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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.
really depends on what the mm shop is and what the bb is
How would you rank the 3 BBs compared to Lincoln/ Baird/HL in Chicago? That's kind of the decision I have to make right now
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.)
No brainer. BB all day. Plus if you want tech SF obviously one of the places to be.
Take CS SF
Yeah CS SF is a cut above the other 2 BBs listed for sure.
How would you rank them? Just kind of curious how all the non- GS/MS/Q firms stand
I’m not in tech IB but personally kind of confused as to what the dilemma here is. BB is generally seen as better than MM and for tech SF is generally seen as the best place to be. If I had to rank I would do CS, C, DB, … HL, Baird, Lincoln
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.
Definitely tech BB. The only redeeming part about working in IB for me is working in tech IB. I can’t imagine doing this shit every day for XYZ Midwestern Paper Co.
Why is this even a question lol
CS and Citi are mid tier not low tier fwiw
CS (though I would be worried by the fact that they were bleeding bankers last year, not sure the state of the team right now) > Citi….big gap….DB>Baird=HL (depending on the group, Baird Industrials is the best group at either of these two firms but would probably go with HL in any other industry vertical)… big gap….Lincoln
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