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Dubai BCG VS HK BB S&T
I am currently an analyst 1 at a BB with less than 1yr YOE. I have an offer to join BCG Dubai as a junior associate. 1. My career goal is to become a commercial cofounder of a startup so consulting learning seems more relevant 2. Trading offers way higher salary, almost twice as high as consulting...
Crypto and Blockchain at Goldman Sachs
I understand that the Digital Assets team covers crypto/blockchain. I am interested to know more about what they do and how they compare to JPM / MS. Any info on the team would be great
moving from m&a to sales and trading
what are people's thoughts on doing a summer internship in m&a at a BB and then applying for s&t roles the following year? will it be frowned upon by recruiters?
IBD desks most similar to S&T
I have landed a summer internship at a BB in IBD, and was wondering which IBD teams are most similar to S&T, as that is my ideal job. For now have heard that ECM and DCM are the closest, but want to hear more thoughts on this.
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GS S&T vs Citi IBD (Which Summer Analyst Position to Choose)
Hey Monkeys, Title pretty much says it all: This recruiting season, I've received offers from both Citi's IBD and Goldman Sachs' S&T division - both in London As someone who's more interested in investment banking, what factors are most important to you when choosing what would be the best for you?...
AM in BB vs. S&T in BB?
Hi everyone, I've been reading a lot (especially here) about how S&T is getting smaller and smaller, how the pay is decreasing and how limited the exit opps are. What are your point of views about AM in a BB or other big banks? Pay comparison at all level? And exit opps? Easier transition to a HF?
How can i get into Sales and Trading ?
So, i am in my 2 year of university (top university) studying finance and i am looking to get into sales and trading after i finish university. It would be very helpful if some of you can answer me to some questions: What internships schould i take? Is it worth it ? What else should i apart getting...
Q&A: BB Fixed Income Trader, 2nd Year Analyst
Hey All, I've been on WSO for a while since my college year, and now I think it's a good time to give back. Background: I graduated from a semi-target school as a Stats major with minor in CS , interned in a BB (S&T), failed to get a return offer, and then luckily ended up in another BB . Currently...
Opportunities in the world of Equity Structuring
Hi peeps, I am a first year analyst in the world of equity exotics structuring. Its a nice field for a fresher to understand the world of derivatives but I am worried if this job has any long term career prospects, especially when compared to more sought after jobs like equities Sales and trading....
SA offer: CS S&T or GS S&T
Hey guys, I was fortunate enough to receive S&T offers from CS (Equity) and GS (Equity & FICC) Sales and Trading. I am more interested in macro products (hence FICC), but also concerned that GS S&T business has been quite sluggish and therefore FT offer rates might be low. In terms of culture, I...
Is it too late to apply for SA 2020 internship in BB?
Hi, I am a junior student at a semi target university. I applied to SA 2020 internship at JPM , GS , MS and CS from late August to earlier September. But I know that for these banks, recruitment is on a rolling basis. Am I too late to even get an interview from them?
Textbooks/Useful Content For Rates/Macro/Bond Math?
Does anyone have some useful textbooks for relevant info in Rates S&T? Anything along the lines of Macroeconomics/Interest Rates & Bond Math would be great.
How much autonomy do you have in sales and trading?
I understand that in investment banking, you have a very hierarchal structure in terms of dynamics with other people, and the tasks you're assigned to do, but S&T is more of a flat structure. How much autonomy does this mean you have on each desk, whether it's sales or trading, as an analyst in...
Sell-Side or Buy-side internship
Title is pretty self-explanatory. I have a 2020 internship offer from both sides and looking to hear what factors played into your decision for choosing one or the other. Thanks
Internal transfer from one department to another - from intern this summer to summer analyst next summer
Hello. I'm currently interning in PWM at a BB . I'd like to move to S&T or AM next summer. How hard will this be? I recently looked through Outlook and found that I have contact info for everyone at the firm. My boss already said he'd support me doing this, and can reach out/back me up for this...
Advice on getting return offer for S&T
Hey, guys. I am an incoming S&T summer analyst at UBS London. I wish to get a return offer for my summer internship. I am wondering what are the ways to improve my chance of getting a return offer? I have read on other posts about adding values to the desk. However, what are some of the specific...
How many people work in S&T in each BB?
People often tell me it's better to work at JPM Markets or Citi Markets than GS Securities because of the difference in the balance sheet and revenues, but I feel like this figure isn't normalized with respect to how many people work at each bank... If one bank made 10 times the revenues of another...
Bulge-Bracket S&T vs Boutique Prop Shops
I just got a summer analyst position at a BB bank and I'm extremely happy with the position. But I was wondering how it compares with smaller prop shops in terms of comp and lifestyle. I know, for example, a first-year at Optiver can make 300k. And this is in Chicago, where the cost of living is...
Does anyone know when applications open for full-time analyst roles for 2020
I know that GS Securities opens July 1st 2019, but I can't find the dates for any other applications. Does anyone know when any of the BB's open their applications based on when they did so last year or anytime before? Also, would anyone know when applications for big HFs , and prop trading firms...
How hard is the move from BB to Boutique for S&T
I secured a summer analyst role at a BB for S&T , but am flirting with the prospect of joining a boutique full-time, particularly those with prop trading. I currently attend UChicago and was wondering if this move is common, or is it extremely hard to do. I understand that prop trading firms tend to...
S&T offer advice please!
I have received an offer from UBS and Morgan Stanley. Both are S&T summer analyst position. The UBS S&T internship allows you to rotate across different desks and it is located in London. On the other hand, the full name for S&T at Morgan Stanley is Institutional Equities, Prime Brokerage and Bank...
GS S&T or Citi CMO?
I have an offer for Citi's 2019 CMO program, and received a Superday invite to S&T at Goldman. What are pros/cons of each, and which would you suggest I take? The Citi offer expires before the S&T Superday, and I'm not sure yet if I can move my Superday earlier. I know Goldman has a better brand...
Got an email saying I was "referred to Bank of America", but I already submitted my apps
So, I'm a rising junior at a non-target and have been networking my ass off. I got in contact with an MD on the trading floor at baml and they essentially told me they'd recommend me to their team. After seeing this, I submitted my app within 2 days. The problem here, however, is I submitted all...
BB S&T SA First Round Advice?
I have an upcoming phone interview first round at a BB for Sales and trading. I've read online that I can expect mostly fit questions. However, I know very little about S&T and do not have much time to prepare. While I follow the stock market fairly well, I know very little about Credit Default...
Call and Meeting Targets In Sales
Curious to hear what the call and meeting targets are like in a sales role at a bank, either PWM as an advisor gathering assets, or in equity sales. Currently in an AM sales role at a vendor, and have a feeling our call targets are not very high, but would like to compare. Thanks
Advice for Graduation: Oxbridge vs Masters with part time job
Hey guys! I am looking for some advice for my choice of graduate studies. I am considering the following options but don't know which one to choose: 1. Masters at Oxbridge for 1 year. Pros: The name, gets me in the target schools for FO , great networking opportunities, great student life (I hope),...
Equity derivatives sales/structuring dying on wall street?
Thought eqt and S&T in general were dying? Long term pro/con of biz @ BB . Sr. Lvl Feedback pls.
Just joined a BB, might get shipped to Brooklyn. What now?
Hi All, I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. I just joined a BB a few months ago in the Val Control group, after doing about 1.5 years in a quantitative valuation/ advisory role (advising clients on complex derivative transactions) at a big 4. Well, the job isn't exactly what I thought it would be,...
Bad networking experience - MD/Partner - coffee chat - went wrong?
So, I feel pretty bad about a coffee chat networking experience I had with an MD/Partner at a BB . I was connected through a friend and met this person at their office. I went in with the mindset just to introduce myself/why interested/ get to know the person - not trying to just ask for a referral...
Q&A: Sales And Trading Internship
Hi everyone, I recently finished up a sophomore summer internship in S&T at a BB , got the return offer and plan on going back next summer to then be considered for FT . The point of this post is to answer any questions anyone might have about S&T (the process, internship, networking, etc) and try...
Barclays Cross Asset Sales
Not sure how to prepare for this interview. Read up on derivatives? Any insight appreciated. Below is the description Description: About Cross Asset Sales Cross Asset Sales is a global team dedicated to providing tailored and innovative investment solutions to a wide range of clients. The team can...
CIBC World Markets vs TD Securities S&T intern offers
Hello guys, I have a dilemma right now. I have been offered both summer internships at CIBC and TD in sales & trading. I know it's a good dilemma to have, but I just want to make sure to take the best decision. The first one is in Montreal and is solely in sales, but I would touch every desks while...
Securitized Product Origination - Capital Markets
Does anyone know anything about structurized Product Origination group under capital markets? I'm mainly looking for type of work, hours, base salary, bonus, and path of moving up the ladder. Thanks guys!
What is the difference between Sales & Trading and Portfolio & Execution?
Hi monkeys, I have lurked here for a while and I decided to make a thread to ask you guys a question. I've researched everywhere and I never reached a single answer regarding the difference between both areas. I'm able to rotate between different divisions but I'm not sure what it entails. What's...
Structuring vs Equity Research
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Trading Desks That Don't Require Quant/CS background
Hello, I am getting ready to pref desks for Sales and Trading at a BB bank. The program rotates around sales and trading, however, I was told that most of the trading desks require a computer science/quant background, or at a minimum, to have strong programming skills. I come from an Econ/Finance...
Positioning for PE Internships as a Junior
I am a sophomore majoring in Applied Math and Econ at a target school. Recently I was offered a rotational role with JPM through their Markets Internship program, and I am trying to understand how accepting it might fit into my hopes of going into PE out of undergrad. Would this internship help set...
Q&A: Sales and Trading Analyst
Hey Everyone, I've been a longtime reader of the forum and just want to thank everyone for all the helpful information I've found throughout the years from undergrad to my first internship and onto to being a sales and trading analyst. I feel like there's quite a few day in the life threads for...
Incoming Sophomore Sales & Trading Summer Analyst
Hi Everyone, I'm a sophomore from a target school concentrating in finance. I was able to get invited for an accelerated superday back in September with a BB and accepted the offer soon after. I was curious if there is anything I should be doing in the mean time before the summer to better prepare...
From PM to Bond Sales pre MBA. Good or bad idea?
So I'm currently working as a fixed income PM in the AM group of a continental Europe Bank (think BNP, Santander, ING...). I applied for the MBA in round 1 and I am waiting to see if I make it to the interview. My post MBA goal is to continue in the buy-side, moving to a larger AM company like...
Career Advice Needed: Commerzbank S&T vs. CME Market Risk
Hi guys, I am entering my first job out of Master's program in econ and finance. Any advice would be appreciated. I got several offers, and I am choosing between Commerzbank NYC in sales and trading (temp), CME Group NYC as a junior market risk analyst, and Vistra Group as a fund accountant. I know...
Door to Door ruining my resume?
Hey guys, I'm currently a rising sophomore in a well known Canadian university and I started looking for summer opportunities pretty late. I applied to several firms but they all told me that they do not hire first years and that I should apply for the position next year (Especially since I don't...
Recruitment advice for a rising junior from a target
I am a rising junior at a Harvard/Wharton, working in Sales and Trading at a lower BB in NYC (Barclays, DB , UBS, CS), in a frat, GPA will likely be 3.7-3.85 after this semester. I would be very happy to sign GS /MS/ JPM IBD for my junior summer. Should I turn down the return offer for next summer,...
Conversation with an Equities Sales Trader
Update: I was speaking to a guy in Australia on the cash equities desk at a BB. Just edited the post for the US/global audience, cut out slangs about kangaroos and shit. Hey guys, I think it's about time to post something since I have been a member for couple years now. The following is from my blog...
Strong in Sales, should I still pursue S&T?
Hello I've been working as an equities broker (Private W M) for 9 years at a boutique IB . I have been pretty successful in all aspects of this business and have grown to love sales. Now that I am looking to make a move, I figured that getting a job as a sales person in S&T would fit my profile....
JPM SA rejections
Has anyone heard back on summer analyst applications yet?
Waitlist for S&T Summer Analyst
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BB Weird Phone Call and Office Visit
I had an on campus interview with a BB for sales and trading last week. Never heard anything back until today when the recruiter called me asking to set up another call soon. I told her I was going to be in NY the next few days so it would have to be next week. She then called back a few hours later...
Sales out of M7 MBA: Even worth trying?
Hey guys, I'm a military officer in the process of applying to top MBA programs and hope to be admitted to Booth/Columbia for the class of 2018. Assuming I get into one of these programs, how feasible is it to secure a position as a S&T associate for the summer and full-time? I am mostly interested...
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