Merchant Bankers, What do you like about the industry?

A recruiter reached out to and I've been invited to interview with a merchant bank (using that to mean a group that makes PE investments & renders IB services). Curious to hear from those that work in the space what you enjoy about the merchant banking space. I'm an IB associate and would be interviewing for an associate role.

Appreciate any input the community has! 

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Appreciate the response! I should have provided more color, its a boutique that does growth & buyout deals and also has IB advisory services.

 

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