Pros
-Technology is incredible, especially compared to other banks. - Lots of opportunities to move up & within the bank, if you know how to properly market yourself -Biggest bank, more variety of roles to move into -More chances to network with VPs because of many varying roles within each location -If with good advisor, great opportunity to make lots of money and bonuses -More flexibility in your day in the sense it’s not a rigid retail role -Learn lots of investing and wealth -Can take your career and interests anywhere within hour advisor team, whether it’s financial planning, portfolio planning, investment research, marketing, admin -Great benefits, wellness plans for athletic clothing, sports equipment etc. -Great mental health coverage
Cons
-Have to like the rigidity of the bank -Pay is low in Dominion Securities, especially if your Advisor doesn’t pay you more -Have to follow strict checklist to get bonus: some metrics aren’t even applicable to associates. A lot of emphasis on being social outside of business hours -Opportunity to move within the team can be hindered by advisor if they don’t require certain positions - could be stuck doing only administrative work. Make sure to ask advisor what their expectations are for the team -income can be hindered if advisor isn’t actively prospecting clients, make sure they are still building their book -It’s a bank, if you’re a go with the flow, relaxed person, can feel like it’s too structured at times -You do need to deal with a decent amount of administrative work, at least for the first while