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I would like to be a summer analyst in a major European city like London, Paris, or Geneva. How would I go about getting an internship abroad with an I-banking firm, possibly Goldman Sachs, UBS, Citigroup, BNP Paribas, ABN Ambro, etc.? My college doesn't offer them...
International Internships?
06 years 49 weeks ago
by peppibanking
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Hi all, I am about to start as a first year analyst, and would like to not blow too much of any hard earned money. Does anyone -- especially those who are currently or have recently been junior bankers -- have a savings strategy that has worked well? Specifically for someone that may want to...
Saving Money
36 years 49 weeks ago
by Nusi
6 years 48 weeks ago
by PBrad
Does anybody know anything about the firm? I'm really interested in healthcare finance and am very interested in trying to get a post-sophomore year internship at the firm. Also, any other miscellaneous knowledge on healthcare finance in i-banking?...
Leering & Swann Healthcare I-Bank
36 years 48 weeks ago
by interestedguy
6 years 38 weeks ago
by zala rules
I have a question. I go to Princeton, and I see there is lots of room for networking. I can pull the grades, but can anyone give me advice on selling myself? I have a relative who works at Lehman Brothers in NY. Any suggestions on approaching him (I haven't met him, but I know pretty much his...
how to use connections
56 years 48 weeks ago
by pro.gatsby
6 years 48 weeks ago
by erockoneskee
I recently transferred to UVA where I am majoring in Economics. At my previous school (community college), I pulled a 3.76 completing 63 credits in one year. However, after transferring, for various personal reasons i did not do as well. I ended up with a 2.89 this past spring semester. ...
Chances at BB?
116 years 48 weeks ago
by cs11
6 years 47 weeks ago
by cs11
I have heard ranges of 90-120 for 1st year to 3rd year analysts. What are your...
Analyst 2006 Bonuses
86 years 48 weeks ago
by banker999
3 years 5 weeks ago
by 2226416
anybody know anything about hours/lifestyle in public finance groups? pro's and con's of choosing a public finance...
public finance
16 years 48 weeks ago
by Anonymous Monkey
6 years 48 weeks ago
by Anonymous Monkey
anybody have any ideas on how to save money for graduate school? i'm planning on being an analyst for 2-3 years and want a way to park my bonuses (and maybe grow it a bit) so I don't have to take on as much of a loan. any tax-efficient...
saving for education
56 years 48 weeks ago
by dedtomato
6 years 48 weeks ago
by NickFromBaltimore
every analyst i've ever met has a blackberry on their belt. do companies usually provide these or are you expected to have your own? ...
blackberries
36 years 48 weeks ago
by dedtomato
6 years 47 weeks ago
by suckermc
I was wondering if there were any analysts who have any experience in switching groups. In sort of a freak event, I got placed with a group I'm not very interested in and doesn't really fit well with my career goals. I've tried talking to HR and others to see if anything could be...
switching groups
06 years 48 weeks ago
by Anonymous Monkey
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Hi. I've heard that for many careers being skilled at multiple languages is a big plus. I'd imagine for i-bankign, with more work in emerging markets, knowling languages would be a plus. However, I've also heard that most finance work is in English as far as a US resident/graduate...
language in college
76 years 48 weeks ago
by Anonymous Monkey
2 years 4 weeks ago
by D M
I'm currently working in North America on a transfer from our London office. Over there, I got a direct promote to Associate (M&A) after 2.5 yrs of pain. Life as an Associate is much better - average around 50-60 hours a week...and the occasional weekend appearance. Anyway, I...
MBAs
26 years 47 weeks ago
by livingthedream
6 years 47 weeks ago
by livingthedream
Another great reference for future MBA's. http://student.darden.virginia.edu/finclub/resume_pdf/2004%20Finance_Club_summer_resumes.pdf...
Link to 87 Darden MBA resumes...
56 years 47 weeks ago
by NickFromBaltimore
1 year 45 weeks ago
by happypantsmcgee
Inspired by the countdown clock in this website, I wanted to start a thread for suggestions as to how to spend your bonus. Free feel to share your...
Ideas to spend your bonus?
636 years 47 weeks ago
by zealot88
5 years 50 weeks ago
by angry_keebler
How accurate are the vault prestige rankings? What does everyone feel about Merrill Lynch going from 6 to 7 place? I think their reputation has fallen a bit...
Prestige Rankings
406 years 47 weeks ago
by po2008
5 years 42 weeks ago
by lotus6
How many of you wish you had done consulting? Seems like a more well rounded experience that would can be applied to more fields. And you don't have to stare at a computer all...
Consulting vs. Banking
26 years 47 weeks ago
by cf317123
6 years 47 weeks ago
by Banking Chica
Let's take a poll....how often do you get to travel within your job and how many US based analysts have gotten to travel...
Travel
26 years 47 weeks ago
by cf317123
6 years 47 weeks ago
by barry09
How are bonuses decided on the street?...
Bonus
26 years 47 weeks ago
by rahulmuk
6 years 46 weeks ago
by Dawgie
I understand that many I-banking analysts leave for other opportunities after two years as an analyst. I also understand that in many cases, they do not want to deal with the unbelievable hours and stress. Most of what I hear is that these analysts leave for private equity or hedge funds....
Exiting Analysts
116 years 47 weeks ago
by Craven Moorehead
6 years 43 weeks ago
by CaptainJapan
Does anyone have any perspective on what the best groups are at...
Citigroup Industry and Product Groups
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by Patrick Bateman
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by steady state
Anybody have ideas on the...
Banking v. DCM/ECM bonuses?
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by Anonymous Monkey
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by Anonymous Monkey
Is it at all possible to find the time to work out and stay somewhat in shape while doing...
Personal Health
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by Patrick Bateman
6 years 47 weeks ago
by stefdog
Anyone have any tips on how to land a job at a hedge...
How can I get a hedge fund job?
156 years 47 weeks ago
by makkenzi
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by Determined
Does anyone know how the benefit packages vary across the industry? Are they all similar? Do a few banks stand out? What type of 401k matching program should I...
Benefits
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by wbanker
6 years 47 weeks ago
by wolverine123
hey you DKW guys pissed?...
DKW
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