If you NEED a job - Client Solutions Associate GLG Employee Review

1.0
Feb 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible WFH Generally great people Recently brought in large hiring classes. Mostly new grads.

Cons

It's a really strange role where it isn't good for anyone who is interested in finance, consulting, law, strategy, or anything really. You get brief exposure to what's happening in whatever sector you're aligned with, but it's generally so devoid of context that you don't really gain anything from it, nor do you really get time to truly research and understand it. You'd be better off reading the news (they do have Bloomberg news on the TVs in the office, but good luck watching without scrutiny, very strange and performative move by management/leadership). Metrics-driven. If your team is performing well, your metrics will rise (your reward for work is more work). If you inherit an underperforming book, prepare to spend most of your days doing nothing while somehow also grinding for months (every intake is treated as urgent) for no bonus (shareholder value tho!). Painfully repetitive and becoming more and more reliant on an AI workflow (which is good, it DOES make an easy job even easier, but it really does reduce the job to button pushing and phone calls), little if any emphasis on professional development, major divide between junior staff, middle management, and leadership. If you are a new grad looking for a job, unless you have no other options, please do something else. You may see the salary range and think it is worth it (it is definitely above average for new grads/entry level), but I guarantee that you will be happier making less money if you're doing something you are either interested in or has a positive social impact. The company lacks a real identity or culture, and it will wear you down.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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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.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers, solid healthcare plans (with transgender coverage!) and excellent leave policies.

Cons

Five or six years ago GLG was an incredible place to work. It was inclusive and fun. Then Paul Todd left and everything went downhill so fast it gave me whiplash. New CHRO was a buddy of the new CEOs and the nepo hires continued from there. So many RIFs that the teams are all skeletal, and everything that made the amazing culture at GLG disappeared. I may recommend GLG for a new grad desperate for something to put on their resume, it’s probably fine for that. As far as the company I loved and genuinely enjoyed being a part of? Well that’s long dead. Management is catty and they’re all watching their own backs, everyone is working scared and willing to push anyone else under the bus.

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