FTI Delta (NYC TMT) vs. Energy-Focused IB (Houston) — Which Offers Better Career Progression & Long-Term Value?

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Which offer?

FTI NYC
22% (6 votes)
MM IB Hou
78% (21 votes)
Total votes: 27
6 Comments
 

RBC in Houston is in a totally different league than the other banks you named.

Either way, if you want to do real IB/PE and you don’t mind living in Texas, go with the Houston bank

 

Two things:

1. You mentioned you want to work in NY at some point > all those banks you listed (for the most part) will have a platform working together across Houston and NYC giving you transferability
2. I would say working in a niche sector would be infinitely easier than trying to get into IB, PE, corp dev from FTI but that’s just my take. The thing about the energy sector (while it is very different than some of the more traditional sectors) is that MFs will have their own subgroup just for energy and of course the major strategics hire from the banks. I would say if you are worried about getting “stuck” in the sector, don’t stay more than your analyst years.

Hope that helps.

 
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In Houston now after a lateral from NYC. I like Texas but do your due diligence well on the firm. A lot in Houston after the oil crash don't know what right looks like as far as culture. After the shale bust a lot of young professionals moved out and didn't really come back. I've seen some grinding on Saturdays not even for a live mandates deal but just regular sponsor decks. That's not how this is supposed to work.

I'd ask some pointed and direct questions to help make your decision. If they get nervous around answering, that's probably your answer right there.  Not trying to scare you but give it to you straight

 

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