Not a job for long term - Council Development Associate GLG Employee Review

2.0
Dec 13, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- GLG has established a good corporate culture, people are very friendly and helpful. Even though it has a target driven environment, the corporate culture is not toxic and overly stressful. - Helpful and friendly team - Managers are keen to arrange socials given the work from home situation - Good exposure to different industries and you can learn some of the basics in equity market if you are not from a finance background

Cons

- Target is not transparent: unfortunately target didn't seem to be communicated clearly during my tenure and we have no idea how is it worked out - Limited progression in this role: the progression is not clear and it seems like you can reach a career ceiling very quickly, progression only seems possible if you move across to other teams like Client Solutions - Job can get very repetitive over time - It is a target driven job, it is probably not suitable for anyone who doesn't like working in sales/ hasn't had experience in sales

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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.

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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