GS v. BofA (M&A/FSG/LevFin/REGL)

Interested in the difference between recent or historical exits from GS (non TMT/FIG) and BofA top groups (M&A/FSG/LevFin/REGL).

How significant is the difference between TMT/FIG and M&A/FSG/LevFin/REGL placement?

Thanks in advance!

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This is a joke. It's a massive difference. GS TMT/FIG > Industrials/HC/CRG exits >>> BofA M&A/FSG. The brand and average calibre of people is just completely different. I worked at BofA and have friends at GS

 
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GS's caliber at people is fascinating, at the top, yes many out-match their peers at other banks. Bottom half, same if not worse. Friends in various groups at GS all say nepotism is rampent there, mostly the hirinh of clients children, many of which are awful. It might be fair to say not many are still at the bank after the associate level but GS definetly still has its problems. BofA M&A, REGL and lev fin placements are generally pretty great, a lot of MF and UMM funds. Lev fin might be trending down a bit, not due to the bank itself but the rise of private credit firms who are taking financing share away from all banks, meaning your lev fin experience may not be as good given your deal experience would be worse than before

 

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