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Middle Market Firms Ranking for Lateraling
What is the ranking? Also taking into account current news with certain firms please thanks, wondering where is the easiest to lateral from
Market size brackets
What would you all consider the roughly 5 to 15M space in the commercial real estate market as? It technically overlaps the lower middle market and what I call the micro market space. Does anyone use any other lingo to refer to this area of the market?
Costs / Benefits of Reneging - MM in SF to lower-tier BB in SF
Hi everyone, Rising senior from a nontarget here. I wanted to get some data points on my situation: I spent this summer at a MM investment bank (HL, Blair, HW, Lincoln, Stifel) with their technology group in SF. Was reaching out to other shops throughout the summer, but seems like lateral processes...
JPM Commercial Banking Pay and Promotion?
Hello, I have a question about compensation for JPM CB Middle Market Banking. Does anyone know the newest base and bonus for first-year analyst (NYC)? And the promotion afterwards (3 years, VP...)? I read a post from 2017, for which the numbers are not accurate anymore... If I intern in the summer...
Strong LevFin group vs weaker coverage group?
I’m interning at a MM bank this summer for their LevFin group. From what I’ve heard, they’re a pretty strong debt shop with less M&A activity, so LevFin is the strongest group. But also I’ve been reading a lot about how LevFin exit opps are limited compared to M&A and coverage. My question...
Compensation Debate: BB vs. Middle Market
It seems that despite MM being all cash bonuses the all in salary seems to be higher at Analyst, Associate levels. Is there a significant drop off in comp at the VP, Director and MD levels? Trying to figure out why BB MDs wouldn't just go to MM if they can make more. Obviously other factors...
Raymond James Canada Reputation
How does Raymond James Canadian IB team compare to other MMs in Canada in terms of reputation? What are the top performing groups in Toronto? Would be great if anybody could provide some insight on culture, total analyst and associate comp, and/or hours? Any input is greatly appreciated - thank you!
ER at BB or IBD at MM
Hi all, I am currently deciding btwn 2 offers, one is in a ER role at a BB Bank and the other in IBD at a Middle Market Bank. Would be great to hear any insights on which you guys feel would be a better opportunity. In terms of scope of work, career progression, exits and any other miscellaneous...
How does Stifel compare to HL, RJ, Baird, Blair
I've looked through other posts that mention Stifel on this forum, and I've seen a lot of people trashing them. Based on the league tables, they seem to be a pretty good firm. Am I missing something? Also, is it possible to move into MM PE from Stifel? Ran a quick LinkedIn search and wasn't able to...
How difficult is to move from a MM to an EB or BB?
This may be a bit of dumb question, but I was curious how difficult is to move from a MM to EB or BB and what the process is like?
I Gave Up on Buyside Recruiting - Dropping Prep Materials + Technicals
Hello fellow monkeys. Recently, I decided to give up on buyside recruiting and stay on as an Associate in IB. I realized I simply didn't want it enough and just ran out of energy to dedicate to the search. I've also frankly enjoyed my time in IB a lot and look forward to continuing my path here. A...
Q&A: 2 years in Banking and now in MM PE - ask me anything
Happy to answer any questions about recruiting (being a non target and from a non top tier IB), first few months on the job in PE, pros / cons, things I like and don't like. Brief bio below on my background below: Non Target Undergrad Investment Banking Analyst for 2 years Current 1st Yr Associate...
Offer from MM IB Group
Hello All, For some background, I’m currently working in restructuring consulting and i am expecting an offer from an MM IB Group. My current compensation structure is $140k base and approximately $30k bonus. I’m lining up for promotion so expecting atleast another $10k in salary. An external...
Thoughts on Court Square Capital private equity?
Any thoughts on Court Square Capital? Reputation, deal flow, experience, pay, etc? Strongest verticals?
MM Capital Markets vs. Boutique M&A?
As the title suggests, these are two options that I am currently considering. The Capital Markets group primarily syndicates loans for LevFin, and the boutique M&A shop,well, does M&A. In terms of exit ops, which group would line me up best for growth equity or private equity? I am aware that it...
Houlihan Lokey Chicago - Culture and Groups
Does anyone know what the culture is like in the Chicago office? Does it vary at all by coverage groups? Work-Life Balance? Have heard RX is sweaty but haven't heard much about the other groups...
What's the 2020 status of reputable MM/Boutique firms? (i.e. Rothschild, PJS, Foros, Dyal, Allen, Raine, etc)
I'm looking to lateral and even talking with alums from my school, I'm having trouble putting a finger on the pulse of these firms. Obviously it's tough with the coronavirus, but how have they done recently prior? Obviously for the merchant banks, I'm sure they have other revenue streams, but how...
Harris Williams Reputation
How does Harris Williams compare to other MMs on the street in terms of reputation and exit ops? Any advice appreciated. Thank you.
Best MM tech funds in NYC?
Title says it all. Looking for the best MM tech funds in NYC . Of course the list is likely far and wide, and in this day and age mostly every firm considers a portion of their focus to be on tech related investments, but who are the most competent and successful of the bunch?
Middle Market Banking Exit Ops, what do they look like?
Hi all, I've been doing some digging through past threads but all of them are really subpar. What are the expected exits opportunities for working in IBD at places from HL , Blair, Baird, Macquarie, Stifel, Jefferies, Piper Jaffray, Harris Williams, SunTrust, Raymond James, etc etc? I feel like...
What are some of the underrated banks that don't get talked about?
WSO obsesses about the BBs and same boutiques like Lazard and Moelis over and over again. For the students that miss out on the top well-known banks, what are some strong MM or boutique shops which pay close to street and have solid exit opps that don't get mentioned much?
Best middle market ER shops
Hi guys, I haven't found a thread about middle market Er reputations posted within the past 5ish years, so I'd appreciate some updated thoughts. Some background: I'm looking to enter the industry as a summer associate, and I've gotten offers/made strong inroads at a bunch of MM firms. I'm...
Antares Capital?
What is the recruitment process like for Antares Capital? What are they looking for? How technical is the interview process?
Q&A: From State School to MM IB Vice President Without an MBA
WSO Community, I wanted to take the opportunity to leverage my experience to be helpful with a Q&A. By way of background, I attended a state school, broke into MM IB as an analyst, left banking to work at multiple private equity firms, then returned to banking. Currently, I'm a VP at the MM IB firm...
Middle Market SF
What are some of the best middle market banks in San Francisco? I have heard Blair has a great reputation but what about Lazard MM , Baird, Piper Jaffray, Lincoln, Raymond James?
Stifel vs Brown Gibbons Lang vs Cain Bros vs KeyBanc
I'm trying to learn more about the above firms to know which I should be focusing on. Are they all in the same tier (mid MM IB)? What's the order of the above firms based on comp, prestige, exit opps, business school placement and culture? Assume main NY /Chicago offices. I understand KeyBanc and...
Are we in a new Family Office bubble?
Maybe I'm just cynical, but at my MM , we have rarely seen family offices compete for deals in auctions and it seems there are more and more being formed weekly, if not daily. I'm astounded at how much capital is now going into the market to try and compete with traditional PE and strategics,...
Does it make sense to move to MM IB senior analyst role after 3yrs Big 4 & 2-3 yrs Corporate?
Hi guys Have been offered opportunity to interview for an MM IB as senior analyst and wondering whether to take the opportunity. It's a North American MM player with name recognition and good deal flow in UK (volume wise alongside Top10 accountant firms but not big value wise). The pay is around...
Debt Scenario Model
For starters, I am not in IB but in Commercial Banking as a credit analyst in a MM group. My problem may seem simple to most of you but thank you in advance for taking the time to read. I am looking for advice and/or examples of how to take financial statements of a company and test them against...
Answering Why Private Equity - 9 Key Answers
This question pops up in almost every private equity interview. It's not something that will land you the job, but the wrong answer will get you dinged. Why Private Equity Career? This section is to shed some light on private equity as a career. For information on answering the interview question...
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...
Upper Tier MM IB vs Wait It Out
Hey all, Just received an offer from a top MM investment bank, and the offer is in NYC . They gave me an offer expiring next Thursday, so have less than a week to make a decision. While I'm confident I want to do investment banking, I'm a bit hesitant about taking the offer for two reasons: Firstly,...
Lateral from MM to EB/BB
Currently at a semi-target and incoming SA at a reputable MM (STRH/Baird/Oppenheimer). Obviously, I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity, and given how enormously difficult it was to break into the game, I am intending to stay with the company. My first and only priority for this summer...
Guggenheim ECM - Rep? Deal flow? Any insight?
Has anyone interviewed or interned with Guggenheim's ECM division? Have a phone call getting set up with someone in the division, would love to hear more about them.
How does making Partner work at non BB banks?
Very straightforward question for everyone. Usually, at BBs , you'd climb the ladder to MD and then have a chance at Partner. Is it the same process for non-BB banks such as the Big 5s (RBC, BMO , TD, Scotia, CIBC), MM banks and EBs? Thanks
Gemini Investors
Gemini Investors is a private company investor with a focus on the smaller end of the middle market, investing in established companies with experienced management teams and good growth prospects. We can provide both equity and debt capital and our investment can represent either a minority...
Houlihan Lokey CF / IB Groups
Hi all - there has been a lot of talk on WSO about the deal flow and exit opps of top groups like RX , Consumer, and Industrials at Houlihan. Would you say that exit opps for the other groups (Business Services, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, TMT , etc) place just as well in PE funds / give as...
Jefferies Real Estate IBD
Hi all, There was recently a post in the IBD forum that I found interesting. There was a suggestion to post in the RE forum instead, but basically trying to see how Jefferies is in the real estate IB space. What sort of deals and exit opps (PE) there are would be helpful! Thanks.
Seeking Advice about MM Exit Opps
Ended up with a few offers from top MMs and signed with one ( shops like HLHZ , HW, Blair). I'm pretty happy with the firm, but concerned about exit opps since its not BB . While I'm somewhat interested in PE after this stint, I'm more interested in Corp Dev/ CS . Do top corp dev teams recruiting...
Opportunities in Middle Market - CLOs
Currently I am working in the middle office operations for a CLO shop focused in Broadly Syndicated Loans. If there was an opportunity for switching to a Middle Market CLO shop in a similar role, what are the pros and cons of such a switch? I appreciate your comments/advice/help/feedback. Thank you.
Private equity firm Permira to buy Duff & Phelps for $1.75 billion
Where is this firm headed? They have built an extensive IB /Restructuring practice in last one decade and have been well placed in the league tables. Can anyone talk about the opportunities and how things are for real?
Experienced PE/VC, ways to get noticed for new search?
Hey monkeys. I spent the last 5 years working at a pretty private single family where we did both PE and VC , and I left as a Vice President. I got good experience but it isn't a well known or particularly respected firm. I came up through the military, not banking, and as such don't have quite the...
Should I take a demotion in order to move upmarket / upstream?
Was recently promoted at a traditional MM bank and have the opportunity to move upstream/upmarket to an elite boutique ( Evercore , Moelis , Greenhill , Centerview, PWP), but was told I would likely go in back at my prior level. I have a strong desire to move upmarket and get better deal flow from...
Technology vs. Consumer Industry Group
About to accept an offer for a firm, but can't decide if I want to accept for the Technology group or the Consumer Industry group. Both are pretty good and interest me both but I'm considering things like how companies are valued in each sector and what types of exit opps I can have (firm has great...
Rising Junior need Serious Input
Hey WSO . when you are cold emailing associates, can you email multiple guys at one firm with the exact same email?
Parthenon Capital Partners - new Analyst program, reputation, lifestyle?
Was wondering if anyone had any in-depth information about Parthenon Capital Partners. They recently posted that they're recruiting Analysts right out of undergrad, for summer 2017 start, on my school's (target) job board. This is apparently the first time they're doing an Analyst class, probably...
Top MM, Lower BB Lev Fin Buy-Side Placement...
Curious to know about the differences in placement from the leveraged Finance groups across PE / HF shops... Specifically: Jefferies HSBC RBC Wells
Off-the-run Investment Banks
Hey All- Working to put together a list of small/boutique/middle market investment banks that work on smaller, squirrley, hairy, off-the-run deals and thought people here would have some insight. Help a fellow monkey out! Thinking firms like Lampert Advisors, PJT, Imperial, DAK , all the way up to...
Top MM PE Firms that Hire out of Deutsche Bank IBD?
Seems like a lot of Top Names only tend to hire from JPM /MS/Goldman. What are the best PE firms that will look at DB industry coverage candidates? Want to try to go to the "best" shop I can, but want to keep expectations realistic.
Capstone Partners? Culture? Hours? Deal flow? Comp?
Hey guys, wondering if anyone has any context on Capstone Partners (Boston HQ)? Are they a serious shop? Culture? Are comp and hours on par with the rest of the street? Thanks!
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