Groups at Lehman

In Lehman NYC, which groups would offer the best opportunities to transition into either private equity, hedge funds or anything else lucrative that I'm not including? If it were simply PE, then the answer is probably Sponsors followed by Lev Fin, but if we consider all lucrative exit options (after the 2 year analyst stint), how would other groups such as Communications and Media, Technology, Industrials, Natural Resources, etc. stack up? Would very much appreciate answer. Thanks!

 

The big buyside players on the Street all know which groups are the strongest at diff banks, so it doesn't limit you. I only know one guy from my class who's in N.Resources and he got an offer last month from a top 3 shop.

 

Best group at Lehman:

Natural Resources: by far the best group on the street (at least one large deal announced a week). Analysts typicaly complete 12-15 M&A deals in two years. Top placement at PE.

Comm & Media - All large comm deals announced within last 2 years, leh involved

Financial Sponsors (esp. LA) - great PE placement

Healthcare - great but not the best on the street (MS and GS are tops in this)

 

what exactly distinguishes the reputation of a firm based on location? like, say, why exactly is UBS LA better than UBS NYC (and why is Lehman's Financial Sponsors group in LA better than the other?)

 

at one point used to have something like 8 group heads based out office = more deal flow

ex-dlj guys run the office who were studs in the 90's. UBS HC is right up there with GS and MS.

 

also curious about consumer, and also wanted to ask, what groups should be AVOIDED. i've heard nobody wants healthcare, but is any of the other groups not as good or presents relatively weak exit options?

 
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Trust me not wrong about healthcare. The best groups for healthcare are MS, GS and Lazard. Look at every large deal done and those names will show up.

ML lost all of its guys in late 2001 and hasnt been the same since.

JPM is good and they hired a bunch of Piper Jaffray medtech guys so they will definitely gain ground

Citi sucks at Healthcare and all they do is crappy equity and debt issuances.

 

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