Company: J-P-Morgan
Date: 2009-01-06
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

Rewards good people for good work
Pros: JP Morgan is definitely a place that rewards people for good work. The people are generally friendly and helpful and will take time out of their day to speak to you about their roles. JP Morgan allows many opportunities to learn whether through seminars, conferences, calls, and different programs. JP Morgan supports a work life balance. 

And senior leadership is very sophisticated and smart. The leadership team not only is held accountable for their balance sheets but also for sharing any concerning trends and opportunities that may emerge which makes a strong company. And generally, employee morale is strong and people are collaborative and team oriented.
Cons: JP Morgan may not be as competitive in terms of compensation, (in terms of relative to other banks). Human resources is also perhaps not the most helpful in terms of career opportunities. There are also limited scholarships and fellowships for extended education outside the firm compared to other banks. 

Also, a note of caution, a lot of times the people, fairness and respect, recognition and feedback, and development opportunities will depend on the group you are working in so be sure to try to scope out the structure and people before committing. It definitely ranges from the different groups I have had the opportunity to work in.