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Starting SA on Monday in CapMarkets would appreciate advice.
 

anybankeratall's picture
 
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 on 6/3/12 at 1:25am

I would appreciate a lot of feedback and thoughts on various issues. WSO has helped me a lot and got me to where I am today along with M&I. I really value people's comments.

1.) First day. What do you as an Analyst or Associate like to see in a SA on their first day? First impressions are the most important.

2.) Do SAs come in during the weekends? My group told me in my interview they don't have face time and their culture is more closer to trading than IBD. I intend to be in the office at 8AM and do not expect to leave before 10PM. I also plan to come in on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM - 4PM Is this a good attitude?

3.) I am in but I'm interested in possibly lateral into IBD M&A. I know this many not be "common" but I knew a guy from my uni who was in Global Transaction Services (GTS) for Citi and lateral into IBD LevFin after his SA. Would something that like be possible for me from ECM > M&A and if so how do I go about networking for that? Should I try to get to know bankers? Ask to do some work for them in my spare time?

How do I do that without screwing my capital market chances?

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Will Hunting's picture

don't quit.

IB
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 on 6/3/12 at 1:26am

don't quit.

"Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat, that's a fact.

anybankeratall's picture

That's a good one. My

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 10:07am

That's a good one. My priority number one is getting an offer no matter what.

optimus_prime's picture

1) 1st day -- Just look

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 10:34am

1) 1st day -- Just look presentable, read the materials people give you (And ask questions if *anything* is unclear), and stay out of everyone's hair. They'll pay attention eventually. Don't sulk or surf the internet. Be eager and interested without being irritating.

2) That seems to be a good attitude since you're unlikely to be working 12-hour weekends in ECM.

3) Just do as great a job you can and people should be open to helping you out if possible.

anybankeratall's picture

For 3.) do you think it is a

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 11:20am

For 3.) do you think it is a good idea to meet bankers (they are on a different floor) and do work for them on the weekends if I have nothing to do?

Or will this make me look like I blatantly want to ditch CM and throw out my chances of getting a offer.

optimus_prime's picture

Definitely don't do, or offer

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 11:26am

Definitely don't do, or offer to do, work for them on the weekends. That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard and will just make you look like a bitch to everyone -- your group and theirs.

anybankeratall's picture

Ok then how do I go about

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 11:35am

Ok then how do I go about trying to lateral into IBD and networking with bankers?

Maybe I should forget about that and purely focus on CM and getting an offer from them?

optimus_prime's picture

Dude, I told you -- do a good

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 11:42am

Dude, I told you -- do a good job, get an offer and people who matter will go to bat for you if you express an interest in something else.

anybankeratall's picture

Good Advice. Thanks

 
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 on 6/3/12 at 12:08pm

Good Advice. Thanks

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