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Q&A With BNY Mellon Employees
Talented people are drawn to world-class organizations that offer outstanding opportunities, and BNY Mellon is an employer of choice for individuals around the world. We invest in each employee’s personal and professional wellbeing because we understand that client success, as well as our ultimate success, starts with our employees.
How employees describe working at BNY Mellon
They are generally nice people to work with
Posted 25 days ago
Fast Paced and room for growth
Interesting but room for improvement
Anti money laundering service , promptness in completing
A lot of management changes. Legacy culture of honest work in combination with care and compassion slowly being replaced by cut throat competition.
What it's like to work at BNY Mellon
- BNY Mellon employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at BNY Mellon report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at BNY Mellon have 2 meetings
- 70% of BNY Mellon employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- BNY Mellon employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of BNY Mellon employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- BNY Mellon employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 61% of BNY Mellon employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With BNY Mellon Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 81
What's the work from home policy like at BNY Mellon?
Top Employee Response
Excellent now that the CEO back pedaled.
We are able to work from home two days per week. Unfortunately, in prior years we were able to work from home five days per week.
Company strongly prefers on premises work arrangements. Availability for work from home has been significantly restricted recently, even for those granted prior approval. Exceptions are made for medical reasons and the like, but otherwise not available.
Why work for BNY Mellon?
Top Employee Response
To get a feel for what corporate life was like in the 80's
Flexible work arrangement. Longevity and hoping for a package.
I wouldn't recommend it. They don't take care of their employees
How are layoffs handled in the IT department at BNY Mellon?
This is how it went down with me when there was a 10% reduction. A higher level manager calls you to a conference room where an HR person gives you the official news. HR takes your badge and explains the severance palate. The managers asks if they can get anything you need at your desk. Security is there after meeting with HR to see you out. No personal items in my desk were sent home. I was happy to get let go as I got a better job well before 2 month severance ran out. The severance payments stop once you get a new job. Word of advice...don’t tell them you got a new job and let them continue. They will never know.
Immediate. Don't seem to have a basis. Wish they would lay me off. Even asked.
Across all divisions and roles, most people are walked out of the building by security immediately after getting the news. Personal items cannot be collected and are shipped back to the employee with no care for the items to survive the trip.
How flexible is your work schedule at BNY Mellon?
Extremely
It varies according to job responsibilities. Overall I think very flexible.
Somewhat flexible. If I need time for family or personal events then I can do that. It is important to be available for daily status meetings however occasionally they can be done over the phone.
What benefits does BNY Mellon provide?
Medical, 401k with match, dental, pension
Parental leave, well-being services and discounts for both health and financial concerns; 401k with good match rates; ability to purchase additional vacation time; access to additional insurance plans for home/auto; pets, eldercare, and legal services; discounts to area attractions (most in Pittsburgh, New York, and Jersey City areas); matching donations to charities and paid volunteer time (2-3 days per year); emergency child care benefits (options vary by location); peer recognition programs.
Medical,dental,vision,bonuses etc..
How's the work life balance at BNY Mellon?
Great
This is one bright spot for the company. I do enjoy the ability to work from home two days per week.
Good..some are allowed to work from home
What's the best part of your job at BNY Mellon?
Working remotely
The opportunity to learn something new everyday
Large company with opportunities for advancement
What's the IT team like at BNY Mellon?
Hard working, helpful and fearful .
overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated yet brilliant and resourceful
Understaffed and over-committed.
How are the healthcare options at BNY Mellon?
Top Employee Response
Expensive
How much per pay is deducted?
Does BNY Mellon drug test or do a background check?
Yes
No random testing, but yes.
How does BNY Mellon measure success and growth in the IT department?
Its who you know or if they are fearful of a lawsuit.
Its a mystery. There are no clear guidelines or goals to achieve a promotion and while positions are posted, often the candidate is chosen before hand.
What's the internship program like at BNY Mellon?
No idea
Good experience to be gained in the Pittsburgh/NYC/NJ region IT groups.
How would you compare interviewing at BNY Mellon to other places you've interviewed?
Confusing
Its the same as every large company. An HR recruiter who knows nothing about the job screens you, and if you are lucky you meet with a hiring manager.
Is there an adoption benefit for child adoption?
Yes
Yes I believe there is.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at BNY Mellon?
Management need to live by the words they speak and stop discriminating against anyone over 35. Maturity and experience does not inherently mean a person is unable to collaborate or innovate.
Bonus based on your own job performance not your department
How does BNY Mellon make decisions around promotions?
No idea. No logic to me and you are never told about them anyway
Your boss must submit an employee for a promotion and it is reviewed by upper management
How's the vacation policy at BNY Mellon?
Competitive
Two weeks to start and it rises after time
How can I improve my chances of being hired at BNY Mellon?
Flexible low expectations for advancement.
Previous employment in banking
What kind of people succeed at BNY Mellon?
No one I know. Nothing to do with hard work and ethics
College grads and women
How much and how often do raises happen at BNY Mellon?
Barely and well below market
Yearly based on performance
How do you feel about going to work at BNY Mellon everyday?
I do not like it. It's a grind every single day.
Good but wish for better healthcare
What's the office layout like at BNY Mellon?
Some are cubes but a few floors in Pittsburgh, PA have been renovated with an open concept ,google like, atmosphere.
a mix of cubes and open/shared workspaces
What's the pay like for IT roles at BNY Mellon?
Older employees poor. Newer better.
Pay is below market.
What's the vibe like in the IT dept at BNY Mellon? How many hours are you working?
Fear of job loss for most. 40 typically.
Many work 50+ hours every week.
How's the leadership on the IT team at BNY Mellon?
The worst I have ever experienced in over 25+ years
We have barely heard from the new CIO Bridget Engle. Constant reorgs do now allow for really getting to know the managers in the hierarchy. Managers tend to be the white men who have been around and processes are slow to change. There are a lot of really great team leaders but with all the chaos it has been difficult to be effective.
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Should I work at BNY Mellon?
32% of BNY Mellon employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 23% are neutral and 45% would not recommend working at BNY Mellon to their friends.
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passive |
| 45% | Detractors |
