Centerview Partners is a leading independent investment banking advisory firm.
Long hours, manipulative team, and training consists of pointless work. Unfortunately, the workplace environment significantly detracted from my experience. The leadership style was overly authoritative, with frequent use of intimidation tactics, such as public criticism and inappropriate analogies (e.g., comparing employees to dogs with “too much leash”). This created a toxic culture that undermined morale. Health-related accommodations were dismissed without a doctor’s note, despite clear requests, which felt dismissive and non-compliant with standard workplace policies. Leadership and Culture: The management approach, particularly from senior leadership, relied heavily on fear-based motivation, with threats about bonuses and job security. The lack of open dialogue—recruiters explicitly stated that leadership was not open to discussion—stifled collaboration and innovation.
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