2019 SA- William Blair Tech vs. BAML/CS (random group)
** EDIT thanks for the input, made my decision and appreciate all the feedback from fellow WSO monkeys.
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WB is amazing if you want to do PE in Chicago. Do you have a preference geographically later in life?
No real geography preference (I don't mind Chicago), but would like to be in NY or California. Does that change anything? I'm sure WB tech would still be preferable to a random mid-tier BB group if I want to do tech long term. Thoughts?
Because WB is in Chicago, it would be more difficult to place in NY or Cali, but definitely not impossible. If you are 100% set on tech, then I would go for WB, just because I feel that it is more valuable than an unknown at a BB. Do you like the culture at all places? or does one stand out to you?
Absolutely loved the culture at my WB super-day. BAML and CS were also great, but my real concern is with getting an unknown group at a BB and a place like BAML not having a great TMT group if that's what I want. (One might argue WB tech is on par to surpass BAML TMT for pure M&A). But idk
what locations are the offers at? also how'd you get BAML/CS offers already? diversity?
WB has placed two people at Norwest Venture Partners, so if VC is your goal then WB tech seems like a good fit.
Hey man, just pm'd you
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Not unless you interview at WB SF, went through the process last summer, they specifically interviewed me for tech group saying 4-6 SA's tops.
Original poster seems to imply his offer is with Chicago.
PM me.
I don’t think it’s a question. CS / BAML for sure.
if its chicago WB, one of the MDs there is very, very good, and active/respected in MM PE.
I will break this down for everyone on here. PMs are not needed.
WB Tech: You will go there as an analyst. in ths market, probably work on 4-8 deals in two years, close someone around 2-4.
As a part of those deals, since, Blair is a SELL-SIDE M&A shop, you will likely do, at some point, a broad auction process where you hit, literally, 200 PE firms, all Middle-Market. Just being able to talk to a MM PE Partner about 2-4 TEASERS you sent him > Talking about working on the ATT/TWX Merger. I have emailed partners from deals they looked at 5 years ago.
Also, since WB has high deal-flow, MDs send PE partners teasers/deals ALL THE TIME.
Therefore, when MM PE funds are looking, they request refferals from banking MDs ALL THE TIME.
Citi TMT IBD or w/e group: You will work on some large deals, but you won't be interacting with or going to management presentations with partners at middle-market PE funds. if you think you maybe want to do corporate development/internal M&A at facebook, Citi would be the choice.
Go blair if its chicago TMT. PM me if you have actual questions.
WB tech group is doing insanely well
correct
Just go to a BB. Way better brand name and opportunities in the future.
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