Pros
-Some good clients and learning experiences - not much if the economy isn't doing well. -Post M&A Valuation work is more geared toward accounting/financial reporting purposes -Portfolio Valuation work is all about confirming client's analysis assumptions; not actual valuation of the companies
Kontras
-Uninspiring senior management -Senior management's tendency to bid low and have a low project budgets in order to get the work -Billing hours is political - many Analysts and Associates would have to "eat hours" to make client and management happy -Insulated, detached work environment -Low salary relative to other companies; low bonuses -Very little incentive to assist with the business development efforts - no proper compensation for it -An emphasis on utilization rate to measure individual performance instead of a holistic review (ie. if one were to source and bring in business for the team/company)