Headquarters: New York
AUM: $162 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 48
Years Won: 2020-2024
In their own words:
“Investing for a better tomorrow reflects our purpose. Over three decades ago, our founders embarked on a mission to create a company where employees deliver impact and returns for our clients and our planet. Starting in South Africa, we now operate from over 21 offices across 15 countries, exemplifying diversity and organic growth in all forms. Our culture is a cornerstone, promoting direct, honest, and open dialogues to ensure a range of perspectives and ideas are shared. Our motto, ‘freedom to create,’ guides each team member to innovate, ask questions, and constantly improve.”
Three cool things:
- Shows appreciation for employees through gifts, notably bestowing Krugerrands — gold coins from South Africa, where the firm was founded — in different denominations for service milestones. Also organizes quarterly team offsites for strategic planning and team building, in addition to having fun.
- Sponsors a safe harbor 401(k) profit-sharing plan. Provides a 3% safe harbor plan non-contributory contribution. Employees also receive a 2% profit share of eligible annual earnings.
- Promotes career mobility by allowing employees to work in any of the 21 offices across the 15 countries it does business.
Employees say:
- “Employees feel compelled — and are able — to make a positive difference within the workplace and the surrounding community. There is an emphasis on volunteering and social engagement within the firm that I have not seen replicated to the same degree elsewhere.”
- “I have the freedom to create within our entrepreneurial, results-driven culture. As a global asset manager, we also have an international culture.”
- “The executive leadership is very present and available if you need for external meetings. The job can be tough, but our colleagues support us in an excellent way.”
