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Realistic exit ops with B4 valuation experience
I have 2.5 YOE in B4 and have been trying to break into IB for the past year. With exposure to business valuation, financial modeling (ie work with dedicated modeling team), and transaction support services, where can I reasonably look to break into? I've interviewed for a variety of different roles...
Transferring And Don't Know What To Pursue
Hi everyone, I currently have my bachelor's in finance, I'm soon to be transferred to a large-sized (sub 50 ranked/ top 10%) school for my graduate degree and was wondering if anyone on here has any advice on if an MSF or MSBA would be more marketable to either a big 3 consulting firm or big 4...
Advice on internship offer
Hi WSO, this is my first time posting. I'm currently an undergraduate freshman at a non-target school in the U.S. (but still a known T50 school) who wants to do investment banking, and have been interested in it since high school. I worked very hard and was able to land a Big 4 internship for my...
How useful is Big 4 infra advisory for moving into IB/PE?
I have 2 years of infra experience but I don't think my profile is good enough for IB/PE yet. Is Big 4 infra advisory a good springboard into IB/PE? What are my alternatives?
Freshman internship at EY. Recruiting
Hello all! I was interested in a Freshman internship, and a former EY Partner recommended me to a recruiter. I reached out to the latter and expressed my interest. He asked for a resume. I sent it, and then he asked questions about "Why EY," etc. So, I told my story. Yet, after that, I have not...
Big 4 Business Valuation vs. Bulge bracket Commercial banking
My original goal when in undergrad was corporate banking (good pay, somewhat work/life balance). I landed a job in commercial banking at a regional bank after graduating - loved the environment but the company was small so the deal size and complexity weren't where I wanted. So I decided to go back...
Deal Strategy or Transaction Service in Big4 for PE exit Ops?
(Not in the US) Would a Deal Strategy role or M&A Transaction Service role (both in Big4, but different firms) be better if I ultimately want to exit into PE? Also, would choosing which Big4 be a significant factor or should I focus more on the role itself more?
Difference in what PWM between IB, Consulting and Law firms do?
Hey Monkeys. I am a bit confused on the scope of what the private wealth management arms of big law, big 4, and investment banks do differently to one another. I am fairly certain big law wouldn't do any wealth management themselves, rather they're focused on setting up trusts / funds / family...
What are my chances getting into Big 4 Consulting?
Would love some feedback on my chances of getting into MBB or Big 4 Management Consulting? Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Southeast State School Right after undergrad, worked in Project Engineering in the Fortune 500 Chemical Manufacturing Industry - Responsibilities were in...
How Late Does B4 Recruit Into?
Hi all--As title says, I was curious as to how long B4 firms recruit into (specifically Deloitte). I realize that a majority, if not all, recruiting is done for the Spring. I was wondering, however, due to reneging offers and other instances, how late their recruiting goes into the Fall. Ideally, I...
Trading Position at French Bank vs. Audit at Big 4 [Europe]
Hello everyone, coming out of a Masters in Finance at a top 15 European School, I am working as a Trading Assistant at a major French bank in the equities division in Portugal. This role really sets me up to transition (in a couple of years) to a more senior role in London, Paris or any other...
Big 4 Business Transformation
Got an upcoming interview for business transformation internship at a B4. I have no exp in consulting whatsoever, prev internships were in finance/investments. My end goal is PE, I applied bc I've heard IB and consulting are both feeders. Can someone please shed some light on what biz transformation...
Cigna LDP or Big 4
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Choosing Between Internships: Strategy intern @ branding/marketing tech startup VS Business Development intern @ Big4
I'm a rising junior aiming for strategy/management consulting and right now struggling to choose between 2 internships. Both are off-cycle, so I'll have to take a gap semester. In theory, which of these would look better on my resume? Which of these would help my networking more? Which of these...
How Long Should I Stay At Deloitte Before I Switch to BlackRock?
I am a 4 rd year accounting major interested in tax. I plan on doing a summer internship with BlackRock next summer. After that internship, I will go to Deloitte for a full-time position as a tax associate. I will stay at Deloitte for a few years for that Big 4 experience. However, I do not plan on...
Big4 Corporate Finance Lateral Hires
Fellow monkeys, I am a month into my big four analyst program in Corporate Finance, but it has always only been as a means to get into investment banking. Can anyone in IB please shed some light on any of these: A) How to get into IB from a year in Big 4 (how to position for an offer etc.) B) Is it...
FDD vs. Valuations (Big 4) - which is more interesting/diverse?
I'm curious which one you find more interesting and diverse and why, guys.
Valuations in "Deloitte" - Final Round Case Study
After two interview rounds for Valuations in "Deloitte", I'm invited to solve a business case. Can you give me any hints on what it might be?
TS (FDD) in "EY" vs. Valuations in "Deloitte" vs. Controlling in Insurance
I'm waiting for: An offer for TS (FDD) from "EY" - 70% chance of getting it; A final round for Valuations in "Deloitte" - 100% chance of getting it; A second (and most probably final) round for a controlling position in a big insurance company - 70% chance of getting the job. All positions are in...
FDD / TAS Interview and Case Study Mini Guide
FDD / TAS Interview and Case Study Mini Guide FDD / TAS (Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Advisory Service) careers are not often discussed under the accounting ‘umbrella’ and as such it can often be difficult from the outside looking in. The below mini-guide for FDD interviews and case...
Big 4 internship -> MBB full time?
Hi! I am a UK graduate with 2 spring week experiences: one IB firm, one of the MBB's and a summer internship in management consulting at one of the Big 4's. All of these in London. Do you think I stand a chance of getting picked by MBB full time given my profile? I'm coming from one of the target...
What Mathematical Skills Are Needed for Big4 Valuation?
Hello - I will be working in Big4 valuation as part of my university degree. What math skills are needed or very useful to do well in the job? Alternatively, what is a typical day in valuation like? Thank you
Audit vs Restructuring
Hi Everyone. Recently, I received an audit offer from Big 4 and a Restructuring offer from FTI Consulting for my graduate job. May I know which offer should I take if I would like to pursue an M7 MBA / career in mgm consulting / ibank fo in the future ? Thank you for your advice!!
Imperial MSc Finance Vs Big4 Transactions (Valuations)
Just received an offer for Imperial's MSc Finance having already accepted an offer within a Big4 valuations team. Having looked at the latter, there appears to be some exit into IB - interned at a MM firm so IB is the ultimate goal. Naturally, Imperial appears to potentially be a more direct route,...
Canadian MM IB or CF/Valuation at Big 4
What's up fellow apes. Currently at the end of first of my first at a canadian non-target university and I was wondering what to aim for. IB at RBC is pretty out of reach since there is no alumni working there and TD is going to be really difficult to get into. This leaves me with the rest of the...
Hardball with Deloitte using my M&A boutique?
I just completed the Winter 2022 internship at Deloitte in the audit dept.(Jan-Mar). I did prior recruiting work and luckily got an internship at an M&A boutique for the period of late March through May. I come from a non-target and am only an accounting major, so this is good. I already got the...
PwC Pathway - Private Clients to Banking and Capital Markets
I'm finishing my first year (4 more months to be a year) as a Graduate Financial Auditor at a State's Audit Office. I've decided that I don't want to continue my career in public sector and am looking to apply for an Assurance Associate position at Big 4 (preferably PwC Sydney). My goal is to work...
Who has last word in interviews? Managers/Director/All of them?
Recently had interviews in BIG4 (KPMG) M&A Deal Advisory with two manager, and last one was with Director. Got some info that managers are very satisfied after talk with me (HR and Director said), but I had some uncertainty after interview with Director. I answered maximum I could, combining all...
Big 4 Strategy Consulting Intern to Investment Banking Intern
Hello all. I was wondering if I can get some opinions on my situation. I am a sophomore at a target school (part of their college of arts and science school not business school) who has secured a strategy consulting internship at a Big 4 Firm for this summer. I still want to recruit for banking my...
KPMG Deal Advisory Interview
Hi, I am having a first round interview with a manager in Deal Advisory at KPMG. I am a recent graduate of BA with major in finance, top of class. I have done internships in valuation and banking. What should i focus on preparing for my first interview? What are the key aspects recruiters look for...
Big 4 M&A Salary London
I'm talking about the M&A groups at the Big 4 who do lead advisory, not the other TAS. Goal is to compare to Germany where you start with €48k (= £40k) base and after 5-7 years (as Manager) reach €100k. What's the salary and salary progression like in the UK? The data in the WSO database is...
FT Partners London Culture and alternatives
Does anyone here have any experience with the London Office of FTP? Same culture like the US or any better? Hours during the week and on the weekends? I was thinking about applying due to the Fintech focus and deal flow but really not sure if I want to be part of this firms culture. On the other...
Big4 M&A vs MM IB in UK
Hi all, I'm wondering if someone could help me understand the exit opps (to EB, BB, PE and CorpDev) of Big4 M&A (incl. ACA qualification) vs MM IB (GCA, Canaccord, Raymond James, Stifel etc) within London. Thanks very much in advance.
Big 4 Audit or MSF?
Hello everybody, I'm graduating in two months and a bit confused on what I should do. To give some background, I started college in Fall 2019 at a top 60 school, got broken up with right before covid, sunk myself into school since then. I did a big4 audit internship this past summer, and have FT...
Management consulting vs audit? To then move into Deal advisory (M&A), with the big 4 and finally into IB/PE.
Hey guys, so my predicament is that I have just graduated University and realised I enjoy technical finance work and want to make the move into banking. My issue is I missed the IB campus recruiting and M&A role in the big 4. However, I can work with management consulting or audit with PwC and...
PwC Due Diligence vs Chinese Bank Special Assets
Hi guys, I would like to seek some advise from others. I am working Big 4 Restructuring team as Senior 3 Accountant, next lv would be manager. I would like to transform into M&A banker. On my hand, currently I have received 2 offers. 1. Pwc Due Diligence - help buyside / sell side client perform...
Pure strategy consulting after KPMG Deals Advisory
Currently I'm an associate at KPMG deals advisory, will become an AM in 2-3 years (Asia). I'm a chartered accountant. My goal is a pure strategy role in Canada at preferably mbb but i'm indifferent b/w b4, 2nd/3rd tiers and mbb . Will choose the highest pay as long as its strategy. I have two...
LBS master in finance associate program
Hi guys, Does anyone know how easy it is to get an IBD associate role in London through a masters in finance at LBS. I have a CFA® charter and 4 years of corporate finance experience at 2 different big4s in the middle east. Thanks,
how do investment banks look at internship at Big4?
I'm currently a university student in London (not a top university) looking to break into IB (in London). I have done an internship in alternative investment fund accounting at Brown Brothers Harriman and I secured a summer analyst role at Goldman Sachs in their operations division (in Warsaw). I...
MBB After KPMG Deals Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Deals Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. I'm a chartered accountant and want to know if I should prep for an mba or any other msc strategy etc. My goal is partner at a consulting firm preferably pure strategy. I'm indifferent about mbb or b4. (will...
MBB after KPMG Deals Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Deals Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. I'm a chartered accountant and want to know if I should prep for an mba or any other msc strategy etc. My goal is partner at a consulting firm preferably pure strategy. I'm indifferent about mbb or b4. (will...
About working condition in Big4 (M&A) Madrid
I'm on the side to apply to different firms. I know that probably Big4 is the easiest way to break into the industry in M&A as an intern, but, If you have an offer to PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY (with similar salary), what firm would you choose? And why?
Advice on how to do a career switch
Hi everyone, I've recently started working at a local (SEA country not in SG) Big4 firm. It's been about a few months since I've started and now I have been thinking about my future career switch so I want to start planning and preparing myself for the switch in maybe 1 or 1.5 years' time. For...
Strategy Consulting after KPMG Financial Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. Our work comprises mostly of corporate finance m&a feasibilities, fin. modelling, fdd etc. I'm a chartered accountant and want to know if I should prep for an mba or any other msc strategy etc. My goal is partner...
Networking with the Big 4 after turning down an internship offer
The title covers it pretty well, short version is I turned down 2 B4 advisory intern offers (2 of the 4) for a MM IB internship and they cut the internship and didn't extend any FT offers. Any good advice for reaching out to the B4 firms? If I was able to get an offer at 2/4 of them without...
What are the best teams in a Big 4 Financial Advisory division to jump to IB?
Hello, I have worked for almost 3 years in Audit at a Big 4 company, and I am doing some politics with Partners to jump to the Advisory arm of the firm. My ultimate goal is to lateral to Investment Banking in 2 years. I will try to get a spot in the leading M&A team, but probably I will land in...
Big 4 Transfer Pricing
Hi everyone, I'm just curious to see if anyone has any insight to transfer pricing at big 4 and what kind of internal or exit opps there are. Thank you!
TAS to IBD, what are the odds?
Odds of breaking into IB from TAS (Transaction Advisory Service), specifically as a Valuation & Modeling Analyst , say, from a firm just outside of the Big 4 Accounting firms? If you have successfully made the switch, share your story. Note: Ik there's forum for this already, but it's a bit dated
Thoughts on PwC’s Deals Strategy & Operations?
Pretty sure this is a newer division within the firm, and only exists mostly outside of the states. But what are your thoughts on this division? What type of work do people do and does it have good exit opps. for people who want to get into generalist strategy consulting or maybe IB?
Too late to the game?
I have worked as an analyst at Big4 Corporate Finance (M&A) for about a year now and I’m soon finishing my Master of Science (Finance) studies. My work is much appreciated, and I have enjoyed working on M&A deals at Big4, but I’d like to get into a more challenging environment. I’m interested...
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