As an engineering major, I was interested in technology; Thomas Weisel Partners’ strong presence in the sector really caught my attention, but it was the culture of the office and the people I met during the recruiting and interviewing process that made me choose Thomas Weisel Partners.

In my role, I have had a great deal of exposure to senior level management all the way up to the managing director level. It is exciting to have a direct impact on a company’s financial future and to know you are an important part of a huge transaction for a given company. The culture at Thomas Weisel Partners is definitely more personal. You are not treated as “just another analyst” but as an integral member of your team.

Thomas Weisel Partners offered the opportunity to join a fast-growing, unique and reputable investment bank. The platform provided for analysts to play a meaningful role on deal teams immediately and take on a level of responsibility commensurate with abilities rather than job title. The entrepreneurial culture and exquisite office environment added to the firm’s attractiveness. Thomas Weisel Partners stood apart from the bulge-bracket in my eyes as the ideal place to begin my career.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the analyst experience at Thomas Weisel Partners has been the high level of exposure to senior bankers in my group and across the firm. It is typical to engage in granular discussions with the heads of my group regarding the analysis I produce. This pushes me to continually perform at a high level and allows me to learn from some of the most talented and creative financial minds on the Street.

My analyst career has been fast-paced, exciting and intellectually stimulating. I have had the opportunity to learn an extraordinary amount about applied corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and the operations of high growth businesses in my group’s coverage space. The high level of responsibility I have been allowed to undertake here has provided me with an exceptional experience which will be of great value to me as my career progresses. The knowledge that my work is an important factor in the success of multi-million dollar transactions is very rewarding and one of the most exciting aspects of the analyst position at Thomas Weisel Partners.

I was looking for a boutique bank with a strong culture and growth potential. Thomas Weisel Partners fit that profile. The biggest factor in my decision to come to TWP was the people. I seemed to click well with everyone I had met during the recruitment process.

My experience has been eclectic in that I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of products, industry sectors and clients. Every client seems to have their own special situation and it’s been challenging, but satisfying helping to provide solutions to those problems. My experience has also been unique due to the high degree of direct interaction I’ve had with client management.