Hi guys, first year analyst here at a BB.
I’m just wondering what are the key factors that determine whether you exit or not at a strong PE shop (preferably MF). Is it mainly a matter of bank? Or do other factors come to play? For example: team, deal experience, technicals/ interview performance? Is it realistic for top bucket analyst to exit at MF from strong M&A / LevFin team at a non top 3 BB?
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No all that matters if you're a walking talking United Nations, meaning how many European languages you speak. You could be a shit analyst, and you'll still have HH all over you
don't forget diversity
nobody cared back then, maybe things have changed
Thanks for the insight. What would you classify as diversity? Is it same as banking? And how do you define importance of bank? BB enough? Or too BB/team necessary?
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