Headquarters: Philadelphia
AUM: $64 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 108
Years Won: 2013, 2016-2022, 2024
Three cool things:
- Encourages a hybrid work schedule, and most employees work remotely three days per week. The firm also allows schedule flexibility for employees to attend their kids’ school events and time off for family members’ medical appointments.
- Offers an employee assistance program providing counseling, as well as daycare and caregiving referrals, that’s available 24 hours a day.
- Holds a quarterly town hall with employees and has integrated staff feedback to expand these sessions to include such areas as investment themes, informational technology projects and operations updates. Company lunch and learns also cover such topics as exchange-traded funds, high-yield investing and macroeconomic policy.
Employees say:
- “Since Brandywine’s founding, there has been a culture of curiosity, client fidelity and hard work among employees who invest globally across all asset classes. It's an intellectually great place to work.”
- “The work-life balance is truly valued by leadership. (People) work hard but are also willing to have fun together at happy hours and firm lunches.”
- “Relationships among co-workers are tight. Work presents sufficient challenges. We are invested in our own futures via the attractive retirement plans. The hybrid work schedule is excellent.”
