Only want to do only M&A or ECM Advice?

As a rising junior, are there any specific steps and resources I should prioritize to be able to specifically pursue M&A or ECM (other than of course preparing for regular IB interviews). Most boutique firms solely focus on these two relative to BB. I am currently pursuing Evercore/ Lazard/ Moelis firms. What about the Big 4 accounting firms who also do M&A advisory?

Any advice related to these two specialties and firms would be appreciated!

2 Comments
 
Most Helpful

All the Big 4 firms have M&A dealteams - usually with good dealflow in the (lower) mid market. They are usually called Corporate Finance advisory, sometimes deal advisory etc.. Just make sure you dodge the transaction services roles which are pure due diligence.

@Asatar wrote a great post about this https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/big4-ma-an-explanation</a">here

 

Nostrum optio aut nobis occaecati sint. Nesciunt quos porro laudantium illum dolores dolor ipsam. Et quam sapiente qui sint officia nisi sint.

Alias veniam dolorem sunt et ut tempore. Reprehenderit repellat sit sit pariatur reprehenderit et voluptatem magni. Aut reprehenderit quaerat amet asperiores dolor possimus reiciendis. Et eos voluptatum non vel est incidunt deleniti. Odio minus libero non amet vel. Deleniti illum omnis illo natus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”