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<em>Mod note: make sure to see the great comment below by CompBanker</em> I come from a small town where nobody had ever heard of consulting or IB. I was fortunate enough to attend a top target college (a good Ivy) and land a gig in IB at a BB/EB. I'm starting full time this...
Finance Culture - Personalities
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<strong>Background</strong> I randomly discovered WSO nearly seven years ago just weeks after I secured a FT MM IB position. The website was extremely nascent at the time with only a few thousand registered users. The majority of the users were college students with only a handful...
How WSO has enhanced my IB/PE career
2617.26
<em>Mod note: <strong><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/faq/what-are-the-best-qa-threads-and-interviews-with-top-finance-professionals-on-wso ">Click here</a></strong> to see all of our q&a's and interviews</em><P> I figured I...
Open for Questions - Equities in Dallas
417.41
After over one year in the making, the <strong><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/2013-wso-compensation-report-full">2013 WSO Compensation Report</a></strong> is here! Access to the FULL 108 page 2013 WSO Compensation Report is <strong>100%...
2013 WSO Compensation Report has Arrived
1355.35
Where do i even start..I learned so much from this forum. The brutally honest opinions, sincere willingness to help, the technical information and random tips on everything has been absolutely crucial for me landing this offer. Coming from a non-target I didnt get that 3rd year SA position at...
Thank you WSO! Got my FT Offer! ADVICE NEEDED
245.24
When I first started as a PE analyst, I constantly struggled with judging the amount of time I should spend on reviewing sourced deals. How much time is enough to really get a handle on the company’s revenue streams? How granular do I need my analysis to be on industry threats? With this...
Misguided Efforts: A Cautionary Tale
115.11
Fellow Primates, We are looking for 1-2 students on each campus to help WSO in its sales efforts to student clubs/career centers, and overall promotion at your school both online and on the ground. Below is a description of the position and benefits...thanks in advance for your help! <a...
WSO is Looking for Campus Reps For Summer/Fall 2013 (and beyond)
1045.04
Many of the questions that have come in surround recruiting for front office Wall Street careers from a non-target so we’ll start with some ideas for recruiting, move on to interviewing, preparing for the job and finally long-term career management advice. Before we begin, it has been...
Stand Out as a Non-Target: Recruiting (Part 1 of 4)
244.24
Any Asset Management people here who could give me some insights on it, such as the nature of the work, the pay, the hours, the potential for career advancement, ect? I was looking into IB before but I've decided that I would rather pursue a career that's more intellectually...
Asset Management a better choice than Investment Banking?
44.04
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If you could be the richest person in the world with your dream job only as a public virgin forever would you do it?
283.2800000000000002
<em>Mod Note: Blast from the Past - "Best of Eddie" - This one is from June 2011.</em> <em><strong><u>Freeriding</u> :</strong> The illegal activity of buying a stock and selling it before paying for the purchase.</em> - <a...
Come On and Take a Free Ride
193.19
Hey WSO, I have just finished my freshmen year of university and have been working at an office job at a small company in my area. I have been doing some general office work but none that is particularly related to finance. I am interested in finding some kind of part-time unpaid internship...
Part time Internship/opportunity for summer of first year?
73.07
<em>Mod Note: This is a syndication from Jared's Daily Dirtnap daily market newsletter. WSO readers qualify for a $100 discount...just email [email protected] and mention "WSO Monkey Discount" You can follow Jared on twitter at @dailydirtnap</em> This one has...
THE LAST MILE
73.07
Hi all, I have a non-consulting resume here and would like some candid thoughts and strategies to make it appropriate for consulting. I fear my experience is not impactful enough and would like to present it in the clearest form possible to eliminate concerns. EDIT: Looking at my...
Undergraduate Consulting Internship Resume (Analyst) Review Please
63.06
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Wolf of Wall Street Trailer Drops
482.48
Wall Street Oasis is looking for several hard working individuals to join our intern team to help with online-marketing tasks, specifically Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and link-building...
Wall Street Oasis SEO Interns Needed NOW
342.34
<strong>Financial modeling</strong> is a skill that any investment banking analyst will have to master. Although the majority of investment banks and other financial firms now have formal training programs, many students and prospective finance professionals are choosing enroll in...
Financial & Valuation Modeling Boot-Camp
272.27
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If you could live in your 20s forever what would be your dream job?
232.23
So, I've taken some time to peruse through WSO's <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-company-database">2013 Compensation Database</a>, and it's honestly awesome. I've been on WSO for a while, from my time as a bright-eyed undergrad trying to...
Fun Things I Discovered While Perusing the Compensation Database
222.22
I really am not sure where this thought came from, but it just popped in my head. I wrote a while back about having determination and discipline in order to succeed, but as I work longer and continue to climb up in the corporate world I realize there is a stronger underlying theme, and that is...
Having Faith in Yourself
152.15
A first-year analyst at BofA is pulling an all-nighter. He's on his second Snickers bar and his third Monster Lo-Carb when he notices his VP's computer turning on. Which is strange, because his VP shut it down hours ago when he left for the night. So he strolls around the office for a...
Quantum Dawn 2: Wall Street Under Siege
142.14
As summer rolls around, many folks leave the office a little earlier on Thursday or Friday nights to make it out for a cocktail event or weekend away from town. There will be a solid amount of extra-industry networking going on, to say the least. And by that I mean sloppy cocktail...
Summer Cocktail Events - 5 Tips to Keep the Conversation Flowing
102.1
So since most interns are about to start their summer programs or are in the first couple of weeks, I thought I would open a forum for anyone to ask their any questions/worries they might have. I can only reply in the context of trading/sales internships but i'm sure others can chime in...
Last minute Sales/Trading Q&A for interns about to start
92.09
Well monkeys, it sure was fun not worrying about the CFA exam for a couple weeks. But, I'm sure that like me, you all got that special email last night telling everyone to restart their freak out until July 23rd. Thanks, CFA Institute, that's just what my summer needs. I remember...
Important Information About Your CFA Exam Results - Calculating the MPS
52.05
It feels like I'm the only one at times on a forum such as WSO. It has been tougher to get interviews than I had expected since my previous work experience didn't provide me with any hard skills. Anyone else in the same boat? How has it been going?
anyone else in between jobs?
12.01
(<a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/con-men-hall-of-fame-barry-minkow-%E2%80%93-part-1-of-2">If you missed Part 1, you can find it here</a>) So, what about the CFO of ZZZZ Best? In part one I wrote about the headlines that many may have seen in any business or...
Hall of Fame Con Men: Mark Morze – Part 2 of 2
12.01
Im currently six months in a division/sector fldp. A role has opened up within corporate for financial reporting (think quarterly 10-qs, annual 10-k construction). I want to end up in corp fp&a not necessarily division fp&a. Should I make the jump to corporate? Is this financial...
Division/sector fldp to corporate? Opinions?
12.01
If you enjoyed last week’s post then...here’s Part II! Straight from the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/joris-luyendijk-banking-blog">Banking Blog</a> about a 20-something derivatives trader who worked for a MM firm in a small European country and as a...
Part II: So You Want To Be A Derivatives Trader?
12.01
Has anyone had any experience using the mobile? We are thinking of switching from CapitalIQ to Factset but none of our analysts have experience of using the mobile app to keep track of latest prices, multiples, news, etc
Factset
02
Can anyone tell me specifically what Corporate Finance is at Morgan Stanley? I keep researching and can't find anything on it, any responses are greatly appreciated.
Morgan Stanley Corporate Finance
02
Is this firm legit? I recently graduated and am lookin for an IB opp. They seem good? Anyone thoughts?
Gruppo Levey & Co.
02
<em>A stranger is being shown around a village that he has just become a part of. He is shown a well and his guide says: "On any day except Monday, you can shout any question down that well and you'll be told an answer". The man seems pretty impressed, and so he shouts down:...
Ask Me Anything: Recruiter from a Consulting Firm
971.97
I have a dilemma I'm hoping to get some advice about I started my job July 2nd of last year. There's a clause in my offer that states if I voluntarily quit my job within a year of my start date I need to return the full amount of the signing bonus. I have accepted a job offer...
Repayment of sign on bonus?
461.46
Hey again WSO, I'm not sure many of you will remember me but I posted this thread (http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/feels-like-i%E2%80%99m-writing-my-own-obituary%E2%80%A6) back in November '12. I can't even begin to believe it's been over 6 months. Anyway as an...
Time to get a job! - Daily Coldcall Log (and 7 month update from bad depression)
421.42
I'm attending BC's Carroll School next year and am trying to understand the reputation of Carroll students in IBD, and other competitive positions, now as compared to the past (when CSOM's reputation was only slightly above mediocre). Considering BC and Carroll are highly ranked...
Is BC Carroll the real deal?
331.33
<strong>Project description: Finance / Wall Street / Business Writer </strong> We are looking for several talented writers (professionals in the finance industry preferred) to write for WallStreetOasis. There is a list of suggested topics you can choose from but if there is an area...
Be a Wall Street Oasis Contributing Author
261.26
It's long, but if you don't have time to watch a decent amount of it, at least watch the first 4-5 minutes and you get the summary of what his beliefs are on investing. I have friends who think this is reasonable and makes the most sense. I'd love the monkeys to weigh in...
Kevin O'Leary Only Invests For Yield
231.23
Hi all, Just wondering what your favorite pokemon/moveset is. It's good to relive our childhoods once in a while, and why not today on the anniversary of Pokemon B/W 2 (give or take a week). From traditional red/blue/yellow, definitely Machamp or Hypno. You could plow through...
Favorite Pokemon/Move?
231.23
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Follow Wall Street Oasis
221.22
My name is Clifford wright born in Raise in Mintgomery alabama I am 16 I took 3 years of the stock market and business if any one need help about we're to invest your money I am that guy I help my uncle in the stock market he just retired from bp oil company and also a investor
16 with a Rich mind
191.19
Hello WSO, I have been accepted to a deferred MBA program, and I begin in 2 years. Besides saving a portion of my income, what actions should I take to afford B school? If I continue to save at my current rate, I will have about 80,000 in loans. How else can I decrease this beginning...
How to Financially Prepare for Business School in 2 Years
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Nevermind
151.15
Anyone hear of the business deal between Samsung and Jay-Z? A 3 minute Samsung commercial was aired during Game 5 of the NBA finals showing Jay-Z working on his album with producers Rick Rubin, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. [quote] " The album is titled "Magna Carta Holy...
Samsung & Jay-Z - The Next Big Thing?
141.1400000000000001
Well, they say it's called organizational structuring, wtf.. I am just a f**king year ii analyst.
Just got laidoff by a BB
131.13
To most of my fellow wantrepreneurs, I just read an article about Hamdi Ulukaya and his tremendous success (0- 1billion in revenue in 5 years) with his greek style yogurt company. The article illustrates how Ulukaya took a loan for just over a million and bought an old yogurt plant. His ultimate...
1 billion in revenue after 5 years.
131.13
<em>”Look man, remember when there were no seatbelts? What happened then when you crashed?” “My mother’s arm stopped me; I went through the windshield!” “Exactly! And you got 39 stitches all over your head that made you look like a total badass all through third grade!...
Go See "The Internship!"
131.13
I'm about to start FT this summer with a typical incoming analyst salary/bonus structure. I'm wondering what credit cards, if any at all, should the newly graduated/employed be pursuing. I've heard Amex Gold/Chase Sapphire/Starwood are good ones - that said, I probably have no...
Credit Card Options for Incoming Analyst
101.1
So I know variants of this have been asked before but I'm hoping for a more direct, general answer. Sorry if this is a repeat. Is it ever ok to leave test scores off your resume for MBB? Is it ok to have it off the resume but still on the online application form? Is it ever ok to leave...
Test Scores on Resume for MBB
91.09
<b>For many of us in United States, the TI-83 Plus is the quintessential (pre-college) calculator</b>. It was required for many classes (e.g. AP Calculus) and the $100+ price tag 10+ years ago did not do wonders for the wallet. Still, the multi-line interface, matrix operation...
Pricing Power of the TI-83 Plus
91.09
Hi All, I currently work at a bulge bracket investment bank (think JP Morgan, Macbank) within their Credit Risk team with particular focus on financial institution counterparties (annual reviews, credit limits etc) and debt markets/ treasury (incl primary market RMBS deals etc).
IB Risk to Big4 M&A
81.08
Hopefully someone who has HR experience can put my mind to ease about this. I recently got an offer to join the AM division of a BB and have just begun the (grueling) background check process. When I started my interview process, I had a 2.95 GPA which I obviously rounded to 3.0 on my resume....
Background Check - Paranoid
81.08
I am currently a rising senior at a non-target school and have recently received an assurance offer from a Big 4 for an internship next summer within financial services. My plan is to eventually get into banking especially within M&A or ECM. I am currently interning at a BB within prime...
Big 4 Assurance into Banking
61.06
As the summer approaches, I am taking preliminary measures to survive the 100-degree days in my little cubicle. By August my office space will turn into a hybrid between a sauna and a tanning studio due to the poor ventilation and cooling system in the building. Last year I simply ignored the...
Surviving the Saharan Overheating at the Office
51.05
After I finished an analyst stint in the M&A group at a BB I got a lot of questions from incoming analysts, buddies, or people in b-school that would be taking the IB plunge: how do I survive, not fall apart physically, key tips etc. I always found the thing that they gravitated to most was...
The Impossible Trinity of IB
51.05
i am an italian student who will be starting a MSF at Bocconi University (europe - italy) in september and i was wondering about my career prospects. front office in AM would be my preferred destination since i fear the job instability of HFs (at least without some work experience that i can use...
Front office in AM - Europe out of MSc: feasible?
51.05
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What non-finance person do you most admire?
41.04
Hey all, After months of networking and a fairly tough stretch, I suddenly have a few offers to choose from. My situation is unique, between my background and location (Asia), but I figured I'd put it to the collective wisdom of this group to get some perspectives. Quick background:...
Multiple offers advice
31.03
Hi, I am considering applying to B School next year. I particularly have my sights set on HBS. I have one question. A notable alumni from my undergraduate institution (top 10 LAC) runs a popular meetup in NYC, where I live. We do not know each other personally but we do have that...
Appropriateness of recommendations letter from alumni
31.03
Hi all,
Need Advice - Rising Senior
31.03
Hey all, I wanted to see what insights people had regarding office politics in different industries, namely IBD/finance vs. Consulting vs. F500. Why does it seem politics in consulting are a lot less than the other two? Why does it also seem F500 positions suffer the most from office...
Politics in the Business World
31.03
Should experience be listed by importance/relevance or date?
Quick question about resume organization
31.03
Often times we look back at the shoulda coulda wouldas. We stay in certain situations way longer than we should because we are afraid of what might come next. We talk a big game about all the things we would do…<strong><em>if only (I had more time, more money, no...
The Decision Elf. Have you seen him?
31.03
I've been lurking around here for quite some time; I finally decided to sack up, join, and post. My goal is to eventually find my way to MBB. I have done some extensive searches on the site and have never been able to get a solid answer on this in particular. I graduated last year...
Next Steps to Land at MBB
31.03
Does anyone have PE recruiting resources they'd be willing to share/ trade? I'm looking for modeling tests (with solutions) and have a few tests from top tier funds to trade in exchange. Any other recruiting resources would be appreciated as well. Please PM me. Thanks
PE recruiting resources
31.03
Hey I was just wondering how hard it would be to break into ibanking from gt. I know georgia tech isnt a target school for bb but would it be viewed well by employers at mid-market or boutique banks? I'm currently an industrial engineering major going into my 2nd year and I plan on...
breaking into ibanking from Georgia tech
21.02
Hi everyone, I've decided to push off my graduation and complete my degree this upcoming fall. Basically did this because I want to take part in the next recruiting cycle. That being said, I know I can't tell HR / anyone with hiring authority that I "delayed my graduation so...
Pushing off graduation until December
21.02
How do you incorporate a terminal value for a real estate developer? We were given a forecast for 5 projects with different lives. The company will not cease operations after these projects but their ability to replicate these 5 big projects is not certain. In your opinion, how will you...
Real Estate Developer
11.01
At JP Morgan, when you receive an offer letter after you've been selected, do they require official transcripts? My reason for asking is that I have a billing argument with my college and they will not release my official until it's settled. If they do ask for official, would they...
Offer Letter
11.01
When I was attempting my Level II, I was feeling mighty poor.&nbsp;<br> <br> I had just left my role in finance and I wanted to try my hand at something else that had caught my attention - advertising.&nbsp;<br> <br> Weird, I know.&nbsp;<br> <br>...
How to Pitch to your Firm to Sponsor Your CFA Program
11.01
Hello everyone, I am new to WSO and wanted to get some advice from you fellow members. I am interested in landing an internship or position with an Investment bank at the analyst level in Toronto. My background: -Completed my undergrad at a non-target business school -Just started my...
Advice on how to land a I-Banking Analyst role!
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<strong>Stock Market Analysis (6/10-6/14)</strong> Stocks lost ground last week as the Dow, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 indexes all declined. Among the sectors, largest losses were taken in financial and technology stocks, the least in consumer staples and health care....
Stock & Bond Market Update
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There are some WSO members meeting tonight at the Kitty Cat Klub in Dinky Town, which has a good bar and live music. We will meet tonight after 10:30PM. Let's get to know each other and grab some good beers. There is a $5 cover because there will be 4 bands playing tonight: Moving Parts...
WSO get-together Minneapolis TONIGHT 10:30PM
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Hello! I just finished my freshman year and I stumbled upon this site after searching for finance intern info. I took a look around the site and really liked what it had to offer in terms of information and networking. I recently had a change of mind and want to look into actuarial science. I...
Introduction
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Does anyone have PE recruiting resources they'd be willing to share/ trade? I'm looking for modeling tests (with solutions) and have a few tests from top tier funds to trade in exchange. Any other recruiting resources would be appreciated as well. Please PM me. Thanks
PE recruiting resources
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We'd like to thank the Wall Street Oasis sponsors that help keep the community free for everyone and we encourage all of you to check them out below! <strong> <a href="http://about.bloomberginstitute.com/">Bloomberg Institute</a> - REDEFINING FINANCE...
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Hey everyone - I work for a real estate IB practice in NYC at one of the leading global investment banks. We had one of our analysts quit recently and are urgently looking for a replacement. Ideally this would be a first or a second year with at least some experience in real estate banking...
Any IB analysts looking for a job in NYC?
01
It's Friday, and the weekend is about to begin. What do most young bankers do in NY or other cities on weekends? I can tell you what we do in MIAMI! Friday night: Lounging and clubbing at the most luxurious/exclusive places in South Beach until 5 am with tables full of gorgeous...
Life style: Miami vs Other cities
210.21
I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for respectable fund administrators and custodians who are friendly to small startups (regulatory regime: U.S fund management company, U.S.-only investors, mostly futures and commodities)? Our AUM just falls short of justifying the costs of the...
Service providers for emerging hedge fund?
70.07
In a stinging slap to the face of the realm of high finance, 73 year-old Tatsuo Horiuchi has begun promulgating works of what he calls "art," but are, in actuality, just traditional Japanese pictures of stunning beauty and accuracy using Microsoft Excel. Here, have a look for...
Bro Creates 'Art' Using Microsoft Excel
50.05
I'm a rising senior working a Summer Analyst stint in PWM at a BB firm. I work on the east coast but i'm thinking post-grad I want to try something new and move out west, specifically LA or SF. Can anyone tell me about the PWM lifestyle on the west coast, the pay, etc.?
West Coast PWM?
20.02
I am an international student who had an internship with a 10-person+ M&A shop that does middle-market deals. After my graduation I was asked to come back as an analyst. However, they can't sponsor me to get a work visa. Therefore, I have to leave at some point in the future ( maybe by...
What to do next...Need some advice.
20.02
BTW I hope this topic never dies.
Do red haired, freckled girls age well?
21-0.79
Hi, what do you think of these two French banks? where do you rank them in trading (London office)? thanks for any insights, replies
BNP Paribas and Societe Generale
13-0.87
Hi Guys, So I interviewed at GS on Wednesday and they told me it is a very fast moving interview process (it's for a graduate scheme) and I thought the interview went quite well. HR told me that if I get through, the second stage is more interviews and they will be this...
GS Reply after interview - panic!
11-0.89
I received a request for an interview where the manager addressed me as "Hi [FirstName]"and closed with "Best [FirstName]". Woudl it be appropriate for me to respond with just their first name? I dont want to be perceived as rude, but I also dont want to come across as too...
Email Etiquette
11-0.89
Hi, I'm just curious, what is it actually like to work in IBD in the United Arabic Emirates? How big is the IBD sector there?
What is banking in the UAE like?
11-0.89
I made a mistake on some financials I was doing and I pretty much feel like shit. Is it often interns make a mistake?
Making a mistake as an intern
9-0.91
In terms of professional development, analytics, business school prospects, and exit opportunities, does doing Corp Strategy at Disney (or a similarly strong program, I just chose Disney because they're known for having a sick corporate strategy team) compare pretty well to doing MBB or...
Disney Corp Strategy vs MBB / Non-MBB consulting
8-0.92
This is my second year at a multistrat HF in the financial district. I have been doing well with the full time employees in and around my office, but aside from seeing interns walk past in the morning, i cant find them for the life of me after hours. Where do all these interns go/hang out...
Meeting NYC interns in FiDi?
7-0.9299999999999999
What is the best way to receive packages at an apartment in NYC without a doorman? I'm starting as a first year analyst later this month and was wondering. Can you get packages shipped to the office?
Receiving Packages at Walk-Up Apartment in NYC
6-0.94
Thinking out loud a bit here... I am working on a practice analysis of a company with ~0 EBITDA, neg FCF, neg EPS. It's a decent business otherwise and better asset utilitization will lead to positive numbers (and that is mgmt's priority now). However, for now, to set a short term...
Project BVPS, subtracting neg EPS?
6-0.94
I graduated with a BCom in finance and wrote the CFA lvl I this June but I have had 0 luck with finding a job. I know it's still early I suppose but I'm feeling quite discouraged, especially after the phone call I had today.
Should I even bother with the finance profession or should I retrain?
6-0.94
Interesting website.. I don't hace enough bananas to post it. But it: wheregraduateswork dot com/programs/113/profiles Seems like Linkedin data.
Where HBS alums work
6-0.94
How does the latter affect the former? Relatives and friends tell me most people get their incomes taxed 30% as a generalization. Do you analysts only take home roughly ~70% of your all-in comp? Are they ways around this being the shrewd, savvy bankers you are?
IB salaries and taxes
5-0.95
I read on WSO that Capital One BAs get $95k total first year compensation if they had an SA gig with Capital One and get hired for a FT position. With Capital One paying very well out of undergrad, and having offices outside of DC (so cheaper cost of living than NYC/Boston/Chicago) what are the...
Capital One Business Anaylst
5-0.95
Currently taking the Advanced Modelling course in BIWS and this is some heavy lifting. I am convinced that this is the most relevant in terms of modelling skills for IBD (other than a direct IBD SA role). I know that most people just put it as a one-liner under their "Skills"...
BIWS Advanced Modelling Course under relevant exp in Resume.
5-0.95
Hi everyone, I am a Canadian student studying psychology. I was wondering what preps I could do at this late stage to switch to banking? My gpa is around 3.7 and I had internship experiences in JPM HK, Legg Mason HK and AB Korea in my second year. Since then I leaned towards psychology...
Any chances for a fourth year psychology major in Canadian undergrad (doing 5th year)?
4-0.96
Working w/ a small pe shop, looking to change how we are organized. If can share how any btq ib's or pe shops log your pipeline is greatly appreciated...prefer using proprietary database (currently use Access) rather than buying some CRM s/w...thx a lot
Boutiqe firm organizing/admin ideas...
3-0.97
I'm a recent graduate from a semi-target looking to do ER in the food industry specifically. I was wondering if it was acceptable to target a specific sector in my cover letters and other correspondence to firms. Of course, I would be sure to make sure that the companies cover food/beverage...
Equity Research Sector Specificity
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There are 13 days remaining until the conference (June 29th) and each day we'll be listing off another reason for why you should join us at the conference. <strong>Reason #13:</strong> Because it is pretty much guaranteed to be beneficial for your career. Not convinced? See...
WSO Conference 2013: Reason #13 To Join Us
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If you want a primer on what a leveraged finance group works on, read this: https://www.lcdcomps.com/d/pdf/LoanMarketguide.pdf Haven't really seen this posted here and it could really help the underclassmen learn something. Stay hungry young bloods.
Intro Loan Market Guide
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Hello fellow monkeys, I have been doing some research on the internet, looking at quantnet.com and other sites, but would like to hear it from this forum group... Being a dual major in Finance and Actuarial Science, I am somewhat torn with what I want to pursue as a career when I graduate....
Quant vs. IB Analyst
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The foreign exchange broker FNIB and hedge fund prime brokerage First National Innovation Brokers have seen capitalization surge in the aftermath of the banking crisis in Cyprus. Depositors blindsided by the bank bail-in are seeking fx brokers in safe havens.
First National Innovation Brokers Hedge Fund Solutions
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HI, I am considering a MS Statistics at Baruch. I have completed BBA and Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research. I wanted to become Statistical Consultant. Anyone completed MS stats here? appreciate your comments and opinions
MS Statistics at Baruch - your comments?
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The introduction of Passbook saw Apple launch mobile payments on iOS and competing virtual payment systems, including Swiftcoin, had to be terminated. Though significant, and potentially disruptive, six months on from its launch, the iPhone's digital wallet has not been able to generate any...
Who is Afraid of Swiftcoin?
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Hi all - As i have been looking through this site, i have found their seems to be a lack on anything Australian. While that is understandable seeming as the industry is US focused, i thought i'd take the opportunity to try and develop a useful collection of tid-bits and facts by sharing...
Answering Australian I-Banking Questions!
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For those of you analysts that wear glasses or contacts... which of the two would you recommend? Forget about the way glasses look.... for the purposes of comfort and practicality, are one them easier on the eyes at 2am after staring at a screen for 10 hours? I'm afraid contacts might...
Glasses or Contacts?
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I have an upcoming informational interview this Friday at a boutique bank. I will be meeting with a MD of S/T. I was wondering if I should wear a suit and tie, or possibly just a suit. Also, if you guys have any other advice for me that would be great! Thanks!
Should I wear a suit and tie for an informational interview with a MD on Friday?
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So I had an interview last week and was told I should hear something by end of last week, yet I haven't heard anything. I was wondering would it be a good idea to call to follow and see whats going on? The interview happened a week ago, I don't want to seem annoying, but I do want to...
Follow up after interivew
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Is such a move possible? A good friend of mine was recently offered a job at a top prop trading firm, overseeing and managing the overnight desk. The group trades pretty much everything except options. If he does well there, is a move to macro funds possible, or will his exit opps be limited...
Prop trading to macro hedge funds?
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So you are valuing a project. Once you have came up with the OCF do you use the nominal or real rate to discount the cash flows back to present value and then decide if the project is worth the investment?
valuation question
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I've uploaded the IBD template provided by Mergers and Inquistions to expedite the process of resume review. I believe it would be helpful for any prospective monkeys to review this template before posting. Hope this helps.
Resume Posting
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You are probably tired of reading the same posts over and over again, so I will keep myself as short as possible. I am currently doing an AM internship in India (I am European) and I was wondering if such an experience is seen with a big 'discount' Additionally, I have another...
Internship Advice
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Hey guys, I missed the boat for summer recruiting for BB IBD SA positions; my interest developed very late in my undergrad. I've heard and searched through numerous threads that one could do a master's in finance at a reputable university and then continue to apply. I am confused...
Master's Programs (MFin, etc.)
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With the global economy still stuttering, and regulation encroaching ever more so, where do we think the global industry will be in say 2016? Undoubtedly nothing dramatic will change, there will still be the prestige and the money, and the hours, but how different would the industry...
Future of IB's
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