Stellex vs IB?

There are a few threads about Stellex, but still not a ton of info out there on them. Is this a good firm to start a career at vs BB IB in Chicago? How would a MM PE analyst at Stellex be looked at when it comes to HF recruiting, lateral hiring, and MBA potential? Any insight appreciated.

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Stellax is a great turnaround MM PE shop, arguably one of the best. I’d probably go to BB IB. If it’s a low/mid Bb in a bad group I’d probably go Stellax.

 

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