Guggenheim vs Lincoln Chicago
Transferring from boutique west coast bank so either is a step up, but in terms of brand name and reputation of both these two in Chicago is there a significant difference? M&A for both.
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Gugg Chicago has taken off like crazy. Really bullish on their future in Chicago. I’d go there over Lincoln for sure.
Agreed - plus Guggenheim has deal flow & exposure in New York not sure about Lincoln
Gugg no question
Headed to Gugg next summer but recruited at both so will give my thoughts:
-Gugg name is better
-pay at Gugg will likely be better
-culture is a wash, really enjoyed both the banks
-you will be working on primarily IT services at Gugg, could be a pro or con depending on preference
-unsure what exits are from Gugg (because group is so new) but would expect them to be >=Lincoln
Also recruited at both and would agree with these statements. If you know you want to be in tech, go with Gugg. If you are unsure about which industry, Lincoln might be the better choice because there is more optionality. At the end of the day, the cultures are both really good, both are MM in Chicago, pay is better with Gugg as of right now, and I don't think you can go wrong with either choice
Are you currently interning at Gugg Chicago? Or did you go another route?
Pay is 100 110 125 at Lincoln as of July
Agree with the others, Gugg is better. Just be aware there is very little contact between Gugg CHI and NYC - technically Gugg CHI is it’s own middle market unit, similar to Lazard MM. Completely different dealflow and separate hiring processes.
So no people on New York and Chicago work together?
I don't think the two offices are as silo'd as Lazard vs. Lazard MM, but they are clearly distinct platforms in terms of culture, deals, etc. Considering most Gugg dealflow in NYC is TMT / HC / RX anyways, I'm not sure there would be any meaningful interaction regardless.
Heard from Chicago friends that deal flow is very strong in Gugg Chicago, office has gone from like 5 bankers to 50 in two years and that it's a nice group of people.
This is true
How do both banks place for MM/LMM PE/GE?
Think Gugg's too new to really have any PE exits -- they've only been around for I think less than two years. But not sure if any analysts have gone PE route.
Curious what Guggenheims floor layout is in Chicago (lots of offices, cubicles, what’s the bullpen like)
Also wondering what the benes are on ubers and meals
Chicago? Why would you want to be in Chicago my man?
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