Citi/BAML or GS/MS NY for IBD SA 2021

Hi everyone,

I got IB offers from Citi/BAML (generalist) and GS/MS (group specific) through accelerated recruiting for SA 2021. I love the people at Citi/BAML and know quite a few senior people there. Everyone keeps telling me about how GS/MS has an amazing brand but I am a little nervous about the culture. I am a woman of color at a liberal arts college and I really care about working on a team which is not an exclusive white male club. Just wanted to know if anyone has thoughts on the IBD culture at GS/MS in terms of support/diversity/mentorship and if there are specific coverage groups at these banks that are known to be more fratty/toxic/aggressive/less diverse than others.

Also my family's moving to London and I might consider moving there at some point in the future. I am wondering if anyone has experience with geographical mobility or knows which BBs (out of the ones mentioned above) are most accommodating with relocation.

Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much! This is such a great response. Took the Citi/BAML offer because of my strong network there! I have been leaning towards them for a very long time any way. Ended up thinking about it as a high impact-low data decision and intuition seemed to be the best way to think about it

 

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