If we do fall into a recession how does this affect recruiting for 2027 SA and return rates for 25/26 SA?
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Negatively. Hope this helps!
megadeals are keeping m&a volume afloat so can't imagine middle market/alot of the BB's that overhire will have great return rates, but if you are at most of the EB's or GS/MS it will likely be better. Another thing is PE dry capital that will have to be deployed eventually, especially if theres going to be more rate cuts this year. But with how random the tariffs have been this year, things might've changed alot by the time it gets to 27 SA recruitment or 26 SA returns. 25 SA's/26FT are likely the ones getting shafted due to the uncertainty.
What are your thoughts on return offers for 25/26 in RX groups?
i know that rx consultancies are gearing up hiring so would assume rx ib is too. same as always-sa return offers will be very high and there will be ppl who get poached to go buyside
Do you think 27 SA will get mainly affected if banks think the recession will still exist when we’re SA or FT?
You’re exactly incorrect. MM M&A is actually the bright spot so far. It was even front page of the WSJ a few days ago, bro.
fr. This dude has no clue what he's talking about lmao
This the type of shit they should ask on the hirevues
About to SA25 in a MM C&R group (all c-discretionary deals) hope im not COOOOKED
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