Stupid to pick PJT > GS?
I have offers at both, honestly would prefer to be at PJT for the Junior comp, decent culture and perks of being in Mayfair. Just curious to hear how PJT does in terms of exits in London, still want to leave the door to open to MFPE but am currently quite interested in DD and definitely L/S but feel learning at PJT will be exponentially higher than at GS. Honest opinions from GS employees / PJT would be very appreciated.
Neither have recruited for FT so far, and you can’t have interned at both simultaneously, which begs the question - how can you have offers for both?
You can still get the same level of looks from HHs. If you ever want to leave finance the GS name is infinitely more valuable.
Didn’t say FT mate
How would you know about the culture at PJT if you haven’t worked with them? Why is comp a consideration if this is not for FT?
I’d appreciate you answering the question if you have any knowledge on it, ain’t tryna get doxxed pal
Would MFPE not be quite heavily discounted by going to PJT considering their early in their M&A and stronger RX presence in London?
I’ve taken a look at exits to some PE shops and don’t seem to see all that much but curious to hear if you have differing views.
You have to keep in mind that PJT London's class size when you look at exits.
Thought GS FT offers are out? AC invites were out 3 weeks ago apparently.
I worked at GS and Citadel. Focus on the forest, not the trees.
You can get L/S from either; the main hiring funds in LDN don’t really “tier” banks the same way PE firms do. If you’re at a decent bank you’ll have a shot.
Distressed opportunities are clearly going to be better from an Rx platform
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Congrats on both offers!
Honestly from my understanding having spoken to analysts and associates at both firms, I would personally take GS given they’re more established in EMEA than PJT
Had a friend with this exact issue - they picked GS and it worked out for them. The exits aren’t going to be any better from PJT for sure
Had a friend with this exact issue - they picked GS and it worked out for them. The exits aren’t going to be any better from PJT for sure
Considering that you want to do MFPE, I would personally go for GS, because I heard PJT has a clawback provision where you can't recruit for PE for the first 2 years as an analyst.
Hey man, I made the move from GS to a HF myself, so I’d definitely recommend GS. Most HFs (including mine) are obsessed with recruiting from GS, especially in LDN. You almost never see people from PJT landing at HFs - GS is by far the top feeder for both PE and HF exits.
One thing to note: PJT’s 2-year clawback is brutal if you’re thinking about PE - it basically locks you out. Plus, PJT’s RX focus is solid for DD, but not ideal if you’re aiming for HF or PE. GS has the rep, the exits, and trust me, you’ll learn just as much (if not more) at GS.
hey quick q here, thank you for ur comment btw!
for a move from e.g. GS to HF, does it matter whether you're an analyst 1 - 3 or associate 1 - 3 etc? I understand that an MD will find it typically harder to move from BB to HF but at the junior level, is there mobility from A2A?
thanks again :)
I might choose PJT
Have friends at both places - both equally good for exit, learning experience probably better at PJT due to smaller deal teams and opportunity to work across M&A and RX and all sectors and industries. Comps is an obvious sweetener. From a quick look at Linkedin profiles, exit to MFPE seems strong for PJT lately (Advent, Apollo, CD&R, KKR, Anchorage as well as other credit + HF shops). Seems people also moved more from London to NYC at PJT if that's a consideration down the road
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