Insights into SVB?

Currently interested in healthcare banking and SVB Leerink (now SVB Securities) caught my eye. Definitely seems like a very fast-growing firm as shown by a few recent $1bn+ deals (ex. LHC to UnitedHealth). SVB has also poached quite a few senior HC bankers including Barry Blake from Guggenheim.

Does any have any info on the bank including culture/pay/exit ops/the future of the firm? How does it compare to other firms on the street?

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