Headquarters: La Jolla, Calif.
AUM: $169 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 657
Years Won: 2023-2024
In their own words:
“This award is a testament to our growth story, from a single office in Southern California covering a single asset class, to building a platform with 27 offices in 16 countries that empowers each team to act swiftly and confidently. As much as we like to say our company values collaboration, curiosity and industriousness, it takes our people living those values to bring them to life, to show the world we are purpose-built to be the trusted partner of choice for private markets solutions globally. Like anything else, it all boils down to trust and respect. So, thank you to the people who work here.”
Three cool things:
- Sponsors departments to host fun social events, including summer parties, happy hours, community volunteering time as well as employee resource group-hosted dinners. Inclusive of remote workers, hosts a book club and encourages meetups at team off-sites and client conferences.
- Promotes good health and wellness through an annual challenge where employees are awarded by documenting healthy habits. Also provides all-day access to counseling, work-life specialists and digital tools to support mental health through Modern Health.
- Supports new and expectant parents through coaching programs, travel accommodations and fully paid parental leave with the possibility to extend. Runs a working parents-led employee resource group.
Employees say:
- “It’s like playing for the New York Yankees. We’re the most meaningful firm in the market and growing swiftly — and the people and the culture are incredible. The creativity in our strategic efforts and approach is unparalleled within the industry.”
- “Management cares about their employees and their clients. Actions speak for themselves, not just words. They get involved. Senior management listens and adapts to the constant changing needs of our clients, colleagues and environment.”
- “We have grown quickly and exist at the fulcrum of our industry. Young, talented people have had a clear path laid out for them and have the benefit of significant upward mobility.”
