Jun 14, 2020

Centerview SF vs Moelis SF vs Lazard NY

Hey everyone,

Curious to hear what you all would choose in this situation. Appreciate all and any insight.

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Intern in IB - Gen

Congrats on the offers! Oh wait..

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Analyst 2 in IB-M&A

Lazard NY for sure. CVP SF isn't nearly as strong as its NYC office. MOE is renowned for its LA office, not so much SF.

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Intern in IB-M&A

Are Lazard's exits that much stronger?

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Associate 2 in PE - LBOs

Hate these threads, but I would choose Lazard NYC.

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Intern in IB-M&A

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namlaera

i'd choose the one that offered me the best opportunity to advance my career and had the best energy during the recruiting process. why do you care what others think?

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Intern in IB-M&A

Figured others would provide their insight into which one would offer the best opportunity to advance one's career. Don't really care what they think about me, but I care about the knowledge they can offer.

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Analyst 1 in IB-M&A

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