Have an interview with Silver Point for a position directly out of school. Saw some threads that mentioned them in the past, but nothing too substantive, What do people think of the firm? Are the people smart? Do you learn a lot? How's it compare to banking or PE? Thanks!
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Always hear it’s very good but very intense. I would do the interviews and see if you like the people / their way of thinking. I think the people capable of getting an offer there generally take it (even from banking).
Much better than banking. Very smart people. for some who know they want distressed/special sits investing, it is the top choice, although I admit it doesn't seem like it's as prestigious as it once was. Look at some of the FT analysts there: most are from top targets, and usually they take the top summa kids from wharton. Look a bit higher up the totem pole at associates, and you'll find that many did the BB IBD -> MF PE/SSG groups -> Silver Point. It's essentially the exit after PE/SSG for a lot of traditional finance kids. I have heard they have a pretty active presence in the chp11 creditor space. Comp I have heard is pretty high >120 for FT first years. But extremely brutal learning curve and heavy modeling. If you get offer there you'll have the skillset/intuition in place. Interviews are heavy fundamental case studies. if you want any advice make sure you pick at least 2 pitches and know those business models + drivers very well.
Personally friends with a few current/former professionals at the place + dealt with them as clients
Pros: + One of the most sophisticated in the distressed / ssits space + Everyone I've talked to there is very smart (or at least seems smart) + A lot of exposure to both private and public opportunities as a jr analyst which I wish I had + Having SP on your resume will get you interviews anywhere else in the DD/SSits space on the street + It seems like they train their analysts well
Cons: + They work their analysts hard - I know a few SP analysts pitch in together and rent a crash pad in CT in case they need to work late + Distressed is currently tough this part of the cycle - returns are tough to come by, lack of opportunities + "Big fund" issues for jr analysts (too removed from investment process, model monkey) + I believe they assign jr analysts fairly early on to a sector, unclear to me how easy/hard it is to switch sectors + I think the transition to a different strategy (TMT L/S equity as example) can be tough from a place like SP vs some generic banker + CT can wear on people