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Undergrad to PE Pension Funds
Anyone knows if Canadian pension funds recruit FT analysts straight out of undergrad? How hard is it and would you consider it to be better than starting in IB first?
PSP Investments Montréal
Does anyone know what the recruiting process at PSP Investments is like for Grad Students in Montréal targeting PE groups? Is it very important to intern at PSP to get hired at the Analyst Level? P.S- I will be attending a school where PSP Investments recruits from regularly. Thank you.
Canadian Target, high GPA, relevant experiences and no Interviews
Hey guys, I go to a Canadian target (Queens/Ivey) and have been recruiting for summer 2022. The year is now half way and I have gotten zero interviews from the Canadian Globals and Banks in the USA. I did BMOS my first two years, not sure if that is relevant. I have: - 3.9 GPA - Worked at boutique...
When does summer recruiting start for consulting in Canada?
I'm heading into my third year of post-secondary at a target business-school (undergrad), and wasn't too sure when recruiting starts
Is it possible to break into T2 strategy and MBB firms without case comps and leadership
Hey WSO, I was stuck in another country this academic year (first year) and all competitions happened at 4am for me, as well as club meetings. I tried to attend a few but my body was getting fucked by waking up in the middle of my sleep and getting less than 6 hours everyday. So I chose to focus on...
Options for international MBA grad in Canada with low hours and high compensation
Hey I am an incoming MBA candidate at Rotman. I have a total of 44 months of work experience. Most recently, I have worked in a reference data firm out of India's office for a little over 2.5 years. Think: Bloomberg, Refinitiv, IHS Markit etc. There was research work involved but the scope was very...
Canada IB Pay Increase?
Great if we can gather more intel about compensation increase in Canadian IB teams. This is what I've heard so far (might be wrong so happy to change if we get more accurate info): RBC (Confirmed by 2 WSO Users): Base salaries increased 10-15% firm wide IB Analyst 1 at RBC all-in is around...
Best MSF out there
Hi everyone, I've been looking into applying to some MSF programs for a 2022 entry. Currently I'm an analyst at a Impact Investing VC fund (mid sized but well known among the community) with few internships in corp fin and corp banking all totalling up to about 2 years of work experience. I...
Bulge Brackets in Canada (CS/BaML/Barcap)
Hi all, I am a first year associate at a big5 CDN bank and I was curious about bulge bracket presence in Canada. How is CS/BaML/BarCap? Is the CS culture toxic? I have seen a lot of turnover at CS. Do they help you transfer to their US office? I'd appreciate if any former/present CS employee could...
CIBC Power & Infrastructure
Can anyone give some insight into how CIBC does in Power & Infrastructure versus the other banks? I assume they are quite strong within Canada but how are they perceived in the US / globally? How competitive is the group when it comes to buyside placement into top GPs / LPs?
Canadian universities - Is waterloo that good?
I am a 4th year at Ivey in Canada which is a top target here. Most of my friends got great internships in IB at BBs and Big 5, and same with my friends at Queens. Today I was bored and went on LinkedIn and was blown away by some of the internships from Waterloo and mostly the accounting program....
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...
Ivey vs Desautel
I am going to study in a Canadian university next academic year and I want to get a degree that will help be break into investment banking after I've done. I also wanted to study computer science along with business so I came up with two options. UWO computer science + ivey business (5 years) or...
National Bank Finanical - Toronto?
Wanted to know if anyone had any insight into their reputation on Bay St. I've heard their M&A, Real Estate and Credit Capital Markets (not sure if LevFin or vanilla corp banking) are solid groups. Any info on comp and FT rotational program would also be greatly appreciated.
Investing for American new to Canada?
Hi all, as an American new to investing in Canada, May I check that a simple but optimal investing strategy would look something like this: Open Wealthsimple accounts as it is the easiest to use brokerage despite not having the lowest fees Max out on a Canadian fund like VGRO in RRSP; avoid PFICs &...
From big 4 consulting to PE - what are my chances?
Background: - Currently a senior consultant at a big 4 with a handful of projects under my belt. - Hoping to write CFA level 3 in May, I was planning to write it this summer but it got delayed because of covid. I am acing the mocks consistently now so I am pretty sure I can pass it. - Completed the...
Research Analyst Salary in Canada
Hi everyone, I often see across different platforms that the salary of a research analyst is on average about 50K$CAD. However, many users here, with 0-2 years of experience mentioned that they are earning near 70K in the US. Is it because they are in the US and they have a better salary for that...
2020 Canadian Stock Pitch Competition
Register for UWFA's 9th Annual Stock Pitch Competition in partnership with BMO Capital Markets! The competition will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 14th to Sunday, November 15th. If you are interested in participating, groups of 1-3 are encouraged to sign up before the registration...
IB SA ---> Corp Dev/FP&A/Treasury Rotational Program
Hey monkeys - Past IB SA and REPE Intern here. Just made the move to a rotational program next year and wondering what to expect out of rotations within corp dev, fp&a, and treasury? Background: rotational program with one of Canada's largest companies (spans diversified, O&G, consumer products)..
Does Canada IB/PE recruit MBAs from top 20 US schools.
Recent Immigrant to Canada. Trying to decide if to do MBA in Canada or go to top US biz school.
Best options for a Postgraduate degree for a 30 year old Immigrant looking to break into Canadian IB/PE/VC
Edu Background: Law. Worked circa 4 years in IB (DCM/Generalist) in Nigeria, then moved into mid-level role at a Single Family office (2nd year) here. Just got Permanent residency in Canada and looking to move by mid 2021. What options are best to get into IB/PE maybe VC in Canada (esp. Vancouver)....
Hours in Canadian IB & Canadian Career Progression
Hi, I'm a U.S. rising senior (Currently 17) and wondering about Canadian IB options. I've got decent options in America (undergrad: UNC/Duke/Brown are all decently likely) & can definitely make it into Queens/Ivey. A good bit of my family/close family friends do or did banking/ PE related stuff, so...
Finance related summer internship advice
Hi everyone, I’m an incoming freshmen to western ivey and math. I’m looking for any internships that is tangentially related to finance over this summer or the next summer to gain work experience. Could I have some advices for getting a finance related internship early on? I reside in Ontario...
Breaking into Finance in California from Canada
Looked around on the forums, last relevant topic was from 2010 ######Introduction: I'm a 2nd year student. Commerce Major, Finance Specialization, UBC Sauder. Before entering 3rd year, I'll have had 2 internships at the same Alternative investment company, and 1 internship at a big 5 bank doing S&T...
Canadian Volunteer Opportunities for Professionals
Title says it all; looking for some volunteer opportunities in Canada that would make use of a finance/business skillset. Seems like I'm in the minority with ample free time now that I've begun work, so want to use it to contribute to a worthwhile cause.
Canada S&T: SAs, Comps, Hiring trends and Exit opps.
Hey, Monkeys!! In as much as I enjoy reading posts about S&T in other countries, I'm very interested in hearing from my fellow Canada bros. 1. Tell me about your recruiting experiences, Summer experiences, Rotational programs and even shed some light on the compensation structure in Canada. 2....
*CANADIAN* 2020 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Thread
Hey everyone! With IB SA and full-time recruitment starting up in Canada over these next couple months, lets get the thread going! This is make or break for some of us and a head start for others!
Scared of Ruining my career opportunities (Gap year abroad)
So i just finished my first year of my undergrad (1 of 3yrs) in Business administration (Finance) here in Canada. And recently, a passion or a life goal resurfaced, I want to study Mandarin chinese in mainland China right after my degree. And recently, a passion or a life goal resurfaced, I want to...
Canadian looking to study MscFin Bocconi to work in UK-EU
I'm a 1st year in a BBA in Finance at a non-target (ESG-UQAM) with a GPA of 3.7/4.3 in Montréal, Canada. I already have done an extracurricular, between universities (a case resolution in finance) in which I placed 1st (in front of HEC Montréal, Mcgill, JMSB) and I plan to do others for the...
Hey y'all.
Hey y'all, I'm a third-year undergrad at an Atlantic Canadian University. I have extremely limited experience right now, working at a student-run fund of >550k and working in the gov't in an audit position. I'm looking to break into the IB scene be it in the US or Canada, as I have dual citizenship,...
MSc Finance options...
Hi all, I’m looking at going for an MSc in finance to strengthen my application for a career in IB . Long story short, I did my undergrad at UBC in Canada, Applied Mathematics, and found an interest in banking after a time-series research stint during the summer of my third year. I got a little...
What is Canada comp like?
Hey everyone I just have a quick question about PE in Canada. What are the comps like at the big Canadian PE shops (Onex, Birch Hill, etc)? What are the comps like working at a PE arm of a pension fund? Is IBD or PE generally better in terms of long-term careers in Canada? Thanks
Engineering Masters should I continue in engineering and then do MBA or switch to consulting now?
I am a masters of engineering student at U of Toronto. I did my undergrad in engineering for the same school and worked in manufacturing and R&D for a startup electric automotive OEM that ultimately failed. I will be finishing my masters mid next year and would appreciate feedback on what my options...
The SEC is hurting American Marijuana Companies
Canada's coined the name "Land of Opportunity" for its immigration friendly policies and entrepreneurial spirit, and US pot companies are definitely capitalizing on that reputation. Companies that are operating in states where marijuana is legal, are not able to get listed on US stock exchanges due...
What do I need to do to succeed?
Hello WSO community, I have an aspiration to be a Management Consultant at a top tier firm but really need to start laying out the groundwork and goals for this to be a reality. I am looking for advice and tips on what you believe the best way/methods for me to achieve this. I recently graduated...
Canadian Weed Beer
Drugs, Booze, Canadians, what's not to love? Molson Coors Canada, one of Canada's largest breweries, is working with The Hydropothecary Corporation to bring cannabis-infused beverages to market. It's nice to see older, more traditional companies adapt their businesses to the changing times. [quote]...
Thoughts on Recession in Canada in 2019?
Title, with Trump's policies how would you predict it would affect USA's neighbour in the North? Any practical/actionable advice you would give a third year university student in Canada? Thanks in advance gentlemen!
US vs Canada Undergrad?
Hey everyone, Is the extra $ worth it? Are the Wall Street connections, alumni network, etc.? Also, how difficult is it for Canadians/internationals to be hired by Wall Street firms (I understand I'd need to be sponsored with a TN/H-1B Visa - are firms still willing to do the paperwork for these...
Investment Banking in Montreal vs Toronto
What’s the main difference between the two cities? In terms of deals, size of teams, opportunites, And finally, what is the salary difference? Are bankers in Montreal paid much less than bankers in Toronto, or is it comparable and sometimes insignificant? You can also add the compensation by level...
Calgary IB any info?
Hey everyone, I had a couple questions about IB in Calgary and how it compares to Toronto or the States. 1: Which school is the best for breaking into Big 5 IB in Calgary? Ivey is known as the best school for Toronto and the States but is there a better school for Calgary? 2: Is there a comp...
What is comp like at Canadian offices?
Anyone know what the comp is like from Analyst to Senior partner at Canadian MBB and Big 4 consulting firms? Are they relatively close to what they pay in America? Thanks!
Any Insight of Consulting in Canada?
Hey guys, I'm a Canadian in HS and I'm hoping to go into Management Consulting after undergrad. I don't know if this is the usual but I'm planning to stay on rather than leave for exit opps (I don't know if this is the usual in Canada). Anyways, I was looking for some insight on the best schools,...
Calgary Power Trading
For those with experience in power trading within Canada would you mind sharing: 1) What are the top firms to trade power in BC, AB, ON? 2) What are the best hubs to trade at a Canadian firm? What are the major differences in trading the major hubs (that Canadian firms trade)? 3) What do you think...
Long Term Career in IB or Consulting? (Canada)
Hey guys, student in Canada looking for some insight about the finance industry up here. I'm looking for a more long-term career in finance rather than jumping firms. I've heard a lot about IB in Canada being good for career bankers which is exactly what I'm leaning toward but I wanted to know a bit...
Australia vs Canadian IB
Does Canada (Toronto) or Australia (Sydney) have a larger IB market? -Which has higher comp? -Which has more jobs? -Which has more exit opps? Thanks
Canadian IB or American IB and exit opps
I have 2 questions about how Investment Banking works in Canada vs the States. What I've been reading on many posts is that in Canada, the general route is career banking while in the States it's IB to PE / HF . I'm a Canadian citizen at one of the best Canadian schools for IB which sends people to...
What are the best AM firms in Toronto?
Does anyone know the best AM firms in Toronto and what their comp looks like? The Big 5 apparently also have an AM branch but I hear they aren't too good. Thanks
NYC/London compared to other global cities?
Just a question that came into my mind out of curiosity. Does NYC /London generally just have much better pay than everywhere else? In Toronto, Americans get paid something like 15-30% more than Canadians and I'm wondering is it the same in other global economic powers? (Eg: Germany, Italy, Japan,...
Comp Ranges in Canada?
Hey everyone I just have a really short question to ask. What are the comp ranges like in CF and CD in Canada? Thanks
Canada Comp?
Hey everyone I just have a really short question to ask. What are the comp ranges like in AM in Canada at the Big 5s? Thanks
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