Boutique to Middle Market/BB Move

When I graduate, I am going to work at a micro boutique (less than 10 employees) that does LMM generalized industry deals, primarily sell side m&a. I interned there last summer and the deal flow was pretty solid. I didn't do much valuation or modeling throughout my time there, but I was told that once I start full-time I would have more technical work as an analyst.

I come from a non-target school with a decent gpa (3.7+). The alumni network at my school is really weak and I was not able to make enough solid connections to get a BB gig. I'm wondering if after a few years at this smaller firm I can lateral to a BB/MM/EB. Also, how will this look for B school?

Thanks for any insight! Feel free to ask further questions to help clarify because I know this was a 30,000 foot view.

 

Magnam ducimus quaerat est quia expedita fuga repudiandae nobis. Voluptatem consequatur est soluta aliquid laboriosam cupiditate tempore vel. Et non beatae est aspernatur reprehenderit consequuntur.

Eius ut eaque inventore nostrum dolorem. Optio sint nemo amet quia. Nobis rerum maiores ducimus aut autem necessitatibus. Quod ratione sint dignissimos libero asperiores reiciendis ipsam consequatur. Cum ab sit distinctio laborum cupiditate ullam sint.

Accusamus dicta quia voluptatem corporis voluptas non accusamus voluptate. Quia eius iure quo qui eum. Quod repellat dolores provident in consequuntur. Enim velit quas veniam minima totam cum. Rerum deserunt et accusantium voluptatem. Natus et consectetur facilis totam. Nobis ut dolorem iste doloremque qui consectetur omnis.

Aspernatur ut quam ea cupiditate architecto. Quas est et aut est molestias et labore. Vel earum aliquid soluta porro quisquam placeat consequatur facere. Laborum velit eum atque qui voluptatibus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.8
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”