AGC Partners reviews

4.7

88% would recommend to a friend

(148 total reviews)

M. Benjamin Howe

96% approve of CEO

93% positive business outlook

AGC Partners has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 148 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The AGC Partners employee rating is 26% above average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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148 reviews
5.0
May 15, 2018

Extremely Valuable Experience

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Opportunity for above market salary and bonus, with substantial increases the longer you remain at the firm - Great opportunities for vertical career mobility (Analyst -> Associate -> VP -> Partner) - Female co-founder & multiple female partners (very rare in the industry) - Great amenities: regular outings, gym access, discounted transportation, free meals, Bermuda outing, keg, company parties - Great exposure to technology executives and top tier investors - Develop core financial skills, while working within many different software verticals

Cons

- Working at AGC is a huge time commitment, which is par for the course in investment banking. Those who complain either weren't aware of what they signed up for by working in the industry, believed fairy tales they hear about at other investment banks (no matter the size), or flat-out don't like to work hard. - Smaller deal sizes compared to bulge bracket experience. I can understand that people want to put large deals on their resume's, but the higher volume you will see at AGC is arguably more valuable and that's why a lot of PE's recruit from boutique's because the analysts gain a lot more education about the intricacies of M&A deals.

4.0
Jan 12, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

AGC Partners is a work hard, play hard environment that demands a lot from junior staff but repays them in experience. There aren't many investment banks that give analysts, associates and VP-level bankers more responsibility, which can be daunting if you're not ready for the job or don't know what you are doing. Another great part of AGC is the deal flow because there is a ton of it. If you want to learn about technology investment banking, AGC is the place to do it. You'll see every type of tech company and learn all of their business models, which sets you up for success if you want to pursue another career in finance or tech outside of being an investment banker. Finally, another great aspect of AGC is that the career path and compensation is straightforward, and if you can survive as a Project Manager for 5 years, you can become a partner.

Cons

Like any investment banking job, there are long hours and it can be tough to strike a work-life balance especially if you are a little later in your career. However, they pay you for your efforts and give you a ton of experience and exposure along the way. Also, AGC is not for the faint-of-heart and is dominated by strong personalities (it is an investment bank after all). If you are passive or not able to tolerate a little criticism, you probably won't make it. If you can, you'll be fine. Mandatory weekend work hours wasn't the best either, but they were getting more flexible on this when I left.

5.0
Jan 10, 2018

A Great Opportunity and Place to Work

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have been part of the AGC team since the company was founded in 2003. Over the past 14 years I have been exposed to many aspects of our business. The opportunity to advance within AGC through new and challenging roles as well as the achievement of my regulatory licenses provided a career path that allowed me to grow personally and professionally. My unwavering dedication to the firm is a direct result of the support I have received from the CEO and Partners. This fact cannot be more true than it is today, as an officer of the firm and a working mother, I continue to contribute toward AGC’s success in a role that satisfies my personal and professional goals. While the work environment is demanding and competitive, it creates opportunities for those who are motivated to learn and are dedicated to the firm.

Cons

No cons - opportunity for those who are motivated and willing to work hard

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