Step right into the center of impact
Connect the world's leading companies and preeminent experts at the forefront of their fields.
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Life at GLG
Step into the work that creates global momentum. Find your footing beside sharp people worldwide, get exposure you won't find elsewhere, and move at the pace of our clients, the top corporations, financial services, consulting, and law firms.
Benefits & perks
Please note we’re a global company with offices around the world. Because of country-specific rules and regulations, benefits and perks may differ from office-to-office.
The GLG Difference
Your career launchpad
The best start your career can get.
From week one, you'll get unmatched exposure, working directly with clients — consultancies, investors, law firms, and corporations — scoping their toughest questions and connecting them to the precise expertise that they need. A program designed for rapid growth, building skills that shape the rest of your career.
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Our Associate hiring process
We respect your time, delivering a definitive hiring decision within five days of your final interview. While this roadmap reflects our standard Associate process, exact steps vary by region and role. We look forward to meeting you.
First-round assessment
A brief assessment that helps us understand your natural talents and work style.
Talent team interview
A conversation to share your background, discuss your career interests, and learn more about GLG’s business and culture.
Case study and review
You will have 60 minutes to complete a timed case study designed to simulate a client challenge. Afterward, you’ll spend 45 minutes walking through your approach and recommendations with members of the hiring team.
Behavioral interview I
A conversation centered around your past experiences working with others, making critical decisions, and how you aim to grow professionally.
Behavioral interview II
A final conversation exploring how you prioritize tasks, adapt to changing demands, and deliver results in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
We value unique perspectives
The power of perspective is what we bring our clients — so we hold ourselves to the same standard. We hire for talent, drive, and curiosity from every background, and build teams as varied as the expertise we connect the world to. Different perspectives aren't a nice-to-have here. They're at the core of what we provide — and our people.
What our teams say
"If I were to sum up my experience at GLG, it would definitely be fostering a collaborative environment. My team and I are constantly helping each other out to ensure we are all succeeding together."
"Across every role and team, I've had the opportunity to support at GLG, I've learned the importance of adaptability, perseverance, and delivering results. Those are skills I'll carry with me throughout the rest of my career, both at GLG and beyond."
“I didn't expect to engage with such highly respected, established industry professionals this early in my career. The pace at GLG keeps the job interesting! You're constantly learning about new industries and talking to established professionals who bring a lot of value to the table.”
"GLG is a place where hard work, grit, and scrappiness are rewarded. A GLGer from ANY background can be successful here if they show up with the right attitude and work ethic"
"GLG is the definition of dynamic. You learn something new every day, no matter your role. Every GLGer is ambitious, but not at the expense of others. We all want each other to win. GLG is the kind of place where curiosity, persistence, and empathy are brought to life. I invested myself in GLG, and GLG invested back in me. I was law school bound and fully intended to leave — but it became clear this was the place for me."
"GLG is the kind of place where you not only gain exposure to industries and regions you may never have encountered before, but also develop the most human skills: communication, judgment, and reflection. These are capabilities you’ll use every day throughout the rest of your life, and GLG gives you the opportunity to channel your empathy and curiosity as key point of strengths in everyday work."
"Starting at GLG, you'll be working directly with clients and senior experts within weeks, with full responsibility for delivering agreed results on time. This allows you to sharpen your communication and project management skills, while building resilience and confidence when engaging with leaders from across industries.
Best of all, you'll be surrounded by encouraging and supportive teammates who genuinely want you to succeed in your new role. There always will be someone there to learn from or learn with as you ensure your clients have the best possible experience with GLG."
"My time at GLG has been defined by exceptional learning opportunities and even better people. It's rare to find a company where you're given so much exposure to clients and senior executives so early in your career, helping you build confidence, commercial skills, and lasting relationships. Along the way, I've made lifelong friends and created some of my favourite professional memories."
Frequently asked questions
What makes someone successful at GLG?
Successful GLGers are curious, resourceful, resilient, and highly organized. They enjoy building relationships, communicating with clients and senior executives, and solving complex problems under tight deadlines. The role is best suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, embrace challenges, demonstrate grit, and are willing to go above and beyond to deliver outstanding client service.
What is GLG's culture like?
GLG is collaborative, ambitious, and client-focused. Employees are encouraged to take ownership early in their careers, learn continuously, and support one another while delivering exceptional results. Our work can be fast-paced, particularly when supporting time-sensitive client projects, so teamwork, resilience, and a strong sense of accountability are essential to our success.
What is the office environment like?
Our offices are designed to foster collaboration, learning, and relationship building. Because the Associate role involves frequent teamwork, mentorship, and client interaction, Associates benefit from working alongside colleagues, developing professionally through in-person coaching, and building meaningful connections across the business. Being in the office also creates opportunities for spontaneous learning, networking, and collaboration that are central to the Associate experience.
What is the work-life balance like?
GLG is a client-service business, and our clients often operate in fast-moving industries where priorities can change quickly. While every day is different, Associates should expect periods of increased intensity and occasional longer hours when supporting time-sensitive client projects or deadlines. Those moments are balanced by a collaborative team environment, supportive managers, and meaningful opportunities to learn and grow through challenging work.
Who will I work with as an Associate or in a client and expert-facing role?
Associates collaborate with teammates and leaders across GLG while working directly with sophisticated clients, including investment firms, Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, and other leading organizations. You'll also build relationships with senior executives, physicians, scientists, engineers, and other subject matter experts, providing exposure across industries and business leaders.
Is GLG a great place to work for new recent college graduates?
Yes – Our career launchpad puts you on real client work from the start, giving you unmatched exposure to senior professionals and a view into how industries actually work, backed by formal and on-the-job training.