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FactSet Company Culture
FactSet Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
FactSet's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Gender
ALeadership
AManager
AMeetings
AFactSet CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Philip Snow
81 /100
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Diversity at FactSet
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at FactSet have rated Team, Manager, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at FactSet
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at FactSet have rated Meetings, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
FactSet eNPS
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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
16
FactSet employees are 16% more likely to recommend FactSet as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 32% | Passives |
| 26% | Detractors |
Working at FactSet
Working at FactSet is rated highly by 242 employees, across various culture dimensions. FactSet employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting FactSet’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at FactSet was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at FactSet
A-
Overall Company Culture at FactSet is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
FactSet ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
FactSet Employee Reviews
Out of 105 FactSet employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FactSet improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From FactSet Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was an easy interview
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Friendly work environment (and competition), everyone is collaborative!
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Health benefits and retirement matching are fair
Constructive Feedback From FactSet Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Focus on Inclusion rather than just talking about Diversity
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The company needs to hire better people
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Being paid the market value
FactSet Company Information
FactSet Company Overview
FactSet is a provider of financial data and analytic applications for investment management and banking professionals.
FactSet was founded in 1978 and its current CEO is Philip Snow. Since its inception 48 years ago, FactSet has grown to 8100 employees.
FactSet Mission, Vision & Values
FactSet Mission Statement
FactSet provides tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world with instant access to the financial data and analytics they need to make investment decisions. Our company combines hundreds of databases from industry-leading suppliers and clients' own proprietary data into a single, powerful information system, making FactSet a one-stop source for financial information. Our clients are top financial professionals, working at some of the largest investment firms in the world. For more than 35 years, through market changes and technological progress, we’ve maintained our focus on providing exceptional client service. Every job function and department contributes to our overall goal of adding value to our clients’ workflows. FactSet has the growth opportunity of a start-up with the stability of a well-established company.
FactSet Values
- Who We Are
- How We Work
- What We Promise
| Headquarter | 601 Merritt 7 3rd Floor Norwalk, CT 06851 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.factset.com |
| Founding Date | 1978 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FDS |
| Jobs | www.factset.com/careers |
FactSet Competitors
FactSet competitors include S&P Global, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, and Data Axle. FactSet ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FactSet compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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FactSet Employees
FactSet has 8100 employees. 242 employees at FactSet have reviewed FactSet 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 242 FactSet employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at FactSet are not very pleased with their total compensation at FactSet, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at FactSet are pleased with their team. 242 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at FactSet are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at FactSet believe the environment at FactSet is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FactSet is comfortably fast. About 81% of the employees at FactSet work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at FactSet are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
FactSet employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at FactSet report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at FactSet have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of FactSet employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
FactSet employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of FactSet employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
FactSet employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
91% of FactSet employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining FactSet - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining FactSet is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. FactSet employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
FactSet KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of FactSet's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 FactSet employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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FactSet CEO & Leadership
FactSet CEO - Philip Snow
81 /100
Philip’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. FactSet’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to FactSet’s competitors, Philip Snow ranks right above Bloomberg CEO Michael Bloomberg. Under Snow’s leadership, FactSet employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Manager. Compensation and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where FactSet could stand to see real improvement.
FactSet Leadership
The FactSet Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Philip Snow, Executive VP and Global Head of Sales & Client Solutions John Wiseman, and Executive Chairman Philip A. Hadley
Philip Snow CEO / President
Philip Snow serves as the CEO / President of FactSet.
John Wiseman Executive VP and Global Head of Sales & Client Solutions
Mr. John W. Wiseman has been an Executive Vice President and Global Head of Sales & Client Solutions at FactSet Research... read more
Philip A. Hadley Executive Chairman
Mr. Philip A. Hadley, also known as Phil, served as the Chief Executive Officer of FactSet Research Systems Inc. from... read more
Maurizio Nicolelli CFO & Senior Vice President
Mr. Maurizio Nicolelli has been the Chief Financial Officer of FactSet Research Systems Inc. since October 18, 2013 and... read more
Gene Fernandez Executive VP and Chief Technology & Product Officer
Mr. Gene Fernandez has been Chief Technology & Product Officer at FactSet Research Systems Inc. since November 27, 2017... read more
Goran Skoko Senior Vice President and Director of Product Development - Research & Market Data
Mr. Goran Skoko serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Product Development for Research & Market Data at... read more
Rachel Rebecca Stern Senior VP of Strategic Resources, General Counsel & Secretary
Ms. Rachel Rebecca Stern has been Senior Vice President and Secretary of Factset Research Systems Inc. since October 1,... read more
Helen Shan EVP and CFO
Helen Shan serves as the EVP and CFO of FactSet. Helen started at FactSet in September of 2018. Helen is currently... read more
Bill McCoy Senior Vice President, Senior Director for Analytics Strategy and Research
Bill McCoy serves as the Senior Vice President, Senior Director for Analytics Strategy and Research of FactSet. Bill... read more
FactSet Salaries
How much does FactSet pay?
How much do people at FactSet get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FactSet is $123,736, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,208, or $59 per hour.
At FactSet, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $236,190 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,051 annually. Average FactSet salaries by department include: Legal at $124,718, Sales at $196,085, Engineering at $150,957, and Design at $125,508. Half of FactSet salaries are above $124,208.
101 employees at FactSet rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 315 ratings) while 97 employees at FactSet rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 104 ratings).
Salaries contributed from FactSet employees include job titles like Developer, Project Manager- Tech, Product Manager, and Jr Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 14 salary records from FactSet employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 100th Percentile |
$123,736*
Average Compensation
$124,208*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
FactSet Salaries by City
FactSet Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at FactSet
Diverse employees at FactSet score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing FactSet in the Top 15% 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 FactSet across various culture dimensions.
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FactSet Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Financial Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
FactSet PTO
FactSet's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is FactSet's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 38% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. FactSet's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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FactSet Careers
FactSet Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, FactSet applied for 166 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 63% were approved, 32% certified-withdrawn, 4% withdrawn, and 1% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at FactSet unveil that 6 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 53 were withdrawn by FactSet after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
FactSet has a total of 8100 employees
166
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 63% Granted (105 out of 166)
- 1% Denied (2 out of 166)
- 4% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (6 out of 166)
- 32% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (53 out of 166)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in FactSet on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 16% | |
Product | 10% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
IT | 8% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
Norwalk | 4% | |
San Francisco | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 2% | |
New Haven | 2% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding FactSet
What is FactSet address?
FactSet location is at 601 Merritt 7 3rd Floor
Who is the CEO of FactSet?
FactSet CEO is Philip Snow, their score by employees is 81
What is FactSet eNPS?
The eNPS for FactSet is 16
What is FactSet revenue?
FactSet revenue is $1B
What is the salary for HR Manager in FactSet?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 108k
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