For those of you who are in the industry, How is Barclays/their reputation? I want to understand how they stack up as a firm and how their top groups stack up against others Thanks
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How is Barclays IBD compared to other firms? (Originally Posted: 02/07/2008)
Would love to see what people think/know. How far behind the BB is it, if at all? Thanks!
what i know is they pay the best rates among all banks..wondering how much they pay in terms of SA.
1250 per week (x 10) + 1500 relocation bonus = 14k for 10 week internship in NYC.
Yeah, its 1250 a week versus 1200 at most banks...at 70 hours a week its not so bad.
I'm debating between Barclays and a Middle Market that pays better and guaranteed me I could get into the group I want, which is an important factor for me. But I do know Barclays is growing really quickly in the US and isn't as hit from the whole credit crisis stuff as American banks.
Well, Barclay's lack of M&A capabilities will keep it from ever becoming a BB, but if you're interested in debt products they're somewhat decent in the U.S. A former associate of mine probably put it best "they only enter what they can do well." Unfortunately what they do well isn't or hasn't really been considered "sexy" in the past few years (investment grade bonds, ABS, etc.). Most of our peers we knew at Barclay's ended up trying to lateral to bulge brackets. The good news is that most them of them were able to make the switch (impressive, I think based on the fact that they had no M&A experience)...but that was also the result of having a strong tailwind from the marketplace.
what about its financial sponsors group? how are they doing in comparison to BB?
Any comments on Barclays FIG group?
Barclays reminds me of what DB was 5 years ago
Are barclays IBD hours shorter?
wouldn't significantly shorter hours mean less deal flow?
Would you join Barclays? (Originally Posted: 10/03/2012)
Hi all, I was wondering what the community's thoughts are on Barclays and their investment banking division in London. Would you join if given an SA or graduate analyst offer?
While I know personal fit is a major factor, I was hoping to get some perspectives on other areas such as future outlook, strength of the division, etc.
Thanks
This is a silly question, you have to compare BarCap with something
I thought it was implied, but comparing its relative place among the other BBs.
It's better than a thumb in the eye
Personally, I would go to the firm with the strongest alumni presence. For my school it would be either JPM or GS. Barclays is also strong but not as strong as those two.
I'd take JPM, GS, BX, MS, CS, DB, Citi, JEF, and any elite boutiques over Barclays.
@BTbanker, any reason why?
It'll probably place as a lower BB but a lower BB is still a BB. Say that fast 10 times.
In terms of fees advisory, ft.com/investmentBanking/tablesAndTrends.asp">Barclays is ranked #8. Not bad.
What have you heard about Barclay's (Originally Posted: 10/08/2006)
It's my impression that they're up and coming in the US market. Big base in the UK and could do big things here. It may be an opportunity to get in early. Any thoughts on this topic.
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