Core Schools by Investment Bank

Was wondering what core schools all of your banks recruit from? For us at Moelis we have teams for UT austin/Upenn/IU/Umich

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Moelis & Company has a strong presence at several core schools. These include:

  1. University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
  2. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
  3. Indiana University (IU)
  4. University of Michigan (UMich)

These schools are often targeted due to their strong finance programs and alumni networks. Additionally, Moelis has been noted to recruit from other top-tier institutions like NYU, CBS, and other T15 schools, depending on the region and specific office needs.

Sources: Investment Banking University Recruiting Report – 7 Key Takeaways, Investment Banking University Recruiting Report – 7 Key Takeaways, MBA Tier List for Investment Banking, A bunch of target / semi - target schools have decided to prevent banks from recruiting on campus before the fall

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