What are your thoughts on GS Chicago vs. a tier 2 BB (CS/DB/Citi/BarCap) in NYC? Both offers for IBD. I already know where my preferences lie in terms of fit; looking more for your thoughts on experience.
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tier 2 BB NYC
Isn't chicago all middlemarket?
GS Chicago is headed up by Trott and does regional coverage. Solid office, mostly full execution. Definitely not middle market, there are real MM firms for that. Analysts usually do a split between Chicago and NYC, one year each.
Incorrect- Trott left the firm to start his own shop. Many in the retail group either got cut or are in NYC now.
http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2009/03/30/byron-trott-to-leave-goldman-sach…
Incorrect- Trott left the firm to start his own shop. Many in the retail group either got cut or are in NYC now.
http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2009/03/30/byron-trott-to-leave-goldman-sach…]
I remember reading about that now, my memory is so shot these days. Regardless, still a solid regional office.
CS, DB, Barcap & Citi are considered Tier 2 now??
Check PM.
Would take GS TMT SF over GS TMT NY
GS TMT is the best group anywhere, and tech deals are centered in SF, so that is obviously top tier.
GS Chi and other BBs you mentioned probably have similar exits, but I think it probably sucks to live in Chicago, so I would go with the other BBs.
NYC is the known finance center but Sf is the closest you'll get for west coast. It's also the only place for TMT and strong in groups like healthcare and sponsors. Chicago is known more for regional coverage so go for NYC/SF first.
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