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DST Systems is a leading provider of strategic advisory, transformative technologies, and operations outsourcing to the financial and healthcare industries. read more
DST Systems Company Culture
DST Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
DST Systems' Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
BProfessional Development
C+Team
C+Diversity
CWork Culture
C-DST Systems CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stephen Hooley
61 /100
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Diversity at DST Systems
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at DST Systems have rated Manager, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at DST Systems
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at DST Systems have rated Manager, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
DST Systems eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
DST Systems employees are -25% more likely to recommend DST Systems as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at DST Systems
Working at DST Systems is rated below average by 39 employees, across various culture dimensions. DST Systems employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting DST Systems’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at DST Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DST Systems
D+
Overall Company Culture at DST Systems is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
DST Systems ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
DST Systems Employee Reviews
Out of 40 DST Systems employee reviews, 44% were positive. The remaining 56% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DST Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 44% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 56% |
Positive Reviews From DST Systems Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Brainstorming gives me the opportunity to be heard
- What are some of the best things about your team?We work together on getting the work done
- What did you like most about the interview process?That they kept it casual with very low pressure to be yourself
Constructive Feedback From DST Systems Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Absolutely everything, a select few are rude and unprofessional.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?To much gossiping and not enough productivity
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better supervision from our supervisors
DST Systems Company Information
DST Systems Company Overview
DST Systems is a leading provider of strategic advisory, transformative technologies, and operations outsourcing to the financial and healthcare industries.
DST Systems was founded in 1968 and its current CEO is Stephen Hooley. Since its inception 58 years ago, DST Systems has grown to 13420 employees.
DST Systems Mission, Vision & Values
DST Systems Mission & Values
We help clients master complexity in the world's most demanding industries.
| Headquarter | 333 W. 11th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dstsystems.com |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | 888-DST-INFO |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DST |
| Jobs | www.dstsystems.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
DST Systems Competitors
DST Systems competitors include Oscar Health, Epicor Software, Western Union, and Cotiviti. DST Systems ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DST Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A catalyst is a person or force that drives change. Our DST Catalyst program builds upon the existing foundation of employee engagement to positively impact the quality of life in our communities. It provides an outlet for the individual philanthropic passions of our employees while inspiring opportunities for workplace teams to give back to the communities in which we live and work. We care about the causes that our associates love and we support them with funding, time and resources. The DST Catalyst program makes substantial contributions to local, national, and international organizations and causes throughout the year.
DST employees accept the "Best Administrator - Small and Start-up Funds" award at the 2017 HFMWEEK US HEDGE FUND SERVICES AWARDS.
#LifeatDST starts with our employees
As part of our #DSTCatalyst program, associates in Kansas City volunteered at the #KansasCityZoo to help set up for the zoo’s annual fundraiser, #Jazzoo -- helping to feed and care for more than 1,700 animals and supporting the children's programs. #LifeatDST
2017 India interns
2017 Thailand interns
2017 U.S. Interns
DST Systems Employees
DST Systems has 13420 employees. 39 employees at DST Systems have reviewed DST Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 39 DST Systems employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DST Systems are not very pleased with their total compensation at DST Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DST Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 39 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at DST Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DST Systems believe the environment at DST Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DST Systems is moderate. About 66% of the employees at DST Systems work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DST Systems are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
DST Systems employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at DST Systems report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
92% of DST Systems employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
DST Systems employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
61% of DST Systems employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining DST Systems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
DST Systems KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of DST Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 DST Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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DST Systems CEO & Leadership
DST Systems CEO - Stephen Hooley
61 /100
Stephen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Stephen in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Stephen Hooley’s employees rank DST Systems in the Top 30% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Team. Hooley is generally unpopular with DST Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees in the Engineering department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to DST Systems’s competitors, Stephen Hooley ranks below both Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan and Cotiviti CEO Emad Rizk.
DST Systems Leadership
The DST Systems Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Stephen Hooley, Executive VP & Head of Financial Services Vercie Lark, and Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Randall D. Young
Stephen Hooley CEO / President
Mr. Stephen C. Hooley, also known as Steve, has been its Chief Executive Officer since September 12, 2012 and has been... read more
Vercie Lark Executive VP & Head of Financial Services
Mr. Vercie L. Lark has been an Executive Vice President of DST Systems, Inc. since March 2014. Mr. Lark serves as Head... read more
Randall D. Young Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Randall D. Young, also known as Randy, has been Senior Vice President of DST Systems, Inc. since 2013. Mr. Young has... read more
Gregg William Givens Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gregg William Givens has been the Chief Financial Officer of DST Systems, Inc. since January 01, 2014 and served as... read more
Vince Dasta President of DST Realty Inc
Mr. Vince Dasta serves as President of DST Realty, Inc., a subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. Mr. Dasta oversees the... read more
Craig O. Donaldson Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and VP
Mr. Craig O. Donaldson serves as the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Vice President at DST Systems, Inc. Mr.... read more
J. Marc Palmer President & COO of DST Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.
Mr. J. Marc Palmer has been President and Chief Operating Officer of DST Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. since September 18,... read more
Maria Alvarez Mann Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
Mrs. Maria Alvarez Mann has been the Chief Information Officer of DST Systems, Inc. since July 23, 2016 and has been its... read more
Stuart Bowers President of DST Brokerage Solutions - DST Financial Services
Mr. Stuart Bowers serves as the President of DST Brokerage Solutions - DST Financial Services at DST Systems, Inc. Mr.... read more
DST Systems Salaries
How much does DST Systems pay?
How much do people at DST Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DST Systems is $136,467, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,627, or $62 per hour.
At DST Systems, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $222,448 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,886 annually. Average DST Systems salaries by department include: IT at $59,836, Engineering at $143,739, Communications at $231,290, and Admin at $60,960. Half of DST Systems salaries are above $130,627.
26 employees at DST Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 86 ratings) while 26 employees at DST Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from DST Systems employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Business Analyst, Admin Assistant, and Customer Service Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from DST Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
$136,467*
Average Compensation
$130,627*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
DST Systems Salaries by City
DST Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at DST Systems
Diverse employees at DST Systems score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing DST Systems in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DST Systems across various culture dimensions.
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DST Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
DST Systems PTO
DST Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is DST Systems' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. DST Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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DST Systems Careers
DST Systems Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, DST Systems applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
DST Systems has a total of 13420 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let DST Systems Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in DST Systems on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 18% | |
Customer Support | 18% | |
Sales | 9% | |
Admin | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
Kansas City | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Topeka | 9% | |
Phoenix | 9% | |
Flagstaff | 9% | |
Richmond | 9% | |
Other | 36% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding DST Systems
What is DST Systems address?
DST Systems location is at 333 W. 11th St.
Who is the CEO of DST Systems?
DST Systems CEO is Stephen Hooley, their score by employees is 61
What is DST Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for DST Systems is -25
What is the salary for Business Analyst in DST Systems?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 69k
What are the salaries in the Finance in DST Systems?
The average salaries for Finance in DST Systems is 92k
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