Credit Suisse IBD Technology Group in SF
What are your opinions on this group? What are its exit opps? How does it compare to other top tech groups on Wall Street?
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Well they did Ali Baba so...pretty fucking good if you ask me. I have heard - albeit anecdotally - that the exits on the West coast are top notch.
Well they did Ali Baba so...pretty fucking good if you ask me. I have heard - albeit anecdotally - that the exits on the West coast are top notch.
MD who had the Alibaba relationship was based out of NYC. He also joined Snapchat yesterday.
Imran wasn't the one who brought in the deal, while he helped, there are a number of others who were involved in the process. Very strong group from what I hear with many rainmakers.
Merely went by this article on who might have had the relationship: http://www.wsj.com/articles/credit-suisse-makes-comeback-to-tech-ipos-1…
Imran was definitely the one who brought the Alibaba deal -- and it was done out of the NY office as well, not SF. As well, he's leaving to go to Snapchat, so CS just lost one of their top rainmakers. In fact, a lot of people have left and CS SF has no rainmakers left. The exits as of late have not been great. It's 2nd tier in terms of SF banks, coming in after GS, Qatalyst, and MS. They have not been on many deals this past year as well.
Returning from the dead because WSO is terrible at giving SF-related advice.
Doesn't mean shit. Credit Suisse owned Asia tech long before he showed up, and IK was a US/NY-based JPM Internet analyst before he joined CS. Doubt he knew who Jack Ma was when he joined. He certainly didn't originate the relationship. Dude's supposed expertise was Google, Yahoo!, etc...US/Silicon Valley-based internet companies. Which is, you know, the area that CS Tech could improve in...
So I don't really get the hand-wringing over this. Khan took credit for killing it in Asia when he has no expertise there, failed miserably in his supposed area of strength, and just took a fuckload of options to go jump ship to the world's most over-valued internet property. Meh.
Sweatshop. Great exits - Silver Lake, H&F, KKR, Menlo, a gajillion VCs, etc. Place very well every single year. ANL class is pretty much Wharton/Berkeley, plus a Stanford/Ivy League guy every now and then. You'll get a really strong technical experience - tons of M&A and LBO work - and a slightly weaker IPO one, since GS/MS usually get left-lead on IPOs. Dig around on the other threads for more info, think I did a breakdown of the SF Tech landscape a while ago.
I'll reiterate a fact that seems to get lost every single year - GS SF has two groups, TMT and WRA. TMT is, you know, GS TMT. GS WRA is 'everything non-TMT that GS NY coverage can't be bothered with.'
I did some search but can't find the post you refer to. Do you mind to share the link? WSO has limited info for SF/Tech banking especially from associate's prospective. thx.
Good to know
strong and legit, David Wah (head of global TMT) is very welcoming and takes care of juniors.
Strong exit ops to VC and certain Tech focused PE funds
Still not comparable to GS TMT but strong group to be in
bump, any new thoughts?
How about CS tech now after the exodus to Jefferies??
^Curious as well
Credit Suisse SF TMT Culture (Originally Posted: 08/12/2015)
Looking to learn more about the group's culture, in general about how bad analysts get crushed
About as badly as any other BB firm.
Agreed. Expect to get crushed. Tech banking hours are pretty harsh right now given high deal flow and market conditions.
Credit Suisse-San Francisco Tech (Originally Posted: 02/26/2010)
Anybody have any info re: the tech group in SF with Credit Suisse?
I have a phone interview for FT next week, and when using the search function, the threads seemed kind of out-of-date (i.e., from 2007).
I just want to have an idea of the kinds of questions they ask, their dealflow, culture, etc.
Thanks!
They're still doing FT? Analyst or associate? Lateral?
wtf...I think they have an over-crowded class in SF due to kids deferring.
I just got an email saying they had something available with the tech group, and I agreed to do a phone interview.
Anybody have any helpful info?
Well, if you answered Dacarez's question, maybe he'd be able to help you.
It's Analyst FT.
Dealflow must be good if you're getting an FT interview at this point in the process, no?
looking to make hires to bolster analyst roles as current 2nd years are all exiting, 4 first years and currently 4 (5?) incoming new FTs. Normally target Penn, Berkeley and Stanford as target schools. Interview questions are fairly standard but have a reason for why tech and why SF, especially if you're not from berk or stanford.
Thanks, aranaxon!
Appreciate it.
CS TMT SF Office (Originally Posted: 04/11/2014)
How's the deal flow in this office? How are the PE exit opps? Is M&A done in-house?
Thanks for the help in advance.
CS TMT is very good, sharp individuals. Only HC and TMT are in their SF office (CS SF HC almost exclusively does biotech work). From what I understand CS TMT does a good deal of clean-tech deals, usually cross-borders, that the analysts participate a lot in (cool to interact btwn China-SF-NYC).
As for exit opps, they are outstanding. I know of one guy going to KKR Menlo Park, and megafunds/good SF PE exits aren't uncommon all around.
Thank you for your input. I understand that the office had some set back when Quattrone left, but how is it doing in M&A these days?
I don't know too much about specific deals. Just know a few guys at the office.
CS SF has good exits, pretty solid shop
TMT or HC?
bump anyone else?
Credit Suisse SF TMT recent deals (Originally Posted: 12/12/2012)
Hi All,
Any insight on the group or places where I can find out about recent deals? Thanks in advance.
Bump
CS tech - What other firm to consider? (Originally Posted: 12/16/2006)
Any thoughts on CS tech in NYC, is it a group to join? If not, which other firm should I consider?
I'm referring to Full Time position.
unsure, I know they are very strong in SF.
Credit Suisse SF (Originally Posted: 01/20/2014)
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I'm pretty sure SF only has Tech and HC, and I know Tech recruits separately so the fact that you don't know which group you're going to makes me suspect....
Dealflow is good for Tech, they're more capital markets focused as of late vs M&A (still rebuilding their M&A practice).
I liked everyone I met there.
What does "have 100% live deals" even mean? It is not as if you stop pitch work because deals are working out in your favor. Seems like a pretty weird claim.
CS healthcare in SF is very strong. They are a sweatshop though. PE placement is pretty outstanding from what I've heard.
CS SF - Working with the tech this summer (Originally Posted: 03/08/2007)
I am going to be working with CS Tech this summer in San Francisco, and was wondering on what people's thoughts are on the groups with regards to exits and overall reputation. Do you think I should try to lateral to another firm for full time whether it be for tech or another industry/product group?
Thanks
CS Tech is a hot group right now. Unless you hate the culture, I wouldn't leave at all.
but I think there will be turnover at senior level (i.e. Bouturos and another one of his top guys) when Quattrone starts his advisory shop later this year or early next year. Then CS will be just another bank. I'd get an offer and leverage it at GS/MS if you're at target school.
CS Tech SF? (Originally Posted: 01/12/2014)
Anyone know how CS Tech in SF stacks up?
Should be one of the top tech group in SF. CS is dropping in terms of league tables but their tech group in SF shouldn't be affected. I've seen people that go to decent buyside shops like Silverlake after CS SF.
@"lbj's hair“ and i both gave a lot of comments about tech groups and CS tech specifically in a recent thread about tech banking. Search for it.
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dude you're gunning for a post mba associate gig, and you're fretting over preftige rankings?
I don't understand this obsession with prestige....why don't people just pick what they want and go after it. Simples.
@pinkclouds - sorry but did you block me? sent over my CV as requested but now when I try to view your profile it says access denied.
CS SF Tech (Originally Posted: 02/03/2012)
Does anyone have have an opinion on the state of CS SF? I know many bankers left to Qatalyst in the past, but at the same time, CS is expanding and deal flow seems to be strong.
Also, how would you compare them to GS, MS, and Qatalyst, and are there any major differences in terms of what tech verticals each specializes in?
bump
Does anyone know? Not sure if they're on the upswing or facing a declining share of the west coast tech market (whether in capital markets, M&A, or both). Thanks!
Do you have a super day there? PM me.
Don't think they are doing well at all....
I have heard really good things. Been one of the co-runners on all the big tech IPO's recently. Send some analysts to megafunds, Also, their tech group is hq'ed in SF, so you dont have to worry about some of the sicker deals being ran out of the NY office
With that said, still behind GS/MS/Qatalyst, but would probably be 4th.
bump
CS SF lost a ton of talent. I have an offer and turned it down.
bump
Still active in internet and new media, if I recall correctly. Enterprise software, which was their bread and butter, has really suffered. Not sure how they are with electronics and semis.
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CS tech - Deal flow mostly out of NY or SF/LA office? (Originally Posted: 10/05/2009)
Does anyone know if CS tech's dealflow mostly goes through their NY or SF/LA office?
SF is the keystone.
SF primarily, not much through LA (some sponsors). NY for fin-tech / IT services.
Will you get a good experience in the NY office?
you could feasibly get a bad experience anywhere - SF tech will probably set you up better, but its not out of the question that NY tech could be a good time.
i hear the new york analysts in CS tech work more hours than any other group in the bank. i believe the group is now merged with M&T.
True, they 're a TMT group now. Any thoughts from anyone in the industry already? Like to know more about dealflow in NYC vs SF and in general for CS TMT. Exit opps, etc.
I hope you enjoyed your breakup fee like a lil bytch on the 3par deal.... congratz on pulling 20310923 consective all nighters and not get paid. LOL
Analysts don't get paid on deal execution, and there's no MDs on this site...so....go away bunkerbanker.
NY lifestyle is much worse for CS TMT. MDs are much tougher on the analysts and the deals are far fewer between and much less interesting. Unless you think working with fintech or old-school BPO companies are more interesting than software or Internet companies.
That said, the NY office isn't terrible. Have had kids go off to large PE funds, some hedge funds and a few good VC funds as well. Not a bad place to land if you're at a CS coverage group in New York.
thoughts on execution amount?
Credit Suisse in SF (Originally Posted: 06/08/2011)
I'll be starting my MBA in the fall at Haas, and I am going to try for Associate positions at West Coast offices.
I know GS and MS are really good out here. I am wondering what you guys think of CS SF these days. What's its real street rep like? Pros/cons? Other than Groupon, any good deals out of that office recently? I can't even tell if their SF office has hired summer MBAs recently
It's traditionally been one of the powerhouse tech groups on the WC. Previously it was neck and neck w/ Goldman in terms getting top mandates.
It's still good, but not as good as it used to be as several of its rain makers went to qatalyst
The heavy hitters in SF tech have generally been GS, MS, and CS -- every other bulge is not really a big player on big deals (yeah occasionally you'll see UBS or DB but not much). The CS SF tech team has lost a number of key senior bankers to Qatalyst, which is another top shop.
Good work environment at Credit Suisse SF. Credit Suisse NYC isn't as friendly.
CS SF - Summer analyst position (Originally Posted: 02/28/2007)
CS SF just called about a first round for a summer analyst position. Today is the first time they have contacted me. I accepted an offer awhile ago, but just want to post this here because it shows that that recruiting isn't over.
means recruiting at penn/stanford/western ontario is wrapped up for them.
^^^Yes, I am definitely non-target
Yes, recruiting is definitely not over. Had friends accept at Citi and JPM earlier this week, and one that has a final round at Merrill this friday.
My group interviewed a summer today.
which group?
MS bay area has been done for 3 weeks now.
No...MS SF had a couple of dozen kids up last week and offers were extended Tuesday. But I take it you're MS bay area. What group?
Just noticed your user name. So you're in SF too then? To the best of my knowledge all there is in Menlo Park is tech, could be wrong, though.
haha... Prescott Moncrief III.. did you get the name from LSO?
CS doesn't have an office in menlo park. They used to have an office in palo alto but they relocated to 650 california. the tech group and the healthcare group occupy 2 floors in the building
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