High amounts of responsibility and ownership early in career! + The best people culture - Manager AlphaSights Employee Review

5.0
Jan 19, 2022
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Pros

- The pace is very fast and fun - I have rarely felt bored here. Every day is different and you always have active engaging projects and new skills you must learn - AlphaSights' aims to hire people who are truly motivated to make the biggest impact wherever they go. This is what they say on the website, and it is actually true. They also hire people who want to make strong relationships with colleagues and this energy is absolutely contagious. I have made lifelong friends, career mentors and have been a mentor myself. - If you want to manage a team one day, and learn how to do it well AlphaSights will give you this experience earlier than most companies. This has been my favorite part of the role. Everything from building a team, setting goals, creating a team culture, and coaching people to the next step in their careers... super challenging and fulfilling.

Cons

- Would be great if there were earlier opportunities for equity/stock options - Working for busy clients can be demanding at times - this is what creates our fast-paced environment. Sometimes you may want to work later to deliver for our clients outside the 8-6, however, leadership is constantly encouraging teams to maintain a healthy work/life balance

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AlphaSights Response
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Thank you for your great review, I'm glad to hear you're taking full advantage of this career track and are enjoying the autonomy and skill development we offer. In regard to stock/equity options, our financial compensation package includes three elements: base salary, incentive pay, and the company growth plan - the third element is designed to reward personal revenue impact and longer-term skill development. We really appreciate your ongoing hard work over the years. - Sincerely, Sean, COO

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AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

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Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

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