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      WB is catching a falling knife - Investment Banking William Blair Employee Review

      2.0
      Nov 5, 2023
      Investment banking
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Could be great if you are a lifer and can navigate waspy corporate culture.

      Cons

      Blair is at a really awkward phase for such an old firm. Due to delusions of grandeur, and overly aggressive growth goals, they fell well under the reputation of stability they are so desperatly attempting to convey. This year they missed the targets by 90% which is absurd, as shown by 20% layoffs. The hard truth is Blair is just a place for elbow-throwing middle managers who jockey for personal gain and do not have neither customer's nor employee's best interests in mind.

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      William Blair Response
      2y
      We strive to cultivate a culture that is committed to our colleagues, our clients, and our communities. We take your feedback seriously and encourage you to share your experience through our internal channels, including your manager, human resources business partner, or our Chief Human Resources Officer.

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      5.0
      May 27, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Beautiful Chicago office and great working culture

      Cons

      High level management disconnected with what actually happens in the firm

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      William Blair Response
      1w
      Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and we wish you the best in your career at William Blair.
      4.0
      May 25, 2026
      Investment banking analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great deal flow. Get to work on some interesting deals and you will learn a lot as a new analyst or graduate. Firm has some amazing senior bankers who are really good at what they do. There's room to develop if you really want to do it. But i can't speak for experienced roles / hires.

      Cons

      Office politics don't matter as much as an analyst but it's certainly there and you'll notice that. Work could be a lot sometimes (benched marked against investment banking standard) and middle mgmt. is pretty weak. And there's no incentives to fix that because it won't affect topline.

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      William Blair Response
      1w
      Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and we wish you the best in your career at William Blair.
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