Not what I expected - Finance Chatham Financial Employee Review

1.0
31 Aug 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Bright group of people that really want to change markets. Every day is a challenge and the opportunities to learn are vast.

Cons

Employees more concerned with their own egos than they are working as a team to efficiently and effectively get items accomplished for the client. Had a Big 4 environment and work expectation but not the salaries, benefits, or flexibility that goes along with Big 4. No sense of consistent guidelines or processes, so there was very "Wild West" and chaotic feel to the office. Felt there were constant fire drills and stress, due to the lack of processes, governance, and accountability. There were a few key people that were bottlenecks that were extremely overworked while others slipped by with the bare minimum which was extremely frustrating to watch first hand. Finally, I don't feel the company ever actually acted on internal problems. The same conversation would be had for months on end with no follow through and no resolution, so the problem chain seemed constant with no clear path on how to make issues better longer term.

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Pros

Good pay and work life

Cons

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4.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

One of the best parts about working at this company is the opportunity to learn across different functions and gain exposure to a wide range of projects. The environment allows employees to develop both technical and professional skills quickly, especially through collaboration with experienced team members. I also appreciate the fast-paced culture, which encourages growth, adaptability, and problem-solving. The experience has helped me better understand operations, teamwork, and how different parts of the business work together.

Cons

One challenge of working at the company is that there can sometimes be a heavy amount of operational and repetitive work, which may limit opportunities to focus on more strategic or analytical projects. In certain situations, processes and responsibilities could be better organized to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary workload. Communication between teams can also occasionally be unclear, leading to duplicated efforts or delays. Improving workflow structure could help employees be more productive and engaged.

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