Baird vs Ducera vs Raymond James vs PWP vs Oppenheimer
Can anyone comment on comp/culture at these banks? Obviously it will be group dependent, but which one would you choose and why? Not looking to hop to the buyside
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This is obviously a shit post towards PWP. You’d never compare these groups. PWP has the 3rd highest deal value of any independent advisory firm in 2021 (EVR, CVP, PWP, PJT, Lazard, Moelis). Additionally, they do larger deals on average than most boutiques. So in terms of exits, pay, and experience, PWP would blow out a Baird or Oppenheimer lol (considering they place in UMM and MF easily). As for pay and culture, I have heard it is above-street pay and nice people. While I don’t personally work there, I have worked with them before and have friends at the firm.
If this is not actually a troll; take PWP hands down.
Thanks for the info. Not trolling, just kind of new to all this.
ok ok, in that case I’ve also heard PWP is similar to CVP in the sense that it molds “career bankers” (to answer your question about staying in banking). Both still offer great exits opps (HF, distressed debt, traditional PE, etc). I recommend reading up on independent advisory firms, buldge brackets, and middle-market shops (like many of the ones you mentioned).
I just want to thank you for using that term instead of "eLiTe BoUtIqUe" like some SelbyJennings spammer.
This is correct info. I'd only compare PWP to an EVR/CVP/PJT in terms of US M&A deal value and size. Lazard and Moelis are great too, but they just produce less revenue, especially on a per-senior banker basis. Nonetheless these are all great firms and should not be compared to MM shops (with all due respect). Independents pay, exits, experience, and WLB differs significantly from the latter.
What about ducera vs PWP and other EBs in terms of comp/exit opps/experience
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