Investment sales analyst vs <1B REPE firm analyst
Hey everybody. I’d love to hear some opinions on whether it is best to start out as an investment sales analyst with a top tier/mid-tier brokerage, or to start out as an analyst at a smaller REPE firm.
For context: I am a student graduating in December. I know that at some point, I want to strike out on my own and act as a GP or purchase deals out of pocket (long way to go obviously).
If my end goal isn’t being a producer at the brokerage where I begin, would it be better to take an REPE role? I want to start at a smaller REPE so that I can gain experience with the type of deal that I would likely be pursuing in the future.
On the IS side, the high deal volume, increased networking opportunities, and the chance to see a lot of different deals getting done intrigues me. However, I am wondering if it would be more beneficial to start at a smaller REPE so I could get hands on experience in acquisition decision making.
I’d really appreciate any advice on the following:
-Which pathway do you believe would help me get a better framework for understanding the industry in general
-Which would likely lead to better exit opportunities in 5ish years
-Which path you would take
Thanks to anyone who takes the time. Appreciate yall.
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If the small REPE is active, has an investment thesis you jive with and can learn from before striking out on your own, has growth potential as a company, and gives you growth potential as an employee... then take the REPE role 100%. If not all of these criteria are met, reevaluate.
Thanks I appreciate the info
Go where they’re not gonna screw you on comp and you will also learn. Sometimes I see associates at smaller shops with like 6 years of experience. To me that’s too long to only be an associate. I need we need more info. You don’t need 5 years in investment sales tho that’s just be a waste. Max two then leave to buyside
Good advice thank you
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