3.0
Jan 9, 2015
Good learning experience for juniors
Former employee, more than 3 years
Frankfurt am Main
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Deal teams are very small which is great for junior personnel, as you can take over a lot of responsibilities early on. Also, there is high exposure to senior personnel. Many direct interactions with Managing Directors/Directors internally and also direct client interaction on a regular basis. Even though the pay is average for mid-market IB, the bonus is all cash which is a big plus!
Cons
It's middle-market M&A Investment Banking, which is what they pay for. However, the work load is more like bulge bracket - For Analysts it is common to work 85+ hours per week. It's a good place to gain experience and exposure but for the long term there is not the right leadership to develop junior personnel into bankers.