FT Offer Decision: Wells Fargo vs Jefferies vs UBS

For 1st Yr IBD Analyst position starting next summer

WF and UBS offers are for Industrials. JEF offer is generalist

All positions in NY. Appreciate any and all opinions

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I'd take Jefferies, but would see what others have to say here.

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For exits, UBS. For experience, Jefferies. UBS still has kids place decently contrary to what you will read on here. However, the difference is so negligible that if you hustle at Jefferies you can get better exits and have a better experience.

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I would say Jefferies as well, but be aware of the firm culture. UBS is in a tricky spot since they've been downsizing their IB team. I would try to learn more about UBS' situation before moving forward. And this might be a moot point, but Wells Fargo would be third on my list.

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I know plenty of people at UBS. Above posters are reiterating things said from two years ago. UBS has been doing very well this year, and other Eurobanks are starting to follow their model. I would argue they are ahead of the curve as far as this changing environment goes.

Do you click with the people at one firm over the other? That should really be your decision maker. I would chose BB > MM especially if that is the case.

 
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know a lot of guys at Jefferies, all of them speak highly of the generalist program, and their healthcare and lev fin teams are very solid. Exit ops are usually reputable PE shops, one guy I know moved onto Moelis's private equity arm, and the rest of the guys are still 2nd years, but its a solid bank. i'd do Jefferies probably

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