Pros
- Opportunity for above market salary and bonus, with substantial increases the longer you remain at the firm - Great opportunities for vertical career mobility (Analyst -> Associate -> VP -> Partner) - Female co-founder & multiple female partners (very rare in the industry) - Great amenities: regular outings, gym access, discounted transportation, free meals, Bermuda outing, keg, company parties - Great exposure to technology executives and top tier investors - Develop core financial skills, while working within many different software verticals
Cons
- Working at AGC is a huge time commitment, which is par for the course in investment banking. Those who complain either weren't aware of what they signed up for by working in the industry, believed fairy tales they hear about at other investment banks (no matter the size), or flat-out don't like to work hard. - Smaller deal sizes compared to bulge bracket experience. I can understand that people want to put large deals on their resume's, but the higher volume you will see at AGC is arguably more valuable and that's why a lot of PE's recruit from boutique's because the analysts gain a lot more education about the intricacies of M&A deals.