Working at Bank of America in New York City, NY: 42 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in New York City, NY Area

"Bank of America is a very nice place to work but for careerwise it is not the right one."

"I worked for Bank of America for 13 years. I enjoyed working there. I still maintain a friendship with may people at the bank including my Manager."

"I worked at Bank of America for 13 years. I loved working there I am a very loyal employee. My title was VP, I worked starting as a Support Tech went all they way to PM. I take great pride in the work I do, I enjoy a challenge. The Bank has been laying people off over the last few years and it will continue thru 2015 from what I am told. I hold not grudges towards the bank. It is business and cuts had to be made."

"I have worked with Bank of America for 3+ years now and it has been a great company to work for. Although I managed to enter after the merger with Merrill Lynch and all the trouble that the bank had with bad loans and thereafter layoffs, I have never felt more comfortable in my situation here."

"Great people, good culture and I believe the industry is bound for an upturn."

"I loved the work, but the company used X management."

What do you like about working at Bank of America?

"Nice location. I was on the 47th floor and the views were stellar!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a revolving door. Watch your back."

What don't you like about working at Bank of America?

"The company has a poor management model with high turnover, threats and X-management techniques."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Move away from X-management which believes most employees are motivated by fear, and move toward Y-management model which motivates employees from within. Morale is very low."

What do you like about working at Bank of America?

"Allow you to work from home and the innovation opportunities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure that you like the team you're placed on."

What don't you like about working at Bank of America?

"Too much work politics. Need to play the game to succeed."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Use less contractors to fill roles, develop and retain skilled employees."

"Great experience to work with my employer. I have learnt many new technologies."

What do you like about working at Bank of America?

"I like the Team, to which I have worked for. Together we have learnt a lot."

What don't you like about working at Bank of America?

"I don't like about working in this company is the Management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My suggestion is to implement transparent procedure on progress rating."

What do you like about working at Bank of America?

"Bank of America is my first employer and it provides great training on fixed income products and work experience on different desks. I can develop my skills and expand my interests in the major fixed income markets."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Show confidence but not arrogant. Be prepared for the people who interview you."

What don't you like about working at Bank of America?

"The organization is too big and sometimes it becomes inefficient."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Understand the talents and weakness of your employees and put them on the most suitable positions and they will contribute to the company in the best way."

"Great career growth while being with the company."

What do you like about working at Bank of America?

"The culture is conducive to good career growth. Many opportunities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"No tips, as each manager has different styles, making it difficult."

What don't you like about working at Bank of America?

"Too many requests for approvals before things can be one."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more transparent with employees in terms of their progress."

What do you like about working at Bank of America?

"Working environment, growth opportunities (both lateral as well as vertical), talent recognition."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be passionate about your job. Have faith in your experience and capabilities."

What don't you like about working at Bank of America?

"Unproductive working environment, lack of growth opportunities, inappropriate talent recognition."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep it simple, efficient, productive. Have a long term strategic vision."