Banks that recruit FT the most?
Curious about which MM and BB platforms tend to take the most people FT?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, banks like Citi, Barclays, and Jefferies are known to recruit a significant number of full-time analysts. These are large, full-service banks that often keep spots for everyone, especially those who interned with them.
For middle-market (MM) platforms, the specifics aren't detailed in the context, but MM banks generally recruit based on their deal flow and regional presence. If you're targeting MM banks, networking and staying updated on their hiring timelines through alumni or forums like WSO is key.
For BB (bulge bracket) banks, the recruitment process is often tied to their summer analyst programs, with many converting interns to full-time roles.
Sources: IB in LatAm, All Citi Summer Analysts 2020 receive full time offer, Investment Banking University Recruiting Report – 7 Key Takeaways, What banks take more summer analysts than they can give out full time offers to?, 2021 Full-time Analyst Recruitment
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