Dear Fellow Monkeys,
I have an interview coming up with Miller Buckfire. I'm trying to get some up-to-date information on what's up with this bank, but it seems like all of the threads are really old. Just to break it down, do you guys have any clue what the average comp and lifestyle is at this bank?
Thanks!
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wow I'm surprised they are even interviewing this early! Will have to send my apps in soon
Bump, someone's gotta help me!
You have an interview with them- why do you care about their comp/culture? Just do well in the interview.
^yeah. worry about culture/comp once you have the offer and another offer you are comparing it against.
I'm assuming this is for FT and did you get this through Target on-campus stuff?
I'm actually going there for FT next year. Are you going for first or second round interviews? The biggest thing to keep in mind is that they are fully focused on restructuring, so you've got to know why you want to get into restructuring.
Comp is inline/above the street based on what I've seen & people I've talked to going to BB's.
I didn't summer there so it's hard for me to say a lot about the culture, but everyone I've met seems really down to earth. Everyone I've talked to really seems to like working there.
Hope that helps - let me know if you have other questions
Hey did you work at Miller? I have an interview with them and wanted to know if they would ask more specific questions about different types of debt or more about financial statements and how they change during a distressed situation. I cant send a PM so any advice would be great!
I did a super day with them a while back (lateral analyst spot). It was a series of group interviews. Most of the groups were just fit questions, with one of those throwing a few "bigger picture" type technical questions in at the end. The last interview was purely technical, but the technicals were your standard banking questions (nothing Rx specific).
Miller Buckfire pay structure? (Originally Posted: 08/05/2009)
On my career services site, Miller Buckfire just posted their listing for full-time analysts with salary of "100,000+". Other banks just list 60k (or maybe 70k this year), so can anyone talk about their pay structure? I've heard things like they guarantee part of the bonus, but not sure if this is true. Anyone with inside info?
Remember the listings are not actually binding:) This number is probably base+bonus and is an approx number.
That's what I figured, but like I said, I had heard that their pay structure was different so just wanted to see if anyone could shed some light.
Miller Buckfire - Boutique restructuring-focused IB? (Originally Posted: 10/13/2008)
tried doing a search, but there are no recent posts re: this boutique restructuring-focused IB. thoughts on the culture/exit opps (in comparison to Blackstone, laz, HLHZ - all FRGs)? anyone been through a superday with these guys and have advice? thanks.
Super technical. Everyone I met was extremely intelligent and well-spoken, but the culture seems to have little margin for relaxation - this was the impression I received from their interviewers at least. They are in the top tier as far as restructuring shops are concerned, and many have their pick of buy-side or debt-focused HF positions post analyst stint.
Know the different kinds of debt in order, and know your financial statements line by line. I was asked extremely technical questions even though I'm not Fin/Acct like everyone else.
Miller Buckfire Analyst (Originally Posted: 09/13/2007)
What's life like for a Miller Buckfire analyst?
What do they primarily look for in a candidate?
Firm differentiates itself on quality of life. Hours are very reasonable. Office environment is relaxed and pay is far up market. Exit opps into PE/Hedge Funds are excellent given the nature of restructuring work. One of the best boutiques in New York.
Restructuring firms want people who are kind, but can hold their own. They make their money diffusing disagreements between angry people with vastly different priorities, so you need to show you have what it takes to stand up to pressure. Other than that they want what every other bank is looking for - excellent interpersonal skills and a mind for finance (in that order).
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Miller Buckfire - Firm reputation? (Originally Posted: 03/27/2007)
What is the word on the street about Miller Buckfire?
Got raided by Goldman last year to beef up restructuring group, not nearly as good anymore.
what do you mean raided? Goldman took their clients? Miller Buckfire has only been around for 5 years since its breakoff from Kleinwort
Took a couple senior people and some junior bankers.
they took 1 director and an analyst that had been there for 3 months.
which my friend also said is ramping up in classic Evercore style
yea is used to be called Miller Buckfire Lewis Ying & Co, but Lewis and Ying left.
David Ying went to Evercore.
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