MS M&A/ GS Offer Advice

Question

What is the reputation of Morgan Stanley's M&A group? Obviously it's one of the best on the street but how is the culture in the group? Survivable/do-able? Exit opps? If you had an offer GS lev fin/ecm which one would you take between the two? Any advice/thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

SHORTmyCDO · Accepted Answer

Because of the shit, I will give a serious answer.  Agree with tmt, take MS all the way.  MS M&A is far and away the top M&A group on the street, but you will be working your ass of even for banking.  From what I have heard, GS does not have the best lev fin group on the street, but I could be wrong ( I don't work at a BB and am a little separated from the whole BB scene to tell you the truth).  From analysts I have spoken with, MOST of the industry groups at GS execute in house, so I'm sure you do not handle all the modelling in levfin.

tmtbanker · Answer

unless you have a compelling reason for GS (lifestyle, people, etc - GS levfin hours are really lite - 60-70 hours a week) take MS M&A. arguably the best group on the street with stellar reputation, dealflow and exit opps.

International Pymp · Answer

MS M&A probably has the best exit opps of any group at any investment bank... so I'd say it's probably the better place to start. You'll have people calling you and begging you to interview at KKR and TPG 12 months after arrival.

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