Pros
Collaborative culture – Many colleagues were approachable, helpful, and open to cross-team collaboration. Exposure to multiple teams – Opportunity to work with diverse squads Interesting product domain – Working in private equity and investment operations provided challenging, niche problems to solve. Operational impact – Ability to deliver tangible process improvements
Cons
Layoffs and job insecurity – Despite contributing to key deliveries, the company conducted layoffs, creating uncertainty. Limited long-term product ownership – Many projects were feature delivery–oriented rather than focused on outcome ownership or strategic direction. Visibility challenges – Certain contributions in cross-functional or larger group settings didn’t always get the spotlight, which could affect career progression. Process maturity is still developing – Some documentation and decision-making processes lacked the rigor needed for clarity and alignment. Short-term priorities – The pace and shifting priorities sometimes made it difficult to focus on system-level thinking or experimentation.