Don't Expect to Advance to the Top - Vice President Arbor Realty Trust Employee Review

2.0
12 Jun 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Convenient location if you live in Nassau County. You will see business, since Arbor is known in the market. Arbor is in the business of making money so when the market is strong, deals do get done. If you are straight out of college, it's a decent place to hang for 18-24 months as you will get a decent amount of experience under your belt. If you are more seasoned --i.e., 10+ years of experience--then it's more a roll of the dice. Benefits are OK, but don't expect 2-for-1 401-k matching--or even 1-for-1. If you like bagels then you're all set: Free bagels on Wed morning.

Cons

Small company mentality. Senior management does what it wants, doesn't deem it necessary to communicate with the rank and file. Keeps pay low and advancement is difficult unless you are a favored son/daughter. If your group head doesn't strongly push for recognition for his people don't expect to see raises or promotions coming your way. You will feel that while senior management gets richer, you are stuck in a rut. There's a large sense of people looking out for themselves. No true team spirit. Also, if you have ever worked in NYC you will note the big downside to being out of it by working in the 'burbs.

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5.0
24 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good deal flow with lots of learning experiences

Cons

Low Pay Work can be repetitive

5.0
30 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I started with Arbor in August of 2025 and they operate much different than any other financial institution that I have worked for in the past over the last 20 years. This company has a great focus on their employees and do so much to ensure that we're happy. The hybrid work schedule is great which is a good mix of working remotely and enough time in the office to establish relationships with co-workers. The benefits are better than the Fortune 500 company that I came from. The staff is great from the executive level all the way down. No egos get in the way and everyone is always willing to help with education, growth and coaching. It's a great environment to work in and the HR Staff is always working up the next company paid lunch or another kind of "thank you" from the company. The workload is manageable, where you don't feel stressed out and there is a great focus on work/life balance. There is some travel required within the role and even that they have great limits for hotel, car rental and airplane accommodations that ensure you're comfortable while away from home! All in all, I can't say enough good about Arbor and happy to be a part of it!

Cons

It would be nice if they had an Attorney Network that employees could have the option of taking with their benefit enrollment. I would like to see a higher match percentage on the 401k. (But they still match so not really a con).

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