Great quant shop, cares for its employees - Research Analyst Barclays Employee Review

5.0
Jun 17, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

If you are looking for a fun place to work in San Francisco, this is the place to be. This may be the only firm outside of NYC that has a broad coverage of asset classes (fized income, equities, forex) and geographical regions. The investment process is scientific, there are no superstars and no epiphanies, the ideas are tested and backtested to ensure the economic merit of the decisions. A spunky new building in the financial district, good technology support and freedom to innovate.

Cons

Your day at work starts at 5:30 am or earlier for some folks but then you also scoot off from work early.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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