Positive Changes! - Research Manager GLG Employee Review

5.0
May 18, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

GLG has been through a lot of change in the 2+ years that I've been with the firm. The new executive team is a major upgrade and has done an excellent job developing commercial strategy and making GLG a better place to work. There is always room to improve, but GLG is slowing becoming a positive environment. Leadership has navigated COVID really well - all the policies have been thoughtful and communication has been strong. The best part of GLG is the people. GLG hires smart, interesting and fun individuals that quickly become friends and mentors.

Cons

Change is a double edged sword - change makes you nimble but at times it still feels like we shift direction too quickly and everyone gets whiplash. In some pockets it still feels like GLG struggles to set fair and achievable targets.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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