Pros
It is important for every one to understand the banking industry. I am proud to work for an organization where the CEO has earned his position while being promoted within. The company fosters the idea of career advancement. I believe this is a company who truly has the shareholders interests at heart as they uphold the "5 star service guarantee". Richard Davis answers an employee's question each week which can be found on our intranet and I find it to really bring him closer to each and every employee (I am impressed with him as a CEO in many regards)
Cons
Though the company as a whole fosters growth within, there is opportunity with developing talent to prepare them for the next level. Too often I see an internal candidate over looked as they were not properly prepared by their managers for their career objectives. Management has a difficult time identifying their next level talent as well.