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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 |
This is the reaction any analyst who has ever worked in banking has when you say you want to leave banking for business school then come back as a post b school associate...
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I get a ton of emails and answer a ton of posts asking similar questions so I thought I would answer the most common ones I get here and allow others to post their questions so everyone can see them and the subsequent answers. Hope this helps.
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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.
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Fire off the apps, the worst
Fire off the apps, the worst that happens is that they say no. Your GPA is on the low end for those firms, however a strong background in math is an asset and it is viewed as a rigorous degree. Apply wherever you're interested, don't be surprised at rejections and have a backup plan.
Definitely agree with the
Definitely agree with the above. Fire off applications, and network w/ people there. There is no downside.
Just a heads up, though, Lincoln International and Baird are very anal about their 3.5 min GPA requirements, no matter the school. They'll take a 3.5 non-target candidate over a 3.2 Ross kid, all else equal.
Harris Williams will interview 3.0-3.2 applicants, as will Macquarie. Can't comment on the others.
with those many internships
with those many internships which seem legit, you have a good shot at BBs and MMs. Don't limit yourself by thinking your GPA is everything. Once u have an interview, GPA means JACK.
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New to WSO, but I think that
New to WSO, but I think that you should stick to wanting to be in the client facing roles. Your math background is priceless. If you go to a school like you mentioned, such as UVA/UMICH etc. than your on-campus recruiting should get you a good client facing role.
Expand outside of IB. Your math could go a long way in Fixed Income research or anything on the trading floor.
Thanks for the advice guys.
Thanks for the advice guys. It looks like the general consensus is I should definitely throw some applications out there. Does anyone have any advice pertaining to my questions regarding GMAT/backup plans if I can't land IB?