Lazard vs Moelis?

Lazard > Moelis

I am saying simply based on prestige.

Lazard

Lazard layoffs going on now

security: Moelis prestige: Lazard

if you are in a position to take either offer, i would highly suggest taking neither, and committing yourself to an industry that prizes fundamental value creation; honestly, finance is not the place to be right now, and won't be until the discipline is "figured out" (and this will take awhile); there is no prestige here to be spoken of

I have not heard of any layoffs. Lazard is making tons of money in restructuring with Lehman, Tribune, etc. Lazard is now the biggest securities firm regulated by the SEC.

Ya i've heard Lazard has had to turn away restructuring business they are so busy.

On my most recent knowledge, Lazard doesn't do layoffs so much as tell people that they should find something new by the end of the year.

THey are more prestigious than Moelis though, and nicer to you as well.

Lazard

Moelis has become a powerhouse... In 2-3 years it will be a monster... If you want a real aggresive Ibank environment, Moelis..

Lazard hands down - Moelis has a ways to go before they start competing with Lazard

Moelis > Lazard

Either? Both are good "M&A" names, but I would take Lazard for their vastly superior restructuring business.

Goldman Sachs PIA

Moelis > Lazard Raymond James > Goldman Sachs

Why do people care so much about prestige? There aren't that many people out there who give a damn about where you work as long as the firm is reasonably reputable. Between Moelis and Lazard, it's a question about "fit", not exit opportunity. Think about where you can perform better. Being a rockstar is way more important than working at, say, Goldman.

Laz

if you're looking to get into pe, you should stick with lazard. people here like to talk up moelis, but moelis is an unproven brand. there's no doubt that moelis is up and coming, but the question is how up it will get and how legit the analyst classes will actually be. from a track record standpoint, moelis analysts have nothing.

that said, if you're serious about pursuing a career in banking, you should focus on fit. at either bank, if you prove yourself and put in your dues, you'll get solid transaction experience and if you're good, you'll advance.

After what has been going on, almost nobody beats Lazard, top prestige.

Way more deals getting done, at least you're sure to be getting useful experience...

Both places will work you like crazy, but I'd take Lazard

The love of MoCo here by the college sophomores and wannabe's is hilarious. Nobody in their right mind should take Moelis over Lazard unless you are a masochist - then you'll fit right into the culture there. Lazard has great exit opp's, great deal flow, and is not a slave ship. The only think MoCo cares about is how much the top 3 guys end up making at the end of the year, there is absolutely no care/regard given to anyone below. It's quite the feudal system they have, and apparently the newbies on here just love jumping on that bandwagon.

I think the love for MoCo comes from the fact that rising that feudal ladder is a bit easier there than LAZ, EVR, GHL, and BB's.

Leggo, what makes you say that?

1. MoCo is relatively young compared to others
2. I know a few (3+) that made Associate from Analyst after TWO years (I've never heard of that - but then again, I'm only an SA)

BTW: MoCo came for campus presentations and allowed some individuals to visit the office, so that's where I got my opinions (so may be skewed).

My buddy, who is going to be an SA in LA, got to meet Moelis and Navid personally. How many SAs do Dimon, Mack or Blankfien meet?

I think it's pretty cool. Definitely a more tight-knit culture, although it's understood that he'll get killed.