Headquarters: Chicago
AUM: $214.7 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 267
Years Won: 2018-2024
Three cool things:
- Provides each full-time employee $500 in wellness reimbursements annually; $1,000 per year in donation-matching; student loan repayments of $100 per month up to $5,000 and tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year up to $30,000 (for employees with six months or more of experience); and an employee referral program of $2,500 following the successful onboarding of an employee.
- Partners with two other Chicago-based firms for a 24-month rotational development program designed for college graduates, especially young people from diverse backgrounds, who are interested in asset management. Participants spend eight months as junior research associates at each firm.
- Offers creative ways to celebrate holidays, with employees planting basil and marigold seeds in sustainable pots to take home during Earth Week; a March Madness watch party with Pop-a-Shot basketball arcade game and a hot dog cart; and a flower-making celebration for Women’s History Month.
Employees say:
- “People like working here because of the collegial culture, the diversity of investment strategies to learn and be involved with, and the small firm feel despite being part of a massive global organization.”
- “Everyone here is treated with respect and trust. Micromanagement is limited, and there is a real sense of personal responsibility and accountability.”
- “The opportunity to grow and learn from others is quite prevalent. I feel that I can communicate with many teams in an open and genuine manner.”
