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Hi Is it then possible to move into Front office as an analyst , either Business or finance analyst Advice would be great ,... Analyst at Bank of America	5	2 years 3 weeks ago by sonia puri25	2 years 3 weeks ago by starwin
It would help young monkeys to hear what NOT to do when networking. Real life examples are... BAD Networking	12	3 years 43 weeks ago by PocketHandkerchief	3 years 43 weeks ago by rmivalue
So I recently accepted an offer for a S&T analyst position with a BB. I transferred to my current school over 2 years ago, and following the advice of my schools career center, removed my previous school from my resume in order to make room for new internships. When my new employer runs my... BB Background check for education.	5	27 weeks 3 days ago by batabang	27 weeks 3 days ago by NYU
Is having Goldman Sachs a great asset on one's resume even if it isn't IB? Is the opportunity of working at GS worth a sizable salary... Changing jobs, changing salary	8	12 weeks 3 days ago by seagull	12 weeks 7 hours ago by rufiolove
Hello everyone~ Has anybody ever received DB's return offer? Do they give offers on site or via telephone? If I have to leave by a week earlier, does that have a negative... Concerning DB return offer	1	1 year 1 week ago by peterliupku	1 year 1 week ago by monkeyspells
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I am interested in a career in S&T and was wondering how much being a Division 1 athelete would help me. My stats in undergrad were not good: non-target, 3.0-3.2 GPA, but im hoping the athletics will help me out. How hard it would be for me to break into S&T? Any suggestions on where to... D1 Athelete but low GPA....	1	5 years 12 weeks ago by ChumpChimp1493	5 years 12 weeks ago by bank
Entrepreneur to investment banking - how to? Honest advice requested please I'm 26 and have founded and run small businesses since before leaving university and would now like to transition into investment banking. Any ideas on how to do this would be greatly appreciated? (direct... Entrepreneur to investment banking - how to?	15	3 years 2 weeks ago by eurodig	3 years 2 days ago by Guest1655
I have an upcoming interview with G.X. Clarke for full time for a fixed income sales position. They are a fixed income dealer based out of Jersey City. Has anyone interviewed with them or know anything about the... G.X. Clarke Fixed Income interview	4	4 years 35 weeks ago by jonjon	1 year 35 weeks ago by pathsofglory
I was able to secure an internship for this summer with PNC Capital Markets. I was hoping if members would be able to speak to the quality of this internship? Opinions? Thanks.... Internship with PNC Capital Markets	1	13 weeks 4 days ago by Mongoose5	5 weeks 4 hours ago by Oasis Street Wall
I'm a recent college graduate in NYC with a bachelors degree in Economics and I've been looking to get into a proprietary firm to become a trader. I don't have any experience but I did do some trading back in High School for a project in my economics class and i took an econometrics... Looking for a job as a trader and need advice	4	13 weeks 6 days ago by belaj	13 weeks 5 days ago by Dmalagic
I recently interviewed for the AnEx Program and have received an approval to enroll. I am looking to connect with alumni who is currently working in Canada, perhaps, a feedback from anyone if the program is valued enough north of... Looking to connect with AnEx program alumni	2	1 year 49 weeks ago by GT	1 year 42 weeks ago by militiamc
I'm going to a Rotation Education Day. I am interning in S&T. I go to a non-target, so I do not know anyone who has gone through this. What's it like? Any... Rotation Education Day	0	3 years 7 weeks ago by smiths429	n/a
I was offered a tech internship at a BB just now -- I haven't received the official offer yet, but an HR rep called me and said they were interested in extending one. Will I be required to submit a transcript (I will know by monday when the offer comes by email, but I am reallly nervous) ?... Transcript Check	6	1 year 13 weeks ago by singgirl00	1 year 13 weeks ago by M Friedman
I have an interview tomorrow for a Credit Analyst position at a bank. I’m entry level (Graduating next semester), and it’s my third interview (phone). Up to this point it has been strictly behavioral/fit style... !!Please help, time sensitive!!	2	5 years 23 weeks ago by markets405	5 years 23 weeks ago by markets405
Is there a difference? Does getting one or the other mean you've made it to interviews or next... "Application received" vs. "Application under review"	2	4 years 21 weeks ago by ADD2010	4 years 20 weeks ago by Cornelius
So I have been handing out my resume stating that I was a candidate in the "Certified Financial Analyst Program" when it is really the "CHARTERED Financial Analyst Program".. I wonder how many of the people I sent the resume to think that I'm an idiot... Should I... "Certified" Financial Analyst	38	1 year 39 weeks ago by GranTurismo	1 year 38 weeks ago by joewit
Which role is more prestigious/the wiser choice when choosing a job offer - client on boarding or fund accounting? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. ... "client on boarding" vs fund accounting	0	1 week 4 days ago by financeguy2299	n/a
A top firm at my school is hosting coffee chats tomorrow where you talk with a representative for about 30 minutes one-on-one about the firm. No case interviews or anything: the goal is for you to "learn" from them about the job. I assume the key to these things is just asking down to... "Coffee Chat" Advice?	4	3 years 37 weeks ago by lawschool121	3 years 37 weeks ago by SirBankalot
"The interview... frankly I don't care anymore after flunking two first-rounds in 2 weeks. Wonder what happened to the times I could walk blindfolded into a final assessment centre. "Competency" questions have become so ridiculous they ask questions like "Tell me about a... "Competency" questions have become so ridiculous	2	2 years 45 weeks ago by SianFJ	2 years 45 weeks ago by Bar
Hello All, I am currently researching boutique banks in nyc or la. I need an environment where my mind can thrive, I can apply mathematical and analytical skills and where I can devote myself completely to work. I do not need a corporate environment and anything close to a dress code or a... "Cool" NYC Boutiques	9	6 years 25 weeks ago by punchbaby	6 years 15 weeks ago by NoTears

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In Joshua Rosenbaum's Investment Banking, free cash flow is calculated as: EBIT(1-t) + D&A - Capex - Increase/(Decrease) in NWC. Most sources present the formula for free cash flow this way, without any mention of stock based compensation. However, in the Breaking into Wall Street modules,...
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Being a trader (specifically an equities trader with a proprietary firm, yes still currently employed by the trading firm I am with.) for the past seven years I am tempted to make a leap into being an er analyst. Trading has fizzled out and at this point in my life it's not worth the risk as I...
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I'm a rising sophomore looking to revise and update my resume for this coming fall and spring. Now that I'm no longer a freshman I'll ge betting rid of all of my high school stuff, except maybe one internship that I wasn't sure about. I was 17 and still a HS student when I...
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Been a trader for 7 years in prop, the game is pretty much over. Commissions have went up, fees are up, strategies are dying out. Where can one go that will provide a base+commission on the institutional side in trading (futures, fixed income, etc)?...
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F'd up in highschool, humble beginnings all that crap, didnt go to a university though I went to a school (BCIT) that is known for a rigorous curriculum with 8 classes per semester. No classes transfer over because universities where I am located take the classes I took as "not academic...
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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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Inspired by comments from this: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/basic-guide-ramping-up-on-a-company-with-public-information-part-1-of-3 Lets just jump in. <strong>Technology:</strong> In this space there are really two metrics that matter the most, sales growth and EPS... Beginners Guide to Valuation and Metrics By Sector
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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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