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First Manhattan Co Reviews

3.5

31% would recommend to a friend

(13 total reviews)

Bob Gottesman

46% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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13 reviews
1.0
22 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good.

Cons

If you’re not related to the founders/partners, you’ll always be considered an outsider. Definitely helps if you’re Jewish. The CEO is the founder’s son, which is the only reason he is in the firm! The partners suck up to the founder and that’s why (reluctantly) agreed to make his son the CEO. The CEO is a terrible investor but in his mind thinks he is no less than Warren Buffett! There have been closed-door conversations amongst the senior partners about kicking the CEO out but they are waiting for the inevitable to happen to the founder. There will be a massive power-struggle when the inevitable happens which may not be ideal for junior employees or new joiners who will get caught up in the power struggle of who is loyal to who.

3.0
13 Oct 2021

Highly political

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation can be above market if you work for the right Money Manager or cover the right sector. Great place to learn various investment styles.

Cons

Highly political and toxic culture. Advancement occurs only if you are very good at office politics. This firm is not a meritocracy, despite all of the messaging.

2.0
23 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

clean offices and great pizza days

Cons

huge deviation in pay gap

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