Just want to hear suggestions about DB, ML, and CS.

So I am in a little bit of confusion here. I have an offer from DB, ML, and CS investment banking and would like to ask for people's views on which one is better in what areas and aspect of work and life balance.

anyone who's knowledgeable about the firms are welcome to reply. anything is much appreciated...

 

Deutsche depended on providing levfin dollars to win big (US) M&A mandates. Current market conditions are likely a way bigger threat to DB's marquee dealflow than to ML or CS. Culture-wise, I get the impression that its pretty fratty.

ML has got some big corporate issues right now -- not sure how that will factor into your decision.

CS has several standout groups (e.g. Sponsors, Tech) and a bunch of solid groups. They probably have the most laid back people and culture of the three banks. I've heard that work/life balance there is better than most BBs.

 

Deutsche depended on providing levfin dollars to win big (US) M&A mandates. Current market conditions are likely a way bigger threat to DB's marquee dealflow than to ML or CS. Culture-wise, I get the impression that it's pretty fratty.

ML has got some big corporate issues right now -- not sure how that will factor into your decision.

CS has several standout groups (e.g. Sponsors, Tech) and a bunch of solid groups. They probably have the most laid back people and culture of the three banks. I've heard that work/life balance there is better than most BBs.

 

About CS, is it smaller than the other two banks? I don't know too much about it, but just have heard great things about the firm.

As for DB, do you think alll of their businesses are based off of the levfin side? and is CS or ML better on the equity side than DB?

How important do you think brand name is? more important than say deal flow, type of work, work/life balance, etc?

Thanks

 

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