EB Rankings
So we can stop going back and forth over and over, this is the best list (the firms in a given tier are interchangeable). This is optimizing exits and prestige. I will say the gap between Tier 1 and 2 is huge for exits, Tier 2 and 3 the gap is not that big since everyone is super qualified at these firms and MFs will take a high-quality Moelis M&A or PJT applicants over an average Evercore/Centerview kid, and idk that much about 4/5.
Either way if you are on this list, you should be proud of yourself.
Tier 1: PJT RSSG/Q
Tier 2: CVP/EVR
Tier 3: LAZ/PJT M&A/MOE
Tier 4: PWP
Tier 5: GUGG/GHL/ROTH
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a refined ranking of elite boutiques (EBs) optimized for exits and prestige:
Tier 1: PJT RSSG, Qatalyst (Q)
Tier 2: Centerview Partners (CVP), Evercore (EVR)
Tier 3: Lazard (LAZ), PJT M&A, Moelis (MOE)
Tier 4: Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP)
Tier 5: Guggenheim (GUGG), Greenhill (GHL), Rothschild (ROTH)
This ranking reflects a combination of exit opportunities, prestige, and overall perception within the industry.
Sources: EB Ranking/Comparison, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/job-search/informative-ib-rankings-for-recruiting?customgpt=1, Top IBD Groups / Firms 2020 (Exits), RANKING BB AND EB 2020
This is the only list I’ve seen that’s truly valid
lol. PJT M&A on par with MOE & LAZ? Above PWP?
Thank you, intern. Comments below.
Please move my bank up and your bank down.
What’s a MM like Mizuho doing here
man idk, didn't even apply there but people consider it to be a EB ig
Congrats on LAZ bro lol
How could you argue for LAZ to be in a different tier? Certainly none of the banks with it should be moved up and certainly it should be a tier above PWP. I mean it’s def better than MOE as well.
I'm at Evercore/Centerview, but nice try lol
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