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American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST) is a full-service, tech-enabled professional services firm that helps companies and shareholders across North America maintain momentum through the use of secure corporate data, analytics, advisory services, and a strategic approach to every interaction. The company was originally founded as a transfer agent in 1971. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, AST pioneered a new model of integrated services in the industry. Its affiliates now include AST Trust Company (Canada), D.F. King & Co., Inc., and Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. together leads the industry with a comprehensive portfolio that includes transfer agent and registrar services, corporate governance and advisory services, issuer and mutual fund proxy services, equity plan solutions, restructuring services, personal wealth and investment services, and class action and mission-critical services. Every day, through great interaction, the company reportedly helps clients streamline mission-critical operations, increase efficiencies and remove operational obstacles so that they can focus on moving their companies forward – in communications, in strategic planning, and growth. AST is an Equal Opportunity Employer with employee benefits such as Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Employer Marching 401(k) Plans, Disability, Group Accidental & Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Commuter Benefits Program. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with a staff strength of 1001-5000 employees, the company is reported to have an annual revenue of $219.18 million.

Company - Private
Multiple locations
Building Companies, Electrical & Wiring Installation Companies, Specialty Trade Construction Companies, Residential Building Construction Companies, Investing Companies, Financial Transactions Processing / Reserve / Clearinghouse Companies, Consulting Companies
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Departments

What departments AST employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation55.6%
Management26.7%
Computer / IT17.7%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do AST employees have before joining?
Years of experience at AST: Newcomers: 17%, Experiencers: 9%, Experts: 24%, Veterans: 50%. AST employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did AST employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before AST: AssistMed, AST Corporation, BNY Mellon. Typical AST employees have worked at AssistMed.
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AssistMed
AST Corporation
BNY Mellon

Professional Growth

What industries did AST employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of AST: Business Support Companies, Consulting Companies, Computer Systems Design Companies, Investment Banking & Securities Brokerage Firms, Commercial Banking Companies. AST employees most likely com
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Professional Growth

Where did AST employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at AST: Small: 34%, Medium: 13%, Large: 53%. Most AST employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at AST study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at AST study?
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Hofstra University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at AST?
Time employed at AST: <1: 10%, 1-3: 28%, 4-8: 37%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 6%, 20+: 4%. Most AST employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does AST rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at AST: 69.2% Male and 30.8% Female. Age ratio at AST: 16-20: 3%, 21-30: 30%, 31-40: 28%, 41-50: 16%, 51-60: 16%, 60+: 7%. AST rates - 7.2% less female than the industry average. Most AST employees are 21-30, which is below the industry
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does AST rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at AST: very low. AST ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.
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