Capital Markets vs. Boutique M&A

Full-Time - Thoughts on taking a UMM/Lower Tier BB (Wells/RBC/UBS/DB) in capital markets role versus a boutique with great deal flow that specializes in a particular sector (i.e. Sawaya, PJ Sol, Stifel)? Focusing on exit ops and limiting amount of years in banking.

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Depends on what you're interested in doing. If you're interested in M&A then go with the boutique; if you like Capital Markets better, then go with the BB. If you don't care about either and just want to exit to the buyside after 2-3 years, I would go with the boutique as well. If they really have a good deal flow in a particual sector then your chances are solid whthin that particular area.

 

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