Currently in an infra role on the investments team. Was contacted by a very small (10 person) merchant bank in NYC. The firm seems legit - a lot of good deal flow and a solid work-life balance. Comp is consistent with the elite boutiques at the Associate level ($300-$330k). The comp would be a significant increase over my current salary. Worried about the exit opportunities in 3-5 years since the name carries very little weight.
| +234 | Downfall of Qatalyst | 45 | 19h |
| +117 | UBS Americas IB: The Kids’ Table of Wall Street | 15 | 1d |
| +82 | Lincoln International Return Offers | 42 | 2d |
| +62 | London IB BB is a challenge | 37 | 6h |
| +43 | SharePoint makes IB hours HELL | 15 | 10h |
| +39 | momentum of Rx groups | 12 | 19h |
| +37 | Fired during interview | 6 | 1d |
| +37 | VP Lifestyle at Top BB Coverage Groups | 22 | 20m |
| +35 | An Outsider’s View of RX Banking Out of College | 2 | 10h |
| +26 | Series 79 Help | 11 | 8h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
That might be the drawback it would probably be harder to land a PE role although it’s certainly possible especially at funds you work with.
You could definitely lateral to a more reputable bank and then it would be easier to go to PE.
Saepe vitae blanditiis consequatur non consequatur ipsum. Autem et porro non molestias dolorum adipisci est. Iure quo vero sed ut.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...