Deutsche Bank reviews

The nuggets of good I referred to as a positive are sadly not evident in Cary. There are nuggets, just a different type, and this would nicely describe the local directorship. The ego amongst the non-contributor population is often breathtaking. Lots of references to "my guys", but little loyalty come compensation distribution and standing up to their higher achieving counterparts in the Financial Centers. In reference to the "promote anyone" mentality, the quality requirement bar has dropped significantly. Being a senior leader at Deutsche Bank use to really mean something with the MDs and Directors being some of the best in the game, now I would suggest they are operating at a minus one, as-in, MDs are the old Directors, Directors -> VPs and so-on. Self awarding titles such as "President" for technology management with no apparent technology capability is demotivating for anyone with a technology aspiration.

Where to begin... Most teams are very political, raises and promotions are promised but not always given. People that are obvious underachievers are promoted to very senior positions. It’s all about who you know, and it’s every man for himself. Most managers micromanage. Employees work the best when a manager is not breathing down their neck. There are way too few bathrooms. Be prepared to walk to another building at times. No joke. The on-site cafe is expensive for what you get. Some teams are worked like slaves, especially people here on visas. Lots of work is driven from non-Cary sites by program directors who have no idea what they’re doing or how things in Cary are ran. They don’t tell you this before you start but personal investment trading is heavily restricted and is so much so that it’s pretty much impossible to actively invest or have any say in your own personal trades. Layoffs and talk of restructuring have become daily discussion topics among employees. Grad program is a total joke. The London experience may be nice but you’ll always be “a grad” to everyone and that isn’t a great title to have years after the program has ended. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from DB Cary.