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I've found this website to be immensely helpful throughout college and the beginning of my banking career. I thought I would return the favor by having an informative discussion around the current elite boutique landscape in the U.S. (although EB bankers elsewhere feel free to chime in). I think...

15 Jan 2021

It seems that Moelis & Co. is what GS used to be like back in the day: small, tight knit group focused on M&A, longest hours, strategic focus on building its brand and developing a strong reputation, etc.

14 Jun 2018

Anyone heard back about the LA superday later this week? Also, does anyone have any insight into what the LA superday will be like? Thanks.

26 Apr 2021

Hey guys, prospective intern here interested in Aerospace & Defense IB. Wanted to ask if anyone had any knowledge on which banks are generally considered top in the A&D space. Thanks!

16 Jun 2020

Has anyone who has already submitted their application to Moelis heard back yet about an interview?

08 Jul 2017

I was hanging out at my buddy's place last night and we were talking about vacation plans for after graduation. He talked about how I should be enjoying the last few months of school and go somewhere baller after graduation since I'm gonna get crushed once I start work. I never really thought about...

17 Feb 2016

First time poster, but thought you all might enjoy this. A friend of mine is a first year analyst with Moelis NY. In addition to getting crushed himself, it appears little has changed in the LA office since 2008. The analysts still place phenomenally. The second year class is going to Silver Lake...

25 Oct 2014

Hi all, I had some questions about Moelis' Capital Markets capabilities. I know that they don't have a balance sheet so they don't actually have any debt or equity offerings but they do offer advisory for capital raises. I wanted to see how that process works in an EB like Moelis. Also, would like...

09 Jun 2019

This summer I accepted an offer at a MM (Jefferies/WF/RBC), which I was initially very excited about. While I still believe it to be a great opportunity, I cannot shake the though of possibly lateraling to an EB like Moelis or Evercore. There is one reason, besides the fact that they are more...

07 Dec 2017

Hey guys, So I know people have explained what PCA is on here, but can I get some insights about what an analyst does day to day? I know that the group focuses on raising money for funds and also advising funds on whether to sell their assets off or not but what specifically does the analyst do to...

29 Sep 2017

Hi all, Why would I want to ever be at Moelis NYC? What are some good things about the place outside the fact that it's generalist across product and group? Thanks in advance

11 Jun 2019

[quote]Moelis & Company, the New York-based investment bank, will establish a new office in Houston focusing on clients in the oil and gas industry, the company announced today in an e-mailed statement. The firm is hiring for the effort and expects staff in Houston to grow to between five and 10...

16 Feb 2011

Just found out where the first year Moelis LA analysts (total of 6) got jobs: 1 to KKR 1 to Silver Lake Partners 1 to TPG Capital 1 to TPG's new special situations group (ex GS-SSG guys) 1 to Carlyle Last analyst is still interviewing with a number of funds. Pretty unbelievable for Moelis LA's first...

16 Jul 2009

I'm starting full-time this summer at a boutique with solid M&A and RX franchises and wanted to get some info and advice before training starts. The firm is pretty well known (Evercore/Moelis/Lazard/Greenhill) and I have the option of going with either M&A or RX. I did not summer at the firm and so...

08 Mar 2016

Looking for something interesting/relevant to watch or listen to in downtime. I really enjoy watching interviews with successful finance professionals such as Buffet, Dalio, Moelis, Icahn, etc.. Not interested so much in their stances on current market outlook but more so on their life-stories,...

27 Mar 2018

I know some of the top EBs like Lazard don't hire international students, and with some other firms like Centerview I'd imagine the 3-year program could be a problem because internationals (if they STEM-majored, tho Econ is classified STEM for visa purposes at most top schools) usually have max 3...

29 Sep 2019

I'm not as familiar with dealflow at boutique banks, but I did notice a flurry of PR and excitement when Ken first left UBS. Phenomenal guy of course, and his practice landed some incredible deals in the first few months. I'm curious now that the buzz has subsided, where people feel Moelis fits into...

01 Feb 2011

Can anybody who's actually interviewed with them share some info about the process and what questions might be asked? Everyone on this board screams when they hear Moelis "the most technical thing in your life" but most of the people on this forum are also college kids in fresh year who have wanted...

02 Feb 2014

Had offers at both. Really disliked the culture at Moelis NY. They are hiring way too many way too fast and several of the current analysts and associates I spoke to are put off by the excessive aggression and hated their lives. Felt the Centerview culture was much more tight knit and boutique like....

20 Nov 2009

What are thoughts on Moelis SF? Deal flow/exit ops, etc... Also is it true Moelis generally pays above street? Thanks!

20 Jun 2016

So how would you guys rank these banks strictly based on opportunities to Distressed Hedge Fund/ PE firms? I figure Blackstone and Lazard are at the top, but I have an opportunity to pursue with a couple of the firms listed below and wanted to see where it sizes up: Evercore Moelis Centerview P J...

30 Oct 2012

Hey all, Just finished going through the SA recruitment cycle, and having worked my ass off, I feel very fortunate to come away with two offers for the summer - one at Moelis NY, and one for ER at a top BB (think JPM/BarCap/BAML) also in NY. I am really torn between the two offers, but I know that...

16 Feb 2011

Hey guys! I need to make a quick choice in 1~2 weeks and I would like to hear your sincere advice on this. All the positions are for London. Some thought from my side: 1. Mck: Pros: Best brand name, wider exposure (both corporate finance and strategic consulting), more traveling (I like traveling),...

22 Nov 2010

offer from Houlihan Lokey in their financial restructuring group in LA offer from Moelis NYC ibd generalist offer from Barclays Capital in IBD in NYC (specific group determined next year in training) Out of these 3 offers, I am implicitly casting Moelis off the list because it seems that their class...

13 Oct 2010

This recruiting cycle that finished a few months ago has yielded great analyst placement for Moelis after its stellar placement last year. From what I know, analysts will be going to Providence Equity, Silver Lake Partners, KKR, Warburg Pincus, and Madison Dearborn. Some will also be going to hedge...

16 Jul 2010

Hey guys, I have an analyst 1 lateral interview coming up at a EB in NYC (Evercore/PJT/Moelis). I've been working at a MM industry coverage group in a non-NYC/SF office for half a year now. My group is fairly specialized and we have a completely different way of modelling and valuation, just...

16 Jan 2016

Hi everyone!

08 Feb 2011

Ok so this topic may have been beaten to death as I have checked other forums on this, but is there any general consensus on which firms fit the definition of an elite boutique (example bank you would consider joining rather than a BB if given the opportunity). The reason I ask is I will be...

01 Apr 2009

I am a rising sr interning this summer at Evercore/BX/Laz/HLHZ and wanted to know how Training the Street works? What exactly do they go over etc? Just want to be informed/prepared before training starts. Thnx

20 May 2009

Thoughts on an offer to return to Citi IBD (after an internship) vs. a Moelis (New York) offer? On the one hand, Moelis is seen as an up and comer, but whether they will get there remains to be seen. Citi, on the other hand is a solid BB, but no GS/MS. Which would you take in terms of prestige, exit...

08 Dec 2008

Does anybody know the recent and historical story on pay at good, smaller shops (blackstone, lazard, greenhill, evercore, moelis, houlihan lokey, centerview, rothschild, etc. etc. etc.) compared to the street. I am particularly interested in Lazard, Moelis, Evercore, and Greenhill. Does anyone also...

04 Oct 2009

With Moelis going public this week I was wondering if anyone has stories to share about how the culture of the bank changes once public? With Evercore, Greenhill, etc. in mind I'm curious what this will do to Moelis culture/motivation going forward?

17 Apr 2014

Hey Guys, Just wondering what is the bonus and salary for 1st year and 2nd year analysts at the following boutique banks: Greenhill Moelis Blackstone Lazard Evercore Just trying to get an idea

02 Apr 2010

I was lucky enough to have offers from some of the usual suspects from this list: Blackstone, Evercore, Lazard, Moelis, Greenhill, MS (not M&A, get a generalist, I don't know which division). Can someone comment on which option would be best for me? All the small ones are for generalist/M&A...

17 Sep 2010

Starting a thread for this as recruiting season is coming up for SA2023 and applications just closed.

17 Jan 2022

So in the private equity world everyone is bolstering up their distressed investing units EXCEPT TPG. TPG Capital decided to reduce the size of its $6 billion distressed fund targeting financial institutions by 25%. TPG told investors it was scaling back its distressed financial fund because it was...

09 Feb 2009

What did/do first year analysts (stand to) make at these firms in 08-09, 09-10, and 10-11? GS MS DB JPM LAZ Moelis Greenhill Evercore

26 Oct 2009

Would you guys take a top boutique offer (gleacher, moelis, evercore) offer over a BB offer (not GS, MS) right now for next year's analyst class?

17 Sep 2008

Hey all, I am trying to find out more about the analyst programs at Evercore, Lazard, Moelis, and Jefferies. I think I have a general idea, but I think I need clarification. My question has to do with what the process is for determining your group with the bank is. As I understand it, for: - Moelis...

09 Dec 2011

Which offer would you take in an analyst position between MS and Boutiques like Greenhill, Lazard, PWP, Moelis or Evercore? Would it really depend on which group at MS you got placed into? I feel that there are some groups at MS that would be much more prestigious than at boutiques but if you don't...

25 Feb 2009

Hello all. So rising senior at Cornell Uni here. Short version of story: Transferred in as junior, no prior finance experience (different major and career interests before I transferred). Got four BB interviews, no offers. One MD was kind enough to even tell me, performed well in interview, resume...

27 Mar 2013

Keen to get the groups view on culture, market perception and anything you think is relevant as a US BB IB analyst heading home to Aus. Assuming Pay/Bonuses are fairly standard across these. Targeting Melbourne/Sydney offices Rothschild Culture Market Perception Other Lazard Culture Market...

12 Jan 2022

Was wondering which groups at Houlihan, Moelis, and Lazard are the best overall considering experience, culture, exits, etc. I have offers for two of them and am interviewing for another. Also curious to hear where you would pick if you could choose between the three. I think M&A experience is what...

21 Sep 2014

I was just looking at the 2008 worlwide completed M&A deal league table...and came across these three shops: Centerview Partners, Oddo et Cie and Moelis. Man, they've done some mega deals in 2008! (in $mm) 1. Oddo et Cie -Total M&A value: 75,305 -No. of deals: 2 -Avg deal size: 37,653 (WTF?!) 2....

16 Mar 2009

Hi Everyone, This might be a fairly straightforward question but I found a few differences in Market Cap values for Moelis and Co. on different websites. I've seen differences for other companies as well but this one stood out the most. Bloomberg: $2.315B ( http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/MC:US )...

09 May 2016

Have SBs. From what I've garnered: Likely worth it: GS, MS, JPM, EVR, PJT, CEN, LAZ Maybe: MOE, PWP, GUGG, HL RX

01 Jun 2021

Hey guys, Going to join Moelis London as an A1 in July and wanted some feedback. Seems that its not a sweatshop as it was in the past (80h/wk ?) From its the culture/ambiance seemed pretty nice Base is £65k, heard that bonus is circa 100% Heard that London office pitch more than execute, is it true...

19 Mar 2022

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20 Sep 2014

Hi, I have a first round interview (90 min) with Moelis London coming up next week. Any tips/advice? Any of you fellow monkeys been through this? What can I expect? Does anyone know what the case study entails? Thanks guys.

12 Oct 2014

In terms of M&A/Restructuring/Capital Markets/etc, what is the firm best known for?

09 Jun 2012