WF opportunities


Have an opportunity to join WF as an analyst. Currently at a small boutique. Main goal is to end up in UMM PE however I have few concerns. I’ll be joining the CLT office with hopefully an opportunity to move to NYC later on (want to do PE in NYC ideally). I would be joining a midtier group but even across the platform exits dont look too hot. Can I get an insider scoop about what to expect exits wise? Should I wait for a better opportunity or go ahead with WF (everyone i’ve met at wells seems great)

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Anonymous Monkey:

To be fully transparent, WF is not a great place for buy-side exits. The good momentum of the bank on M&A league tables is not getting reflected on exits yet. Even UBS or Jefferies can offer better options.



The very best exits I have seen out of WF are Audax, H.I.G, Summit, American Industrial Partners or Charlesbank.


You think its a reflection of the standard of analysts they have or moreso a result of headhunters not reaching out?

 

void title, do you think exit will eventually reflect M&A standing say if it can maintain top 5 US and top 10 globally. the firm has been attracting stronger talent at my target over the past three years

 

Im an analyst in training and even I havent received anything yet

 

Depends on which group. Exits ops are lagging the current standing in deal flow and league tables, expect it to normalize in 2-3 years.

 

Anonymous Monkey:

M&A group sent analysts to Veritas and HIG


You mean the class that is rolling off this yr right? Dont think ive seen anyone at veritas

 
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