Ok, how different is a buy side from a sell side really? I’ve done mostly sell side deals and the number of firms that have rejected me after 3-4 interviews is a bit alarming. Sell side experience was the main cause I received as feedback. Am I really going to have to lie about something this stupid?

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Competitive buy-side processes tend to be more intense due to timelines. Less tolerance internally for errors since you can’t afford the rework time. Some people can get by on sell sides but struggle on buy sides due to faster pace and data volume. If you haven’t been exposed to that, I’d recommend asking for those experiences.

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I actually hate being sellside for what it’s worth.

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Are you applying from LMM/MM to big 4 or what kind of move are you attempting?

Everyone just wants to hear that you have done buy side and sell side deals. All i can say about sell sides is some shops don’t even touch NWC or debt and debt like as part of the process under the assumption the buyer will do it all. Provided your sell sides include full NWC analysis and debt and debt like, it’s the same exact product with more debate and scrutiny on the final product tbh

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