May 03, 2026

Ares Commercial Finance

Have offer for ACF in Chicago for SA 2027 and also for west coast MM (Key/ Piper / Opp) … really just want some insight onto how I should make this decision. Is ACF likely to pigeonhole me into ABL? Obv Ares is a great brand name, but optionality matters to me this early in my career… and if I take west cost banking offer, obv might not be as competitive for Buyside recruiting and I might try to rerecruit FT. Curious about future of ABL, and what being at ACF would offer me in terms of future career opportunities and trajectory. 

Any insight is very helpful 

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