Anyone have insight on Moelis NYC? How does this office stack up against EVR/PJT/LAZ/PWP and against bulges like BAR/CITI/BAML? How have the exits been? I know that the LA office is considered stronger, but I've heard that both offices really support analyst buyside recruiting. Thanks.
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Not gonna turn this into a dick measuring contest because stacking up against those other EBs is splitting hairs, but most kids at my target would take any of those EBs (Moelis included) above Barclays, Citi, or BAML.
As far as groups go, Moelis is generalist analyst program, so exits are not group dependent, but more guided by the transactions you were staffed on.
Just got an offer there, also curious
Which office? NY M&A? PM me would love to chat I'm gonna be there next summer
Better exits than many of the coverage groups at GS, MS, JPM, LAZ. HF-oriented as well as PE exits. Definitely tip top tier and anyone going there should count themselves lucky.
You didn’t ask but they a very unique and diverse culture that I can characterize as smart fratty guys and super smart sorority girls that at the same time kind of reminds me of high school. Very tight-knit culture at the analyst level at least. Recruiting could be a bit more transparent, though. They tend to hire from a weird set of target schools and seem to be adamant against expanding which may or may not hold them back from becoming truly the best.
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Thank you for the insight. SBed
From what I've seen, they prefer hiring from undergrad business schools. Lots of Wharton, Cornell AEM, Stern, Kelley, and Ross. And then the west coast schools for LA.
NY office is stronger than LA due to more RX deal flow and better exits.
Analyst classes are always very tight, you'll work quite a bit but will leave your two years better than most analysts on the street, you'll get looks at any PE/HF if that's your goal. NY has had strong exits past few classes
Compared to EVR etc. you'll work the same hours on average (yes, really) and you'll be paid pretty much the same, assuming you're a good analyst. You'll have exit opps at all
Would say moelis is stronger place to be than BBs listed for exits/experience
same or better than most on your group but PJT/EVR are much better
Do you mind elaborating some more? I have offers from Moelis and one of the others you just mentioned, and really don't know what to do
have heard great things about Evercore's culture from people there and exits for Rx and M&A are awesome
Evercore. Great culture and stellar exits
EVR yes, not PJT M&A though.
Both EVR M&A and Rx? I'm getting down to the last points of my decision and really don't know if the differences in exits between PJT/EVR/Moelis should even factor into my decision
Agree with poster above, although honestly exits are up to you. You won't find a single HH during recruiting who puts evr above the pjt / moelis candidates. You'll get the same looks at all three if you're prepared
To my knowledge all three have about the same comp. Either way a few grand pre-tax shouldn't be your deciding factor. Just go with where you think you would fit in like poster above said - more important than you think in terms of building relationships / getting best staffings etc
That helps also, thanks!
Can anyone give some color to Moelis LA? Have some friends who got offers there this cycle and interested in learning more about the office culture and exit opps.
Class size is relatively small at 9-10 and dealflow is very strong. Top-tier placements and analysts get looks from PE MF's on either coast. Used to be a sweatshop a couple of years ago, but work-life balance and culture have significantly improved since then. Part of the reason why the office is so strong is cuz a number of founding partners are in the office (Ken splits his time between NY/LA and Jeff and Navid both sit in LA)
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Firsthand the NY office has done very well the past two classes with exits
Care to be more specific? I tried to provide pretty tangible datapoints in my post.
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