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Urgent - Informal meeting with a Chief Country Officer of a BB
I am going to have an informal meeting with a Chief Country Officer of a BB tomorrow. I am a Corporate/Banking Portuguese Lawyer trying to shift to banking. Any tips on how I should tackle such meeting? Thank you all in advance, Best
GS Desk Strategist SA or Low Tier BB S&T
Although I already verbally accepted an offer for a low tier BB sales and trading position, I recently got an email requesting an interview for Goldman Desk Strategist. From my understanding, the position sounds like a heavy quant MFE type role. Do you think I should renege on my offer and pursue...
BB v. MM v. HF v. Boutique for first job
which would be the best first job, one at a; bb , mm , hf , or boutique?
Summer Internship - Need Advice
advice?
Real Estate BBs
Does anybody have a list of smaller BBs that specialize in real estate? Or just throw some out on here. Thanks, appreciate it.
Drug testing question
Quick question. Do firms drug test summer analysts after we sign offer or before we start our first day? Thanks
GS/MS IBD in Toronto/Calgary vs. Mid-tier BB IBD NYC???
Please advise me - would it be better to accept a top BB (GS/MS) offer from Toronto/Calgary office? Or mid-tier BB (think UBS/ DB /Barclays/Citi) in NYC? Both are IBD ... Which is better for PE exits? Would the GS /MS name outshine the regional difference?
Didn't get BB for the Summer...... Best alternatives?
Recruiting for the BB is already almost over at my school and with the exception of one, I didn't get any interviews. Although I was selected as the alternate for the position, I have no other real prospects and don't know what to do now. Overall I'm pretty surprised and disappointed in the lack of...
BB Interviews/Superdays
It seems like many of the BBs are beginning get in touch with students regarding Summer Analyst positions. Anyone have a sense as to specific timelines for many of the BBs ( JPM , GS , BofA , etc), when Superdays are for each firm, etc?
How Do Superdays Work?
Does anyone know how the superday decision process works? It seems like very often candidates hear back immediately or a few days later at the most. Is it that the three interviewers of a specific pool of candidates get together and first throw out those without unanimous approval and then debate on...
PERKS of working in Financial Services....
What are some of the perks you guys have heard of that a BB or MM provides its employee. I'm not talking about just discounts, but things like car service, meals, etc............. For example like my first Internship was at a MM investment bank and every morning the employees got Continental...
Seeking Advice -- Move to an industry focused boutique?
I'm currently a first year analyst at a newer middle market investment bank group mostly involved in debt capital markets and corporate finance advisory. The size of the group is less than 20, so we do not have any industry or product groups. My ultimate goals are to work for a small PE shop where...
Career Dilemma - Graduated from a target non-ivy
Ok so here goes: Graduated from a School Banks Target (non-Ivy) 2 years ago but did not get a banking offer. Instead, ended up at as an analyst a small hedge fund making squat for money but getting way more experience (cross-sector) than I think I'd have gotten elsewhere because of the firm size....
As IBD Analyst, Will I be able to pay my sister for med school? HELP!
Ok so I accepted a SA offer for 2011 at a BB in NYC . Ideally I will start full-time in 2012 for my IBD stint, which is when my sister graduates from college. That leads to the main problem My family is actually quite poor and was unable to afford my sister to go to optometry school. She knows she...
New office of a BB vs. established bank
I'm interested in working in Calgary and they have had a lot of banks move in recently. JPM and Rothschild just opened offices, rumors are Credit Suisse is opening an office. Anyone have any thoughts on the experience at a new regional offices of an international vs. someone more established like a...
bb S&T summer internship interview NY
Can anybody tell me if bb's S&T summer internship interview NY for juniors has started yet? Thanks
Is an offer likely after this?
I recently had a superday at a regional BB for an SA IBD position . Yesterday I had a phone interview with an MD that went well and at the end of the interview they used language that seemed really positive to me. They really encouraged me to call them back personally if I was required to make a...
Morgan Stanley No. 1 but what about Bonus
Seems like these guys are doing great but still cutbacks in Bonus or really small renumeration this year, whats up with that? Any opinions on MS, bonus etc. http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2011/01/03/morgan-stan…
Transferring from NY to Asia (Advice wanted)
Guys, Thanks for taking time to read this. I'm a senior in college and about to graduate. Fortunately have an IBD analyst job offer at a BB . Will start at their NY office this summer. However, due to family reason, I'm thinking about internally moving to my bank's Asian office after 6 mos or 1 yr....
2010: US and UK Yield Curve Data
So I was doing some research looking over what has happened over 2010 with the US/UK yield curves (post coming soon), and figured there were monkeys out there who could use the data for interview prep etc: Yield Curve Data Its the yield curves for gilts and treasuries at month end/mid month (ish)...
Big 4 Corporate Finance/Transaction Services to BB Internship
From what I was able to find on the forums, corporate finance within the Big 4 mainly acts as an advisor for deals while transaction services handles the due diligence. If anyone could elaborate on that or correct me if needed then that would be much appreciated. Also, if my goal is to secure an...
IB Summer Position Resume
thanks.
Getting the Group You Want
I got an early offer for a top BB (MS/ GS / JPM ), and I am trying to start my efforts to get the group I want early. Is there anything I can do in particular to get the group I want? A day after I got my offer someone reached out to my from that group, and I am wondering what I can do right now to...
IB Summer Analyst Resume Review
Hey all, I'm applying for IB summer analyst positions at bb and mm investment banks and would love to hear all of your suggestions and criticisms. http://www.razume.com/documents/17875 Hope to find a position with an industry coverage group or the M&A group. Please let me know what you think and how...
Q: Do banks bother to verify spring break dates for spring internships?
I am applying to a couple spring programs at a BB . My top choice is the IBD program which doesn't coincide with my spring break although the S&T program does. Wondering- do the banks actually check or it's just a disclaimer because they don't want to be responsible for students missing school?...
Expected First Year Salary as Jr. Trader
Through a lot of a$$ kissing over the past year which I stepped up even more in the past few months, I have two job opportunities at two firms. One is a BB and the other is a boutique. I won't go into a lot of details on the boutique except to say it works with top hedge fund managers of past and...
Real Estate AM at a BB
I was curious to know if people with direct experience working with the real estate Asset Management team at a top BB ? A few questions... 1) Do BB usually invest directly into properties, evaluate potential acquisitions, and manage tenants, and hire property management firms, etc. ....or do they...
Looking for 8 Mentees to place into internships/FT for IBD/Trading/Big 4 Ad/MBB Consulting
List, closed, thank you all =) Within 48 hours, we had 130+ applicants and 5 mentors. --Using this thread for a "What do you want to learn/What would help you?" thread. We're going to invite recruiters, MDs, VPs, to speak to mentees, do resume reviews, share contacts, etc. Very excited for this...
BB quant trading vs buy side AM(exit ops?)
I got offer from both a BB for quant trading and a buy side AM(think vanguard, t rowe, BlackRock ) for investment analyst. I was wondering which have better exit opps. Especially given that i'm interested in becoming a portfolio manager one day. Thanks
Pls help: M&A or McK CF for getting in IBD?
Currently working in a M&A house (not ibank) as Associate and got an offer for McK CF Associate. Since I'm looking to move to BB /2nd tier IBD Associate and wondering which path will give me a higher chance. (p.s. I don't have an MBA but 2-3 years of M&A experience). Does anyone know whether there's...
London BB and Territorial Army? Impossible?
I have always been impressed by and envious of people who have served their country in the forces, especially combined with a successful career in banking. I have recently been offered a position at a BB (M&A) in London and am sure I will be working crazy hours. Would joining the TA be possible? How...
BB Sales?
I have a BS + MS (both non finance) from a top 5 school. Offers: Industry (non-consulting/finance) - 60k, 9-6pm BB Sales - 84k, 5.30am - ? I'm very much interested in the industry job because thats what I have knowledge in, something I perhaps enjoy doing and the atmosphere there seems nice and less...
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG..HELP!!!
Hey Guys, how’s everyone? Alright I need some help on my resume. I just recently graduated this May and currently work at J.P. Morgan as a Personal Banker and hate it. I am looking to get into anything in finance right about now. I can't stand this sale thing it is not helping my career what so...
Need some career advice, recent grad
Hello everyone I recently graduted college this May, and need some advice on how I should purpsue my future careers in finance. I didn’t gradute from a top tier business school and lack relevent internships. In college I was a double major in finance and business. My school’s alumni network...
Recent May 2010 Need Some Serious Help Please!
Hey guys I am in an extreme hole. I recently graduated this May from SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S in Finance and Business and Minors in Accounting and Economics' in New York, it's also a non target school. Their alumni database is nonexistent and I had only one internship at insurance company when I...
3 BB NYC Offers - Help me pick ?
Three offers are outstanding at the moment. Citigroup IBD NYC - group determined next year (I heard there's only like 1-2 M&A spot next year so I know for sure I wont get it). Very likely getting a coverage group like healthcare or something. Barclays Capital IBD NYC - group determined next year...
BB Credit Trading All-in Comp
Searched but couldn't find any solid figures about this. Anyone know what the ranges for all-in comp for credit trading at a BB are for the various levels? Analyst Assoc VP ED MD
Didn't get offer... contact MD anyways?
Hey guys quick question: I had a AC last month for a graduate role in sales at a BB . I just got the feedback and hr said I did "extremely well" in one of the interviews, good in the other two, so-so in the case presentation but HORRIBLE on the numerical test. Supposedly I was 12th percentile... ya...
BB Workshop - how to prepare?
Hi all, I am participating in a sales equity workshop at our school this week. At the end of the workshop we have to pitch our proposal. Which points should I keep in mind? How can I best prepare for the workshop (it will be a real life case). We also have to value some investements - what are the...
The end of BB?
Has the day of the BB finally come and gone? For decades places like GS , JPM , Bear Stearns and Lehmans represented the pinnacle of banking. These giants once stood proud, now out of these only 2 are left. The street is strewn with Drexel Burnham Lamberts and the like. It is becoming increasingly...
Help! Choosing 3 FT BB NYC IBD Offers!
I got general offers recently from Barclays Capital, UBS, and Citigroup, all in NYC . Group placement won't happen until next year. UBS may be able to give me a group earlier. Which BB would you pick? I liked the people I met at all these banks...I don't have much time to decide... I want to exit to...
VC Arms in BBs
Does anyone know if any of the BBs , or larger banks have small VC arms? I know like Greenhill has a small early stage fund, but what about like PIA or other PE arms of the larger banks. Do they have any small teams focused on early stage/growth equity type stuff? Thanks, Byron
Is this cover letter to short or too general?
Is this Cover Letter too short or too general? Other feedback will be greatly appreciated as well. [Contact Information] September 20th, 2010 Name [Title] [Name of Bank] [Address] Dear Mr. / Ms. Name, My name is Me, and I am a senior at UNIVERSITY majoring in. I am currently seeking a full time...
What to do summer before sophomore year?
I'm currently a freshman in college and I'm exploring my options for the coming summer. This past summer I did a finance-related internship at a small firm. I wanted to hear your suggestions for what to do in order to best set up my career. Some options I'm considering: 1. As an aspiring ibanker, I...
Soph BB Internship Networking?
Soph at a semi-target~ I recently spoke with a senior (who is an alum) at a BB during an info session, and he offered to introduce me to other bankers in his group while in NYC . I heard that some BBs actually do offer sophomores IBD internships. Would it be worth making the trip to NYC around the...
Outlook for MS computer science.
What is the outlook for someone with a MS computer science degree, but BA in Math and Econ? Should I still look into BB analyst programs? campus recruiting or experienced candidates? What can I get into other than trading(HFT)? What are the views from street or chicago area for someone with a...
Why is training necessary at BBs?
I started at a boutique just a few months ago. When I got to my desk on the first day, there was a pretty formidable valuation primer and a stack of database manuals waiting for me. On my second day I was putting together a book and spreading comps . Granted the firm has its own M.O. when it comes...
Assemble List for Comparing competitiveness between different analyst programs
Hey! What are your thoughts regarding the differences between various analyst programs in one bank? How is the criteria different for each group? Is one more competitive to get in than the other? How is the exit opp different for each one? I will start with DB analyst programs. And I am hoping maybe...
BB Analyst Program recruiting?
Hey Guys, I need some advices on this possible opportunity to get an interview at a BB . I recently graduated in May but I am hopping to the new recruiting season and wonder if I still qualify for the BB recruiting for next yr. I had a couple interviews over summer with some BB , MM and a couple...
Post Crisis Bulge Bracket Investment Banks
I currently have an S&T offer with a BB investment bank, but was curious what people's perceptions were about some of the other BB banks, ** *after the crisis*** In particular, could you provide a brief view of the strength, and future outlook of: Goldman Sachs JP Morgan Morgan Stanley Citi Bank of...
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