Pros: They do not charge you for lunch.

Cons: 9-10 hour work days. Watch your back culture, witnessed middle-managers lying to upper management for personal gain. (Taking credit for others' work, throwing people under the bus -- I have been yelled at by a manager in front of upper management for not completing an assignment that I was never given). Trade room floors. Management attempts to sell this as "collaborative, with lots of communication." Trade floor rooms are LOUD. People yelling, traders trading with people over the phone. Make sure to invest in good headphones. Management seems to be apathetic to the well-being of employees.

Pros: There are great benefits, free food, and a gym.

Cons: I can't really think of any.

Pros: - Fantastic culture that values collaboration. - The best idea "wins" (regardless of level or experience). - Deep partnership between the business and technology. - Strong internal mobility program that fosters growth/retention. - Great environment for learning. - True meritocracy. - Free lunch

Cons: Mid-sized firm (not a NY brokerage firm) so comparatively speaking fewer opportunities.