Headquarters: Chicago
AUM: $11.9 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 55
Years Won: 2024
Three cool things:
- Recognizes diversity through heritage events such as a Lunar New Year celebration, International Women’s Day breakfast and trivia contests for Black History Month and Pride History Month. Also offers two floating holidays and one day for celebrating diversity.
- Provides a 100% match for the first 5% of eligible compensation to employees’ contributions to their 401(k) plans. Employees are automatically enrolled regardless of whether if they work full time or part time.
- Participates in university career events to attract and retain employees of the Generation Z cohort. For the past two years, hosted students from the University of Iowa and University of Chicago to give them industry exposure and introduce firm’s internship program.
Employees say:
- “Since we are a flat firm, people love being able to shine. I always feel like each person’s work matters, and people are encouraged to step up and take on new tasks. It makes a difference knowing you won’t be doing the same job every day, month, week or year.”
- “We have a lot of employees with long tenures at Duff & Phelps, and a great mix with new employees. That helps provide great perspective. Management is also focused on creating upward mobility for deserving employees.”
- “We are a small, focused organization, but with the resources and support of a larger organization. We have a strong company culture and collegial environment that rewards successful employees.”
