UBS vs ROTH FT - London

I Have 2 FT offers and need to make a decision quick. I hate banking and dont care abt anything and looking to get out ASAP and exit to AM or strategy role in industry, nothing transactional and deffo not PE or corp dev.

The problem here is I have stong relationship at UBS and already turned them down once but they accepted to retake me again which is why I am wondering if RTH is worth burning my reputation and effectively getting blacklisted by the firm.

If wondering have also tried to recruit FT for AM but no chance. Dunno if it matters too but already interned at 2 top BBs and prestige means nothing for me but dont want to be disavantaged for exit in AM.

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Roth  > UBS in London and a great brand in the UK so would go there.

 

Would second the above. Probably would go for Roth in general, particularly if you feel confident in getting one of their stronger teams.

UBS is still a great place to be though and exits just fine. Trying to get away from the incredibly black and white characterization of exit opps I see on this site which is simply not true in reality.

 

UBS, mainly because if you get into a coverage team you’ll also work on ECM etc. not just straight MM sellsides (which is 80% of what Rothschild do) and having this broader perspective may help with asset management. I know people from good teams in both places, some do ok for exits some don’t, really depends on you. You’ll probably also hate your time there more at Rothschild.

 

The reality is if you really "hate" banking you won't last in Rothschild and if you really want to exit into AM/Strategy then you don't need a top-sweaty bank to exit. 

Have friends at Roths who are pulling 2-3am everyday and if you don't have a passion for banking you won't last in the role. Could imagine UBS having more chill hours. 

 

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