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As the community continues to grow and evolve, let's try to keep it at least somewhat civil, useful and entertaining. Please read in the <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-user-guidelines">WSO User Guidelines</a> in detail before posting to... Message Board Rules and Netiquette	0	6 years 9 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
Looking to take the Series 7, just had a few questions. Is the new passing grade a 72% ? I took the Series 7 about five years ago, unfortunately didn't pass. The exam had about 50+ option questions. I heard the next exam doesn't have many at all is this true? What's the best... Series 7	1	3 days 7 hours ago by Deanster	2 hours 14 min ago by crazjayz
I'll be quick with this - Liberal Arts undergrad MBA (no concentration) student graduating in December No relevant finance experience outside of academia No finance... Need Some Career Advice	1	3 hours 45 min ago by Red Raider	2 hours 35 min ago by SonnyZH
Hi, I am interviewing with the hiring manager for a Debt Capital Markets Syndicate Analyst position and the job posting listed excel skills as one of the requirements. This is at a Big 5 Canadian Bank in Toronto. Could someone kindly tell me what areas of excel I should focus on for my... Excel skills for DCM Syndicate Analyst interview?	3	2 days 9 hours ago by RustyR	4 hours 18 min ago by RustyR
Hi WSO, long time lurker here, lots of useful advice on the boards and I finally made an account. I am attempting to make the transition to Asset management and have a first round interview with JPM to join as an analyst. I am coming from an unusual background (non-target, big 4 tax experience)... JPM AM experienced hire process? - London	5	16 hours 4 min ago by AfricanFarmer	6 hours 11 min ago by AfricanFarmer
I've been trying to score an internship this summer in an investment bank, but nothing has developed over the last few months that I've been e-mailing and calling firms all day long. As a last resort effort, I'm trying to reach out to anyone here to see if they know of any openings... Still looking for an internship this summer..	2	6 hours 30 min ago by Swifty	6 hours 14 min ago by Swifty
Hello everyone, I will be going into sophmore year after this summer at a semi-target school and currently I am working as an intern at a BB PWM for the summer. My GPA for freshman year is 3.7, only because I did poorly in first semester and really pulled up my average in second semester. My... How to leverage internship?	0	6 hours 42 min ago by BrickSquadMonopoly	n/a
I currently work as a financial analyst at a major F500 company in Boston, MA, but I want to make the switch out of Corp Fin and into Investments. I am thinkg about research/investment analyst jobs. I currently have 2 years of financial analyst experience and I'm wondering what jobs I should... Corp. Fin Analyst seeking job in Investments - NEED ADVICE	2	6 days 4 hours ago by clubz86	6 hours 49 min ago by clubz86
WSO Community, I was recently offered to come in for an interview at T3 Trading Group in NY. How legit is this trading shop? It said as it is customary for prop trading, traders are required to commit nominal risk capital. Not sure about that..has anyone heard or been to their... T3 Trading Group, how legit is this?	15	2 years 12 weeks ago by JJstar	6 hours 59 min ago by Melnik
Guys! BIG Problem. I have a financial statement assessment at a research firm on monday... How the eff am I supposed to study for such a test.. Never heard of one. What do you guys think I should review DuPont, Quick Ratio, etc ? or would they get short mcqs like the BAT... ANY help would... Financial Statement Assessment test	0	8 hours 47 min ago by moesters	n/a
Starting my MBA at Purdue in the fall (I know not an elite program but I got almost a full ride and they seem to place the best of the non-elite Midwest schools). I am looking to get into oil and gas post MBA (focusing in corp finance). I am currently 33, my original undergrad is in criminal... looking to break into oil & gas post mba	1	13 hours 11 min ago by bfish36	9 hours 33 min ago by rock2002
Hey folks, just wondering what the general notion is about doing a summer internship in Africa. Have some family connections and was offered a SA position at a large African Bank while I visit family this summer. I feel like working here will put a different perspective of experience in my resume... Summer Internship at top African Bank? Worth It?	4	18 hours 48 min ago by slader23	10 hours 17 min ago by karlsson65
Hey, Does anyone have sample case studies for PE interviews. Would be very helpful if someone can share tips or sample case studies. Treat guaranteed.. :) Thanks a ton.... Private equity case study	4	5 years 2 weeks ago by ruchirsj	10 hours 31 min ago by peinvestor2012
I'm a JD/MBA class of 2015. Both law and mba programs are in the us news top 25 but not many banks recruit on campus. I'm wondering if its possible/likely to get interviews for BB IB (hopefully in NYC but i am nowhere near NYC now) for a SA for summer 2014 by applying through... is submitting an application online a black hole?	8	1 day 2 hours ago by anacott steal	12 hours 41 min ago by StryfeDSP
Hi, I am now majoring chemical engineering and minoring in finance at one of the top 3 engineering schools. Also, I have a few internship experiences in a top 5 consulting firm and Chevron, and Samsung. I still have two years left. I know I really want to go into banking industry for its... Chemical Engineer going into Trading or IBD	4	1 day 1 hour ago by yoonlee9	21 hours 31 min ago by klaasv
Hey Guys I was hoping if anybody could shed some light on this program. Its part of the Global Markets Risk group. The website barely has any information on it. I'm pretty interested in it but I dont have a quant background.... Market Risk Analyst Program at BofA	7	19 weeks 1 day ago by Boozaka207	23 hours 25 min ago by jjjjl241
Hi, I just got an offer from a firm that has an unique pay structure. I honestly don't know what to think of them. They say they have no base salary and just have commission/deal structure. (eg. bringing clients, lead etc, couldn't quite understand the role) Is this something I should... No base, Commission Based IB?	4	1 day 9 hours ago by hanjh705	23 hours 44 min ago by Fable
I have a third round interview with a restructuring advisory firm on Thursday and would love any advice and/or links to help prepare. The interview will consist of a short case study and will test my proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ability to contribute to their written deliverables. After... RX Case Study Interview Advice	0	1 day 28 min ago by McDonald	n/a
Hi everybody, If I am interested in going into AM if given the option to take an internship with a big company outside of finance that isn't necessarily a market research position but will afford relevant experience such as market research, financial analysis and modeling, strategy... Got a career question	1	1 day 5 hours ago by shoebox	1 day 3 hours ago by xkneelb4mex
I just received a summer offer at a BB in an S&T position. I want to live in Manhatten, hopefully close to my office. On such short notice what can I do about housing? Any advice? Most of the colleges/dorms appear to be sold out.... Summer Housing	6	1 day 9 hours ago by NewToSnT	1 day 4 hours ago by rpc
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Hi, I am currently a junior in college and I am interested in pursing a career in management consulting or investment banking. Which internship seems more beneficial in terms of my desired career path: 1) Operations Internship at a Fortune 500 biotech company vs. 2) Commercial banking... Operations Internship vs Commercial Banking Internship	8	1 day 21 hours ago by Oxy	1 day 5 hours ago by WallStreetHope
So after graduating from a non-target last year I was unable to procure a job for a few months and eventually I took a role as a commercial real estate appraiser. I studied real estate investments in my last year at school and I think my ultimate goal when I took my current position was to try to... JP Morgan Middle Office in Newark DE vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal	7	1 day 12 hours ago by jdeandrade	1 day 7 hours ago by adapt or die
Has anyone applied for Citi's university program a few years out of college and got an offer or will they just immediately reject your application if you're not a current... Citigroup University Program	0	1 day 11 hours ago by gnova01	n/a

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I was writing an email to a fellow monkey who is about to start as a banking analyst in the summer. It's been a little over 5 yrs now since I was a wee young first-year analyst in restructuring for one of the Moelis/Houlihan/Evercore type firms (I call them the firms where most people will... 15 things I wish I knew as a first year banking analyst
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I work as a currency volatility trader and manage one of the bigger G10 blocs in London. I've been lucky enough to get responsibility early in my career. I started off managing a single currency book a few months into the job, and have steadily been granted more responsibility to where I am... Ask Me Anything: I'm a Currency Volatility Trader
I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college as the president of an on-campus student organization related to Finance and Economics and a volunteer for a local... Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai
<em>Mod note: Best of Bankerella - this was originally posted 10/1/12</em> I occasionally get PMed by people at colleges I’ve never heard of before, asking if they have a shot at IBD. Folks, why IBD? The finance world is broad and varied, and there are a million ways to... My Biggest Career Mistake to Date: Prestige
For better or for worse, there’s a very unique feeling when everything goes completely according to plan yet nobody seems to care or notice. Such is the case with our favorite company of the moment, Tesla Motors. For those unaware, TSLA has rocketed upwards since its Q1 earnings release,... A Perfect Storm
I work as a long/short equity analyst at a large hedge fund. I've been lucky enough to be more than just a model monkey early on in my career, but have also been exposed to the stress of being measured on returns. I primarily cover consumer and TMT names. I went the typical path (target... I'm a Hedge Fund Analyst - Ask Me Anything
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