capital markets

need to choose between these two options

which do you guys think is best

any constructive feedback is very appreciated, thanks

Hello all,

so lately I have been dealing with a lot vc-backed funds trying to raise new money. The market is gradually coming down in this field and we are definitely happy to see some actions here

However, I personally am not too familiar with the VC capital market terms ( premoney, post money, term sheet valuations,etc) so was wondering if anyone can provide an online source for me to look over.

I could ask my associates, but I would run the risk of looking like an idiot during the meeting due to my lack of understanding in the space.

Thanks!

Say I did my summer internship in ECM and I got a FT offer, how likely/easy do you think it would be for me to switch into an M&A Industry group?

What is the "credit solutions group" at Deutsche Bank? Will I only be working 8-5 or will I be able to continue my 100 hour work weeks (which I miraculously find pleasure in)?

Thanks in Advance.

OK, so according to everyone, DCM or ECM is the worst product group in IBD. Modeling is minimum, no exit opportunity, bad bonus, little pay, no respect with other IBD peers, etc....

If you are in DCM at a BB, should you aim to try to lateral before your 2 years is up? And how hard is? Will the industry IBD guys put you at the same level as back and middle office?

http://news.efinancialcareers.cn/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-26025?om_r...

Basically it's saying that there's a shortage of labor for ECM divisions. Does this mean that it's easier to get an entry level job in ECM in HK? or does this just focus on upper level management?

I realize that many people on this forum look down upon capital markets, b/c of lower pay, less prestige, and no exit opps, or whatever.

...However can anyone comment on the overall atmosphere, culture, and lifestyle of capital markets. Judging by the type of people who DON'T like capital markets, I can imagine that the people who DO like capital markets tend to be laid back, friendly, and enjoy a work-life balance. Maybe people who actually work in capital markets or perhaps those who work closely with people in capital markets can share their observations/experiences.

In this forum, a lot of people talk about how Capital Markets groups aren't as good as other IBD groups such as Industry groups, M&A, or LevFin. Why is this? Is it because the deals aren't as interesting, differences in exit opps, or just the superficial prestige factor?

So I have read about how the modern market is complex and fragmented. What does it mean that the market is fragmented? Also, if it's harder for any one exchange to see the full picture and take action, can bloomberg create something to display the full picture?

I'm sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but I'm just getting into finance and I would really like to learn. Thanks in advance.

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“This is the sort of situation that has been a worry for a long time, but the markets have changed in a way that has made things more difficult,” said Robert L. D. Colby, former deputy director of trading and markets at the S.E.C. “They’ve become more fragmented, so it’s harder for any one exchange to see the full picture and take action.”

Joined as a lateral hire into leveraged capital markets origination from back office with absolutely no finance experience. was able to spin background and translating it into skill sets that people in FO found convincing enough to hire me.

However, since as a lateral, and hired out of cycle, i did not receive any training. i've had no exposure to debt products and hardly understand the jargon of debt capital market analysts and LCD/S&P reports. Is there a website or a book I can pick up that can help me understand and learn the types of debt products, the components of each debt product (rates, tenor, commitment, etc.) and how deals are structured? Appreciate any feedback anyone has, thanks!

There have been a few threads on this, but not enough to answer the questions I had regarding a position like this:

I'll be starting soon as an analyst in Leveraged Loans/HY Bonds Capital Markets at a BB. Won't be doing High grade, as that's separate from the group - (i.e. DCM is split btwn IG and Lev.). Was wondering what kind of work I'll be expecting with regards to:

1. modeling
2. deals with PE firms (my feeling is that there'll be a few LBOs where PE's will want to fund with mezz and HY)
3. hours for this group?
4. exit opportunities (I assume better than High grade DCM, but on-par/less than actual investment banking analyst?)

Thanks!

Hi,

Hi,

I have SA offers from

1) ECM or DCM Barcap

2) global wealth mgmt BOAML

Which is a better choice in terms learning & gaining of industry knowledge and exit ops either to other FO roles in banks or MNCs?

Is there any book or guide I can read about a job in Capital Markets (DCM, Syndicate, or high yield) to familiarize myself before I start my SA stint? Thanks

P.S. I didn't know what forum to put this in.. Apologies

Is capital market group consider i banking? Isnt that considered a product group within a bank's IB division?