FIS reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(13,318 total reviews)
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Stephanie Ferris

50% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

FIS has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 13,318 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FIS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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13K reviews
3.0
Oct 27, 2025

COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Recommend
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Pros

Good Work Life Balance Good Hike

Cons

Less Job Security and Poor talent management

4.0
Oct 27, 2025

Good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Clearly a large company with good processes in place

Cons

Not as good as the larger tech firms

4.0
Oct 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Career Foundation in Finance Builds expertise in account management, reconciliations, trade settlements, and client servicing — highly transferable skills for roles in investment banking, fund accounting, or portfolio management. Global Exposure You often deal with international clients, global markets, and cross-border regulations — improving financial literacy and global business understanding. Analytical & Detail-Oriented Work Enhances precision, accuracy, and analytical thinking — crucial for higher finance roles (like risk analyst or portfolio associate). Team Collaboration Encourages teamwork and coordination across operations, compliance, and client support — improving interpersonal and communication skills. Clear Growth Path After Senior Associate level, career paths can lead to Team Lead / Analyst / Senior Analyst or roles in financial planning, risk, or portfolio management. Stability Financial services firms (like FIS) offer good job security, structured processes, and benefits such as learning portals, certifications, and internal job postings (IJP). Work-from-Home Flexibility (in many firms) Helps balance studies or personal responsibilities

Cons

Repetitive / Process-Driven Tasks Much of the work (like reconciliations, validations, or data entry) can become routine, with limited creativity. Night Shift / Odd Timings Many global finance operations (like FIS) support US/UK clients — leading to night shifts that can affect sleep, health, and social life. High Accuracy Pressure Even small financial errors can have escalations, making the work stressful during month-end or quarter-end. Limited Decision-Making Authority Senior associates mostly follow set procedures rather than making strategic decisions. Slow Promotions Moving to mid-level or analytical roles (like Senior Analyst or Assistant Manager) often requires certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) or internal mobility opportunities. Dependency on Processes & Tools Reliance on internal systems, CRMs, and ticketing tools — may feel less strategic compared to front-office or analytical roles.

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