rankings are very political, but that's true across all investment banks.

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, reasonable salary, 401K match

Cons

Hybrid work, functions being moved overseas

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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