BB M&A vs. GS/MS industry group

How would you weigh an analyst program at Citi, BAML M&A vs. MS/GS in their non-MS M&A/non-GS TMT/FIG groups? For exit opps (does GS/MS still win here), deal experience (assume M&A might be better but not sure?), hours (assume M&A is worse)?

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Cornelius

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as long as you don't suck, all are good opportunities.

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Go after all of them. If you are lucky enough to get some offers then choose the group based on your gut feeling. Specifically, which group of people do you want to work with the most?

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firefighterHow would you weigh an analyst program at Citi, BAML M&A vs. MS/GS in their non-MS M&A/non-GS TMT/FIG groups? For exit opps (does GS/MS still win here), deal experience (assume M&A might be better but not sure?), hours (assume M&A is worse)?

depends on the bank and who owns the model...

how the hell did you get offers at all these places and not know this?

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