Guggenheim Chicago
Any thoughts/updates on Guggenheim Chicago? Heard they're been killing it. Was wondering thoughts around.
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2 killers from Blair came over and started it up a few years back. Already up to 120 people in the office. I know they run it in the it services vertical and some other tech. A lot of growth and poaching in a short amount of time. Wouldn’t be surprised if they pick up some more talent in the market downturn
Strong group - deal flow is MM focused, the office has historically been generalist but has become more institutionalized with verticalizing analysts into industry groups as it's expanded. Limited track record because of how new the office is, but first few classes have had solid PE placement (know they sent someone to Genstar).
It's worth noting that while the two WB MDs are often the center of attention, the group has brought on 10-15 additional MDs since its inception in other verticals who have yet to produce results. While the two MDs are undeniably rainmakers, paying guarantees to those who haven't closed deals in the hottest M&A market raises questions about the group's strategy.
That’s what Blair did and we saw how that worked out.
You’d think given the WB pedigree they’d learn a thing or two.
Anyone know if they're still building out the MM/PEAG group in this market? Heard it was growing fast but not sure if that's slowed/stopped
Group has great deal flow, but the amount of work thrown at analysts and associates is depressing and unreasonable. Seriously would look elsewhere If possible, unless you want to burn out and quit within 2 years.
Yes, busy, but heard the culture is really good/people are nice, which hopefully offsets workload to some extent.
Culture has deteriorated significantly due to the rapid growth of the group. It’s not the same culture that it was 2 years ago. Any junior banker there will confirm that.
How can firms contain culture when they quadruple in size over just a few years?
Not possible. William Blair had a great culture because many of the senior bankers were home grown and started as analysts or associates. Many of the dickhead MDs were lateral hires over the past few years leading to satellite offices having vastly different cultures.
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