Arbor -- Not the Place for Professional Growth - Vice President Arbor Realty Trust Employee Review

2.0
23 Jan 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When the market was thriving, Arbor did see significant deal flow. In other words, Arbor was in the game. If you are fortunate to hook up with a manager who will support and promote you internally, you can go places.

Cons

Most senior management is in it for themselves. Many of these managers may be good salespeople, etc. but they are lousy managers. Some simply don't care how their staff members are treated--unless it will somehow benefit them. Promotion/advancement can be very slow in coming and compensation is less than what you could get at a comparable firm.

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5.0
24 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good deal flow with lots of learning experiences

Cons

Low Pay Work can be repetitive

5.0
30 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I started with Arbor in August of 2025 and they operate much different than any other financial institution that I have worked for in the past over the last 20 years. This company has a great focus on their employees and do so much to ensure that we're happy. The hybrid work schedule is great which is a good mix of working remotely and enough time in the office to establish relationships with co-workers. The benefits are better than the Fortune 500 company that I came from. The staff is great from the executive level all the way down. No egos get in the way and everyone is always willing to help with education, growth and coaching. It's a great environment to work in and the HR Staff is always working up the next company paid lunch or another kind of "thank you" from the company. The workload is manageable, where you don't feel stressed out and there is a great focus on work/life balance. There is some travel required within the role and even that they have great limits for hotel, car rental and airplane accommodations that ensure you're comfortable while away from home! All in all, I can't say enough good about Arbor and happy to be a part of it!

Cons

It would be nice if they had an Attorney Network that employees could have the option of taking with their benefit enrollment. I would like to see a higher match percentage on the 401k. (But they still match so not really a con).

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