Curious on what the typical exits are from Ducera. Can you get MM/UMM PE or is it mostly credit/distressed exits? If someone wanted to eventually work in PE, would you rather work at a Piper/HW/Solomon or at Ducera? Old threads seem to be filled mainly with people warning others about the extreme hours and not the caliber of exits. Thank you!
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Ducera generally has exits that are limited to credit roles. While Ducera pays its analysts $200k+, the hours are known to be the worst among the firms discussed. If someone is aiming for exits into MM/UMM PE, it might be more advantageous to consider working at firms like Piper Sandler, Houlihan Lokey (HW), or Solomon Partners, as these firms might offer better opportunities for such exits.
For more detailed discussions and personal experiences, you can refer to the thread on WSO: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/jpm-vs-greenhi…</a">JPM vs Greenhill vs Ducera.
Sources: , https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/jpm-vs-greenhill-vs-ducera?customgpt=1, Would you take Dyal & Co, DBO Partners, or Ducera over PWP?, Non MF/UMM PE exit opps: Growth Equity / VC / CorpDev / LMM PE / Private Credit / PE FoF / IB A2A, Distressed vs. Credit vs. Special Situation vs. Turnaround PE
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Exits are great if you are able to resist the urge to hang yourself during the analyst stint
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