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It depends on where you want to exit (PE? HF? What strat?), but Evercore generally has fantastic placement for both RX and M&A. I've also heard from primary sources that the culture at Evercore is really supportive. As for Centerview, their hours tend to be pretty sporadic due to the way they structure analyst work. Sometimes the hours can be long, but sometimes they can be short, with people coming in and out of the office on an as-needed basis. I've been to their NYC office once, and felt that the space was very "home-y" -- that is, it didn't feel overly corporate.

Better exits are at Evercore, generally speaking. This is because Centerview does have a 3-year program, and their objective is to create career bankers. PE and HF firms recognize this, so that might explain why their exits aren't quite as good (don't get me wrong, if you want to exit the exits are likely fantastic on an absolute basis).

 
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I'd probably go with Evercore, by a smidge. I think everyone is aware of the recent issues with Moelis, so from that alone I'd be slightly apprehensive. I'm sure GS is a wonderful place to learn, but I've heard some bad things about the experience there anecdotally (take it with a grain of salt, as it's by no means a representative sample). As for MS, if you're planning on exiting after two years, I wouldn't worry about the associate pay bump -- in fact, I wouldn't really worry about pay at all since culture, enjoyment, environment, and what you learn are so much more important. I admit to being a bit biased towards EBs, but from what I've seen those at EBs tend to be some of the brightest, driven, and most technically competent peers I've encountered. At BBs, even top firms and top groups, you get sort of a mixed bag. Once again, all based on observation -- I welcome disagreement and evidence of the contrary.

 

Moelis pays above street on all levels analyst-MD...MD level depends on you're production/volume/size of deals obviously, but as a percentage of what you bring in vs a BB, Moelis will compensate higher. and since they are private- cash is king.

I don't throw darts at a board. I bet on sure things. Read Sun-tzu, The Art of War. Every battle is won before it is ever fought- GG
 

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