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Sponsors Group v Generalist Group Exits
Does joining a sponsors group limit exits to PE/HF roles? Both roles would be at MMs. Honestly not really sure what I want to do post banking. I know PE is often glorified on here, and it's definitely something I'd consider, but I'm also open to exploring roles in growth equity/VC/startup. Would a...
Exit Opps for Associates?
Hi guys, was wondering what the key differences in exit opps are between analysts and associates in IB. I know associates don't recruit on-cycle, but don't know much besides that. I am at a MM bank; I like my team a lot, but don't see myself being an MD. I also am in a coverage group, and would like...
Why would anyone in their right mind make the switch to PE?
Why would anyone in their right mind switch from BB Analyst --> MF PE Associate? Why not just go A2A? Everyone on this forum talking about how MF PE is 2x worse than IB for work/life balance, similar pay at junior levels, and very little chance of making partner or getting that coveted spot at the...
BofA Chicago vs. Lincoln Chicago - SA'23
I currently have an offer to work at Lincoln Int'l in Chicago and BofA Chicago for SA2023. I am trying to figure out which opportunity would be better in terms of - Pay (total comp) - Exit Opps - Responsibilities/Deal Flow/Career Growth - Culture Could anyone help shed some light on the decision for...
“Field Research” Analyst overview?
Hi all. I’m wondering about the comp, responsibilities, skills I could learn, and outlook as a Field Research analyst (entry-level) at a top brokerage (JLL, CBRE, CW) in a secondary West coast market. Asset class would be office and the function is essentially to assist with broker requests...
Asset Based Lending Exit Opps
I was offered a role for an abl development program and was wondering what are potential exit opps? The type of loan I would be working on are also in a specific area, so I’m worried it might pigeonhole me. Since it’s a more nicher area would I be able to get the necessary technical/quantitative...
Big 4 Valuation and Business Modeling Exit Opps
Hello everyone, I recently graduated from business school, have nearly two years in private banking (pwm sales of PE funds and AM in PE as well). I started working in business modeling and valuations at a big 4. We are based in Luxembourg. From what I was told, real valuation work is done rarely....
Exit Opps for O&G bankers?
Hi everyone, I'm going to be an O&G analyst at a BB and wanted to know what are the PE exit opps like (particularly if I don't want to be in Houston)? Are my only exit opps in Energy PE? I also know that some PE firms have generalist roles but do those prefer certain groups like M&A and LevFin more...
Capital One Commercial Rotation Associate Program
I have a Powerday (Capital One's Equivalent of a Super Day) in a few weeks for Capital One's Commercial Rotation Associate Program. There are opportunities to rotate through quite a few groups, including Capital Markets, Healthcare Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Energy Banking, FIG, and Middle...
Textron Finance Rotational Program
Recently got offered for Textron's Finance Rotational Program. Does anyone have any experience with this program and what I can expect throughout the two-year experience? Also, what are typical exit opps, is there potential to get to the Buy-Side or IB from this Corporate Finance Position?
Exit opportunities for economic consulting (w/o MBA)
Hi all, I've recently landed (and accepted) an offer at an established economic consulting firm (think Cornerstone/CRA/AG). I'll be joining as a first-year analyst immediately after graduation from a target school, but it certainly isn't too early to be looking ahead. After a brief scroll through...
IB exit opps - FoF vs Corp Dev, best work WLB. Help!
Currently sitting on two offers (one from Corp Dev at a tech company) and a FoF (think Ardian, HarbourVest etc.)... In terms of exit opps and WLB/comp, what would be the right choice? I heard Corp Dev = a pay wall as it is hard to get to C-Suite. Thoughts?
Big4 M&A vs MM IB in UK
Hi all, I'm wondering if someone could help me understand the exit opps (to EB, BB, PE and CorpDev) of Big4 M&A (incl. ACA qualification) vs MM IB (GCA, Canaccord, Raymond James, Stifel etc) within London. Thanks very much in advance.
Tier 2 Consulting vs Amazon Post-MBA
I have two offers for post-MBA that I am trying to decide between. What would be the best in terms of exit opportunities? My ultimate goal would be to have a high-level role in industry (Director+) or move into a strategy / biz ops role in big tech (probably not Amazon). Option 1: Tier 2 Consulting...
Debt Side Exit Opps
Two-part question here: 1. Is it easier to transition from debt-to-equity or from equity-to-debt? 2. Does bank, LifeCo, or debt fund lending set you up better for the equity side? I am interested in both debt and equity and would like to try out both in my career.
Sub 1 Year Consulting to Investment Banking
Hey all, I work in a pretty good consulting firm (non-MBB, however) and deal mostly with Financial and PE Clients. I've done mostly Due Diligences for target companies. I am 4 months in and realize I'd rather just do the finance heavy (modeling) work that IB entails. I've also realized I want to end...
Breakdown of Post-IB Exit Opportunities
Greetings Monkeys! As there are many of you who are pursuing IB, we have written up a high-level overview of the different paths that one could take post-IB Analyst stint. We were in your shoes not too long ago, happy to answer questions or help where needed! Welcome to Investment Banking: Where...
Credit Risk Analyst at Goldman Sachs - Exit Options?
Hey guys, I've accepted the offer to work as a Credit Risk Analyst for Goldman Sachs in Warsaw after I graduate. I love investing and stocks and my direction is to work in asset management, perhaps work for a hedge fund and start my own investment fund as I accrue skills and knowledge. I can't see...
Other exit opps besides Corp Dev (for burnout IB analyst)
I hear this.."Don't wanna do PE buddy? Go Corp Dev route." What other options do I have where I can make good comp (maybe not PE standards) PE IR? I am looking at 40-50 hours as a junior (currently at 90-100 in M&A heavy team)
Exit Opps after $2-5 Bn Hedge Fund
Hi all, I just started my second year in banking and got reached out to by a recruiter for an post-banking opportunity at a long hedge fund for an immediate start. I’ve never heard of the fund and they have a minimal website. However, they manage $2 to $5 Bn out of an investment team of ~5 people...
Can I get into HBS or GSB
2 years at tier 1 investment banking in NY (GS, MS, JPM, Moelis, Lazard, Evercore, PJT etc..)Now at tier 1 Hedge Fund in NY on the investing side (Think Citadel, Mill, P72, DK, Silverpoint, Anchorage, Renaissance etc) Non-target ~3.3 GPA (have a very compelling reason). ...770 gmat. White male....
Is it worth aiming higher?
Working in technology consulting at a big 4 company. Not implementation, mainly DD for PE clients. I've gotten an offer from a Tier 2 (ATK, OC&C, LEK etc.). I might also apply to MBB as I feel like I've got a reasonable chance to get it. For quite a while I've been focused on getting into a REAL...
Tech Exit Opps At A Lesser Well Known Shop [Nomura, Keybanc, Mizuho]
Hi everyone, What are the exit opportunities for somebody working in investment banking in one of the lesser well-known shops such as [Nomura, Keybanc, Mizuho] in the technology coverage group? I am not interested in the buy side at all but am interested in working in the tech world doing strategic...
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners
From my understanding, MS AIP does primaries, co-investments, and secondaries. Basically a fund of funds (FoF). Does anyone know how hard analysts/associates get worked in their suburban philly office? Also wondering what the exit opps are like since this isn't traditional private equity. Would it...
Exit Opps For Deloitte M&A RX Consultant
Hi all, Currently an Audit Senior, and have been interviewing for a new job. Was taking a look at Deloitte's M&A RX Consultant role - what are the exit opps for that? How does that compare to FAANG FP&A Financial Analyst, or Middle Market (or boutique/bulge) IB Analyst? I'm ultimately interested in...
Exit Opps for Deloitte M&A RX Consultant
Hi all, Currently an Audit Senior, and have been interviewing for a new job. Was taking a look at Deloitte's M&A RX Consultant role - what are the exit opps for that? How does that compare to FAANG FP&A Financial Analyst, or Middle Market (or boutique/bulge) IB Analyst? I'm ultimately interested in...
Exit Opps
What are some of the better exit opportunities right now for top traders/research analysts? Are there are any desks/roles that look better for more equity focused hedge funds? Thanks for any feedback.
Strong LevFin group vs weaker coverage group?
I’m interning at a MM bank this summer for their LevFin group. From what I’ve heard, they’re a pretty strong debt shop with less M&A activity, so LevFin is the strongest group. But also I’ve been reading a lot about how LevFin exit opps are limited compared to M&A and coverage. My question...
Advice on different positions within AM industry?
Hey guys. I'm joining the graduate program of a respectable bank with an AM arm later this summer. We'll be given the opportunity to choose from a list of possible rotations and at the end of the program we'll decide on the team/department we want to join full time. Although I'm super excited to try...
UNDISPUTED RANKINGS - 2021
BB Rankings: 1. Goldman Sachs / Morgan Stanley / JPM 2. BofA / Citi / Barclays 3. Credit Suisse / RBC 4. Wells Fargo / DB / UBS EB Rankings: 1. PJT / Evercore / Centerview / Qatalyst 2. PWP / Lazard / Moelis 3. Guggenhiem / Houlihan (Note: both RX teams would be tier one) 4. Rothschild / Greenhill...
URGENT: Info needed on Deutsche Bank IBD
Hi Guy, got an offer to join DB LevFin. Can yall please give honest views on exit opp from the DB LevFin group and what are some of the bonuses 1st analysts get at DB IBD?
"Sales" and Trading..... (SALES)
Would love to have a discussion about the current state and the future of a sales-man. Please add your two cents and personal experiences. - For argument sake, assume you are or would be FICC sales or exotics on a good desk making good revenue. - What are the current actual bonus's looking like in...
BB S&T for Junior SA...What if a career in S&T is not for me?
Hey monkeys. This is my first post on here, would like to get some genuine advice, maybe from older people in the industry. I'm doing my junior summer in S&T at a GS/MS/JPM. I like the people at the firm, I like the S&T lifestyle, and I know I find the content of the job interesting. However, I'm...
FX (or fixed income) Exit Opps 2021
I am wrapping up my first year in FX sales at a BB. As I see automation approaching, I am hopeful for creative ideas on what exit opps might be available. - Example: I have seen some securitized products sales analysts go into real estate funds. Beyond being an Fx Corp strategist is there anything...
MBA Associate Corporate Exit Opps
I understand that the majority of post-mba associates go into corporate development, but I am curious what other roles you have seen. Do you ever see associates exit to sales, corporate strategy, business development/partnerships, or an operating role? Is it possible to move into a corporate role...
How to pivot out of AM
Hey all. I'm currently a 2nd yr credit analyst at a large institutional asset manager and am looking to exit out of AM (i.e. public markets) into private credit/direct lending. Long story short I'm really regretting not starting out in banking, I just went straight for the buyside without thinking...
Exit Opps From Silicon Valley
Haven't found any posts on what exit opps are like from Silicon Valley. Not sure if there's a unique angle to it, but would appreciate any thoughts or advice from the WSO community.. I've been working in SV for 8 years now, in a subset of healthcare companies (software, med device; 100MM -> +10B...
Life as an investment banker - the truth
This is my most recent blog post on my site, ThoughtsOnFinancedotcom, "The Working in Finance Series, Part 1: So you want to be an investment banker?". I've been on the sell-side and buy-side for a decade now and am reflecting on my time moving up the ladder. It's the full truth of how I spent my...
To everyone who left BB S&T: Where are you now?
Curious to hear where you guys went after your experience on the trading floor. This would be incredibly helpful for us younger folks in the industry! Undergrad Major : Years on Trading Floor : S&T Desk Role & Position : Where you are now : Salary/Comp : Any Advice? :
What are the different corporate roles and paths?
Hi guys, I'm currently an analyst at a BB in the US. I am still undecided about my long term career route and would like to learn more about the different roles / divisions in corporations, businesses etc. To be frank I got funneled into IB really young so I don't know much about corporate careers....
Alvarez and Marsal CPI (Management Consulting) Strength, Exit Ops, etc.
I haven't seen much info about this so I decided to create a post about it. Does anyone know how strong A&M's Management Consulting group is relative to MBB, Big 4, and Tier 2/3 consulting? How are the exit ops in terms of MBA placements?
Big 4 Risk Advisory Offer vs Small Strat Firm (Advice wanted)
I am a senior Fin/Acct major at a top 50 state undergrad business school. We are Big 4 target but not MBB/IB so I know where I stand. I have a 3.7 and decent involvement. I currently have an offer for BIg 4 Enterprise Risk Advisory after I graduate which I got from an internship. I enjoyed the...
From IB to Growth Equity / VC (Europe) - How?
How can one make the jump from IB to Growth Equity / VC coming from IB/M&A? Is it all a matter of headhunting? Which are the top firms in London/Europe? When would someone aim to make the move? After 1/2 years in the sell-side? How can one maximise exit opportunities? Do you have any tips? Thanks!
Non-Primary BB Lev Fin Desks
Hi everyone, I was wondering what deal flow and exit opps look like in the non primary lev fin desks at larger banks? I'm not sure if "non primary" is the correct phrase, but I am referring to the Lev fin desks in LA or SF, awhile there exists a much larger desk in NYC . I've read the other posts...
VC/PE MBA Summer Associate Exit Opps
I'm an MBA student at a top 20 school just finishing up my first year. I was initially recruiting for IB , but wasn't able to secure an offer. Then the market tanked and a lot of companies (across all industries) stopped interviewing for summer internships. I managed to get a last minute internship...
IB Placement Day
Hey guys, IB group placement days are coming up for banks. I wanted to start a discussion about the different groups at various banks. Are there any groups that are sought after more?
Houlihan Lokey FAS Exit Opps/Reputation
First, thanks @WallStreetOasis.com" for this new anonymous feature, it's smooth. Now to the post. I have the opportunity to leave to Houlihan Lokey FAS on their portfolio valuations at the third year analyst level (promote to asssociate within a year). I am currently in ER , which is fine, but the...
Best groups in Citi CMO?
Hi all, Anybody out there have some insight into the different groups for Citi Capital Markets Origination? I've read on this site and other about LevFin and DCM / ECM being better options in terms of breadth of knowledge and exit opps, but honestly can't find more detailed info than that. Someone I...
How much does the sector you cover matter for exit opps/B-School?
If you are covering something like Utilities or Paper or Building Products, how will this be viewed if you end up wanting to make the jump to HF or B-School? Does it really matter as long as you are with a well ranked team? I know for certain sectors like Biotech and Oil & Gas it can be too...
Shareholder Advisory & Activism Defense
Future exit opps from activism defense at a top BB (GS/ JPM /MS)? Interested in PE down the road, and don't know much about the group as it is new.
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