BAML levfin placement

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At CBS/Booth/W, and there are two guys from that group here. Solid group, and from what I understand LevFin controls the modeling (not so much FS).

IBeinhopeful:

At CBS/Booth/W, and there are two guys from that group here. Solid group, and from what I understand LevFin controls the modeling (not so much FS).

I've heard Sponsors controls the model... maybe they're split. Anyone care to clarify?

Hmm, I heard LevFin at BAML and Sponsors at CS. Could be wrong, but that's what kids from LevFin at BAML told me. Could be very biased.

Friend was in Lev Fin at BAML this summer and transferred to Sponsors for FT. He said that was because Sponsors was pretty selective and has amazing PE placement.

Ok, thanks guys! So does anyone know the difference b/w Lev Fin and Fin Sponsors at BAML and which one provides the better exit opps/B-School placement down the line? Also, would these generally be considered 2 of the top groups there?

Info on the differences between baml sponsors and levfin is all over the place on this site.. don't think you will find anything too reliable.

One friend is currently working at BAML Levfin: 1. One of the best levfin teams on the street in terms of dealflow 2. A lot of work and hour is very bad 3. 3rd year analyst offer rate is a disaster this year (said it was lower than 20%, I was like, WOW) 4. PE placement is mediocore, at least for this year

Don't know anyone from the Sponsor team so cannot comment on the diff...

@Ukon, when you say placement was mediocre this year, does that mean that Mega Funds still recruit out of the group and is it realistic to pick up an offer from one after an analyst stint here?

Still interested... anyone know how this group stacks up to others on the street when it comes to Mega Fund recruiting (ie GS TMT/FIG, MS M&A, BX M&A, JPM Lev. Fin.) as these seem to be some of the top groups on the street from talking with others.

@Banking34075, I am not sure where those kids went. But apparently placement was not great in terms of numbers. Less than 30% were placed according to my friend. Not sure if this is the norm or this is just an off-year for them in terms of buyside recruiting...

Ok, thanks Ukon. Anyone else w/ any info on the group in terms of its rep among PE firms? Especially compared to other groups on the street? Would one at least have a shot at interviews w/ most PE firms after an analyst stint here?

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Ok, so I've talked to a couple of people that know Lev Fin well, and this is what I've gathered:

BAML Lev Fin and JPM Lev Fin are CLEARLY the top 2 on the street (about 50% of the market share). DB is a distant 3rd. In particular BAML Lev Fin is definitely one of the top groups out there on the street in terms of placing well into top PE companies, since Lev Fin, M&A, and Fin. Sponsors are typically 3 of the most heavily recruited groups at a Bank. The skillset that you acquire in Lev Fin is looked upon very favorably from a PE standpoint as you acquire immense knowledge about capital structures...something VERY important when it comes to PE firms looking to buyout another company.

So, in regards to your question if you have the opportunity to take Lev Fin there, do it. You'll have a great experience and your exit opps will be some of the best on the street down the road.

Hope this helps.

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/group-selection-1#comment-410014

Only guy I've read that gets it.

Last I heard, they were killing it. In the past JPM was always #1, with B of A lagging shortly behind, and everyone else was largely inconsequential. Now, however, B of A has taken over as the clear market leader. The one issue I have with the group is that that they are somewhat capital markets oriented (not to the extent of a DCM group though).

I know that much of the ML team moved to Citadel (to start their new banking group) and that in the past placement has been decent from the ML side, but it's hard to say how the new entity will fare. Being that they are a market leader, I think that exit opportunities should be relatively strong.

They were probably the best in Lev Fin right now, but I've heard junior people often don't get great experience...league tables are one thing, but getting great skills is another.