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Blackrock Full-time Analyst Training
Hi all, I will be joining Blackrock as a Full-Time Analyst and was wondering what the Analyst training programme is like, how long is it, does it start by covering basics (given that the roles are open to non-finance degrees) etc.? Any help/experiences would be much appreciated!
Engineer looking for advice
I wanted to know if anybody had any general advice on my situation.... To summarize it, I’m an engineering major from a top engineering school that will graduating in a year or so with a masters degree. I have solid engineering intern experience in the energy industry, and I recently got an offer...
Asset Management: Top PM Career Path
I'm currently an Equity Research Analyst at a small Asset Management company (USD ~1bn AUM) based in an emerging market, in a city other than the country's major financial hub. I've got into the firm straight out of undergrad (top tier non-target) to work as an Execution Trader and performed this...
Interviews: AM vs HF
Hi all, Just curious to know if anyone can drop some insights on how HF (let's say long-only or long/short equities) and AM interviews normally differ?
Interview: HF vs AM
Hi all, Just curious to know if anyone can drop some insights on how HF and AM interviews normally differ?
IG Bond Investing Career Trajectory
Was wondering if anyone here ever was in a buyside IG bond investing role and had the following questions: -How did you like investing in IG? Did you feel like you learned a good skill set? -When wanting to transition to HY bond investing or other types of investing on the buyside, did you have a...
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management 2020 SA
Hi Everyone, Got an invite for DB Wealth Management. Wanted to know if anyone has any experience with DB WM superdays? What sort of questions do they ask? How do you bets prepare? Is it more technical or behavioural. They have informed me that it'll be 3 back to back 30 minute interviews. Thanks for...
Coffee with Executive Director -- any advice welcome!
Will provide more details if helpful, but basically: * I'm a first-year undergraduate, and a little while ago my friend's dad told me he could try and get me a spring internship at a private bank. (Friend's dad does not do banking, just has friends that do.) * My CV was passed around a bit, and now...
Portfolio Analytics Tools
Hello Everyone, I recently just joined an index/portfolio analytics company that specializes in providing robust data and platforms to help AOs, HFs , MFs , AMs, etc. and their investment teams to make informed investment decisions, more specifically in multi asset class portfolios with factor based...
Better on-paper background
Hi guys and gals, For context, I work in MM IB within the $50MM to $1000MM transaction value range and have enjoyed the experience thus far with a few caveats. I am from a non-target (however, I was a baseball player) and want to eventually work in a leading hedge fund. I recently received interest...
AM Sales to PM
Hi, I am currently in a quite different situation. I've got an offer from BlackRock for an institutional sales position (associate) right out of UG and an Off-cycle internship in a hedge fund managed by a BB . I am rather indecisive, since the offer I got from BR is really good, but my passion (at...
Corporate Finance to Equity Research?
Hey all, So I completed an internship in corp fin this summer for a large asset manager (think Fido, State Street, Vanguard) and will be working in a corp fin related role again next summer. On a personal level, I don't mind the work I have been doing, however I don't see myself working in corp fin...
Q&A - Independent Southeast Asia mid-market M&A adviser / private family office partner
Brief Background: Based in Southeast Asia Started in a SEAn monetary authority to asset management, to a PE for internship, to boutique IB . Currently an independent M&A /capital markets adviser Privately handling family office matters Example of deals done: Arranged a preferred equity financing for...
Corp Finance to Asset Management/Equity Research? Advice?
Hi guys! It has been a while since I've lasted posted on this forum. Right now I just completed an internship in corp fin for a large asset manager (think Fido, State Street, Vanguard, Blackrock, etc) and will be working in corp fin again next summer. Personally, I enjoy the work but I don't see...
PT to FT offer last semester of undergrad or MS internship?
Background info: I am a Finance major in my senior year at a non-target university, with a less than desirable GPA. I've managed to hedge my poor academic decision making with quality experience on my resume, in the form of a stock analyst internship at an RIA firm in the area, and a Lead Analyst...
J.P.Morgan SA Asset & Wealth Management 2020
Hey Guys! Here is a discussion on the J.P.Morgan Summer Analyst program 2020. I'm currently under consideration for 4 emea positions. Do you guys have any update on superdays or interviews?
Wine Investment PM
Hi, I've been offered a role in a relatively young wine investment firm in the UK as portfolio manager. I have some knowledge of asset management world but this is not a typical asset. I have good knowledge of wine. From my understanding the role entails talking to wealthy investors and advise them...
Sophomore Looking to Break in
Hello all, Long time lurker, first time poster on this site. I am currently a sophomore at a non target in NYC . I have some extracurricular experience in banking and have networked a little, but have no formal experience to this point. I am currently looking to break into IB / AM or take anything I...
OFFER TIME - Which one?
Sup guys, trying to figure out which offer is better and will set me up better for my career aspirations. I am two years in the workforce (1.5 years since I received my degree) and have been involved in the asset management function of a brokerage (JLL/CBRE) for about 20 months. Long term career...
REIT - AM Modeling Test
Happy Friday people. I have a modeling test tomorrow for a REIT , specifically in their asset management group. I haven't gotten much background from the recruiter about the test, but I am pretty sure it's the final part of the interview process so obviously I want to be prepared. Has anyone been in...
Is it possible for me to have an internship in China? IBD,AM?
Hello everybody, First I want to thank you for the time, I will try to cut it short. I am a foreign student who is doing a bachelor degree in Beijing/UIBE. I am in my third year, and I am fluent in Mandarin, passed HSK-5 2 years ago, taking all my courses in Mandarin. I am highly interested in...
What is your favorite, non-obvious, Bloomberg function?
Bloomberg has some insane capabilities, not all of which are widely known. Maybe that's just because I'm new into my buy-side role (Fixed Income). My favorite function: "SPLC" ...shows you a company's entire supply chain (vendors / customers / recommended comps), organized by % of revenue, COGS,...
"Everybody Has Choices"
Monkeys, Here is the situation. I am at at top 3 brokerage doing portfolio management of assets and have been trying to get into the deal side of CRE for the last couple of months. Good traction, but no offers. Now, there is an opportunity at a BB doing the SAME role that I currently do now. Yes, it...
Boston AM: How Hard to get?
I'm about a year out from the end of my military contract. I went in to become a pilot, ended up coming out as a supply officer and am now ready to get out so I can have at least a bit more of a stable life with my wife. She's doing her post doc at UNC, and outside of me getting into...
Compensation For Internal Wholesaler Selling SMA's?
New to the industry and I have an interview coming up with a Fee Only Financial Planning Firm in the Bay Area (10B AUM). I'd be an Internal Wholesaler assisting with the sale of SMA's / UMA's to their Channel Partners. What should I expect in terms of: -Base Salary -OTE (Commission)? I have a...
Advice: Guggenheim Corporate Credit Analyst role
What's up legends. I'm a senior graduating in a few weeks and recently got hit up to complete a case (have 2 weeks to complete) and then present it to the team as the final round interview. Does anyone have experience with Guggenheim recruiting or this kind of case interview? Thanks for the help!
Goldman Sach RMD Asset Management - Dallas
I have an interview set up for GS's RMD Asset Management. I am wondering if someone can talk to me about their culture, lifestyle, hours, base+bonus (Associate level), exit opps/promotion opportunities, etc.. I know they recently switched offices to Downtown Dallas. I've seen talk on older threads...
Pimco Prep Program
Hey everyone, I got into Pimco Prep in NY , but live in Atlanta. They don't reimburse for travel fees so I am on the fence about going. Thoughts on the event and if I should attend or not?
New to AM - Senior CRE Loan Underwriter??
Hi everyone, I came across a posting for a position of Senior CRE Loan Underwriter at an Asset Management company in a tier III city. There wasn't a lot of detail outside of they are looking for someone with experience in commercial banking. Can anyone shed light on what they think this job is like...
Zero to Hero
Hi Guys, how are you doing. I am about to embark the recruitment cycle for Asset Management roles and am not sure what the prospects will be. My background is in Actuarial Science (BSc 1st) and Computer Science (Oxbridge MSc). I have been working in a no name company as a business analyst for 7...
QuadReal Property Group
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company. The company’s $27.4 billion portfolio spans 23 Global Cities across 17 countries. QuadReal was established to manage the real estate program of British Columbia...
Interview - Real Estate Investment Banking Analyst
Could anyone describe the process of a REIB interview? Whether from personal experience or flat out knowledge. I have my initial phone call this week with a VP at a global asset management firm in their investment banking division, focusing on real estate. I have never interviewed at a bank before,...
Concerned about 2020 Summer Analyst Recruiting - 2.7 GPA, Non-Target
Hello, I have a 2.7 GPA at a non-target school, and am a sophomore. I am heading into a BB PWM internship for this summer, and I am concerned I will be completely blown off by firms when applying for Summer Analyst 2020 positions due to my low GPA and unimpressive university. I have an explanation...
Is wearing a £2,000 suit too much for an analyst/associate grade interview
I just stupidly bought another Saville Row suit in preparation for upcoming recruitment in Asset Management at the associate level. I am just thinking from previous experience that I was maybe too dressed up when wearing similar suits and applying for analysts positions. I get the impression that...
How to successfully transit from Asset Management to Acquisition within the firm (REPE)
Hi Everyone, I will start my first day in a small multifamily REPE firm (Current AUM $300M) in two weeks. My position is Financial Analyst/Junior Asset Manager and during the interview they had expressed the possibility to go to Acquisition side if I do well (They currently have a senior associate...
Goldman Sachs Apex group
Hi everyone, can anybody collaborate on what apex group does at Goldman? It's within asset management. Is it client relationships, analytical work, portfolio management or something else? I found APEX in GS reports where it's connected to Normal Automatic Preferred Enhanced Capital Securities....
Foundation Capital Partners - NYC
Does anyone know of the reputation of this firm? Website is minimal, but states they work on opportunistic deals through their vehicles of distressed, special situations, and disruptive. Curious if anyone has worked with them or interacted with them and has any insight to share. If so, would love to...
Asset Management vs Investment Banking for exit opps into value-based hedge funds
Hello everyone, I am a South American student in my final year at a target uni in London and I currently have 2 full time offers and I am stuck and do not know which one to choose. The offers are: 1) A full-time offer from an elite boutique (Lazard/Rothschild) where I would be doing a mixture of...
Hirevue JPMorgan Chase SA 2019 Asset Management???
Does anyone have any questions/insight into the Hirevue questions for JPMorgan Chase SA 2019 Asset Management in NYC? I'm assuming its behavior, but since this is my first hirevue-no clue. Also, is this a first round or still an initial screening type of process (automated or does it mean...
PNC Wealth Management Internship
Is it mostly just a sales position? What specific tasks are interns expected to complete? ............
2019 Top AM
Does anybody know which are the top Asset Managers as of 2019? Like in terms of prestige, pay, competition, and career prospects? Thks :)
Should I continue pursuing the CFA® designation?
Hey all, I wanted to get your thoughts/feedback on studying for the CFA® . Previously, I've spent quite some time on the asset management and capital markets side where a CFA® mattered. I have studied the level 2, but I've yet to pass it. More recently, I'd made a lateral into commercial real...
Need help deciding an offer: AM vs Trading
Hey WSO , I got two offers and need help deciding. One is in an AM's trading group and the other is in an alt investments fund. Pay and bonus is the same, I just need help deciding which one will probably have a better career trajectory and exit ops. Could someone enlighten me on the pros and cons...
Asset Management Excel Test
Monkeys, I am currently interviewing with a boutique AM firm focused on debt. They have expressed that I will have to take an excel test prior to receiving an offer. Does anyone have any insight as to what kind of exercise this would be? Thanks.
Can I leave 6 months in?
Monkeys, I need some advice. I have the opportunity to leave my current role as a credit analyst at a commercial bank to join a boutique AM firm focused on debt. The only problem is that I've only been working in my current role for 6 months. I like my current job, but I think that jumping to AM...
How to Convince My Boss to Include Excel Modeling Into the Job?
What's up everyone, first time post here. So to summarize, I currently work at a large real estate firm and work as an analyst in their multifamily department. My job mainly entails managing a large portfolio of mortgage loans and monitoring/reporting their operating statistics, as well as analyzing...
PIMCO 2019 Account Summer Analyst
Has anyone heard back/applied for this position? The original deadline was Oct 20 and campus recruiting sent out an email saying I'd heard back no more than 4 weeks after the deadline. I just looked at the app again and it now says "early process deadline Oct 20" and "standard process deadline Nov...
Any helpful material for UK undergraduates (UPDATE: AM in the United Kingdom)
UPDATE: Any questions related to AM in the United Kingdom. Hi everyone! i will be applying for graduate positions (AM mainly) soon and was looking for a good guide or any other material related to SPECIFICALLY the United Kingdom job market. I will be a final year student in a semi-target (kinda)...
AM Sales to S&T?
I’m curious how possible this move is. I have 2 years of AM Sales and would love to jump to a sales desk in almost any product but preferably FICC. Does this jump seem doable without business school?
Holland Partners Group
Holland Partner Group (HPG) is a fully-integrated real estate investment company with two decades of experience, over 750 team members, and nearly 40,000 units built, developed, acquired, and transacted since its founding. Multifamily Owner, Operator, Developer in PNW.
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