BGC Partners, Inc. is a leading global brokerage company servicing the wholesale financial and real estate markets. read more
BGC Partners Company Culture
BGC Partners Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
BGC Partners' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Outlook
BExecutive Team
B-Meetings
C+Retention
C+eNPS
C+BGC Partners CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Howard Lutnick
63 /100
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Diversity at BGC Partners
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at BGC Partners have rated Perks And Benefits, Executive Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at BGC Partners
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
0
BGC Partners employees are 0% more likely to recommend BGC Partners as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at BGC Partners
Working at BGC Partners is rated below average by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. BGC Partners employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Team have the most room for improvement, putting BGC Partners’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at BGC Partners was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BGC Partners
C
Overall Company Culture at BGC Partners is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
BGC Partners ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBGC Partners Employee Reviews
Out of 4 BGC Partners employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From BGC Partners Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very relaxed and friendly
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The stock gives good dividends
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very knowledgeable
BGC Partners Company Information
BGC Partners Company Overview
BGC Partners, Inc. is a leading global brokerage company servicing the wholesale financial and real estate markets.
BGC Partners Mission, Vision & Values
BGC Partners Mission Statement
We entered the commercial real estate market in 2011 when we acquired Newmark Knight Frank, a leading commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm
BGC Partners Vision Statement
BGC Partners’ business model and its vision is driven by two key attributes: TALENT The talented brokers and employees within our business serve our clients from more than 20 major markets around the world TECHNOLOGY Strategic Investing in technology drives our competitive advantage
BGC Partners Values
- Integrity
- Honest and ethical conduct
- Compliance with laws
- rules and regulations
- Avoidance of conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts
- Full, fair, accurate and timely disclosure by the Company to the public
- Proper delegation, guidance and oversight
- Prompt internal reporting of violations of this Code
- Accountability for complying with this Code
| Headquarter | 499 Park Avenue New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bgcpartners.com |
| Founding Date | 1945 |
| Tel | 212-610-2200 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BGCA |
BGC Partners Competitors
BGC Partners competitors include T. Rowe Price Group, Tradition, Newmark, and Cantor Fitzgerald. BGC Partners ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BGC Partners compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
BGC Partners Employees
23 employees at BGC Partners have reviewed BGC Partners across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 23 BGC Partners employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BGC Partners are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at BGC Partners, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BGC Partners are not very pleased with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at BGC Partners are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BGC Partners believe the environment at BGC Partners is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BGC Partners is a bit slow. About 75% of the employees at BGC Partners work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at BGC Partners are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining BGC Partners - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
BGC Partners KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no BGC Partners employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand BGC Partners' KPIs and OKRs.
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BGC Partners CEO & Leadership
BGC Partners CEO - Howard Lutnick
63 /100
Howard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Howard in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Howard Lutnick’s employees rank BGC Partners in the Top 25% for Outlook, in the Top 40% for Executive Team, and in the Top 50% for Meetings. When compared to BGC Partners’s competitors, Howard Lutnick ranks below both Newmark CEO Barry Gosin and T. Rowe Price Group CEO William Stromberg.
BGC Partners Leadership
The BGC Partners Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Howard Lutnick, President Shaun Lynn, and Chief Financial Officer Steven McMurray
Howard Lutnick CEO / President
Howard Lutnick serves as the CEO / President of BGC Partners.
Shaun Lynn President
Mr. Shaun D. Lynn has been the President of BGC Partners, Inc. (Formerly eSpeed Inc.) since April 1, 2008. Mr. Lynn... read more
Steven McMurray Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Steven R. McMurray, also known as Steve, has been Chief Financial Officer of BGC Partners, Inc. since April 4, 2016.... read more
Stephen Merkel Executive VP, General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Stephen M. Merkel has been an Executive Vice President of BGC Partners, Inc. (formerly eSpeed Inc.) since September... read more
Sean A. Windeatt Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Sean A. Windeatt has been the Chief Operating Officer of BGC Partners, Inc. (formerly eSpeed Inc.) since January 1,... read more
Louis Scotto Americas CEO
Mr. Louis Scotto, also known as Lou, serves as an Americas Chief Executive Officer at BGC Partners, Inc. Mr. Scotto... read more
Damien Fitzpatrick Head of Sales - Fenics Market Data
Mr. Damien Fitzpatrick has been the Head of Sales for Fenics Market Data for the Americas at BGC Partners, Inc. since... read more
Lori Pennay Senior MD & Global Head of Human Resources & Partnership
Ms. Lori Pennay serves as Global Head of Human Resources & Partnership and Senior Managing Director of BGC Partners,... read more
Anup Patel Co-Head of Energy Derivatives Desk
Mr. Anup Patel has been a Co-Head of Energy Derivatives Desk of BGC Partners, Inc. since October 2013. Mr. Patel joins... read more
BGC Partners Salaries
How much does BGC Partners pay?
How much do people at BGC Partners get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BGC Partners is $120,017, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,142, or $54 per hour.
At BGC Partners, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $235,457 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,127 annually. Average BGC Partners salaries by department include: Customer Support at $80,750, Sales at $185,787, Business Development at $100,125, and Engineering at $145,595. Half of BGC Partners salaries are above $113,142.
6 employees at BGC Partners rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 6 employees at BGC Partners rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from BGC Partners employees include job titles like Jr Developer, UI/UX Designer, and Account Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from BGC Partners employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $274k | $274k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $307k | $307k | 100th Percentile |
$120,017*
Average Compensation
$113,142*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
BGC Partners Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at BGC Partners
Diverse employees at BGC Partners score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing BGC Partners in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at BGC Partners across various culture dimensions.
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BGC Partners Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
BGC Partners PTO
BGC Partners' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. BGC Partners' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, BGC Partners applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in BGC Partners on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Finance | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 20% | |
Product | 13% | |
HR | 7% | |
Admin | 7% | |
Other | 33% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 13% | |
Englewood | 7% | |
Baton Rouge | 7% | |
Mesquite | 7% | |
Other | 27% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding BGC Partners
What is BGC Partners address?
BGC Partners location is at 499 Park Avenue
Who is the CEO of BGC Partners?
BGC Partners CEO is Howard Lutnick, their score by employees is 63
What is the salary for General Counsel in BGC Partners?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 169k
What are the salaries in the Operations in BGC Partners?
The average salaries for Operations in BGC Partners is 89k
Who are BGC Partners competitors?
BGC Partners main competitors are T. Rowe Price Group, Tradition, Newmark, Cantor Fitzgerald
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