Does Highland Capital pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Highland Capital employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Highland Capital. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Highland Capital?

65% of Highland Capital employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Highland Capital 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Highland Capital?

Analyst (4) , Director (3) , Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Highland Capital according to real employee reviews?

"Great Benefits and opportunities available." ((in 10 reviews)); "The pay is great." ((in 8 reviews)); "Smart people" ((in 8 reviews)); "great culture and co workers" ((in 6 reviews)); "Free lunch, very high bonuses comparatively, smart people, great office, promotes often, exposure to a lot of different sectors/investment types/people, ability to transfer to different departments" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Highland Capital according to real employee reviews?

"Management also shows little trust in employees in excessive tracking with timekeeper system and other means." ((in 5 reviews)); "long hours, but tons of support" ((in 4 reviews)); "Work/life balance can be challenging." ((in 3 reviews))

Highland Capital Reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(65 total reviews)

James Dondero

64% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Highland Capital has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 65 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Highland Capital employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

65 reviews

5.0

12 Mar 2015

Highland Capital Management as a Destination Workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The company is a great fit for people who are willing to put in the work while achieving results. There are some extremely smart people working throughout all levels of the company. I mention this because it's a fairly flat organization in terms of communication and cooperation. This includes exposure to upper levels of management.

Cons

I wouldn't necessarily call this a negative, but it should be pointed out that exposure to senior-level management also implies a high level of accountability.

5.0

20 May 2014

Great Company To Work For

Internal wholesaler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

A lot of financial firms get a bad rap but Highland Capital Management is not your typical finance firm. Everything from the interview process to the culture is unique. The interview process was quick, efficient and painless. The Recruiting Manager was there every step of the way: from the initial call to signing my contract. Highland has a great culture: not everyone is always suited up and while it’s fast pace and everyone works hard, there is a laid back feel. Upper management has an open door policy. I have never worked at a firm where a Co-Founder takes the time to really know their employees. More importantly, there is access to incredible knowledge. I am a recent grad and new to the finance industry. Having the ability to learn from more experienced professionals and industry leaders in invaluable. The retail side of the business is growing exponentially, so there is definitely opportunity for career growth.

Cons

My only “con” is not really a con. While the work hours are long, the pay is great. In sales, you definitely see a direct correlation between how much you put in and how much you get out of it.

5.0

17 Aug 2015