DCS Advisory - Reputation and Thoughts?

Also would love to know!

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Would love to know as well

I’ve got a younger analyst friend working there. Sounds like the hours and pay are pretty typical to the rest of Wall Street, and he’s been pretty excited about the company’s growth path moving forward. Should be a somewhat complimentary match, since Signal Hill was a pretty strong but hyper-focused tech bank and sagent was an equally good, but much more broad shop with a smaller tech wing

That being said, might be a while before they get ramped up. Culture and business consolidations take a while, regardless of company size.

TL;DR Good company probably going to grow a good amount in the coming years

They just opened a new DC office. Their SF office (formerly Signal Hill) is strong and has good deal flow. Signal Hill MDs source mostly tech deals and Sagent MDs source mostly A&D, Industrials, and Education deals. They primarily focus on sell-side M&A but also do a fair bit of capital raising. Work life balance is better than most banks, and comp is street ($85k base and $40k-$55k bonus).

Are they still recruiting for FT Analysts? The website doesn't seem to have any open positions.

Anyone have information on their reputation and how they compare to other MM firms like HW, Blair, Baird, or Lincoln?

• all analysts/associates do not get paid the same, 1-2 get more than street, majority less (this is after your first year).
• does not compete with blair/baird, etc. they are most certainly a tier below
• analysts and associates all quitting at record rates due to integration/cultural issues. have to be in no later than 830am (or HR calls your desk), closed door policy
• don't let their deal flow fool you. quality of deals is poor, not the same as working at a reputable MM
• go somewhere else if you have the opportunity.
• pm with questions.