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GFI Group Company Culture
GFI Group Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
GFI Group's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
ACEO Rating
B+Office Culture
B-Retention
B-Meetings
C+GFI Group CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Colin Heffron
75 /100
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Diversity at GFI Group
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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
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0
GFI Group employees are 0% more likely to recommend GFI Group as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at GFI Group
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
C-
Overall Company Culture at GFI Group is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
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 BetterGFI Group Employee Reviews
Out of 3 GFI Group employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GFI Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
Constructive Feedback From GFI Group Employees
- 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 Company Information
GFI Group Company Overview
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
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.
GFI Group Employees
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.
Joining GFI Group - 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.
GFI Group KPIs and OKRs
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.
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GFI Group CEO & Leadership
GFI Group CEO - Colin Heffron
75 /100
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.
GFI Group Leadership
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
GFI Group Salaries
How much does GFI Group pay?
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: Finance at $89,176, Sales at $148,530, Marketing at $95,662, and HR at $124,190. 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).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
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 |
$118,762*
Average Compensation
$115,661*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
GFI Group Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at GFI Group
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GFI Group across various culture dimensions.
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GFI Group Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
GFI Group PTO
GFI Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. GFI Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding GFI Group
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 UI/UX Designer in GFI Group?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 97k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in GFI Group?
The average salaries for Marketing in GFI Group is 96k
Who are GFI Group competitors?
GFI Group main competitors are BGC Partners, Cantor Fitzgerald
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