Inspiring people in a high-achieving environment - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

5.0
1 Aug 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people are amazing - all extremely high-calibre, and most are very nice. The environment is highly collaborative, and the company works to foster a sense of shared purpose. They've also made great steps towards breaking down cliques and enhancing the learning and growth experience for employees outside of the core role (though there's more work to do). The company genuinely cares that it's people experience growth during their time here.

Cons

They're definitely struggling with how they can still have fun on the scale that they used to while behaving less like a start-up and more like a professional services firm. There's still a struggle with work life balance, but there is work in the right direction here.

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5.0
24 June 2026
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AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

Cons

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5.0
22 June 2026
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Pros

Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

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