I consider all of these to be EBs but I would like to hear why others don't include them all?
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this will surely generate a lot of civil, constructive conversation
Here we go again.
why does this matter?
GHL is not a EB anymore. Guggenheim is the newest addition to the EB ranks as of late last year for most groups, however class sizes are very large. A shame, they were growing so fast and decided to likewise rapidly expand their analyst class without quality control. Still see very good things in the future for them. Here’s the objective ranking:
GHL and maybe even Gugg analysts will MS me but these rankings are not picked out of my ass they are after hundreds of hours of research and speaking with people on the street. Good day
What is the class size at PWP?
I don’t have the exact number but around 20-30. Definetely smaller than Moelis’s and Laz size.
~20 summer analysts, ~10 summer associates in NY
“Hundreds of hours of research” You are a virgin if you are researching this for hundreds of hours
I’m doing all the work for you all. You should be thanking me. I’m a very powerful being and I understand and see my place in the cosmos. This is my destiny. What can you say about your own existence?
Expanding class without quality control? Do you know how many super qualified candidates don't get a BB or EB? The job isn't exactly rocket science...
yet again high schoolers posting their knowledge about rankings
What makes you put PJT on top? Just wondering
RSSG only sends to MFs/UMM/elite HFS/ distressed debt
"Objective"? I think you mean the subjective ranking, bucko
Agreed, this does not matter. Everybody has different opinions depending on what factor matters to them. If you got an offer from any of these banks just be grateful.
I agree. In the end the relatively small perceived difference in prestige between all of these places from a bunch of interns and incoming analysts doesn’t matter. It’s also very group dependent when it comes to rankings. For the record I think GHL is really underrated in terms of their junior staff and is definitely still an EB. They have had exits to the same places as other top EBs you mention here
2020 Summer Analyst class is 15 in NYC, 3 Chicago, 2 everywhere else... so not
rothschild is trending up and greenhill trending down... going to take greenhill's spot in a year or two
I'd say Rothschild and GHL are both EBs. Rothschild is a very good shop
Roths in the US is definitely not a EB that's ridiculous. Focus on US rankings people!! No one cares what is happening in London if you're working in NYC!
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