Campbell & Co.

Headquarters: Baltimore

AUM: $4.2 billion as of June 30

U.S. employees: 61

Years won: 2015-2018, 2022-2023

"At Campbell, our mission is to provide our investors with world-class investment performance. We accomplish this through a quantitative multistrategy framework, guided by a culture of continuous innovation. We enjoy working together to solve hard problems with real-world applications. Our collaborative culture allows us to obtain better results as a team without losing sight of the need to reward individual contributions. Two-thirds of staff are investment professionals, with 55% having been at Campbell for 10 years or more. We believe the long tenure of our staff is a testament to our culture and the work-life balance we offer to all of our associates.''

• Reaches out directly to professors at historically Black colleges and universities to recruit and encourage students to apply to the firm's openings. It also posts all job listings on WayUp, which focuses on connecting students of all backgrounds to internships and entry-level positions.
• Funds health savings accounts of employees who enroll in a high-deductible medical plan with a $1,200 or $1,800 annual contribution, with the amount dependent on single or family coverage. The other two available medical plans have low deductibles and out-of-network options.
• Gives a $500 fitness allowance to all employees with a fitness membership. It also uses WorkTango so employees can earn points for wellness initiatives and exchange them for gift cards and merchandise.

• "Campbell truly has a culture of excellence. The open and collaborative environment is a breath of fresh air. The company cares deeply about the employees' well-being and promotes a healthy work-life balance. This is an amazing place to work."
• A "culture of collaboration permeates the firm. This isn't just a buzzword from the top but comes from the day-to-day actions of the entire team. Also, (the) firm's size means that every individual can see the impact of their work (on) the bottom line. The firm's strong track record is a source of pride for employees."
• "Compensation is quite good, and benefits are top-notch. The organizational structure is clear, which makes departmental and individual responsibilities clear. There isn't a lot of bureaucracy, so decisions can be implemented quickly. The other employees are competent, helpful and kind."