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HK positions 2010
Hey guys, So I missed a bunch of deadlines for HK BB SA 2010, and I was wondering if you guys knew of any deadlines that have yet to pass that I can apply to, as I would really like to be in HK this summer. I have a few BB offers from NY offices, and am a Junior at a top target.
SA's hired but no FT opps???
Just got a BB SA . The group that I got it for is small, so I was wondering do groups take on SA's when they know they won't be giving out FT offers? There will be 4 SA's by the way.
Timelines for SA in BB & Consulting
What are the general timelines for hiring SA in BB & consulting? Are they finalizing their offers by the end of March? It seems like some people here have already received offers but I know many just start their on compus intervew in the next few weeks.
BB SA Compensation
I will be working at a BB this summer, and I was wondering if SAs get overtime or get a bonus. I am trying to figure out my finances for next year, so knowing how much I could save this summer would really help. The offer letter just says the compensation will be pro-rated from $70k, but no mention...
Please Advise Future Wharton Undergrad
Can we do some myth busters with Wharton Undergrad? I'm a high school senior interested in finance, and I was accepted at Wharton. I've been told a lot about the school, but I want to hear from people actually in investment banking/consulting/etc. What are your impressions of the school? Does having...
BB IB Sales -> MBA -> MBB Associate
Hello here is the career i had in mind bb ib sales -> mba -> mbb associate -> industry few questions regarding this; a) is it even possible? how are sales exit ops? (main reason i don't want to do trading is because i don't want to still be a slave to the financial markets at 35 with a family and...
For the experienced: BB prop desk in USA or Euro BB sell-side options - London
Trying to decide, is it a good time to be prop at a bank ... or should I do something similar (rates, FX, commodities option market making) abroad and put off the prop for now, with an aim to go back to it later with more work-experience. I am relatively junior, not calling the shots anywhere....
Partying/drinking culture at BBs?
Let me start off by saying that I do not drink... I am starting at a BB this summer and am worried how well I'll be able to manage my networking ability/social status in the firm without the advantage of being able to 'grab a beer' with fellow co-workers. This is a real concern for me because I...
US Bulge Brackets in TORONTO
What is the highest paying, best deal flow US Bulge Bracket in Toronto? Is ML its own entity in Canada or is it BAML in Toronto as well? Any numbers appreciated. Also, is GS Toronto still surviving?
How not to do it ..... but it works
This is how I made it ....... High school dropout - waited until I was 21 to attend University University Business results excellent - straight to Big 4 audit 2 years in audit and moved into Big 4 corporate finance 1 year later back to University to take MBA Back out to BB Corporate Banking team -...
The Secret World of Finance - Boston Monkeys
How many of you on the list are from Boston? Boston is known as a buyside city, maybe an insurance city, and lately a political city. What do people do here? Do these opportunities exist here in Boston? - Bulge Bracket IB - Prop Desks - Sell Side equity/ FI desks This city more than most is a...
BB FIG in London - 2nd round
Hi everyone! Long time reader, first time poster here. I'm currently being interviewed for FT analyst position at FIG group of a bulge-bracket bank (London office). I already had 2 interviews with associates in Moscow which included both technical and fit questions (not intimidating ones). Now I'm...
Waiting for the job is harder than doing it?
When are the BB banks usually completely done with filling their FT Analyst positions? I'm still on hold and rapidly losing hope..... =(
Strategy - Usual strategy?
Through an accelerated interview i have an SA offer at UBS / Citi that explodes soon. There's not enough time to shop it around. I'm not trying to turn this into another 'what should i do' thread, i'm asking for what the usual strategy is here among monkeys. 1. do you accept, keep interviewing (not...
How do you go to almost the top of the Monkey Shit board at WSO?
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/user/26892 In less than 72 hours... I just can't take you...these guys are on here to help and all you tell them to do is shut it...granted that you might have been attacked first...but that's how guys are when trying to defend their territory...it's how it will be in...
Things to look at when signing the contract as 1st year IBD
Just wondering which areas ( term, compensation, etc.) should I be careful about when signing a contract as a 1st year Analyst at IBD of a BB ? The HR is pushing me to come into thier office and sign it on the spot. I assume the letter would be pretty standard? Appreciate any inputs.
Sophomore resume
Hello. Im a sophomore looking to apply to BB and boutiques for sophomore internships. I kind of revamped my resume according to the advice I got from you guys. Any feedback would be appreciated. And ignore the first entry (spring analyst) under work experience for now as I will add more bullets to...
call for interview
Hi there.. Ive been called on to take the numerical test by a big BB some 10 days back and they've still haven't called me for an intervieW; Does this mean that Ive been rejected? Shall I send them a mail or something?? thanks
Regional PWM Office Respect
What type of respect/exit opps exist for an analyst at a top BB PWM (GS, JPM , GS , CS , DB) division in a regional office (LA,Chicago,SanFran, Palm Beach, etc)? I am looking to continue in PWM / PB but do not know how these are regarded in terms of prestige/respect. Within the firm it is recognized...
Top Bank worth 1 more year?
Got a FT offer as a senior from a decent MM shop like R.W. Baird /Harris William/ HLHZ but I also have made a strong contact at a tier 1 BB like GS /MS this year and I was wondering if it's worth it to stay an extra year and turn down my fulltime offer in order to pursue GS / MS IBD summer...
Bulge Bracket - Grade Forgiveness? For someone who flunked?
I did bad my last semester and got an F in a class and a C+ in another. That slagged my GPA down below a 3.0 actually. I'm a sophomore. This semester (after my grades so far) I am 100% sure I will get a 4.0, with an A+ in Calculus. I go to Dartmouth. Will an ibank give me a bit of a grade...
Settling vs. Deferring
Hey guys, looking for your opinion on an issue. Interviewed with BBs , got invited to a couple superdays, no offers though. Got a FT offer from a pretty decent MM bank. Do I: 1) take the offer and graduate and work there and then try to lateral to a BB ? (lose 1-2 years repeating analyst stint) 2)...
Any advantage for those clients' kids? pissed off
just being told that one of my peers during the interview was accepted for full time, but he performed really bad at it, his friend told me that his father is a client of that bank. do they really stand on different starting point if their family is a client of those BBs , say your father's company...
UBS Lev Fin/Financial Sponsors
Thoughts on deal flow, culture, bonuses, exit ops (particularly to PE / HF ) would be greatly appreciated. Is job stability an issue (ie legit worry about more cuts throughout IBD )? Thanks!
Associate Training?
There is a lot of discussion on this board with regards to analyst training, but what about Associate training? Is this even true? Do Associates go through a training program before starting their new position? I'm interested in hearing what its like, what types of things are covered, and if the...
barcap generation next soph internship?
has anyone who applied to the program heard back about interviews yet?
PLEASE TEAR THIS RESUME APART!!
hey guys, im a sophomore applying to all the rotational programs, and other various mid-market/bb firms. i was hoping to get some feedback on my resume, as well as chances for those kinda programs? i go to a target school. also, the associate role at the boutique banking firm is because they offered...
Changing preference from Ap. in Interview
Quick question: I have an BB S&T iview coming up and on my application I put trading as my first preference. I have no idea why I put that because I know im more of a sales guy. In the interview, should i just go with trading or mention I made a mistake and Im more fit for sales?
West Coast vs. NY Exit Opps
Hey guys, I just recently accepted an offer in the SF bay area with a BB for banking in tech. Just wanted to get your thoughts on what the exit opps are like on the west coast for tech.... It seems like in NY , 1st years are approached like 6 months into the job by headhunters and can secure an...
Rates Sales/Trading
Considering accepting an offer at a BB in rates (sales). Can any of the seasoned S&T people on the board shed some light on the business? Scope, type of work, interesting? (subjective), hours, experience, exit opps? Also considering high yield sales. Many thanks.
Wharton Junior applying for Trading at BB. Treat my resume as if you're in prison.
Hello monkeys I'm a Wharton Junior applying for various BB trading firms . Will apply for Prop too but prefer BB since they have Asian offices and I'd rather be closer to home. http://www.razume.com/documents/12582 My summer analyst position was at a Asian version of the Fed, a central bank. The...
Got a BB offer but can I do Investment Banking? (Experienced Professionals please help)
PLEASE HELP I will be very honest with you all. I have just received a full-time offer as an analyst with a bulge bracket investment bank . I charmed my way through interviews, memorized the right questions through advice from this site and I was able to secure an offer. I know what investment...
Currency Trading Positions BBs/Prop Firms
What are good places to look for a career in currency trading ? I understand most BBs have prop trading divisions and do they focus on currencies? Would it be better to target smaller prop firms? Anyone with experience-I would appreciate any help.
What is the worst BB?
what do u guys think is the worst bb? obviously not goldman or jp or even ms i would say ubs is doing the worst and is failing and declining but citi always hires tards and state skool kids...which is worse? U VOTE
I'm so sick and tired of...
I'm sick and tired of people saying "boutiques" are the next biggest thing, "boutiques" > " bulge brackets ." 1. Spoke to a partner at Evercore (what most of you consider the "prestigious boutiques") and they are looking in their strategy to expand to a full service ib like your BB . At the end of...
When is the deadline for most S&T summer internships?
I thought the full recruiting process begins next January for most S&Ts, but is this true? So my school just had a fall career fair last week, and I got a chance to talk to people from Jane Street Capital, SIG, and some BB in S&T . But I was wondering, like when are(will be) the general deadlines...
PWM Exit Opportunities?
Hello, what are the exit opportunities facing analysts in PWM from bb firms. Is it common for analysts to go to grad school and transition to IB , hedge funds or PE?
Public Finance Group IBD Exit Opportunities
I have the opportunity to join a top Public Finance Group within the IBD of a bulge bracket. I was wondering what the exit opportunities are of this position? Also, I have extensive internship experiences in Private Equity and S&T so would Hedge Funds or PE shops be a possibilty after a 2-3 year...
2010 Summer Analyst Deadline at BB
What are the application deadlines for 2010 summer analyst at BB ? Citi , JPM , UBS , BofA etc .
Shot at HBS
Hey guys, I just wanted to know what my chances are of getting into HBS in 2-3 years. I will be a 1st year analyst next year at a top BB and so far I am graduating from a semi-target (think Brown/Northwestern/Notre Dame/UVA) with a 3.5 GPA. Would I need to really nail the GMAT and write a brilliant...
Chances at BB S&T
Hi All, Currently I am interning at a big brokerage firm.Following is my job description: Job Title:Client Solutions North America Division : Client Solutions Responsibilities: The firms experienced sales and trading professionals have deep market experience and industry connections that enable them...
Top banks for automotive?
What BBs have good automotive groups? Looked on league tables based on automotive deals but would love to hear from someone who really knows. Thanks!
European BB applications
Hi, I was planning to apply to all BB's (FT) today, but unfortunately I wasn't able to find applications for the European BB's. Have they not opened yet? Are they closed already? Are they just not posting this year? Am I looking in the wrong place? Please let me know. Apologies if this is an...
A Question about an Full-Time IB Offer ???
I just finished my internship with a BB I-Bank this Summer and was fortunate enough to receive a full-time offer for Fall 2010. :-) This was great news until I got my offer letter, and saw that the start date for the program is about 2.5 weeks before my graduation. As my name suggests I am...
since everyone here busts their asses off to get internships at BBs...
what about the people who obtained their internships easily? are they all MDs' kids? do they typically perform below standards (since they didnt put in much effort to get their jobs)?
BB Dreams, MM Nightmares
My question in summary: Can I get to a BB from a dwindling MM firm? Sorry. I had to edit this. I distorted some of the facts in my original post to conceal my identity, but I still think I put out too much information. Thanks for your responses. It's really appreciated.
alum asks me "You're not writing a story" are you?
So back in the fall I contacted an MD alum at a BB who apparently was working on a famous deal at the time relating to the crisis (I didn't even know). I was trying to ask him questions about the market and what he was seeing at the BB , etc. Next thing you know he says "You're not writing a news...
Question about getting SA offers from BB/prestigous botiques
I had a question about the specific recruiting process for juniors trying to get SA offers from bulge bracket firms or prestigious boutiques. Generally, to get a 1st round interview you need to overcome certain cutoffs right? Would a 3.8 econ major/math minor from a 2nd tier target (think Dartmouth,...
JKCP Internship Placement
Does anyone here has experience with JKCP's Internship Program? Apparently, it places high school students into finance companies for several thousand dollars(5-6k). I read somewhere that some interns are placed into PWM in BBs . My little brother who is a high school junior is thinking about doing...
Best Blackberry App for Quotes/Charts
I'm looking for an application for my Blackberry Curve 8830 that gives real-time quotes and charts for stocks in all the major exchanges across the world, commodities, currencies, and options. Anyone know of such an application? If not, what would you suggest I get as a trader looking to get real...
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