Barclays FIG or Industrials
IB
(Chimp, 2
Points)
on 5/27/11 at 2:09pm





Probably industrials. It's a
Probably industrials. It's a lot more transferable
depends on London or NYC
depends on London or NYC
FIG is highly specialized.
FIG is highly specialized. There are a good number of PE and hedge funds that operate within the space though.
People tend to think life is a race with other people. They don't realize that every moment they spend sprinting towards the finish line is a moment they lose permanently, and a moment closer to their death.
Industrials, BarCap FIG is
Industrials, BarCap FIG is still rebuilding after they got poached pretty heavily during the death of LeBros! Industrials will give you a range of skills that you can apply to a number of other groups, FIG is less transferable.
eh..remember that FIG also
eh..remember that FIG also includes cash flow-finance services companies which are easy to lbo, model, etc.
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I'm making it up as I go along.
As a former FIG banker,
As a former FIG banker, Industrials hand down
Can u make it to PE from most
Can u make it to PE from most industrials groups? Which ones are good/which ones to stay away from?
How is the London Industrials
How is the London Industrials Team like, in terms of dealflow and exit opps?
Industrials all the way
Industrials all the way lol
Stay away from FIG unless it's GS or JP