Credit Suisse Mergers and Acquisitions
Does anybody have thoughts on the group? Culture? Reputation? Exit Opps?
Any information is appreciated.
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Interested as well.
I have two contacts in this group. Historically known for longer hours but great deal flow, good exit opps, and known to be one of the better groups at CS.
Seemed like a cool group. I liked most of the people I met there. Not sure about exit opps, doesn't seem phenomenal.
What do you mean by "doesn't seem phenomenal"? Are you talking about the group or the exit opportunities?
Exiy opps
I am going to be an SA this summer at CS.
Will going to CS this summer put be in a better position to join a "better" BB? Like GS? Would M&A be a good group to accomplish this?
It will probably torpedo your chances. Its over. No way relevant experience a great firm would help your case. Sorry.
Can I get some insight to my question above? TIA.
BUMP.... Can I please get some advice to my question above? Thanks in advance.
Credit Suisse Mergers and Acquisitions is a group within the investment banking division of the bulge bracket investment bank, Credit Suisse. They focus on Mergers and Acquisitions investment banking.
Serious responses, please.
Serious questions, please.
Yes, it will put you in a good position to lateral.
Anybody have additional thoughts on the M&A group at CS?
I interviewed with them last summer. Solid group that gets some marquee deals. Definitely visit the floor and meet the people to see whether the cultural fit is there.
What was the the interview like, mdk6c? More technical questions or fit questions? Any other insight you can provide would be great. Thanks so much.
half and half. technicals were a lot more conceptual, making sure you understand the ideas rather than regurgitating guides.
also, you should have a unique why CS and why M&A.
as usual, senior guys are less technical and more fit focused. definitely a collegial/fratty atmosphere from what i saw.
Credit Suisse's Surprising M&A Climb (Originally Posted: 06/01/2010)
Credit Suisse's Surprising M&A Climb
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487039576045752725424837861…
The financial crisis upended the world of mergers-and-acquisitions advice. But few might have expected that the Wall Street arm of Credit Suisse Group would end up near the top of the heap.
The firm has shot up to the second spot from sixth in global M&A rankings this year, right behind M&A titan Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The Swiss bank has advised on $211 billion of announced deals since January, including four of the year's largest deals, according to data firm Dealogic. Credit Suisse bankers said they are feeling optimistic about staying near the top for the rest of 2010, as clients search out more-ambitious cross-border deals.
Overall, I am surprised. Any input as to the reasons for this big jump?
My guess is that 1) It stayed out of the news (didn't take bailout money, foreign bank with funny name) 2) possibly charging less? (huge jump in deal volume on consistent advisory revenue) 3) International strength? (I am not too sure how strong their business is in the EMEA or Asia)
Lots of international deals. Strong in Latin America and the Middle East. Also good in asia. All round a very solid IB franchise.
It's not that surpising. CS kills it globally.
I know for a fact that in the MENA region, they keep large numbers of very sharp private bankers on the ground, which helps hugely with origination from family offices/high net-worth individual type transactions for IBD. Very interesting strategy.
I'm a little surprised they haven't always been top 2. With the DLJ and the First Boston acquisitions (both bulge bracket firms at points of acquisition) Credit Suisse had some serious talent going for them
sure as an avoider of the FIG bust, that strengthened the franchise / brand name, which helped in winning mandates w/ existing and new clients
I am very shocked they climbed very quickly in Asia too........ I think 3-4 years ago they were nowhere considered a top 5...but in the past 2 years they were top 3 in both equity and M&A......
Guess they got right seniors / key high-profile bankers in Asia is probably an additional reason. Not sure, appreciate insights.
They landed BLK & BGI that's a 13 billion merger, should move them up rankings.
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