UK UG here: For internship/analyst programme, what is better for long term PE/HF prospects, IB boutiques (Numis, Cenkos, Peel Hunt, Liberum) or Commercial Banking (HSBC/Santander/Lloyds)?
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IB boutique.
Those 'name' banks are not name banks. They're not even 3rd tier.
Thanks, but does experience (intern/analyst) at such IB Boutiques as those mentioned carry weight in terms of pe/hf recruiting?
No, at least not with the larger funds. But the transaction experience will be more relevant, even if you don't have the BB/EB name on your resume.
Okay, thanks
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