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ICU
That's what they told in our uni grads
It’s an okay place to start your career. Some partners are amazing but, most are mediocre at best.
There’s definitely a pay disparity but, from what I hear, they are trying to fix that.
Pros
- They deal with many small clients.
Cons
- Work env is toxic
Although I don’t regret my 3 years with the firm, I could have done much better.
- Whilst you are working with the Funds team, you will have an offer from almost every competing firm at all times. However, attrition is still almost NIL or lowest in the funds legal field. The work life balance is better than you will find in any other team.
- The firm deals with the largest players and MNCs in the asset management and funds space. Started small but became the leader in terms of volumes handled as well as size of the clients very quickly. Speak to anybody in the fraternity and one will get the confirmation on what I just said above without an iota of doubt.
- The pay scales in the funds team today are better than any other Tier 1 firm. Check with any headhunter and one will get the answer.
So whilst I had to leave, but check/talk on the above with anybody working there or a headhunter and the facts will be crystal clear. Seems someone is on a mission to downvote every fact here or upvote every false but unfortunately doesn't change the reality and I am glad I started my career and had a good time there.