Pros
Exceptional scientific depth and a team of highly intelligent professionals. Juniors are pleasant and collaborative. The firm offers one of the highest salaries outside MBB—not out of generosity, but necessity, as retention would otherwise be impossible
Cons
A toxic culture where trust is nonexistent, gossip runs rampant, and confidentiality is a myth. Performance evaluations are arbitrary and skewed—favorites face no accountability while others struggle under constantly shifting expectations. Senior leaders prioritize profit over principles, undermining each other to get ahead. There’s no long-term vision, just a relentless focus on the next transaction. Any talk of ‘growth ambitions’ is nothing more than a tick-box exercise to appease the PE firm. Expect to sacrifice your time, your well-being, and even your holidays—to fund someone else's yacht.