Pros
Since starting my career as an Intern at AGC, I have had the opportunity to work on the Business Development and Banking sides of the firm. As a Business Development Associate, you work closely with the partnership to assist in deal sourcing and company / PE outreach activity. In this position you will build important skills in market mapping, industry conference scrubbing, whitepaper creation, etc., building on knowledge of the various sectors within software and technology that the firm covers. After my time as a BDA, I joined the banking side of the business as an Analyst, highlighting the opportunity for lateral movement within the Company. As an Analyst at AGC, you will get a unique opportunity to own workstreams at much earlier stages compared to other banks. There is a steep learning curve of course, but the support from weekly training to the Associates and Analysts around you provides the resources you need to conquer this.
Cons
This position does require long hours, with a much different work life balance than your peers. With that being said, biggest piece of advice for someone considering the Analyst program at AGC, is ensuring you have a genuine intellectual interest in the day to day work you will be jumping into in this position, and that you are motivated to build a career in technology finance. This is often the difference between these hours being either manageable / rewarding to overwhelming.