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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's the breakdown of Rothschild NYC's state across teams:

Good Groups

  1. Healthcare:

    • The NYC Healthcare team collaborates closely with their EU counterparts, handling a significant number of cross-border transactions.
    • The team is described as growing, with MDs, VPs, and Associates being approachable and supportive.
    • Work-life balance is relatively better, with most of the team leaving the office around 8 PM and continuing remotely. If you're interested in healthcare and value a balanced lifestyle, this is a strong choice.
  2. Industrials and IPR (Infrastructure, Power, Renewables):

    • Known for being "sweaty" in terms of workload but staffed with nice people.
    • The deal flow is solid, and the group is recognized for its expertise in these sectors.
  3. Consumer:

    • This group is noted for its chill culture and team camaraderie, with members often participating in events together.
    • It also boasts strong exit opportunities, with analysts moving to high-profile roles.

Bad Groups

  1. Restructuring (RX):
    • This is considered the "sweatiest" group by far. Interns and full-time employees alike are known to burn the midnight oil regularly.
    • While the workload is intense, the group offers excellent learning opportunities and strong exit options, making it a good choice for those willing to endure the grind.

Overall Culture

  • The office culture at Rothschild NYC is generally described as "pretty chill."
  • Teams like Consumer and Healthcare stand out for their more relaxed environments, while groups like Industrials and RX are more demanding.
  • The firm is known for fostering meaningful relationships and a supportive atmosphere, with many employees appreciating their time there despite the challenges.

Key Takeaways

  • If you're looking for a balanced lifestyle, Healthcare and Consumer are your best bets.
  • For those seeking intense learning and strong exit opportunities, Restructuring is the way to go, but be prepared for long hours.
  • Industrials/IPR offers a mix of solid deal flow and a demanding workload, with a generally positive team dynamic.

Let me know if you need more insights!

Sources: Rothschild NYC Groups, Rothschild (NYC) Groups 2022, Rothschild = Goldman Sachs of Europe

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Rothschild has a lot of potential in the US but has done almost nothing to improve over the past few years. 

Culture overall is solid, but mostly because deal flow is sometimes mid so nothing is ever that serious. People are very chill for the most part.

From a group perspective, top NYC groups are generally Rx, Industrials and Infrastructure (IPRE)

  • Rx has had very good exits (Oaktree, Apax PE, several credit shops), but has had a lot of churn recently with early exits and laterals to other banks (JEF, CVP). Historically a top group and Rothschild's bread and butter, but not so much in recent years after top bankers left. Think it will get back on top, though
  • Industrials is the sweatiest with 12am's consistently and some very difficult bankers, but closes the most real deals. Bonuses tend to be higher vs. other groups. Strog exits - mostly MM shops like American Securities / HIG, with some unique cases like Harvard Law. A guy is going to Blackstone this year
  • IPRE has the most chill culture, but only lets white girls and frat guys join for the most part. Will close 1-2 very big deals a year and then do nothing, resulting in some analysts not closing anything (but also the nature of the sector). Fun culture and young group. Occasionally good exits also
  • Other groups are generally not worth it unless you do it for the people. Consumer / Telecom will only do shitty asset sales or share buybacks but have very chill culture. Tech is great, but based in LA so I won't count (otherwise good group). New groups Real Estate and Business Services have bad culture (have heard horror stories) and don't seem to be closing anything yet, so might need a few years to stabilize. etc. etc.

Overall decent shop with as good of an experience as you make of it. Potential to exit to a top PE fund if you put in the work or to lateral to a better bank, but most of the Analysts are content being there, given the better-than average workload and still solid comp. Tough place to be an Associate / VP, per my experience.

 

It truly depends on the team, based on my observations. While some groups can feel more stressful, others are busy yet encouraging. The experience can range greatly even within the same office.  Talk to current analysts if you're considering joining. If you inquire politely, most individuals are rather honest, and you'll gain a deeper understanding of the culture.

 

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