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Piper Sandler London Reputation & Outlook
What's their reputation in London? I know they have only 4 teams (Consumer, Healthcare, Energy & Power, and Chemicals). They pay well. Where do people go grom Piper? to other MMs? to MM PE? How do they compare to other MMs (Harris Williams, William Blair, Baird, HL, Lincoln International etc.)?...
Blair/Baird London Offices
Anyone got any updated insight into WB or Baird in London? Not much on this forum but sounds like WB strong in tech and HC (haven't heard if other teams are present in London). Baird id imagine to be more industrials focused, haven't heard much about other teams
William Blair is paradise
It is spring semester of sophomore year at your Big 10 school from the Midwest. After 3 semesters of blacking out and wheeling broads, recruitment season has finally arrived. You look at your resume: >3.5 GPA: barely, but check Finance/Accounting internship from your uncle: check Brother at...
Incoming WB analysts - advice
Going to be joining one of the hardest-hit groups (healthcare/tech) during the recent layoffs. I'm not totally sure I feel secure (employment-wise) now after the cuts and the extremely low bonuses. Any advice on how to approach this? Is it recommended (or even possible) to recruit FT elsewhere at...
How bad is the lateral market?
With firms like Blair laying off, where are people going? Is there a lateral market right now?
William Blair Layoffs?!
Heard there was another round of headcount reductions at Blair. Anyone know further detail? Disappointing to hear following their miniscule bonuses this year.
William Blair Interview - Motivation to work there
Hey fellow Monkeys, I have an initial interview to join WB for IB coming from Risk GS. What are some things WB has that GS couldn't give me working in IBD? How should I prepare my responses for motivational questions to ditch GS and join WB? I survived the GS layoffs btw.
Which William Blair Office to Apply to?
Hey all, Looking to apply to William Blair for their full time IB analyst program, but I am not sure which offices to apply to? I was thinking San Francisco and Chicago because I have heard they have good groups, especially in Healthcare/Tech. Are there any other offices I should look into?
William Blair Reputation (Tech)
William Blair has been getting some great reviews and sentiment lately on this site. How does insight into performance and environment shape up compared to some of the reviews a year ago when the market was hot? Does anyone think they are approaching closer to EB status on deals, with many still...
William Blair Healthcare?
Deciding between offers and am leaning towards William Blair where I would want to join the HC team. Can anyone shed light on culture, reputation, etc.? I know it’s one of their better teams along w/ tech, but have only found threads from years ago.
William Blair Suited "Essential Competencies Assesment"- Preparation?
Title. Is this like a numerical reasoning test? Does it matter? Has anyone prepared for it or does anyone have advice on preparation?
William Blair or Rothschild (US)
Thoughts on the main differences here with respect to both their Chicago offices. I know Blair's HQ is in Chicago but curious as to the other differences here with respect to overall rank/reputation, culture, comp, perks, WLB, etc.
William Blair vs Baird
Would love to hear input here as these are two top MM shops in the midwest. Exit opps, culture, comp, hours Any insight into the ability to switch between industry groups at both these firms would also be helpful.
William Blair Associate Comp
As I understand it salary stays the same between associate 1 and 2 at Blair because they do 4 associate years (this is for laterals and A2As). It looks like A1 and A2 have the same salary. What is bonus like for 1 and 2? Is it flat or should you expect year 2 to be higher?
William Blair superday this week for SA 2023, what should I look out for?
I have a superday for William Blair's Boston office this week, does anyone know if there are any curveballs I should expect? If anyone has had theirs, how did it go?
Associate Lateral from WF Worth it?
I’m currently in a top group at WF and contemplating lateraling to a top MM, think Blair/Baird/HL. Does this move seem worth it as an associate if I’m not sure I want to do banking long term? Would my exit ops be different?
Worth Lateraling from WF as an Associate?
I’m currently in a top group at WF and thinking of lateraling to a top MM, think Blair/Baird/HL. Would this move be worth it or am I better just staying at WF? Would it change my exit ops? How do the lifestyles compare?
Blair WLB
What is the lifestyle like at Blair, specifically in their tech group? What are the hours like for associates and how much weekend work is there?
William Blair Lateral
I’m a first year associate looking to lateral. Can anybody share some info on the lateral process at Blair? How difficult are the interviews and what should I expect in terms of technicals?
William Blair Interview
I am looking at lateraling and have a call with a WB recruiter next week. What can I expect? Will it be conversational or should I be ready for technicals? Would love to hear from others who have gone through the process.
William Blair and Guggenheim Atlanta
I’m very interested in learning more about Blair and Gugg Atl. Is anyone on here from either firm and willing to answer some questions?
William Blair - Climbing the Ranks?
Noticed Blair has scrambled up the league tables this year. Given their pay is top of street and already occupy a pretty well respected place among MM banks, curious to see where they go in the future. What is the opinion around here? How about in comparison to HL/Jeff/Baird/Harris Williams/ Piper?
What is William Blair's Boston office like?
Does anyone have any info on William Blair's Boston office? Would I be at a disadvantage compared to colleagues at the HQ in Chicago ( i.e. exit ops, reputation, deal flow etc. )? How big is William Blair's Boston office and how many analysts are there? What groups are situated there? Any insight...
William Blair Frankfurt
Any insights on William Blair IBD in frankfurt? I used the search function but almost all post referred to the William Blair's offices in the US. Would love to hear anything that you cannot find easily on their webpage.
Does William Blair Drug Test
Does William Blair drug test? if so is weed considered grounds for rescinding an offer?
William Blair vs PJ Solomon (private equity exits)
Exactly as the title says. Have offers from both and want to see if anyone can provide insight into the PE exits from both shops.
William Blair FT 2022
Looks like first rounds just went out for William Blair FT 2022 Analyst Positions. Didn't see a thread on this so wanted to make one
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William Blair Chicago Best Groups (2021)?
I know there is a similar thread to this, but I was wondering if someone could share a more current breakdown on the different groups at William Blair Chicago? From what I have gathered tech and HC are the biggest/best, but I don't know if that information is correct, dated, or just inaccurate....
Comp at Barclays vs. William Blair
Looking for any insights at comp when you move up the ladder at either place. I believe they are both the same at the Analyst and Associate years, but how do you think comp would change at the VP, Director, MD level? I know WB is all cash vs. deferred at Barclays so that's also something to...
Blair SF - Technology
Saw an online posting for an experienced analyst role for their Tech SF office. Any thoughts on this group? Culture, hours, deal flow?
Your thoughts on William Blair & Company?
I know it's not an "Elite" boutique, but I'm interested in your personal thoughts on these 3 things: - Reputation (GS is said to have discussed buying WB, but talks broke off) - Exit Ops (PE, etc.) - Salary (I heard the pay is above average being an LLC) Thank you!
William Blair Reputation/Top Groups/Exit Ops?
Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone has any information on William Blair's top groups, their reputation in the middle market relative to other MM firms, and the exit ops that are available to WB analysts.
Blair 2020 SA/LIFT
Anyone else applied to Blair's LIFT program, or know when they should be sending out first rounds? I did the Koru and today I saw that my app is gone from their career site, is anyone else experiencing this?
William Blair SA 2020
When does Blair open up their Summer Analyst application? Are they done with diversity recruiting? Anyone receive any offers yet?
William Blair LIFT Phone Interview (MBA)
Hello everyone! I have a first-round 30 minutes phone interview with William Blair for its LIFT Early Insights pre-MBA program. Can anyone share the experience? Is the interview behavioral or combinations of behavioral and technical? I also wonder if anyone can direct me to the examples of William...
Top groups at William Blair?
Any insight on group at William Blair? Recently given an offer here and would like to hear about the culture/dealflow/exit ops of the best/worst groups
William Blair vs. Baird vs. FT Partners
Wondering about everyone's thoughts on the following three banks and locations for a 2019 IB Analyst Internship: Baird Milwaukee, William Blair Chicago, FT Partners San Francisco. I'm interested to hear people's thoughts and experiences at the companies, cities, and advice you may have on deciding...
William Blair Los Angeles
Does any one have any insight into William Blair's office in Los Angeles? I can't find much online.
William Blair Summer Internship Drug Test?
Hello! I have been going through the interview process for William Blair's summer internship Program (specifically PWM in Chicago) and just thought about the possibility of being drug tested. I may have a second interview in a couple weeks and was wondering if they could drug test before sending out...
Guggenheim NY Vs. William Blair Chicago Exit Opps
trying to decide which would set me up better for PE job after the analyst program. Does anyone have any insight regarding placement and exit opps for these two firms?
Guggenheim (NY) Vs. Rothschild (NY) Vs. William Blair (Chicago)
Have offers from these three firms for SA . Was hoping to get input on which offer is the best. Specifically, which will have the best exit opportunities down the road for PE (have not heard much about Guggenheim exits)?
Insight on William Blair NYC?
Hey guys, just wanted to get more insight on WB in New York. Do they do IB , and if so how are the groups divided? Do they take summer interns? Help would be appreciated.
William Blair SA Insight/Open House
Using a throwaway because my previous account has many posts that could identify me. I was wondering if anyone had experience with Blair's invitation-only open house for potential summer analysts that is around the corner and how the timeline looked thereafter. Also if anyone has similar insights...
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.
Internship Offers: William Blair, Arma Partners, Gleacher Shacklock
Hi all, I would really appreciate any insight on making a decision to go with either William Blair, Arma Partners or Gleacher Shacklock for the Summer 2017. All of the offers are in London. In general, I am looking to find the optimal combination of the usual suspects: which firm would have the best...
William Blair (SF) or Jefferies (NYC) ??
Hi guys, I have SA offers with both Jefferies in NYC and WB in SF. I want to do tech in SF long term - which SA offer would you recommend I take?
(Baird / Blair / HW) bonus levels in Europe
Hey guys, I just received an offer at (Baird / Blair / HW) and I was wondering if anyone has infos on the bonus levels at the mentioned firms?
William Blair vs. Peter J. Solomon vs. Sagent
Offers from all 3. Mostly interested in exit opps, training, analyst responsibility. Slight preference towards being in NY . Edit: WB is Chicago, PJSC and Sagent are NY
William Blair-Top Groups
Any insight into top groups for William Blair in Chicago Office. Industrials? Tech? Applying for a SA position. Thanks.
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