MS GCM?
Does anyone have any insights into the GCM group. Exits wise, doesn't seem like there's a lot of mobility to go anywhere else.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, MS GCM (Global Capital Markets) offers a different trajectory compared to traditional investment banking groups. While MS is undoubtedly a prestigious name, GCM roles are generally more specialized and may not provide the same level of analytical exposure that private equity (PE) firms typically seek.
Exit opportunities from GCM can vary significantly depending on the specific desk. For example: - ECM (Equity Capital Markets) analysts often transition into roles at tech, consumer, or healthcare companies in strategy or finance capacities. - DCM (Debt Capital Markets) analysts may find opportunities in corporate finance roles or within structured credit and liability management.
However, it's important to note that GCM exits into PE are less common compared to traditional IBD groups. If maximizing PE or hedge fund (HF) opportunities is your goal, traditional IBD groups at MS, such as M&A or industry-specific coverage groups, would be a stronger choice.
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gcm is too broad. I mean if you're doing ECM or DCM then you get those typical exits. LevFin doesn't exit super well since they don't model. Project Finance exits into buyside infra very well.
ECM and DCM to PE? I thought exiting to PE was especially hard in ECM/DCM because there's less modeling than typical M&A
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