BofA vs Jefferies IB Offer 2026 SA

Happy to have received both offers and looking to make a decision. Both generalist offers and would want to be at a top group at either, but more interested in TMT, Industrials, healthcare, or pure m&a. Goal is to exit after 2 years into top PE or Growth Equity, with interest in tech/defense space. 

Case for BofA: brand name, better m&a group??, wlb, exit ops?? 

Case for Jefferies: generalist internship so get to feel things out, growing like crazy, more m&a exposure in coverage groups, poached BofA software rainmaker?? 

Heard Bofa has been spiraling lately, given lower pay and top guys leaving, but curious how important this is to a analyst. 

BofA or Jefferies

BofA
66% (70 votes)
Jefferies
34% (36 votes)
Total votes: 106
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