Boutique Bulge Bracket Engineering 
Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 22, 2025
Equity research recruiting tends to be less structured, though the bulge bracket banks and elite boutiques still run traditional processes that start over a year before summer internships. in a field like biology or biomechanical engineering, you could be a strong candidate for biotech equity research groups.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
APRIL 24, 2024
We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. If you are making a “hard pivot” career change , such as engineering to investment banking, pre-MBA internships are very useful but not necessarily required.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 12, 2023
This startup claims that its service can boost Analyst productivity by 30% and generate millions in extra fees for the average bank, and it plans to sell it to boutique banks for $2,000 per month. PitchBookGPT could target large banks ( the bulge brackets ) instead, as they are more willing to pay for training and productivity tools.
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulge bracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March. Think: Engineering, math, statistics, or something with elements of all these, such as “management science” or “operations research.” Internships at regional boutique banks. Wealth management.
Peak Frameworks
JANUARY 15, 2024
UBC is a highly regarded Canadian university, with notable programs in medicine, law, engineering, and business. UBC sends a strong number of graduates into bulge brackets and elite boutiques, with over 1/3 of hires going into these firms. PMF students consistently place into the top U.S. buyside jobs (e.g.,
Peak Frameworks
JANUARY 15, 2024
UofT is one of the highest-ranked universities in the world, with top-tier programs in applied science/engineering, management, and public health. UofT has weaker placement to most bulge brackets and elite boutiques when compared to other top Canadian schools.
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