CICC vs BB IBD 2017

Hey monkeys, a quick, classic and evolving question about CICC vs BB IBD. I'm from mainland and now a master student at a top 5 US university on the west coast. Received IBD SA offers from Morgan Stanley (generalist), CICC (M&A) and 2 other second-tier BBs. I plan to work in Chinese capital market in the long term and seriously consider to transfer to buyside in 3-5 years. Wonder what's the reputation of CICC against BBs now? Chinese IBs seem to have a strong presence on the league table. Even in M&A market, CICC beats GS and MS in 2016. Any insight in terms of pay, hours, long-term career development, exit options would be highly appreciated.

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I am currently interning at one of the top Chinese bank (not cicc or citic), some pretty shocking market and business practice difference.

 

You have definitely heard that scandal at CICC, an equity analyst. I'll show you some quotes

"This is a vanity fair"; "motivated";

Do you "catch" the "point"?

And I heard that MS is not giving sponsorships, so either you have green card/citizen or MS IS giving sponsorships? I'd appreciate more information.

If you want to go back in China maybe consider CICC. A friend of mine told me that they have good pay and hours. As for long-term career development, absolutely MS...

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