GS JPM and MS SF reputation
Any thoughts about GS WRA (not TMT), MS SF, and JPM M&A in San Francisco, in terms of exit ops, culture, etc? How does this compare to opportunities such as CS, BAML, Citi and Barclays NY? I've heard that GS NY, MS NY, and JPM NY is better than the ones in SF, but would you take an offer from these over the other bulge brackets if you don't have a preference for location?
Please feel free to address case by case. Thank you.
Bump on this, would want to hear more about the non-tech groups in SF
Interested as well! I've heard JPM SF M&A has pretty bad hours, however this is second-hand information.
I heard the same. Like literally working every sunday
I think JPM tech coverage is a lot lighter in terms of hours, but they do almost no modelling so their PE exits aren't really great.
Other than that don't know much about the groups in SF - GS WRA seems to place pretty well but not sure on the culture/hours.
JPM M&A MS Tech GS WRA
You need to look at deal flow, recent exits, and transaction complexity. Tech generalist or regional coverage will give you less technical experience given you will spend time on ECM execution, which is much more process related. Top notch M&A group amongst these top firms will open every door for you and lend itself to the best and most meaningful transaction experience to speak to, particularly as the M&A groups on the west coast run leaner than NY.
Thank you. Would these groups in general be stronger than the tier 1.5 BB's in NY?
I would personally take all three above the other groups you mentioned in NY, unless there is a specific reason you prefer New York (ie: More generalist experience vs. Tech)
Gotcha for MS though I meant the FSG group in the city (not the menlo park one). But yes I think that supports your point
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