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    Work/Life balance
    2.6(25 ratings)
    Career development
    2.4(25 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.6(25 ratings)
    Management
    2.2(25 ratings)
    Working environment
    2.8(25 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    2.7(25 ratings)
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    1.0
    Client Services Executive
    Mar 2025
    Sydney NSW 20005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Poor management, poor salary, management doesn't listen. Limited resources to do anything despite a global business. No budget allocated to the Australian offices, so don't expect anything here.
    The good thingsCan't think of any good things to say
    The challengesManagement is a joke, never listens and blames on the limited resources to make changes. I told you, all the good ones will eventually leave, and here you are fast forward to this day, the good ones left and you're stuck with fossils. Pay is below market so don't bother.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Client Services Manager
    Jan 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Good place to gain experience but don’t stay too long.
    The good thingsLocation but building interior very dated.
    The challengesUsing outdated in-house systems. Most of the work offshored these days leaving empty Sydney office with just long servers left. Very low paid & management has no care for their staff. Absolutely no team or work culture exists.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Senior Associate
    Sep 2022
    former employee
    Too much work, for far too little pay compared to similar roles elsewhere. Very archaic organisation, seems to be struggling to adjust to the modern era. Management are very entrenched in their thinking, seem to spend more time making excuses for old software and lack of flexibility than trying to make the work more sustainable.
    The good thingsThe office location is in the heart of CBD, trains and trams reach easily.
    The challengesPoor facilities and tools. Computer screens are propped on fax paper, you don't get a headset - had to use my own. Company is very cheap, they even ask you to fill a form to get a pen and notepad. Extremely long hours, never finished at a reasonable time. 12 hour days were normal.
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Unit Registry Associate
    Mar 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    I loved working there despite too much pressure sometimes
    The good thingsColleagues, IT/system, procedures, supportive management
    The challengesWork pressure, turnover, higher expectation
    2.0
    Finance Manager
    Mar 2020
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    I would not want to work for this company again
    The good thingsFlexible working conditions
    The challengesLack of career development opportunities
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Application support anlyst.
    Nov 2019
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    I think it can at times feel at times that you are in a solo and there is communication between different silos
    The good thingsGood people and mangement
    The challengesNeed to get used to the beuracracy
    1.0
    Junior Client Services Officer
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Overall very bad
    The good thingsMentoring program was good
    The challengesPsychotic bosses, no reference after working there for years
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Business Analyst
    Nov 2019
    not recommend
    The good thingsGood office location
    The challengesWeek management, no career planning
    1.0
    Fund Accountant
    Oct 2019
    terrible!
    The good thingsLocation ! Location!
    The challengesso much to mention!!
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    WIMICS
    May 2019
    Truly a great place to work, with a gateway of opportunities
    The good thingsReally enjoyed my time with State Street, many opportunities, great staff and well looked after
    The challengesFor any difficulties or challenges there was always help available
    2.0
    AVP
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Wouldn't choose to work here again.
    The good thingsSome nice people, but low salaries keep the best away. Good flexibility to work from home etc.
    The challengesSystems etc. very US centric which makes it difficult to service local clients well. Multiple management changes over a relatively short period.
    2.0
    Ops nanager
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Could have been better.....
    The good thingsLike in any job the most satisfying we’re the personal relationships built during my time in there.
    The challengesLack of support from management, poor training program within the department and lack of overall technical knowledge.
    1.0
    Project Manager
    Aug 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Arguably the worst employer I have ever worked for.
    The good thingsCentral location to Pitt Street Mall.
    The challengesManagement Management Management. Archaic systems, lack of resources and little to no recognition of a job well done. Extremely long work hours, no paid overtime and poorly structured.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Associate
    Feb 2018
    No equal opportunity; promotion is purely decided by the management
    The good thingsDiverse culture; have some nice colleague
    The challengesNo equal opportunity; promotion is purely decided by the management
    5.0
    Client Service Manager
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A great place to work, great diverse culture and definitely would return if given the opportunity.
    The good thingsGreat orientation training platform.
    The challengesUnderstanding & supervision to the complex in-house MCH systems.
    1.0
    Regulatory & tax services
    Aug 2017
    Different
    The good thingsCompany size, reputation worldwide. Opportunities to develop managerial skills.
    The challengesNone or very poor quality training. Processing more than thinking/reasoning on technical. Extra long working hours during year end. Very high turnover.
    3.0
    Middle management
    Apr 2017
    Sydney NSW 2000
    Highs and lows
    The good thingsThe people I work with
    The challengesGlobal policies without local considerations
    4.0
    Senior Fund Accountant
    Feb 2016
    It's great working in a global investment like State Street
    The good thingsThe facilities and work equipment are updated
    The challengesYou have to cope with the developments in the financial market
    4.0
    Associate
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Positive experience
    The good thingsGreat team to work with
    The challengesWorking across time zones
    4.0
    Product Manager
    Feb 2016
    Sydney NSW 2000
    Excellent 9 years with great experience gained.
    The good thingsWork life balance, experience, exposure, global company
    The challengesLegacy systems and issues, too big, average management team, bureaucratic management structure
    1.0
    Senior Associate
    Sep 2015
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Have bad reputation of not taking care it's employee
    The good thingsLarge intl company
    The challengesManagement most times has no clear goal
    5.0
    Fund administration
    Sep 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It's a good company
    The good thingsJob rotation, have chance to learn, won't be bored. Team working.
    The challengesBusy at month end, may need work overtime as full time.
    5.0
    Systems Admin
    Sep 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Best & great place to work.
    The good thingsEvery one is very helpful & co-operative.
    The challengesMost of the time have to make best decision alone.
    3.0
    Assistant Accountant
    Sep 2015
    build up personal skill and move out
    The good thingsIt's a low paid job.
    The challengesAverage 10k lower than the market rate
    1.0
    Manager
    Sep 2015
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    I've never met anyone who left State Street and wished they could go back.
    The good thingsTends to have quiet a good social club although this fluctuates depending on funding
    The challengesTerrible systems & spineless senior management so you become a doormat to your clients!!
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