Analyst at a Boutique?

In terms of career paths do you see starting at a Boutique Bank (if you were accepted/given the opportunity) positive or negative? Or is it definitely better to aim for BB? Any insight?

Thanks :)

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vague question. I would take Qatalyst over any BB. I would take evercore over most of the BB. Greenhill over a few of them etc.

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Lazard is not a boutique. Sure, some will call it an Elite Boutique or throw it into that group, but you shouldn't. Some will actually get offended or put off when you call them a boutique. I remember that happening to me on three different occasions, I called LAZ a boutique and people were offended or they thought I was just an idiot--two of those occasions were bankers at banks OTHER THAN LAZ. Best practice, don't call LAZ a boutique.Call it an independent if you have to label it something.

 
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OGBankerLazard is not a boutique. Sure, some will call it an Elite Boutique or throw it into that group, but you shouldn't. Some will actually get offended or put off when you call them a boutique. I remember that happening to me on three different occasions, I called LAZ a boutique and people were offended or they thought I was just an idiot--two of those occasions were bankers at banks OTHER THAN LAZ. Best practice, don't call LAZ a boutique.Call it an independent if you have to label it something.
Three times? Why did you keep doing it after time number one??

To OP - agree with others on this thread, depends on the firm. However, I have heard that training programs even at elite boutiques leave something to be desired compared to their BB brethren.

 

when i was back at rothschild in 2002-2004 we had a few weeks of training in NYC and then a few weeks in London which was basically a big party. it was a great time to bond with the fellow analysts. enjoy it before the real work begins.

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Question: Can I put my Finance (minor) gpa on my resume? It is a 4.0. This seems to be far more relevant to an analyst position than my accounting gpa.

 

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