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DCM at One Man Boutique?
Just about to graduate from a non-target with a previous internship in DCM . I interviewed for a DCM analyst role at what I thought was a small firm, apparently it is one man small. The founder worked in DCM and syndicate at a bulge bracket for 15 years, then opened his own firm in 2012 doing...
Should I Mention Medical School ?
I am applying to several boutique asset management firms and on my resume I mention that I went to medical school for a year an left to pursue my passion for finance. Is this ok or best left out ?
Boutique IB (non-elite) vs. Boutique Mng Consulting (but does 30% PE dilligence work) for PE?
Hi Monkeys, Hope you are all well. My question: looking to eventually break into PE . I currently have offers on the table from a boutique Financial Services-focused IB in NY and a boutique management consulting firm (NY or SF). Trying to decide between the two offers, given my goal of eventually...
Empirical Research Partners, anyone know about this shop?
Anyone heard about this shop? they are doing quant research and portfolio strategy, any insights of working for this shop?
Anyone heard of this bank?
Anyone ever heard of Paulson Investment Company? They advertise on their website as a boutique investment bank, and I'm applying for an entry level job there. Anyone know anything about this firm, what their comp is, how good a reputation, etc? Is it worth steering clear from because of how small it...
Boutique Firms still recruiting
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any boutique investment banks that still had open positions for their summer internship classes. I know bulge brackets and most middle market banks are done, but I could really use the names of any boutiques, preferably reputable ones, to apply to. I'm...
Paulson Investment Co?
So I have an interview coming up with a small boutique out of Portland Oregon called Paulson Investment Company. The job is called "Sales Associate - Private Equity," and I can't seem to find any good information on this firm online on Glassdoor or here on WSO . Anyone heard of Paulson Investment...
Turned down Big 4 and working for small boutique | My MBA odds
Hi guys, I have recently turned down an offer from Big 4 and decided to stay with my current job. My reasons simply were 1) I am able to show strong leadership and be completely in charge of my projects. I do have some F500 clients which I hope this will help my case during MBA application process....
Fund Placement Experience Relevant?
Last semester I wrapped up an 8 month stint at a Boutique IB in Atlanta mainly working on M&A Deals, Debt Raises, and some LBOs . I took a couple of months off and then started another internship at a fund placement group to get some more "qualitative" experience, as many of the clients are PEGs,...
End Career Goal Private Equity, what should I be doing currently?
Hey, I'm in my last semester of my undergraduate Finance program at a good business within the state of Illinois (Northern Illinois University), but no where near a target school. My end career goal is to work at or create a private equity firm. I was wondering what are the different ways to break...
Exit Opps from TMT Boutique
I know firms like Raine, LionTree, Allen & Co , Union Square Advisors, Financial Technology Partners , etc don't have a lot of precedence for exit opps, but do they still get looks from recruiters for PE? In general, how are the exit opps coming from each of these shops? Interested in starting off...
Summer Analyst Deadlines
I'm currently finishing my sophomore year (will transfer for fall 2016) at a CC, with the intention of applying to a handful of target schools come winter. I feel confident getting into the schools I'm applying to, however my problem lies in the timing for summer analyst positions. I won't receive...
IBD lateral from a CRA
Hi, I am currently at a boutique consulting firm (~1 year of experience) and am looking to lateral into IBD in ~2 years. I am considering an offer for an operations analyst role at one of the CRAs (S&P, Fitch, Moody's). Although the role is in ops, I've been told by the interviewer that, with some...
Boutique Offer - Urgent
Currently I work in commercial banking but I recently received an offer to join a boutique IB firm (~10 people). The issue is that the offer seemed extremely low. Base 60k. Bonus of at least 5. No sign on. Deal flow varies but not anything to write home about. The experience seems like it could...
Gleacher Shacklock - dealflow/culture/any information
As per title, I would appreciate any information on Gleacher Shacklock. How well are they doing?
Debt Advisory 2015 Analyst - Advice required!
Fellow Jungle Travellers! My background; Did a gap year with Big 4 firm, then interned at a Tech startup incubator - Finally managed to get an internship with a top global boutique and after a hard summer slog got a FT conversion! I've just been told my team for the first few months (the firm does...
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Prestige: Stifel vs. KBW
Boutique?
I have been researching some firms and I found a bunch of them with 4-10 employees. Is this even worth looking into? Is this what everyone means when they talk about boutique banks?
Riparian Partners
Any insight on this firm? Not too much out there regarding them. Providence, RI based boutique, split from Oppenheimer relatively recently.
Opinions on Specialist Boutiques
I see a lot of investment banking boutique discussion being focused on EBs or no-name regional firms. I was wondering what people's opinions were about specialist firms at the top of their industry space. The names that come to mind are Leerink, FinTech, Financo , Sandler O 'Neill, and GreenTech...
MLV & Co Equity Research
Hey Guys, There are a few recent posts asking for color on MLV & Co, but with virtually no responses. Can anyone speak to the shop's reputation, culture, comp, exit opportunities, etc. I curious about the bank as a whole, but if anyone has any insight to offer on their equity research practice...
MM and Boutiques with Best BB Potential
Which MM or Boutique firms are best positioned to compete with or become a BB in the upcoming years?
Carlyle Group Fund Management SA or Boutique IBD SA for IBD FT?
I interviewed for Carlyle Group Fund Management SA this week, and the result is coming up early next week. It is not like a front office job, but more like a middle office. You work with private equity associates, but your main job is valuation and fund raising etc. It sounds really really cool, and...
Is the potential Staples buyout of Office Depot bad for Peter J. Solomon?
Hypothetically, if this deal does get completed, is that ultimately bad for PJS? It seems to me that while they may get a nice boost in the league tables, they will be losing one of their biggest, if not biggest, clients. Or does working solo on a deal like this create enough good press it will...
Please evaluate for profile for a top MBA (i.e. M7)
Hi Guys, I'm trying to gauge a sense of my credentials to get into an M7 school (think WHS). Was hoping anyone with advice on the matter could suggest anything. I've highlighted my background below, however it's a little verbose! I'm a UK resident (having migrated to London when I was 6 with my...
High GPA economics major but internships aren't in finance?
I go to a large state school in the South ranked around 50th overall. I am a business economics major with roughly a 3.89 GPA. The past two summers, I interned with large-scale corporate retail buying and merchandising thinking I'd go into marketing or related. After actually taking finance and...
DC Advisory vs. Commerzbank, both M&A internship Frankfurt
Hi guys, What do you think would be the better choice? Especially when it comes down to getting more internships/graduate programs at BBs /top boutiques?
Investment Banking Introduction Pitch to Prospects
Hi All, I spent 3 years at a decent MM bank, and have transitioned to a more a role with a boutique with two other MDs. I know most may not consider this an "upgrade", but I really enjoy the visibility and client relationship development aspects. I have been able to greatly expand my network in our...
How to evaluate boutique investment banks?
I'm a sophomore starting to recruit for summer internships at boutique investment banks and I'm having trouble determining which investment banks are the real deal and which aren't. Some things I currently look at: Experience of their team members Caliber of students who are accepted into their...
Moving from non-IBD BB Front Office role to BB IBD?
It's clear that working at a boutique is better than working in back office for a chance to move to BB IBD . But if I had the opportunity to work in a non-IBD front office division such as AM / ER / S&T / PWM , what are my chances of moving to IBD within a year or two? Would I still be better off...
Salary negotiation at boutique
I'm expecting an offer from a NYC boutique. It doesn't appear to register much on prestige scale but office is lavish /high rent for what's that worth. My research puts range in 110k to 140 k base. But that info comes mostly from the biggest firms. So am I out of line for saying 140k ? Thanks .
PE Analyst Offer Compensation
Received a verbal offer from a boutique PE firm for FT in NYC . Soon to get a written offer with comp info. Firm has under $400 MM in AUM. Team is very lean. 2 Analysts who do the heavy lifting on the modeling and underwriting, and 2 high level MD's/ Partners who speak to clients and bring in new...
Best NY boutiques to cold call
I cold called 100 today and only got 5 hits lol Any recommendations?
Boutique Bank or KPMG EVS?
So I got offers from both, which one should I go to? KPMG Economic Valuation Services (EVS) deals with mostly tech firms too.The bank is also a tech boutique bank, deal flow is okay or average (def not the biggest ones you hear on WSJ, usually $
Banks, boutiques, anything in Knoxville
I will be attending the University of Tennessee for undergrad starting in the fall. I know Knoxville is not the biggest city in finance, but is there anywhere worth interning or working during summers or before grad school? My goal is a boutique in Charlotte, maybe Piper Jaffray. I definitely intend...
Top boutique in London vs. Top3 BB in regional office vs. BB in London
Hi guys I was fortunate enough to receive an offer to join one of my top choices (which happens to be one of the top boutiques; think Centerview, Evercore, Greenhill, Houlihan, Moelis, Perella) for their 2015 graduate class in London. However, I also received an offer at a Top3 BB in a regional...
Boutique IB vs Big 4 Advisory for Corp Dev
Between a IBD role at well known regional boutique and a advisory role at PwC /EY - which one would you choose if you wanted to get into corporate strategy/development? The regional boutique is focused on the industry I would like to do corp dev work in. The 30K ish pay gap aside, how do these two...
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Which offer to take? @ 2 small IB Boutique internships - Undergrad student
Hello everyone, I am a Junior at a target university looking to intern at a boutique IB at NYC this fall, before I start recruiting for summer. After coldcalling and networking I landed this two offers
Big 4 TAS or Boutique Consulting Firm
Hi all, I'm a Big4 consultant with three years of experience, and am currently weighing my options between moving to another Big4 with their TAS group, or a boutique consulting firm. I'm a little older and not looking go back for an MBA or try to lateral into an MBB , but would like to hear thoughts...
Should I take up this internship?
Hey guys, So I've been offered an Unpaid internship at a local boutique PE firm (transactions ranging from $5-$100mm). As for me, im a senior at a non-target school(economics) and i just finished a BB PWM internship. So my question is if i accept it, do you think i will be given any worthwhile...
Financial Modelling Certification
Hello folks, I'm interning at a boutique in Europe and about to graduate from a M.Sc. in Finance, I thought it could be of interest to find some sort of certification for my Excel skills. What do you guys think? Anyone has experience in that domain? I googled the thing but most of results looks like...
Lower MM Boutique IBD vs. Big 4 Audit
There is a lot of talk on here about Boutique IB vs. Big 4 Advisory, but I want to pose a slightly different question. To be clear: by lower MM boutique IBD , I'm referring to firms like Piper Jaffray , Stifel Nicolaus Weisel , and other names the majority of people haven't heard of. Big 4 audit we...
Financial Advisory at a global investment bank VS sell-side M&A at a boutique middle market shop?
I am trying to decide whether I want to work in the Financial Advisory department of a global investment bank, or do sell-side M&A work at a middle market boutique. My current projected career path is to work in investment banking for around five years, then try to leverage that experience to find a...
Chinese IBD or Hong Kong Boutique
I have been through the SA recruiting process for BB's HK offices and had no luck landing an offer after few Superdays. As a result, I spent a lot of time reaching out to boutiques in HK and banks in China, and now I have landed an offer from a leading Chinese securities firm's IBD (not CICC) and an...
AM Director: some less standard path
I am Director at a 3bn USD AM boutique shop covering a niche growing sector, located in Europe. I am having a strong quant background (phd). I spent 4 years doing applied research in academia (stochastic modeling with applications to finance) and then joined the shop I am currently working at. We...
Didnt receive dream internship
Hello, I did not get a bulge bracket S&T internship my junior summer (right now), but I did get a less formal S&T internship with a boutique back home that does not offer full-time positions to interns. I was wondering if I still have a chance at getting a full-time position at a bulge bracket. I go...
What's a better option - try to find a gig at a smaller boutique with limited working experience, or MBA to re-brand?
I'm working at the BO at a top PE firm and I get to learn a lot, but I would eventually like to work in the FO . What do you think is a better strategy - look for a boutique gig with my limited experience, or try to get into a top 15 MBA program and go through the internship route? I'm leaning...
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