Company: J-P-Morgan
Date: 2014-06-25
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

Personal Banker in a small market= struggle
Pros: Perks aren't too bad for discounts on cars, phone bills, etc. Better than average systems and tools to help do job well. The job is easy to do if you can talk to people and care to listen, but can be  rather boring or slow for the active mind. Also, the redundancy of the job is mind-numbing.
Cons: It's a by-office experience and local management makes the difference for better and/or worse. If there are established bankers in a small location, the majority of the market for large balance acquisition is likely sapped and the bonuses at the end of the year are minimal. Low starting salary and ability to grow, especially with the Private Client program push. They will be looking to close small branches in the near future and automate more services, which reduces employment options for many and lets management have a shorter leash on employee performance. Also you become the face of "evil" for the big banks who "take all your money" according to your ever vitriolic customer base... Exciting prospect, I know...