Hi guys,
I have been following the forum for some time now and I need some perspectives regarding this question. How is the elite boutiques or independent advisory firms generally viewed, compared to bulge-bracket banks in London in terms of PE placement, US business school and general comps, prestige? I have read a few posts on this site but there is not much said or insightful comments about the differences.
I'm a final year student at a target university and I'm considering 3 offers from a BB non GS, MS, JPM and from 2 EBs (among Centerview, Evercore, PJT, Greenhill, Moelis, PWP). I know Lazard and Rothschild are the biggest independent advisory firms in Europe but Rothschild recruits very late in the year and I failed Lazard's last round. I've met with a lot of analysts and associates from all 3 places already and they all seem genuinely very nice, which makes the decision even more difficult. Ultimately, I'm looking to join a MF PE after 2,3 years in IBD and transfer to the US for an MBA. If this was for the US, I think people would gravitate towards the EB offers without thinking twice but I'm not sure about the UK's presence and reputation of these boutique places. I wish there is a forum like WSO but purely focused on the UK (student room does not even come close to this ...). I have until the end of September to decide on this.
Thank you all for your comments in advance!
