Can anyone provide an update on culture at DB in 2026 (in the US)? I've heard the HC group has made some changes lately like the new group head, but has the culture changed significantly? What about Industrials or Sponsors? Any feedback is much appreciated.
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Takes a while for those things to change, HC has some good (for a db coverage) pockets. Industrials is pitch heavy / gets a lot of shots on goal, so you’ll work a lot but people seem generally nice. Sponsors is top group in the bank & lean but great culture from my experience working with them.
How about their LevFin group?
Good but sweaty. zero modeling though
I can promise you healthcare is not doing well. Would go literally anywhere else but that hellhole.
??? restructuring crazy rn and new APAC director is fucking crushing it rn in HC
Mind PMing me? Would be great to ask a few questions.
Anyone know about the LatAm group?
How is consumer? They brought in the guy from lazard. Has that translated into more deals?
Do not join DB healthcare ever. some of the most toxic people you'll ever work with
Can second this, avoid at all costs
What DB groups in NY would you recommend then?
Could you PM me?
global head has been firing and hiring left right and center — m&a activity looking great in the foreseeable future and HC is planning to dominate for sure — good looks
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Would stay away from HC at all costs
Why? Any details on the HC group
It’s genuinely one of the worst positions to be in as far as IB groups. The team has ZERO actual deal flow, and is endlessly pitching on stuff they have no chance of winning. And since they aren’t winning anything, it’s never any off the shelf work since they always want to work with new creates to see what could stick.
On top of that, hours are horrendous, and that, plus the zero deal flow, make it extremely hard to lateral out of. Toxic culture as well. Honestly being at any decent MM coverage group that has some level of creds is better than being stuck there.
Any note on tech?
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