Q&A With State Street Employees
From technology and product innovation to corporate responsibility and community development, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people – strengthening markets, building communities and creating opportunities for growth. We owe that longevity to the commitment, expertise and creativity of our employees. Our continued success depends on our ability to attract and develop the best talent in the industry. That’s why we’re keenly focused on employee development, corporate citizenship and inclusion. For us, success comes in the mark we make as an organization – for the industry, our clients, our communities and each other.
How employees describe working at State Street
Dirty politics start from VP level up to CEO level, Management is totally blind & they don't rely on employees, but they pretend to be people oriented but they are not, & HR act on directions of Operations management, so they are good for nothing.
They should be willing to work more collaboratively.
All good here, very engaging
Always supportive and encourage career advancement
In person conversation when working on projects etc.
What it's like to work at State Street
- State Street employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at State Street report the work pace is extremely fast
- 62% of State Street employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- State Street employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 53% of State Street employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With State Street Employees
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What's the office vibe like at State Street?
on the floor due to very low moral
All teams are different, but mine is currently very toxic. One of our managers has a habit of publically humiliating people who either disagree with her or are high performers that want to learn and grow.
Toxic. No oversight by HR.
What kind of people does State Street like to hire?
mediocracy rules if not pigein holed . not hired
Intelligent hard working people
What is the dress code at State Street?
Top Employee Response
depends in which department
How can I get hired at State Street as a recent grad?
be mediocre and not think out of box
What are you most excited about working at State Street?
I steady paycheck
What benefits does State Street provide?
Vacation, work from home, 401k, and pretty good insurance.
How's the work life balance at State Street?
There is none.
How does State Street make decisions around promotions?
Depends on the manager. Normally it is based on those that have proven to contribute to the team and have been consistent.
How's the vacation policy at State Street?
You start at three weeks and move to four weeks after a few years.
Does State Street have any remote positions?
It depends. I believe in some areas there are.
How much and how often do raises happen at State Street?
Once a year. However, there have been multiple years without raises or raises that are less than 1%)
How's the work pace at State Street?
Very fast.
What's the best part of your job at State Street?
The clients I have had the opportunity to work with and to take on projects that I may not have had the chance to do in a different company.
How secure do you feel at your job at State Street?
No one feels secure.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at State Street?
Be patient.
What kind of people succeed at State Street?
Ensure your manager is aware of what you are doing and your accomplishments.
How's the feedback proccess at State Street?
There is no feedback. Managers are too busy to take time on employee development. You have to be aggressive and ask how you can better yourself.
How do you feel about going to work at State Street everyday?
Very poorly.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at State Street?
Very difficult.
How challenged are you at State Street?
By taking on new work that helps me learn. Asking for new projects to work.
What are the team outings like at State Street?
There at no team outings.
What unique perks and benefits does State Street provide?
Work from home more than one day a week, three weeks of vacation to start.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining State Street?
The culture is far more relaxed than other financial companies. Be ready to work a lot of hours.
How's the morale at State Street?
Very poor. It is a toxic environment with people living in fear of being laid off.
How much diversity is there among employees at State Street?
There is a wide range of diversity and there are a large number of women working at the company.






