MBB (incl. PE advisory) or Lower MM PE?
Hi Monkeys,
Around 10th of February I expect to receive offers from both MBB consulting (will include PE advisory assignments) and a Lower MM PE PE Group), investing €50m+- tickets in companies of €50-200m EV; both at an entry-level position.
What should I do?
Background:
I am almost 27 and I have done stints in PE funds (€2-20bn+ AuM, well regarded but not TOP 20 names) for almost 2 years post-MsC graduation; I feel I would have better exposure in buy-side when entering later, at Associate position (post-MBA), rather than continuing as an Analyst. On a personal basis I invest in listed stocks and I am reasonably successful. I am based in one of the main continental EU economies. In 2 years I plan to apply to HBS/Insead (when about 29); after I go to MBA (and even if I don't), my plan for the mid/long term is one of these 3 (in order of preference):
- join a Warren Buffet-style elite HF (where I could do both listed and non-listed investments); Berkshire Hathaway (or similar) would be ideal, but I want to remain in Europe
- launch a Warren Buffet-style HF
- join a MF / upper MM PE fund
Even though I have reasons to believe the salary package would be better if I choose the MM PE (c. 30%+), I feel that MBB would be a better choice for several reasons:
- I would enjoy more the environment at MBB in the short-term (more young people, environment encourages speaking up, etc.)
- I could learn more (cherry pick teams/assignments, receive training, give/receive (more) feedback, etc.)
- Increase my chances above-mentioned MBAs (for some reason I believe MBB would be higher regarded)
- Better exit opportunities (than at a Lower MM PE), ie. have an entry ticket into a better HF/PE fund later (stronger skillset, MBB brand name, network).
- And remain close to PE as I could do Due Diligences
In addition, I am afraid that I could be blocked into local Lower MM... and won't be able to pretend a MF/ upper Mid Cap / prestigious HF later.
Since around me I received mixed opinions, I would really appreciate your advice!
Thank you!
My thoughts are:
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