Be careful what you're getting yourself in for
Pros
- Excellent training on the financial markets and the product as soon as you start- great for people new to finance, a boring waste of time for those with some experience - Relatively speaking, the pay in Analytics is good for the hours (8am -6pm) and stress you are under, plus the training you receive.
Cons
- I believe the unusual combination of Bloomberg's private ownership and dominant market position have created a culture of nepotism, inefficiency and general poor management that persists across the firm but particularly in Analytics. - The nature of running a 24/7 Helpdesk means you do not have control over basic aspects of your working life (what time you have lunch, leaving work early, taking time off) - The core terminal business is currently in decline and business is tough. This doesn't make for a happy salesforce or happy clients. Management have persisted with high sales targets that, when not hit, cause pay to stagnant and bonuses to be cut. - What is not made clear at interview is that you now spend 2-3 years on the Helpdesk before moving to sales/other areas. Even when people are ready to move on their careers are held back. - Too many people get enticed to work at Bloomberg on the snacks in the pantry and cool office design- don't! The novelty wears off after a month. Base your decision on more substantial factors. - Do not think you can use this role as a stepping-stone into a front office finance role. People generally go to the middle/back office or FinTech startups.