Hi everyone, just curious to see what are some of the IB firms with known good cultures. I'd like to see almost all bulge/boutique and Mid market banks. Would love to hear some thoughts on this.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a compilation of insights on investment banking firms with good cultures across different market segments:
Bulge Bracket Banks: - Barclays: Noted for having a cohesive culture and being one of the best among the bulge bracket banks. It's also mentioned for having the least facetime and a good lifestyle. - JPMorgan: While culture varies across groups, there's a mention of a distinct scrappiness and expectation for juniors to make insightful contributions. However, this can lead to long weeks.
Boutique Banks: - Blair & Baird: Recognized for treating their analysts and interns as full-time employees who are encouraged to ask questions, making it a great place to learn. - PWP (Perella Weinberg Partners): Known for an exceptional culture with really nice people and a firm policy of not hiring difficult personalities. - Centerview Partners: Frequently mentioned for its great culture. - PJT Partners and Rothschild: Generally have good cultures, but it's noted that culture can degrade during crunch times. - Evercore: The culture is heavily dependent on the group. - Moelis: Described as less intense than it used to be, but still demanding.
Mid-Market Banks: - Lincoln International: Has been mentioned as having a really good culture. - Houlihan Lokey (HL): Known for its culture, especially in the Restructuring (RX) group in New York.
It's important to note that culture can be very group-specific within banks, and experiences may vary widely. The consensus seems to be that there is no monolithic "bank culture" but rather cultures that are specific to individual groups or deal teams within the banks.
Sources: Banks with best cultures, Banks with best cultures, Best EB Cultures in NY?
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I've heard they're pretty group dependent but I could be wrong. What about William Blair and HW?
I heard Blair is good when they don’t fire you and pay you more than $20 all in
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