Is West Coast IBD (Seattle, SF, LA, maybe even SD) smaller in combined headcount than NYC?

Do you think West Coast IBD (Seattle, SF, LA, maybe even SD) is smaller in combined headcount than NYC?

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Based on previous WSO threads, it's generally understood that the combined headcount of West Coast IBD (including cities like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego) is smaller compared to New York City. NYC is often considered the center of the investment banking world, with a significantly larger number of firms and professionals.

For more detailed discussions and insights, you might find the following threads helpful: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/west-coast-ib-…</a">West Coast IB Rankings - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/nyc-vs-sf</a">NYC vs SF?

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