Seems like this forum constantly stresses exit opps from different banks. Was wondering why certain banks have better exit opportunities than others given that all the work done is relatively similar. Does this forum over hype the idea that exit opps come from the bank rather than the person or is it somewhat true?
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1) It's about the deals executed. Some banks do a lot of pitching, the best do many many more executions.
2) If you're referring to London - the bank prestige matters less here than in the US.
It is all that matters
If your at a BB/EB I don’t think group matters too much. If your a top analyst at a BB/EB you’ll get good exit opps.
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