Not what they think they are - Financial Advisor AXA Employee Review

1.0
29 Feb 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

2 years mandatory weekly and Saturday training that really educate you on their process, products and strategies... after that your on your own

Cons

Management has a revolving door of hires so they help for about a year... Managers take 1% so you can "make money" then take trails and accounts when people fail out... Huge buddy system in our office from upper management all the way down, they make it seem like only a few are allowed to be in certain markets.... Compliance is a joke... Licensing department never on top of things... You are paid dollar for dollar called a production credit and they factor out a bonus the following month- however they pay up front for insurance and then recover when insurance is turned down... Don't allow 3rd party's on fixed products... Answer for everything is put it into Cornerstone (annuities that pays reps 3.25%).... Benefits are average bit real expensive... We paid for insurance, space, phone, internet, paper, facebook, linkedin...so started out -2600 each month... Can't think outside the box.. They also want your order in life to go AXA, family and GOD...they got mad when I told them that my order was reversed

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3.0
28 Jan 2026
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Pros

Strong work–life balance: Working hours are generally reasonable, and personal time is respected. Stable and reputable company: AXA is a well-established global organization with long-term stability. Clear processes and governance: Well-defined procedures help reduce ambiguity and manage risk effectively. Global exposure: Opportunity to work with international teams and align with global standards. Professional working environment: Emphasis on compliance, ethics, and accountability. Learning opportunities: Access to training, documentation, and structured knowledge resources. Predictable workload: Less firefighting compared to fast-paced startups.

Cons

Slow decision-making: Multiple approval layers can delay execution and innovation. Limited flexibility in processes: Strong governance may feel restrictive for employees who prefer autonomy. Compensation growth can be gradual: Salary increases and promotions may be slower compared to startups or tech firms. Change management can be conservative: Adopting new tools or approaches often takes time. Bureaucracy: Documentation and compliance requirements can feel heavy at times. Innovation pace varies by team: Some teams move faster than others depending on leadership and region.

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