Mesirow Financial Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"I've worked for Mesirow since 2005. I have learned a great deal and it has been a great company to work for until a recent CEO change. The company leadership is now focused primarily on the bottom line rather than its employees, and this goes against everything the company used to stand for."

"A smaller midsize company with the internal technology complexity of a Fortune 500 but managed like a small Mom and Pop shop."

What do you like about working at Mesirow Financial?

"great people to work with, friendly atmosphere, excellent relationships built there"

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

"get your salary negotiations up front because raises and bonus structure are virtually non-existent. they tend to want top shelf talent at rail prices"

What don't you like about working at Mesirow Financial?

"horrible work/life balance, the norm was 45-50hrs/wk in the office and 24/7/365 on call with very frequent after hours work (you can count on at minimum 2 days a week working past 7-8p). career advancement is very limited as most people there are lifers"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire more people and pay them appropriately. Everything can't be a forest fire, CEO needs to lead not be involved in day to day operations. IT Mgmt needs to learn how to say no occasionally"