Firms
Investment banks and strategy consulting firms, in detail.
40 profiles to focus your applications: recruitment rounds, named assessments — McKinsey Solve, PEI, Casey, SOVA, HireVue and technical questions — application timelines and screening selectivity. Recent interview questions, firm by firm.
Bank of America
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
A US bulge bracket whose Paris platform has expanded significantly since Brexit.
Barclays
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
A British investment bank active in M&A advisory and financing in Paris.
Centerview Partners
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
A US elite boutique regularly cited among the most selective firms for junior hires.
Citi
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
A US universal bank with well-established investment banking teams in Paris.
Deutsche Bank
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
Germany’s leading bank, with investment banking and financing operations in Paris.
Evercore
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
One of the world’s leading independent investment banks, steadily expanding in Europe.
Goldman Sachs
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
One of the world’s most prestigious US investment banks, with M&A advisory and financing teams in Paris.
J.P. Morgan
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
One of the largest global investment banks, with a Paris presence that has grown significantly in recent years.
Lazard
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
A long-established financial advisory firm, among France’s best known in M&A.
Messier & Associés
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
An M&A advisory boutique founded in Paris and backed by the Mediobanca group.
Moelis & Company
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
An independent US investment bank known for its M&A and restructuring advice.
Morgan Stanley
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
A leading US investment bank active in M&A advisory and capital markets in Paris.
Perella Weinberg Partners
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
An independent Anglo-American advisory boutique involved in major M&A transactions in Paris.
PJT Partners
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
An independent investment bank originating from Blackstone’s former advisory business, known for both M&A and restructuring.
Rothschild & Co
Elite boutiqueExtremely selective
A Franco-British financial advisory group, among Europe’s most active by number of advised transactions.
UBS
Bulge bracketExtremely selective
A global Swiss banking group whose investment bank has expanded following its combination with Credit Suisse.
Alantra
Mid-market & specialist firmsHighly selective
An international investment bank of Spanish origin, specialising in the mid-market.
BNP Paribas CIB
French banksHighly selective
The corporate and investment bank of one of Europe’s largest banking groups.
Bryan Garnier & Co
Mid-market & specialist firmsHighly selective
An independent European investment bank focused on growth companies, particularly in technology and healthcare.
Crédit Agricole CIB
French banksHighly selective
Crédit Agricole’s corporate and investment bank, with a strong presence among major French companies.
DC Advisory
Mid-market & specialist firmsHighly selective
An international mid-market investment bank, part of Japan’s Daiwa group, with an active Paris office.
Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance
Mid-market & specialist firmsHighly selective
The Edmond de Rothschild group’s financial advisory business, focused on the French mid-cap market.
Natixis
French banksHighly selective
Groupe BPCE’s wholesale bank, active in financing, markets and advisory.
Oddo BHF
Mid-market & specialist firmsHighly selective
An independent Franco-German financial group active in private banking, asset management and investment banking.
Société Générale CIB
French banksHighly selective
Société Générale’s corporate and investment bank, historically known for markets and also active in M&A advisory.
Cambon Partners
Mid-market & specialist firmsSelective
A French boutique known for advising growth companies, particularly in digital and services.
Clearwater
Mid-market & specialist firmsSelective
An international mid-market investment bank operating in many European countries, including France.
Clipperton
Mid-market & specialist firmsSelective
An M&A advisory boutique specialising in technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris and several European cities.
In Extenso Finance
Mid-market & specialist firmsSelective
An M&A advisory firm focused on SMEs and small-cap companies, backed by the In Extenso group.
Sycomore Corporate Finance
Mid-market & specialist firmsSelective
An independent Paris-based M&A advisory boutique run by experienced bankers.
Bain & Company
MBBExtremely selective
An MBB firm known for its results-oriented culture and strong private equity practice.
BCG
MBBExtremely selective
Boston Consulting Group, one of the three MBB firms, with one of Europe’s largest offices in Paris.
McKinsey & Company
MBBExtremely selective
One of the world’s best-known strategy consulting firms, with a long-standing Paris presence.
EY-Parthenon
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
EY’s strategy consulting business, particularly active in strategic due diligence and portfolio strategy.
Kearney
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
A long-established strategy consulting firm known for operations, procurement and industrial strategy.
L.E.K. Consulting
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
A strategy consulting firm of British origin, known for strategic due diligence for investment funds and its healthcare work.
Monitor Deloitte
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
Deloitte’s strategy consulting practice, originating from Monitor Group.
Oliver Wyman
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
An international strategy consulting firm particularly well known in financial services.
Roland Berger
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
A leading strategy consulting firm of European origin, founded in Germany and well established in Paris.
Strategy&
Strategy firms beyond MBBHighly selective
PwC’s strategy consulting business, formed through its combination with Booz & Company.
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