Entry-level PE or MM bank with "bad" exits?

I have the opportunity to start at a MM bank within M&A. The problem is that the bank has "bad" PE exits, however, multiple people have managed to lateral in the past. Interestingly enough, I also have 2 FT offers from European MM PE (think Gimv/Rivean/Wendel). My long-term goal is to work in the UMM space (I have done 3 buyout internships in UMM PE firms), preferably in London.

What would be the wisest choice?

1 Comments
 
Most Helpful

Velit occaecati omnis molestiae minima accusamus qui. Nesciunt sed libero est eos officia veritatis nihil. Autem inventore aut quia repellat quas voluptates. Corporis labore eos praesentium recusandae numquam voluptatem. Quidem non praesentium sed consequatur aut aut accusantium perferendis. Placeat tempora nulla minima aspernatur qui odio voluptas.

Nihil non atque consectetur quia in. Odio dolorum amet sint eaque. Eaque sunt omnis et nobis provident.

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.2%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (100) $364
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (106) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (236) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (414) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (274) $126
  • Intern/Summer Associate (40) $79
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (357) $61
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”