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 | I've read that saying a couple of times on WSO. I think that there's a slight chance I might want to banking for a long term. Is it really true that you should not do an analyst stint if that's the case? ... Don't do an analyst stint if you want to stay in banking... | 17 | 0 sec ago by AsianMonky | 1 day 2 hours ago by NorthSider |
 | Alright so I had an interview at a boutique bank (phone call, but it was an informal interview) about 3 weeks ago. It went well, and I followed up around a week later and was told there was no decision on my status yet, and to reach out next week to remind them. I did that, which required no... Should I follow up a second time? | 4 | 1 day 17 hours ago by HackTheGibson | 1 day 3 hours ago by Whiskey5 |
| Do HR reps still organize events for the Analysts (similar to being in a SA program) or once you get placed at your desk, all of that good stuff is... So after FT training.. we are basically on our own? | 3 | 1 day 16 hours ago by JSonDx | 1 day 3 hours ago by Whiskey5 |
| Does anyone know where the training for IB Summer Analysts is in NYC? I heard it was in Brooklyn .... JPM Summer Analyst Training | 7 | 1 day 6 hours ago by JuniorBanker1649 | 1 day 3 hours ago by rufiolove |
| Has anyone done this? I'm aware that most MBA applicants have an average of 5 years work experience - how would a candidate with 3 years of IBD experience be view upon?
Some key facts for this situation:
1. Reason for aiming an MBA as fast as possible is due to a possible change in... Business School after 3 year IBD analyst stint? | 7 | 1 day 12 hours ago by crucifix. | 1 day 3 hours ago by Whiskey5 |
| I have offers at all three places and am basing my decision on exit opps--in particular PE and b-school, culture, prestige, daily work/tasks...etc. Would love to hear some thoughts. I've been high up on Lazard but worried about the culture/ work-life balance. Would BAML at sponsors give me... Lazard NY, Moelis NY, BAML Sponsors, BAML M&A | 13 | 15 weeks 1 day ago by zrose24 | 1 day 6 hours ago by peinvestor2012 |
| I've been reading the corporate profiles/bios of tops PMs/principals/founders at HFs/asset managers/even a lot of PE shops and it seems like few of them got their starts in investment banking. I feel like WSO creates this impression that IBD is the ultimate way to start your career, especially... Successful people that started in banking? | 5 | 1 day 17 hours ago by confused23 | 1 day 6 hours ago by yeahright |
| Based on personal anecdotes, how much do ibanking analysts work per week on average? when closing out a deal?
If you can,
break it down by bank
Goldman Sachs:
JPMorgan:
Morgan Stanley:
Credit Suisse:
Bank of america Merill Lynch:
Citi:
Detusche Bank:
Barclays:... bulge bracket hours | 18 | 3 days 1 hour ago by pryan2016 | 1 day 12 hours ago by LifestyleBanker |
| I hope everyone is enjoying what they have left before they start their internships (or head back to work on Monday).
I just received all of my grades, my cumulative GPA is now 3.854... Should I round it to 3.9? My major GPA will fall if I do not round this grade (obviously).
I am a Junior... One more GPA Question - This is serious | 17 | 6 days 19 hours ago by mhurricane | 1 day 14 hours ago by LeeRoyJenkins |
| I am interning full-time at an real estate private equity firm this summer and also doing part time work with a boutique investment bank. My ultimate goal come full time recruiting season is to move into MM/BB investment banking. As far as the private equity work goes, does anyone have any insights... Exit Opportunities W/ REPE | 0 | 1 day 15 hours ago by oGs | n/a |
| Does anyone know a good reform, Ashkenazi shul in... Looking for a synagogue in midtown | 9 | 1 day 19 hours ago by futurectdoc | 1 day 16 hours ago by frooter |
| Hey everyone I'm looking for some help regarding choosing a second concentration or minor. I want to do some kind of IB, preferably M&A. I am also considering consulting. I just finished up my sophomore year at Boston College, I'm in the school of management there. I've got a 3.5... Second Concentration/Minor | 3 | 2 days 14 hours ago by kpx5ar4SSW | 1 day 17 hours ago by hopefulinvestme... |
| ... d | 3 | 1 day 19 hours ago by sdfsdfsdfdsafasd | 1 day 18 hours ago by peinvestor2012 |
| How do students usually find COOP internships through networking? Some posts in the past, indicate that it is possible to get full time internships in the fall at even BBs with much less competition, but they're all old and firms might not do this anymore. Also do students have to pay their... COOP Internship | 4 | 1 day 23 hours ago by Husky32 | 1 day 18 hours ago by Rittersport |
| If you work at a lower MM bank but not a boutique (Think Maxim, Piper, Needham, National) in New York City is it possible to get to larger prestigious bank like Oppenheimer, Cowen, or Stifel Nicolaus after a year as an generalist analyst?
I heard that the lateral hires usually happen in... Tips to lateral to a better bank? Networking | 0 | 1 day 18 hours ago by anybankeratall | n/a |
| For those that are already working within the finance industry, are you happy? Plenty of money, respect and prestige comes with these positions, but happiness? I'm presently a student but I figured that this would be very insightful for myself and other's whom are aspiring financial... Are you happy? | 51 | 1 day 21 hours ago by Prospect022 | 1 day 19 hours ago by adapt or die |
| Check the link!
http://www.tpgcredit.com/our-team/tom-hou
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/tom-hou/18/b55/597
Seems that the guy is a German born Chinese, smart and has great experience! I wouldn't be surprised if he is top candidate for buy-side associate level job after two years stint in... TPG hires a 23-year-old GS analyst as Director!! | 43 | 3 days 6 hours ago by Fredericdi | 1 day 19 hours ago by F. Ro Jo |
| Have read through some old threads about FiDi but wondering if anything has changed. How are the day-to-day things like getting a cab home late at night, grabbing a few beers, and Seamless etc? ... Working in FiDi | 12 | 2 days 6 hours ago by barf | 1 day 21 hours ago by alpha13 |
| Hi y'all,
I am an incoming MSA/MPA student at a top-10 accounting program. I am aiming to do post-master IBD, but will "settle" for transaction advisory gigs.
Based on the information on the resume attached, how can I best improve my profile to have a shot at MM/Boutique IBD... How to Prepare for IBD: Masters Students | 16 | 3 days 16 hours ago by JonasDoe | 1 day 22 hours ago by JonasDoe |
| Spurred by another topic, what do you industry folks order from Seamless when 6-7PM hits? Typical locations are FiDi or Midtown.
Suggestions/recommendations? Non-recommendations?
I usually order from the Amish market (FiDi) or... What do you order from Seamless? | 15 | 2 days 5 hours ago by CoochieMane | 1 day 22 hours ago by alpha13 |
| Hello - In the spirit of my previous <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/practical-tips-for-entering-1st-year-ibd-analysts">post</a>, I've provided the below information. Note that the tips are geared toward IBD analysts recruiting for the buyside and are meant... 7 Practical Buyside Recruiting Tips for IBD Analysts | 16 | 1 week 45 min ago by narby | 1 day 22 hours ago by challengeaccepted |
| IB started by Bourkoff and Stenzler less than a year ago. Does anyone have any intel on how big their groups are (both advisory side and investment side)?
Also, any ideas on pay, culture, exit opps (probably too early to tell), and dealflow?
Thanks.... LionTree Advisors | 2 | 2 days 3 hours ago by Plastic Cup Boys | 1 day 22 hours ago by peinvestor2012 |
| I am going to start a little portfolio and possibly trade every now and then...Just wondering if any of you guys already have accounts, which one(s) are the best?
I won't have a ton of money in it (under $10,000) and won't be trading too much (definitely not everyday or every week).... Best Online Brokerage | 10 | 2 days 11 hours ago by Hernandez | 1 day 23 hours ago by Sandhurst |
| Hi guys,
2nd year here at a non-target.
Would an internship in energy trading followed by corporate finance at a decent oil company or energy trading for 1 month and big 4 audit for 1 month be better to get into IB?
Thanks for any... Energy trading or big 4 audit summer | 4 | 13 weeks 1 day ago by betapan | 2 days 1 hour ago by Redo |
| London office IB internship. Which to go for? Or is there negligable difference? Also, in terms: 1) Converting to a full-time position 2) Experience of future FT applications 3) Experience as a potential graduate analyst, which would be a better place to be... Summer Analyst: JPM/MS | 6 | 3 days 20 hours ago by twig | 2 days 1 hour ago by twig |
