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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGFI Group employees are 0% more likely to recommend GFI Group as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at GFI Group is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. GFI Group employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Team and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting GFI Group’s culture in the Bottom 35% 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 GFI Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GFI Group is rated C-
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GFI Group ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 3 GFI Group employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GFI Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
What needs to change to make the company culture better?draining they dont care about people who dont make money the place is a merry-go-round
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Family owned that says it all. If you not a part of the "family" you going no where
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?not in line with market rates
GFI Group is a intermediary in the global OTC and listed markets offering an array of sophisticated trading technologies and products.
| Headquarter | 55 Water Street New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gfigroup.com |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | 12129682929 |
| Company Status | Public |
GFI Group competitors include BGC Partners and Cantor Fitzgerald. GFI Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GFI Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at GFI Group have reviewed GFI Group 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 7 GFI Group employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GFI Group are not very pleased with their total compensation at GFI Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GFI Group are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at GFI Group are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GFI Group believe the environment at GFI Group is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GFI Group is a bit slow. About 67% of the employees at GFI Group work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GFI Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of GFI Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 GFI Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Colin’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Compared to GFI Group’s competitors, Colin Heffron ranks right above BGC Partners CEO Howard Lutnick. Under Heffron’s leadership, GFI Group employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Office Culture. Team and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where GFI Group could stand to see real improvement.
The GFI Group Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Colin Heffron, VP equities sales and trading Jason Zullin, and CFO James Qiao
Colin Heffron CEO / President
Colin Heffron serves as the CEO / President of GFI Group.
Jason Zullin VP equities sales and trading
Jason Zullin serves as the VP equities sales and trading of GFI Group.
James Qiao CFO
James Qiao serves as the CFO for GFI Group. James started at GFI Group in December of . James is based in the San... read more
Dan Brodsky Senior VP Equity Products
Dan Brodsky serves as the Senior VP Equity Products for GFI Group. Dan started at GFI Group in April of 2004. Dan is... read more
Jacob Harmon VP, Global Head of Data Product
Jacob Harmon serves as the VP, Global Head of Data Product for GFI Group. Jacob started at GFI Group in March of 2017.... read more
Vincent Lima managing director
Vincent Lima serves as the managing director for GFI Group. Vincent started at GFI Group in December of . Vincent is... read more
Michael Jordan Managing Director Fixed Income e-markets
Michael Jordan serves as the Managing Director Fixed Income e-markets for GFI Group. Michael started at GFI Group in... read more
How much do people at GFI Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GFI Group is $118,762, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,661, or $55 per hour.
At GFI Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $216,804 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,172 annually. Average GFI Group salaries by department include: Sales at $148,530, Product at $164,927, Business Development at $115,947, and Legal at $134,333. Half of GFI Group salaries are above $115,661.
3 employees at GFI Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 3 employees at GFI Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GFI Group across various culture dimensions.
GFI Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. GFI Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is GFI Group address?
GFI Group location is at 55 Water Street
Who is the CEO of GFI Group?
GFI Group CEO is Colin Heffron, their score by employees is 75
What is the salary for Recruiter in GFI Group?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 108k
What are the salaries in the Sales in GFI Group?
The average salaries for Sales in GFI Group is 149k
Who are GFI Group competitors?
GFI Group main competitors are BGC Partners, Cantor Fitzgerald