Does anyone know anything about Goldman Sachs' Seattle office in terms of junior experience / reputation / exit ops? It's a small group as far as I can tell, but it's Goldman. Would you consider an offer from this office over a mid tier BB/EB like CS/PWP? If not, over a low tier BB / EB / top MM like Gugg/DB/William Blair?
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It's Goldman IB so I would take it and lateral later if you want. Cascadia in Seattle has been super strong recently so I would look there too.
What do you know about cascadia? They don't really get talked about on here but from their website it looks like they're decent, seems like they have pretty good dealflow even if the deals are smaller
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Interviewed there maybe 2 years ago for a SA role. Really sharp individuals and solid culture. They also have a small but growing beer coverage practice which is kinda dope tbh. Ended up staying in NYC (didn’t realize it rained like that in Seattle lmao). If you’re considering Seattle to build a career I’d give them a strong look.
Are you SA or FT? If SA, have you heard back about your GS Seattle application yet?
Nah rising sophomore so thinking about next year. Did you apply?
Yes I did. Waiting to hear back, I think their process is later than other offices. Also possible I got dinged.
Hot take: I wouldn't take the GS Seattle office unless you had some specific reason the name would help you bounce. They work on different deals, are pretty isolated, and pay below market. The experience at the other places you listed would be far superior imo.
Cascadia is a solid long term option but you can work on some pretty tiny transactions. Seem like good people though and consistent deal flow.
How much would the GS name on your resume help in PE/HF recruiting? Would they view as a regional MM/boutique or more similarly to GS SF/NY?
Certainly doesn't hurt, but these firms aren't dumb and they'll pretty shortly gather what location/deals you were a part of weren't the same as those other hubs. Your friends and family will be quite impressed though.
Just to make sure I'm clear, it's a great option, but if the question is which is better, the other options are likely to be.
LOL at the thought of taking Cascadia (whatever the hell that is) over GS seattle. Yes it's a regional office, but you'll be working on larger and more interesting deals than anywhere else in the region.
David Eisman is one of the biggest rainmakers out there in tech and he heads up that office. Pay is also street (GS discount of course) not sure where Associate 1 heard different
Don't think anybody suggested that. They would take CS/WB/PWP over GS Seattle which seems pretty rational.
Have worked with folks in the GS Seattle office - sharp team that does TMT deals (work directly with MSFT, AMZN etc.) Top-notch exits, street comp. Led by Eisman, the rainmaker responsible for the AMZN/WFM deal. Heard they only take 1 or 2 analysts every few years.
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PWP is in no way is similar to CS. Completely diff levels. Go to NY, that’s where you gotta be.
Second this, PWP is on the same level as JPM when it comes to BB comparison
This is 100% right
My bad, don't know a ton about the firm. PWP is still a little below CVP/PJT/EVR, right?
Depends on group, I’d take PWP over Centerview (unless all you care about is pay). PWP Rx > EVR Rx, EVR M&A > PWP M&A marginally. All great firms
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Great thread guys. Came to to see how Goldman Seattle is, got a conversation about whether PWP is better than Centerview or Evercore. Appreciate the discussion.
Go to NY is the point, any of those firms.
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