Amherst reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Sean Dobson

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Amherst has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amherst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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236 reviews
5.0
Nov 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Strong independence and trust from leadership Broad exposure across controllership, Opportunities to work directly with US teams and senior stakeholders Supportive manager who encourages growth and initiative

Cons

Not a con but Fast-growing environment with room to improve processes

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Amherst Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you’ve found opportunities to learn and grow, and that collaboration with different teams has been positive. Feedback like yours helps us understand what’s working well and where we can keep improving. We appreciate your thoughts on enhancing processes and building stronger career pathways. As we continue to grow, these insights are valuable in shaping the future of our teams. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective.
4.0
Nov 7, 2025

Great place to grow and work with supportive leaders

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I have a really positive experience working here. The company has a genuinely good work culture — people are approachable, collaborative, and willing to help each other out. Leadership is supportive and open to new ideas, which creates an environment where you feel heard and valued. The organization encourages taking ownership of your work, and there’s space to explore new responsibilities if you show initiative.

Cons

At times, the workload can get quite heavy, especially during peak periods. Some processes could be more streamlined to reduce manual effort. Since the company is growing fast, there are occasional communication gaps or shifting priorities — but leadership is aware and working on improving this.

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Amherst Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with the culture, leadership, and opportunities for growth. Your comments on workload, process improvements, and communication are valuable and noted. As the company continues to grow, we remain committed to refining workflows and enhancing communication to support our teams better. Feedback like yours helps us focus on the right areas, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
4.0
Nov 7, 2025

Good work culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Welcoming work culture and environment is welcoming

Cons

Could've been better in terms of leadership engagement

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Amherst Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you find the work culture welcoming. We also appreciate your comments on leadership engagement — feedback like this helps us identify areas where we can improve and continue building a better experience for everyone. We have an open-door policy, so please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss this further.
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