Lower tier BB in SF or MM firm in Midwest

I have offers from a lower tier BB in SF (Citi/DB/CS) and a top MM shop in the Midwest (not Blair). I always wanted to work in tech, but wanted to know if it would be worth going to a lower-tier BB over a top MM firm.

 

This is a no-brainer. If tech IB is what you want to do, all three "lower-BBs" are going to be better than any MMs in Chicago. Generally BB > MM firms in terms for exit opps and deal experience, "lower-tier" or not, and covering your ideal industry is the cherry on top. 

 

Understand it's hard to tell now, but do you think you want to go a2a? If so, would probably take lincoln if you're interested in making a career out of banking as that's a big point of emphasis for them and have heard its a good place to do so. If looking for non-tech/general pe exits, probably Baird industrials or CS SF - would personally take Baird industrials as I just hate SF and that group is good enough to get me looks from solid MM PE. If looking for tech-focused exits specifically, would definitely take CS SF.

Also would encourage you to think pretty hard about geography. Not saying you can't move around after your first gig, but there is a lot of staying power built up after you've been in a city for a couple of years (friends, relationships, activities, general familiarity with the area, etc.)

 

Since you want tech, definitely the BB in SF. You get the BB brand on your resume and the networking/ access to tech innovators and execs.

 

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