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Based on the most helpful WSO content, while the specific private equity (PE) firms that are most likely to hire from Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) / Bank of America (BofA) Investment Banking (IB) are not explicitly listed, we can infer some insights based on the general trends and the reputation of certain groups within BAML.
M&A and LevFin Groups: These groups usually have the largest intern and analyst classes, indicating a robust training and exposure to high-profile deals. M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) and LevFin (Leveraged Finance) are traditionally seen as attractive to PE firms due to the analysts' experience in deal-making, financial modeling, and understanding of leveraged transactions. Analysts from these groups are likely to be attractive candidates for PE firms looking for individuals with strong technical skills and deal experience.
Product Groups: The context mentions that PE placement is highly reliant on the individual, but being in a product group (like M&A or LevFin) can provide relevant experience that PE firms value. Analysts in these groups work on transactions across various industries, gaining a broad skill set that is applicable in PE.
Real Estate (RE) Group: Although not included in the initial list, the RE group at BAML is mentioned as one of the top 3 RE IB groups by RE exit opportunities. This suggests that analysts in the RE group have a good chance of moving into real estate-focused PE firms, given the group's strong reputation and the specialized skills these analysts would possess.
Placement Trends: The context also mentions that certain groups like FIG (Financial Institutions Group), GIG (Global Industrials Group), and NR/E&P (Natural Resources/Energy & Power) have varying degrees of difficulty placing into PE. FIG is noted for decent placement in FIG-focused PE firms, while GIG and NR/E&P are described as harder to place in PE. This could imply that analysts in FIG might have a more straightforward path into PE firms that specialize in financial services investments.
While specific PE firms are not listed, analysts from BAML/BofA IB, particularly those in high-profile groups like M&A, LevFin, and potentially FIG, are likely to be attractive to a wide range of PE firms, including both large, well-known firms and smaller, sector-specific shops. The actual PE firm an analyst might move to can depend on various factors, including individual performance, networking efforts, and the PE firm's specific needs at the time of hiring.
Sources: BAML IB Groups (NYC), BAML IB Groups (NYC)
As someone who came from BofA, I don't think the group really matters. You're at a BB. You're going pretty much get every interview you want. When I was recruiting, I got an interview invitation at pretty much every shop with the exception of H&F and Silverlake and ended up at one of those shops that a lot of people want. I even got interviews for industries that were vastly different than the one I covered. I'd say most of my peers at BofA, across different groups, had a similar experience
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