Front office vs Back office. Great company for Sales/Research roles. Not for Accounting/Finance back office. - Accounting/Finance GLG Employee Review

3.0
Feb 8, 2015
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Pros

Good for Sales/Research roles Plenty of growth. Benefits. 401k match. Flex time . Multi national company.

Cons

2 different companies in one. If you're in a Sales/Research Front/Mid office role. GLG can be a great place to grow. Great exposure to multiple industries, new concepts , a good amount of travel etc.. Company really encourages employee development for these type of roles. The opposite can be said for Back office roles ie. Accounting/Finance. Lack of growth, below market compensation. Management does not encourage new ideas/solutions. Controller treats employees at both accounting offices differently. Company overall does invest in employee development for Accounting/Finance roles. Overall just not a great place to work if your in a back office role.

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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
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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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