AlphaSights reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(2,026 total reviews)
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Max Cartellieri

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

AlphaSights has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,026 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AlphaSights employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Sep 17, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As a fast-growing, entrepreneurial firm, AlphaSights provides graduates an ideal platform to learn the skills needed to grow and maintain a successful business. Further, the actual job responsibilities of helping investment firms determine the viability of potential investments, allows a new graduate to gain early exposure to the key considerations firms make when analyzing new ventures. Thus, I have found that the work prepares you for any strategic role in business. Beyond the job responsibilities, the culture is one that you will not see at any other established firm. The social aspects of the job have made me feel really connected to the people I work beside and committed to helping the company move forward in its vision.

Cons

Since it is a relatively new firm, there are some aspects to professional development that have not been fully flushed out.

5.0
May 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunity to gain management experience incredibly early on in your career, which ultimately spearheaded my admission into a top 10 MBA program. Alumni routinely go on to top-tier graduate programs. - I received significant client-facing responsibility from the start, including high-level conversations with decision-makers. Experience working with major global clients across industries helped accelerate my business acumen quickly. -High standards were matched by a tight-knit, collaborative culture. Performance was rewarded, but not at the expense of team support. - AlphaSights' sponsorship program has paid for half of by MBA tuition, with no requirement to return to the firm. This is incredibly unique compared to alternative sponsorship benefits. I've been provided true freedom in choosing post-MBA paths without financial pressure or obligation. - Meaningful internal mobility opportunities and ability to transition across functions, geographies, or teams.

Cons

- Rigorous learning curve can be challenging and incredibly fast paced. However, this has prepared me for adversity to the utmost ability, making challenges and hurdles outside of AlphaSights feel more manageable - Not ideal for someone looking for a 9-to-5 or slower-paced role. - Feedback and development are prioritized, but it requires thick skin and self-motivation. These are key skills and mindsets to develop early on in your career. - Depending on the manager or client, scope of role responsibilities can fluctuate constantly. This a challenge but also a growth opportunity for adaptable team members.

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