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Prospective IB advice; Centerview, Goldman, JP, Evercore
Hey, First year at Queen's Commerce in Canada. Prospect for IB , either BB or EB . Top choices for 3rd year internship and full time offer; Centerview , Goldman, JP , Evercore . What am I doing so far: two PE internships (one was just sourcing companies, the current one is actual deal flow; LBO ,...
Do the big bulge bracket investment banks on Wall Street require external finance-related services of nearby small boutique firms?
Do the big bulge bracket investment banks like: JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, UBS, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse pay for any (external) finance-related services from nearby boutique firms that the banks can't do themselves internally? If so, can you name...
What is the difference between Sam Bankman Fried's "FTX" and any other bulge bracket bank?
Why was Sam Bankman Fried's company "FTX" relocation of customer funds to separate financial ventures considered illegal but when the big bulge bracket banks do it, its legal? The big bulge bracket banks like Chase use money from customer deposits/savings to lend out in the form of Mortgages and...
MBA for Career Progression in Investment Banking
Hi all, I am writing this because I have been talking to many different people and also doing some research and have found conflicting responses on this topic. If I enter into a BB/EB/MM firm as an analyst straight out of undergrad is it necessary to go get an MBA at some point if I wish to progress...
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...
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 so consulting learning seems more relevant 2. Trading offers way higher salary, almost twice as high as consulting (12% tax in HK...
Funding MSc Finance vs S&T Jobs
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on postgrad finance study. For background, I'm from a quant degree at a non-top 200 world uni in the UK, 85% grade average, previous BB Ops SA and I am an incoming BB S&T SA. The S&T SA starts at the end of my undergrad so I'm looking to do a postgrad to tide...
Do bulge bracket investment banks give you instruction books on how to create models if its your first year(analyst) out of college?
In college, the professors teach you how to create financial models using excel and give you textbooks to read. When you start at the very bottom (entry level) of the bulge bracket investment banks, will your superiors like the Associate/VP/MDs give you an assignment involving creating a financial...
Last BB Slot Is Up-For-Grabs!
Okay! So who's taking UBS's BB spot? BNP Paribas, Wells Fargo, Nomura or RBC? (Other?) Your opinions are valued! May the best bank win!
What are the common things that summer analysts did that really piss you off?
We all have a misconception that the ones that managed to win a summer offer at bulge bracket banks are the elites, but how true is that? How far away are they as compare to a PPT monkey? Share some of your thoughts! Let's see if there are some funny stories around.
Columbia J-Term vs UChicago Booth: Job Prospects
I work across a boutique technology investment bank and venture capital fund in New York (2 years experience) and previously worked in consulting for KPMG. I have been admitted to Columbia J-Term and UChicago Booth. I currently live in New York and don't wish to relocate to Chicago for personal...
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CUNY Baruch to NYU Stern?
Hi all the amazing monkies. I am a HS senior and very settled to pursue a career within the IB industry, specifically FO because I had some exposure to M&A . (I decided to follow this path after very serious consideration. My family has some network within the financial services industry in Asia,...
Easiest section of an Investment Bank to get into
I know everyone wants the glamour and prestiege of being in IBD . Realistically you have 250 people fighting over 1 job. Assuming 25 people are equally qualified and hungry, that still leaves 24 people that would be better off looking elsewhere. Which department in an Investment Bank has the lowest...
Getting a job offer from all Bulge Bracket banks?
I admit, I come from a non-target school (90-170). But is it possible to get a job offer from every single bulge bracket bank?
Question about the SALES side of Securities departmens
I have a question for the people who are in their first 1-5 years at a bulge bracket bank. 1. Given the reputation and natural deal flow, what percentage of your time is spent initiating brand new relationships? What percentage is spent maintaining existing relationships? I can't tell if it's up to...
Finance & Strategy within IM / Big 4
Does anyone have first hand experience what a strategy analyst would within an investment management firm? I know it's more along the lines of reporting and benchmarking, with analysis of potential strategic initiatives, but I was hoping to get more information and see if anyone has personal or...
Commercial Banking Summer Analyst at BB hours?
How many hours is a CB Intern typically expected to work at a BB bank?
what isare the next groups if any to make bb status
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Recruiters, do you prefer: Brand Name, More Relevant Internships, or Something Interesting?
Well, BB ibd recruiting pretty much curb stomped me, so I'm curious as to how to best position myself so I have the option to try again for FT recruiting next year. I'm essentially considering between SA internships. Would you recommend going with a brand name ( MBB consulting ) gig, taking a MM ibd...
OCR and Bank Interview Pattern?
So I'm new on here and I've tried to do some searching but haven't found i guess what I'd define as a "Serious" answer, or one that I found to be portrayed as serious:
BB networking in NYC
For those of you who work for a BB in NYC , is it easy to network, and how beneficial has it been?
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