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HELP! How is a financial sponsor different from a regular PE firm / mega fund?
Longtime lurker. I have an opportunity to meet someone high up within a financial sponsor and I am struggling to understand what makes them different from a "PE" firm generally. I understand that financial sponsors may perform LBOs and may take an active role in the management of companies they...
Any opinions on why the financial sponsors group at Bank of America is kept small?
I was wondering why the FSG team at BAML is kept so small. Could it be because there is not much focus on the group by the IB division?
IBD: Project Finance vs Financial Sponsors
Currently have 2 job offers, to work within the Financial Sponsors group of a major bank or the Project Finance ibd group of another. I’d like to know which would be the best option (pros and cons) especially in regards to pay (bonus), modeling opportunities and exit opportunities. I’m trying to...
Financial Sponsors Group: Hours/Day-to-day?
What are the weekly hours for a BB Financial Sponsors Group Analyst? 55-70 or 70-85+? What are their typical projects, and day-to-day? (relationship coverage, non levfin) Thank you!
Financial Sponsors Group vs RECM
Which placement is better? Financial Sponsors Group (not within LevFin) or a RECM Rotation (CMBS Origination/Large Loans Group/Warehouse Lending) - at a BB. How many hours a week can I expect from each group? What types of projects do each primarily work on? What types of cultures are generally...
SixPoint Partners Insights
Got an upcoming interview with SixPoint Partners for analyst position in NYC, any insight into what the interview process is like, what kind of questions they ask etc.? Also, just insight into the firm in general would be helpful, what the culture's like, how good of a place is it to work, etc.
Financial Sponsors Coverage Group - Houlihan Lokey
Does anybody have insight into the Financial Sponsors Coverage Group at HL? Or this group at other banks? Looking to potentially lateral over into Investment Banking and this seems like it could be a promising entry. My understanding is that they work with PE funds, Hedge Funds, etc and their...
Financial Sponsors - the least technical group?
Lately been doing a lot of Zoom chats and research on financial sponsors group. From what I understand most of the sponsor group's work is LBO-financing or some type of debt financing, and the clients(GPs) typically provide their own models and DD reports. Sounds to me almost like commercial banking...
Financial Sponsors Group Specific Technicals?
Hello Monkeys, I have an upcoming interview for an analyst position in the Financial Sponsors Group (FSG) Coverage group at a BB in NYC. I am aware that working in FSG is covering Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Investment Management firms. I would appreciate if someone with experience in these...
Search fund model vs Sponsorless PE Fund
Hey everyone, We’re a small team who have prior acquisition experience through own deals and under another PE fund, specialized in operating online businesses and have decided to move towards a fund model to buy and grow our own portfolio of SaaS companies. The previous way we’ve always done it...
What are the current/2018 top Financial Sponsors groups?
What banks have the best financial sponsors groups in terms of culture, reputation, exit ops? Haven't been able to find anything on this that is current. Any knowledge here would be greatly appreciated.
Financial Sponsors Coverage at SunTrust
I'm considering lateraling to the sponsors group at SunTrust. Does anyone have any thoughts on SunTrust's sponsors groups in NYC /San Francisco. Specifically, would love to get more info on size of group (including # of analysts/associates), pay, how work on sponsor-backed deals is divided among...
William Blair Financial Sponsors
Does anyone have any insights on William Blair 's financial sponsor's group (comp, experience, etc.)? There isn't much information about them on this forum and they are a relatively small group compared to FSG at other banks.
They're in the Trees
I'm an incoming first year analyst. I'll be working as a coverage analyst. A large majority of the deals that I was exposed to throughout the course of my summer internship pertained to financial sponsors work. Obviously, as a SA , my deal exposure was typically only skin deep. Nonetheless, I kept...
Financial Sponsors Group Business Break-down
Los Angeles Financial Sponsors Groups
Hey, New to WSO and am looking to recruit for a SA internship next fall. I go to a target school in the east coast but am originally from LA. I decided that I'll probably stay in the west coast upon graduation. I'm looking to ultimately recruit for PE after my analyst stint, therefore Financial...
Understanding the Investment Banking industry
Hi All! I've been on the forum for a while, haven't contirbuted much and have more-often-than-knot been latently absorbing the knowledge from others. All of this great info has nevertheless left me a bit confused about the industry and the associate level recruiting into it. I am going to be...
Antares Capital (GE Capital
I just want to get a little insight onto what Antares Capital does. Website is antares dot com (wont let me post URL) ..... Cant tell if it is purely Lev Fin or they do other shit. I have an interview for an internship there coming up on campus and would like to get a bunch of opinions on any aspect...
GS M&A Group, Financial Sponsors Execution?
Hi all, I found this Associate job posting online for GS IBD Classic, M&A Group, Financial Sponsors Execution: http://www.goldmansachs.com/a/data/jobs/37276.html Does anyone have first- or second-hand knowledge of whether it's a good group and role in which to work in terms of culture, deal flow,...
Lifestyle/hours at Credit Suisse Financial Sponsors
Does anyone know what the lifestyle/hours are at Credit Suisse Financial Sponsors and other BB financial sponsors groups in general?
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Healthcare and Financial Sponsors Groups
Hi There, I am going to be joining Bank of America as a summer analyst this June. I am very interested in the financial sponsors and healthcare group and wanted to get some more detail on the groups if anyone is familiar.
Financial Sponsors Ranking in West Coast
Hi, I am wondering how would you rank the BB's financial sponsor in the west coast? Some firms to consider include GS , BoAML, DB , CS , Citi, MS, JP Morgan, etc. The rank should consider both exit opp, deal flows etc...
Citi M&A TMT or Financial Sponsors to VC?
Fellow Monkeys, I am considering joining Citi in London soon. I have the opportunity to either join their TMT team (which, from what I understand, is mainly focused on M&A transactions but will involve some ECM / DCM work as well) or their Financial Sponsors team (where 2/3 of the workflow revolves...
DB Financial Sponsor Group Interview Questions?
ANyone interviewed there? What kind of questions (technical esp) would they ask?
TD Securities - Financial Sponsors Group [Toronto]
Anyone have any information on this group? Specifically, if its more origination focused (or if it also helps in execution), the experience at a junior level (modeling or otherwise), and the work life/culture. It'd be a great help if anyone could provide some colour on this group. Cheers
Wealth Management/ Private Bank Financial Sponsors Group
Can anyone explain what exactly the financial sponsors group within the private banking / WM division of a bank does?
Pros / Cons of Financial Sponsor group in IBD
Hi, Can anyone advise on the pros / cons of working in a financial sponsor team in B.Bracket investment banking? Thanks, Milton
How to Convince Grandma I'm Ready
After 9 long weeks, my SA is about to come to a close. I'm a rising junior interning in a top financial sponsors (think CS /MS/ GS ). It has all gone well so far. I've developed a great relationship with my associates and staffer, had great reviews and performed well. There's just one problem: One...
Top Financial Sponsors Groups?
Team Oasis - Question. Which firms have the best stand-alone financial sponsor groups that are not necessarily part of a leveraged finance group? Background details would be very helpful as well. I am sure the usual suspects, GS , MS, JPM , etc come up but I am looking for the extra level of detail,...
Financial Sponsors in Hong Kong
anyone have info on financial sponsors groups in hong kong ? specifically the level of mandarin and chinese required i know lots of translation is required for china deals, some sector coverage teams, etc., but since sponsors groups cover global PE firms and work with other groups internally, don't...
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