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BB VP thinks I'm his best friend (associate), but I hate him
Not a long post but need advice. I'm an associate at a BB, and have been with the firm for about 4 years. When I first came in as an analyst, I did really great work for my VP, and we've built a good relationship. As time went on, I realized he's not the greatest guy to be honest - not very skillful...
Well... I made it I guess
After years of posting stupid discussions on WSO as a high schooler/college student ("What are my chances of getting into a top bank!!??") I am happy to say I've finally landed an IB NYC offer at a GS/MS/JPM BB. I'm happy to answer any questions since I know most people on this forum are high...
Repo trading desk
Hi all, I am due to start as an analyst on a repo (aka fixed income financing) trading desk at a BB bank. I am really interested in quantitative stuff (come from a very quantitively orientated STEM undergrad) and macro, so I'm overall happy with the desk. However, I understand that repo is quite a...
M&A group at BB firms (MS vs. JPM vs. Citi vs. BofA)
Can anyone shed some light into how the M&A groups at bulge brackets differ from one another in terms of: - culture - hours - deal flow / learning opportunities - exit opportunities Especially for MS, JPM, Citi, BofA. Understood that some banks have their M&A done in-house within coverage groups so...
SA24 BB Group Placement thoughts
For those that recently went thru group placement at BBs for SA24. What did you think about the process? Do you feel you got/getting your 1st choice? Thoughts on the networking and dealing with sponsors?
outdated ECs
is having outdated ECs on my resume bad? I'm not in any clubs, so all i have is a volunteering org and a nonprofit i started in hs and ran up until the end of my sophomore year (now a junior). i have good internships but ECs are definitely lacking.
Rerecruiting Timeline??
I am a current junior at a decent IB recruiting school. My gpa going into recruitment was pretty low compared to others recruiting IB at my school, and I think this played a large part into the SA offer I ended up getting (Consumer bank with growing middle market IB presence, think Fifth Third,...
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 ,...
Applications 2025
Hello, I would be interested to know when the applications for 2025 open in London and Frankfurt? Many thanks in advance!
How far does BB/EB reputation take you?
Hello monkeys, it's my first post here since cruising the threads for so long. I am somewhere between absolutely leaching to become a champion in Investment Banking or jumping off the rat race tracks and doing something more fulfilling with my life. To that end, I want to know how far your first few...
Community College to Investment Banking
Hello Everyone, I am currently a sophomore about to transfer from community college to a four-year college. My goal is to break into investment banking preferably a BB Bank or EB Bank. Most of the target schools for IB require me to transfer in as a sophomore or freshman rather than a Junior, so I...
ft recruiting 2025
hi, I know it's early but I was curious if anyone had an early outlook on FT Recuriting for roles in 2025. Given that 2024 was an absolute shit show, since banks hired less for SA 2024, will FT for 2025 have a better outlook?
Modelling Experience BB
Hi Monkeys, Specific to the London guys out there. I am wondering how your modeling experience is at the BBs, would be great if you could state how many years you are in, when you built your first model, how many models you have built so far, which BB, and which team. Thank you all for the input.
pwp sf sa class size?
Hi everyone, Current sophomore looking to SA next year. I'm at a west coast semi target. PWP seems really cool, and I was wondering what their class sizes are for both SF HC and tech.
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...
graduating in 4.5 years?
Hi, I'm a junior studying CS and Business/econ at a west coast target. I have an SA at an EB locked in for this summer, but as I was planning out my next few semesters, I realized that it would be pretty difficult to fit in all my classes by the time I'm done with my senior year (would have to take...
equity research on resume?
current junior who interned at an equity research firm last summer and want to add it to my resume. Here's what I did: - drafted a lot of company reports to analyze whether they would be a good fit or not by looking at SEC filings - used bloomberg and valueline to predict company growth and analyzed...
ft recruiting timeline
Hi, currently a junior at a west coast target studying STEM + business/econ. I accepted an SA EB offer in a bay area tech group which is good but not great. Anyway, I know I don't want to return to that group FT, and I do want to definitely move to NY, so i will probably FT recruit. For FT...
Consulting -> Tuck -> IB
Hi everyone, I'm an international (latam) with 3 YoE in Healthcare Management Consulting and I 'm aiming to make a career switch to Investment Banking through an MBA at Tuck . As an international I believe that we can only aim for BB because MM are hareder to issue a visa, but nowadays with the STEM...
point 72 winternship info
Hey, I'm a current junior majoring in Business/econ and stem at a great semi-target/low mid target (3.9 GPA). Just got an email to apply to point72 winternship. Have a decent resume with internships at a search fund and equity research. Does anyone know anything about this program? I have already...
point 72 winternship info
Hey, I'm a current junior majoring in Business/econ and stem at a great semi-target/low mid target (3.9 GPA). Just got an email to apply to point72 winternship. Have a decent resume with internships at a search fund and equity research. Does anyone know anything about this program? I have already...
How to lateral
Hi, I’m a student at a good semi-target/ target for west coast double majoring (business/econ + stem). I have an offer for next summer as an intern at a Bay Area eb (think laz/ghl/pwp/moe) in their tech group. However I really dislike the Bay Area and could not see myself working here after. I...
Career Banker London
Was wondering if anyone has any opinions on the best banks to work in as a career banker in London (based on comp, WLB, opportunity of making MD?)
HireView Importance
I know that there’s no definitive answer as to whether hireviews are looked at by AI/Humans but I wanted a better understanding of their overall impact on one’s application. If one were to tick all the other criteria (solid CV, target school etc.) would banks still invite that candidate to AC/TI...
London 2024 SA Timeline
Was wondering about the whole timeline about SA 2024 in London (mainly for top 3 BBs and EB such as roths/PJT/EVR). When is it that candidates hear back after the initial application if they have been selected for first round interviews or selective hireviews (eg. Goldman). P.S I am aware MS...
London 2024 SA Timing
Was wondering more about the timeline of the whole application process. I know MS moves quite quickly and is on the HireView stage rn and automatic hireviews for BofA and JPM have been sent alr. But when do most banks get back after the initial application process to invite candidates for first...
CV Review (2024 London SA)
Would love some honest review and feedback for my CV as I apply to 2024 SA positions in London. Tried following the WSO format as best I can. For a bit of background, I come from a target uni in London but from a non-finance background and am applying to the Top 3 BB's and a couple Elite Boutiques.
Notre Dame Financial Econ Vs Mendoza Finance Vs Emory Goizueta
Am currently deciding where I should REA/ED1 and was wondering which you guys think in order is the best for getting into investment banking and consulting in BB / EB or MBB /T2.
Cornell CALS InfoSci
Hi all, I am interested in pursuing a major in InfoSci (concentration data science) at the CALS school in Cornell. Was wondering what the employment opportunities are like in Banking (BB/EB) and Consulting(MBB/T2/Big4) from CALS InfoSci as the employment report for CALS was not very clear.
Cornell Hotel vs Emory Goizueta
I am an incoming senior and deciding between an ED1 between these two schools. Which would you say is better for IB and for Consulting specifically MBB/T2/Big4 and BB/EB? The employment reports for the two schools seemed very similar.
Notre Dame Econ vs Goizueta
I am likely going to REA to ND for econ as well as EDII to Emory. First I was wondering how much harder it is to get admitted to Mendoza vs CAS. Second I was wondering if I could gain some insight on which is better for IB and for Consulting between ND econ and Emory Econ + Goizueta BBA. Which...
UVA vs Emory
Choosing between UVA and Emory for my ED1. I was wondering if I could gain some insight on which is better for IB and for Consulting. I will take on an econ/math along with likely a business major at both schools. Which school would you say is better for BB/EB recruitment as well as for MBB and T2...
BB Intern switch to MBB Strategy Consulting?
TLDR: Intern in NY coverage BB group considering switch into FT Bain / BCG NY after making it far in processes so far Hi everyone, Currently a nontarget interning at a coverage group at a BB (Citi, Barclays) in NYC but have made it pretty far into the Bain and BCG NYC processes for entry-level FT...
Cornell vs Goizueta for IB and Consulting
Which school places better in consulting and investment banking Cornell CAS or Emory Goizueta? I know Emory has significantly improved its placement with BBs and MBB and has already placed very well with EBs and MMs as well as Big 4 and T2. So I was wondering how it stacks up to one of the lower Ivy...
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...
Is it fair to ask for a similar salary of Bulge Bracket Investment Banking Division analysts if you applied to other entry level roles/companies/industries?
First year analysts at BB investment banks make around $200k. If you have similar stats as those new hires at BB investment banking analysts like Top Schools/High GPA. Is it fair to ask during a job interview at other companies like entry level at Fortune 500s for a $200k starting package? Some...
Off-cycle Investment Banking Internships at Bulge Brackets Spring 2024 London
Hi, I am looking for an off-cycle Investment Banking Internship at Bulge Brackets in London during Spring 2024. When do the applications open and close? Br, Monkey
no response from vp or hr
hi, I accepted an offer a few weeks ago. However, about a week or two ago, I noticed that my recruiting account was locked and my workday account would not let me log in either. I emailed one of the VPs who interviewed me as well as HR yesterday asking about it but no response. What should I do?...
interviewing after offer
Hi, I received an offer a few weeks ago from a Bay Area group that I accepted. However, I was still in the process with other firms and wanted to continue interviewing just for the experience. I made it to a superday for one, and last week, I got an offer from them. I'm not gonna take it and renege,...
asking about other offer
Hi, I received an offer a few weeks ago from an SF group that I accepted. However, I was still in the process with other firms and did a superday this week. During the superday, they asked if I had any offers and I mentioned that I had one, but lied and said it wasn't exploding (as I had already...
Does all the bulge bracket investment banks qualify as a "Wall Street" job?
Does the term "Wall Street Banker" mean that the firm you are employed in have to be literally located on Wall Street? Or can it be off Wall Street?(Like it could be any finance job in Manhattan) Are all NYC bulge bracket bank corporate jobs considered a "Wall Street" job? Like: JPMorgan, Bank of...
Best types of questions to ask BB traders
How many technical questions are reasonable to ask on a networking call for S&T? It can sometimes be a hard balance to show curiosity for the person's work while being respectful of their time. I'd appreciate any advice. Thank you so much!
Reneging Top EB for BB IB -> VC?
Hey all, I'm currently a sophomore at a top target. I was fortunate enough to secure a summer 24 offer from an EB recently. I was super relieved given that I started prepping for recruiting pretty late so I signed pretty much right after I received the offer. I also thought it would be the best...
What do BB hours look like now?
I haven't been able to find an up-to-date range of hours on WSO so far -- curious if "80-100 hours/week" is still an accurate representation of BBs, and whether that may be different across NY and LA (heard that, on average, NY bankers work ~1.3x as hard as LA bankers, but that was from only one...
Should I re-recruit?
Last summer I was an ib intern at a top boutique (one of these: Centerview, Evercore, Solomon, PJT). I enjoyed the internship, and there are solid exit opps from this firm, but I think want to try for a bulge bracket. It's difficult because I don't know if I want to give up a job at one of the top...
List of EB/EB/MF Summer 2023 Placements from Canadian Schools
Currently a sophomore at a Canadian target and made a spreadsheet for all of the Canadian placements for Summer 2023 to see which firms to target. I received an offer for Summer 2024, so I thought I would share it with everyone in case it is helpful. I got all placement data from public websites of...
Corporate banking at bulge bracket
Hey. So I'm aware that most BB banks have IB and corporate banking departments merged together. What exactly do CB folks supposed to do in such cases apart from loans and credit? Also, is competition for CB roles in BB's as fierce as for IB?
Morgan Stanley hirevue interview went awful (summer analyst IBD)
Disclaimer: Edit - taking disclaimer off as it has too much information about myself. Tbh not sure what the point of this post is and it's done now so nothing can be changed but just wanted to ask whether anyone received a hirevue interview after completing the online assessment and found it a lot...
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...
BB Associate Lateral to MBB
I am currently in BB (think GS, MS, JPM) with 3 years experience. I recently received an offer to join an MBB. Is there anyone who has made a similar move? What was the experience like? Any regrets doing so? I don't particularly dislike banking, but I am just find I am no longer learning much. Would...
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