LA Firms with Best MBA Placement

Based on previous WSO threads, here are some insights on firms in Los Angeles with strong MBA placements:

1. Moelis & Company:

   • Generally considered the top shop in LA.
   • Known for great deal flow and strong exits, including PE exits to New York.
   • Recruits heavily out of Wharton and has a strong reputation for placing analysts into top MBA programs.

2. Credit Suisse (CS) Los Angeles:

   • Known for very technical interviews and early recruitment processes.
   • Strong placement into top MBA programs due to the high caliber of analysts.

3. Houlihan Lokey (HL):

   • Similar to Moelis and CS, HL in LA is known for its rigorous recruitment process and strong placement into top MBA programs.

These firms are noted for their supportive culture towards PE recruiting and have a track record of placing analysts into prestigious MBA programs such as Harvard Business School (HBS), Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), and Wharton.

Sources: Moelis and CS Top in Los Angeles?, Why does the Wharton MBA get no love on here?, Los Angeles IB, Los Angeles IB SA Recruiting Mini-Guide, MBA: Stanford or Harvard?