<p>I also who also works at an elite high finance institution the edge is Duke. We don’t even recruit from Chicago. The people hiring you went to school at least 10-15 years ago when Chicago was less on the radar. It also just doesn’t have as big of a “street” reputation. That isn’t to say you can’t get an IB job from Chicago, there are many Chicago alums in finance. I know Duetsche Bank recruits at Chicago for one.</p>