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MS FIG is a very respected group. Problem is, 2am nights are standard for those guys (source: interviewers from other groups at MS).
In terms of placement, the doors are open for megafunds. I don't think the FIG specific modelling skills is reason to keep you out. The deals/projects you get put on are more important.
That said, 2am nights are not cool.
Thanks for the thoughts, Foxhound. Hours sound rough, any word on culture?
the only thing i get wary about re FIG, is that you might get pigeonholed into doing FIG after banking. i know its not always the case, but just something to think about. for the most part, GS FIG does a better job of avoiding that, but im not familiar enough with other FIG groups and how PE firms/HFs regard other banks' FIG groups
MS in NY has a pretty solid culture overall, except the groups where they imported Citi teams (like CR). FIG probably isn't as chill as sponsors, but I don't hear stories of abuse or unhelpful seniors when it comes to recruiting. You always want groups that pitch less and do more work. Most places at GS/MS are like this, with a few exceptions.
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