Working at Pzena

“I’ve spent much of my career at Pzena working to help the firm grow and adapt to the changing dynamics of our business. I’ve had the opportunity to work across various functions including operations, internal audit, financial reporting, and now as CFO and treasurer. I’ve felt that I was a part of the overall business effort from the beginning of my career and appreciate our culture of opportunity and teamwork. It’s fulfilling to work with people heading towards the same goal of excellence who care about the future success of the company.”

“Over a decade ago, a friend recommended that I join Pzena. Doing so has been the single biggest break in my career. I am now a partner at the firm managing a large department. I continue to find the work challenging, engaging, and often fun. Across all departments, the firm is staffed with smart professionals who pride themselves on doing excellent work with integrity.”

“I enjoy the fact that we wade deep into investment controversies. We engage in debates, explore an array of perspectives, and really hone in on the key issues. I wish outsiders could see the frenzy and excitement in some of our research reviews. It would convince any analyst or portfolio manager to join our team.”

“My career at Pzena began over 20 years ago with a temporary position at the reception desk. I moved to New York from a small town in Texas with dreams of being on Broadway and a complete lack of knowledge about the finance industry. Luckily for me, Pzena promotes a culture of intellectual curiosity and diversity. I am proud to be a partner at Pzena, having worked across the firm in administration, operations, finance, and marketing, and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow each day at this unique firm.”

“I joined Pzena out of business school and what attracted me was a mix of two things. First, it has a collaborative and non-hierarchical culture that gives everyone an equal voice. Second, Pzena’s rotational coverage model creates an environment that allows you to learn new industries and business models, as well as become a better investor. There’s also a sense of camaraderie at Pzena. You really get to know and work closely with your colleagues.”

“Working among such intelligent, thoughtful, and kind people has been a joy. I have been encouraged at all stages of my career at Pzena to learn, to think critically, and to propose solutions. My collaboration with, and the accessibility of, our senior leadership has far exceeded my expectations. I believe that is unique to our culture. I have seen our firm grow significantly over the years and am appreciative of the continued emphasis to maintain our special culture and passion for excellence in all of its forms.”

“I came to Pzena seven years ago and feel incredibly lucky to have found this firm where people are very smart, aspire to excellence, and also genuinely enjoy each other. When I look at my partners around the firm, I feel very happy to know that these are the people I will sit side-by-side with for the rest of my career.”

“Working at Pzena for the last two years has been extremely rewarding. I started as a receptionist where my hard work was always valued. My supervisors sought further successes for me. My colleagues wanted to help me learn and grow within my position and beyond.”