The culture is honestly pretty dope. Paul Taubman is a personable genius who understands that culture is a differentiating factor when it comes to talent. Sure, all banks say the same shit - great culture, lean deal teams, blah blah blah. But few really make a conscious effort to actually implement a great culture. There's a "no asshole" policy at the firm, and those that are abrasive/unpleasant to work with get weeded out. The firm does a good job during recruiting - seems like they really seek out intellectuals who are genuinely nice people. Top of the street pay (minus Centerview and Q) and badass exits. Couldn't think of a better place to start my career, best choice I ever made. Powerful, prestigious, and sexy...PJT

 
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lmao bro when I was at PJT, Paul did not bother learning a single junior persons name. The elevator stories were also hilarious - Paul refuses to make eye contact. Just generally weird as a person. Culture might be great but certainly not because of Paul. I mean he's a great banker and can win clients, but outside of that, probably autistic or something lmao.

 

These are two highly conflicting insights about Paul Taubman....Seems like someone's an imposter

 
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Echo those comments above. Banking is banking but I’ve honestly enjoyed my time here. The way we’re treated by the company and the prevailing atmosphere is quite different from peers at other shops. The firm does not hold back dollars when it comes to social events, HHs on the terrace, fully funded outings throughout the year, holiday party at Tao with +1s, generous meal/coffee/“mentorship” allowances…it all adds up. M&A is on the frattier side, in a social outgoing way, not a douche hyper bro way. Seniors and staffers are good about letting us catch a breath when we need it. Comp and exits are top notch 

 

FIG is divided into two teams 

Insurance is headed by Celeste Guth, former Global Head of Insurance at GS FIG. They have to their own dedicated juniors, no one win the generalist pool wants to work on insurance 

FinTech and Asset Management, Michael Freudenstein is the senior banker. Used head up the same vertical at JPM. Juniors are a mix of dedicated and generalists 

 

You’re gonna work 80-90 weeks bro. My boy from undergrad worked there for 2 yrs

 

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