Goldman or UBS -- which one do you recommend I choose??

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<p>Hey guys!!</p>

<pre><code> I just got an offer for Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs as well as an offer from UBS IB - Municipal Securities.

Which one would you choose? I know PWM internships are garbage but just the name GOLDMAN is amazing. Its almost impossible to turn them down for the name they give you on that ever important resume.

On the other hand, UBS is better because it is somewhat related to investment banking (my career choice).

I am a junior at at a top 15 school, I have completed an internship at a investment middle market bank this past summer. My gpa is 3.6. What should I choose!!???!!!
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<p>UBS has a well respected Municipal Securities division.</p>

<p>You are probably not going to receive the variety that you would get from a more traditional IB group. Not knowing your group specifically, you will most likely spend your time raising debt for public endeavors. Not the kind of thing I would want to do for a living, but something I could probably enjoy in an internship time frame. Which seems more interesting to you, MS or PWM?</p>

<p>FWIW, I think Mun. Sec. is a better stepping stone for an M&A type job offer after you graduate. </p>

<p>If you were a sophomore, I would say go with the GS PWM, but because you're a junior go with UBS MS.</p>

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<p>How do you have offers already? GS and UBS don't usually notify until Jan.-Feb.</p>

<p>Go with GS, it will probably be more interesting.</p>

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<p>i would go with the ubs municipal securities group.. it is well regarded and will most likely be better for you if your end goal is working as an ib analyst</p>

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<p>Private Wealth Management isn't very prestigious, even if it is with Goldman.</p>

<p>Like others, I think you will gain more experience with UBS Municipal Securities.</p>

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<p>I agree, Municipal Securities at UBS</p>

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<p>Congrats on the offers.</p>

<p>Count another vote for munis. Goldman's name can't overcome the fact that it's PWM.</p>

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<p>I would say UBS - Munis, but there really isn't anything more boring than munis, so try to see if they will let you move around the division during the summer. Otherwise Goldman PWM.</p>

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<p>I chose Goldman and I love it. The culture, people, environment, and work is just great. Plus, since I have my foot in the door, its so easy to network to other divisions.</p>

<p>I know a girl who is interning at UBS Muni's right now and her experience is terrible compared to mine. </p>

<p>But anyways, thanks for the advice guys!</p>