Pros
- For those who are analytically-minded, seek heavy client interaction, and possess a self-disciplined work ethic, Satrix Solutions offers a compelling opportunity to grow professionally.
- The firm’s roster of clients includes public and private companies of all sizes, and employees have frequent consultative interactions with C-Level executives at client firms.
- The work is confidential in nature and allows clients to make important decisions about process improvements and resource allocation. Thus, the most successful employees are those who are self-driven to be responsive to clients, detail oriented, conscientious, exceed client expectations, and to adhere to high standards of work. Those who don’t possess these qualities are unlikely to be successful.
- All employees work from home and are encouraged to maintain schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. The company also started offering ‘big company’ health benefits on Jan 2017.
- Company founder aggressively encourages feedback in all directions and team members can rely on each other for support, coaching, help meeting deadlines, etc.
- Employees are urged to take ownership in the success of the business by offering ideas for new growth opportunities and / or internal process improvements, etc.
- Small company size allows for a very flat organization without a lot of complicated rules or bureaucracy.
- Diversity of ideas, cultures, politics, etc. wholeheartedly welcomed. Everyone has a voice and is advised to contribute. Republicans welcomed (including me).
Cons
- Workloads can vary weekly or monthly depending on client project plans. Employees should be prepared to be flexible during heavy periods as well as lighter periods.
- There is a training program for new analysts, but much of the client work is custom and out-of-box – so there is also a lot “learning as you go” that should be expected. Self-starters can thrive in this environment, but others may be uncomfortable with unexpected challenges.