Hi all, For background, I am an incoming analyst at PJT/EVR/HL RX. Would love to settle down in the area. Not sure what opportunities there are for someone with my background as the finance scene seems to be dominated by tech types, so would appreciate if anyone familiar with the area could share their knowledge!
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Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights into the finance scene in various cities, which might help you understand the opportunities in Seattle:
Chicago:
Richmond, VA:
Montreal:
General Advice for Relocation:
While Seattle is not explicitly mentioned in the provided context, the general advice and insights from other cities can be applied. Seattle's finance scene may indeed be dominated by tech, but there could be niche opportunities in sectors like healthcare or consumer goods. Networking and leveraging your background in RX at PJT/EVR/HL could open doors in specialized finance roles within the region.
Sources: Outside NYC/SF, how would you rate cities for finance/consulting/corporate opps?, Seeking advice - Decade of experience in niche sector and laid off, Did on cycle just start?, Pivoting into Finance - Trying to stay in Richmond, VA, Aspiring biotechnology analyst
Rainier Partners. Cascadia Capital. That’s about it
Frazier has a big presence in Seattle. Really strong HC investors
Dm if you wanna chat
Can you give me a PM would love to chat
Frazier (focuses on HC) is probably the more famous one. Rainier and Sound Growth, both are pretty new. Think Point72 has a VC team there.
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