Wat are your thoughts on the ranking of Investment banks solely in Paris ?
Which ones have the best exits for further interships in M&A and PE ? Best deal-flow ? Best culture ? Best WLB ? you get what I mean.
Included would be BB, EB, UMM and LMM (let's not waste our time with very small boutiques that are numerous and not target for the sake of this ranking)
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a detailed ranking and analysis of investment banks in Paris, focusing on various aspects such as exit opportunities, deal flow, culture, and work-life balance (WLB):
Top Tier International Banks
Lazard
Rothschild
JP Morgan
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs
Top Tier Local Banks
BNP Paribas
Societe Generale (Socgen)
Credit Agricole (CA-CIB)
Second Tier Banks
UBS
Credit Suisse
Barclays
Deutsche Bank
Natixis
Notable Mentions
These banks have varying levels of presence and influence in Paris, with some offering better work-life balance and others providing stronger exit opportunities and deal flow. The choice ultimately depends on individual career goals and preferences.
Sources: What are the best Investment Banks in Paris? I know London is the mecca of IB's, but I'm interested in living in Paris., Official Investment Banking Rankings: Boutique and Bulge Bracket Prestige, Ranking Investment Banks in 2021, Investment Banking in Paris, Europe 2021 Investment Banking Rankings
You forgot Messier they are very good in France and compete with Laz and Roth
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