The last thread on this got deleted because you dolts doxxed some kid. Please don't do that again.
Does anyone know the nitty gritty details about Barclays IBD groups, both coverage and capital markets, in terms of culture, WL balance, exit opps, dealflow, up & coming versus declining groups, etc.?
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Quite sure this has been covered all over the forum.
the most recent post was a few days ago, but it was taken down due to monkeys doxxing a user. otherwise there's not a ton on this topic that's up to date
Summary:
-All coverage groups are decent to very good, Barclays is the most well rounded out of CS/Citi/BofA/Barclays but doesn't have any one notorious group with lights out PE exits except maybe sponsors, speak to someone in the groups if you want to get a sense for culture - not that hard to reach out
-Tech/Industrials are considered strong but pretty ruthless in terms of analyst workload and are the exception to people saying that Barclays generally has the best culture/WLB out of all the BB
-DCM, LevFin are good but no product groups have consistent exits to PE, especially because M&A is inhoused within coverage
thoughts on natural resources group?
One of, if not the best of the BBs. Skip McGee, couple of others leaving was a blow but group remained very competitive.
Houston team very solid, NY Nat res not on same level as Houston
Can you speak more on the sponsors group? Where have analysts exited to? How hard is it to get into the group?
One of the hardest groups to get into IMO. Smaller office in LA, not sure of exact team size in NY. One of my favorite groups to work with.
LA analysts are known to place lights out. Mostly exit to very well regarded MM / UMM on the West Coast. Occasional MF as well.
Very hard to get into the group unless you go to Yale, I would not recruit for Barclays NYC thinking you can get in to sponsors. If you really want in, recruit directly for the LA office which is just as strong.
A lot of people talk about how Power is on top of the league tables, but it should also be noted that their WL balance is also surprisingly good. Unfortunately, its one of the most competitive groups to get into so pursue at your own risk. Otherwise, all of the coverage groups are fairly decent and I haven't heard too much about any "declining" groups. Tech and Industrials can be pretty hardcore in terms of hours but people generally exit well and see a healthy amount of deal flow. In terms of capital markets I've heard the firm does pretty well on the debt side of things (not to say equity doesn't just haven't talked with them).
Natres may have declined from its peak a few years back but still top 1/2 out of the BBs. Tech is doing very well recently but yes, culture/workload is something to be wary of.
How does GS NY Nat Res compare to Barclays NY Nat Res?
Sleeping bag in the office level sweaty
GS NRG is known for poor culture/hours; you're also confined to certain exits despite exit ops being the reason most analysts accept the lower pay at GS. I would take Barclays natres over GS if I had to choose between the two. However, if you get a generalist offer just go to GS and network into another classic group.
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Does anyone have insight on the London power team?
Anyone know what WFH WLB has been like? Cheers
Bump
Insights into London best teams in terms of WL, culture, exits anyone?
Bump - which groups get the best dealflow / are the most sought after in London? Still PUI and UK? I've heard that the UK time works on lots of deals, but rarely touches the models (left to the coverage groups)
PUI and UK are still good. Nat res, FIG and Industrials are also decent.
would appreciate any insight on FIG (dealflow, exits, etc)
Would like to know as well
Anyone know about the Healthcare group?
Probably the best PE placement out of NYC office for the class that left in 2019 (Apax, CD&R, Cerberus, General Atlantic, THL)
Source: Currently work with someone who was in the group
One to Water Street as well. Barcap HC is very strong especially in services, but I would say that year was a bit of an anomaly, all of those analysts were just extremely strong and would have done the same from most coverage groups. Generally, I would say sponsors/power/natres are strong enough and structured to propel/carry analysts in PE recruiting, but every other coverage barring RE and somewhat FIG gives you a solid shot at UMM+ if you fit the profile in other areas.
Intern at Barclays last summer. Power and Natural Resources probably are the strongest / most sought after groups for group placement and have best PE placement probably followed by sponsors and healthcare
Would put CRG up there too, slightly ahead of HC for most sought after. Tech/Ind would come after because they're interesting and strong but brutal. It would be CMG/FIG next, which seem to be the most underrated IMO, best lifestyles in coverage. LevFin/RE comes after.
Tech and industrials are honestly too brutal in terms of w/l balance to be worth it compared to healthcare, CRG, power, nat, and sponsors, all of which have better placement and cultures. FIG, CMG, RE and LevFin are all underrated as they can all exit to solid firms and have great cultures
when should one start networking for group placement at Barclays?
Thoughts on Barclays PubFin?
I mean its PubFin
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lol i don't get it ... whats wrong w muni? i think that group does some size
Bump on this thread...Would you take tech/industrials over a group like RE/FIG if you are looking to exit to buy-side? Understand that tech and industrials have the worst culture at the bank, but some of the best deal flow and exits. Is it worth it? Or can you get good exit ops from RE/FIG as well?
RE/FIG is will both open less doors for generalist PE funds as they are so specialized. However, I know the FIG group has had some strong exits historically (UMM/MF).
To answer the other part of your question, I think it depends on the person whether Tech/Industrials are worth it. Industrials has had multiple MF exits, but hours are 100+ weekly. I would just pursue the other strong groups at Barclays (NatRec, FSG, CRG, HC).
Here's the scoop on industrials: in short—yes, it's a hardworking group.
The story behind the sweaty reputation: a few years ago (in 2017, I think), there were some senior people (including the group head) that were really intense and drove a culture of misery. And so, many of the analysts left about a year in and the class below them ended up getting rek'd because of this (i.e., they were understaffed by about half for the better part of a year). BUT, some of those folks have since left and things are improving with both the senior management and being properly staffed, but it's still just really busy.
The group places very well for PE (megafunds are common). But, you just need to know going in you're going to bust your ass for 2 years to make it worth it. It's entirely up to you in what you prioritize (w/l balance, PE placement, culture, etc.).
Barclays FIG can still get you to generalist PE. RE you generally would be confined to specialized exits.
Is it true that its impossible to place into UK Coverage (London) if you're not an old money Eton -> Oxbridge type?
Not true, bunch of the coverage teams are filled with internationals from varying backgrounds
No I'm talking about the UK regional coverage team in London specifically. They do UK M&A and Corporate Broking.
I think impossible is an exaggeration - but it definitely helps! from what i've heard they don't do so much of the modelling, more about UK takeover regulations etc. I might be misinformed, though
If this is true, would the UK team or their strongest sector coverage generally give better exit ops?
Anyone have insights on Barclays Toronto?
bump
has anyone recently gotten an offer for Barclays SA 2021
Yes.
Yes. They have been doing superdays for NY the past couple of weeks and offers have been going out since then
I've worked with their securitization group. Their directors seem very friendly, but had a bad impression from one of their associates (went to whartON). He/she came off to me as a finance hardo. Guy acts like he doesn't have time for anything, talks super fast over the phone and acts super busy all of the time.
Can anyone speak to the hours worked in each of the coverage groups? I know Industrials/Tech is known to be the worst...
Healthcare has terrible hours, FIG has great hours, CMG is pretty good, ESG is up there, LevFin pretty good, NatRes can be rough from time to time
Figured HC would be bad. Any idea on FSG and CRG? Interested to know if you have a range (i.e. 80-90), although I'm sure this is highly variable.
Also interested to know
Avoid Tech like the plague.
Can you expand on this a bit?
Bump, people keep repeating that Barclays tech has decent dealflow but terrible WL balance, is this what you're referring to?
Second this, AWFUL
I don’t need to expand. Avoid. I promise this recommendation is coming from an informed perspective and experience. No noticeable changes have been made under new leadership either.
What about the Chicago office
everyone says avoid tech but pls explain more concretely if you can. thank you
My buddy worked in PA in 2018 and 3/4 quit before 6 months
I think Barclays Palo Alto is recruiting for experienced associates, so I'm guessing turnover has been really bad recently as well.
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