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Howard W. Lutnick
69 Ratings
Pros
"Varied technology and good work life balance" (in 7 reviews)
"Absolutely loved the work environment here and especially interacting with such skilled and experienced professionals" (in 5 reviews)
Cons
"There is rarely positive communication with senior management" (in 7 reviews)
"Very stressful work environment" (in 7 reviews)
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"Junior Broker"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at BGC Partners full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great team, great company and organisation.
Cons
I would not highlight any cons as, I, personally had a great time working for BGC.
BGC Partners 2018-11-29 04:03 PSTHelpful (3)
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"If your not a broker, your just a peon"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at BGC Partners full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Annual summer event and Holiday party. Diversity.
Cons
No performance reviews, too many managers running their own little empires, no communication or collaboration between departments. Departments are run like crime families.
BGC Partners 2018-12-15 02:52 PST![BGC Partners Logo]()
"eat what you kill"
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Approves of CEOI have been working at BGC Partners full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
ability to have job flexibility as long as you continue to produce
Cons
the industry as a whole is not encouraging for women, family life, maternity leave, etc
BGC Partners 2018-11-15 19:32 PSTHelpful (1)
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"QA Developer"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at BGC Partners full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Being able to quit when you please.
Cons
This is a low cost shop H 1 and J 2 for the most part.
Advice to Management
Enjoy yourselves, you seem to get a kick out of it.
BGC Partners 2018-12-15 18:47 PST![BGC Partners Logo]()
"Quality Assurance Intern"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
BGC Partners created a very welcoming environment for its interns. It was an amazing opportunity that taught me a lot.
Cons
No cons! BGC Partners has a great company culture.
BGC Partners 2018-10-07 19:55 PDT![BGC Partners Logo]()
"Intern through Summer & Fall"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at BGC Partners (Less than a year)
Pros
Nice environment
Great pay for an intern
Location
Big name firmCons
A few odd employees here and there
BGC Partners 2018-09-20 10:49 PDT![BGC Partners Logo]()
"receptionist"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at BGC Partners full-time
Pros
charity day wonderful kind staff
Cons
not particularly a con, must not move from desk
BGC Partners 2018-08-23 20:09 PDTHelpful (1)
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"bgc"
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Pros
Good location, that is about it.
Cons
Work like a dog for not enough money
BGC Partners 2018-05-28 17:34 PDT![BGC Partners Logo]()
"Market Operations Analyst"
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I have been working at BGC Partners full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Good Internship program it is.
Cons
You will always have to find work and fight to get some new projects
BGC Partners 2018-05-15 15:02 PDTHelpful (7)
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"Going downhill"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at BGC Partners full-time
Pros
Depending on your team, the colleagues can be friendly. Also casual dress environment.
Cons
Benefits below the standard in industry, lot of politics, company does not appreciate employees, no motivation in training or promoting, treats employees like liabilities not assets, very negative work environment, no proper performance evaluation or guidance.
BGC Partners 2018-03-22 19:33 PDT
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