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Is it possible to do houston banking from Tulane?
So I can pretty much get a garaunteed acceptance to Tulane and it may be the best I can hope for at the moment. I might be able to get into SMU but it's a bit of a gamble. Could I get a job in energy banking in Houston from Tulane if I work hard? Or would it be better if I went to Tulane for a year...
Trying to break in from Major O&G company
Title is says it all. Graduated in Dec of 2010 from a non target in Texas. Got a job at a major (exxon, conocophillips, chevron, etc.) oil company. I've completed my first year here working in Risk/Credit. I've learned a great deal but I've got an itch to move into IB now. I've been trying for IB...
Should I leave my current position for a Valuation firm?
Hello all, I currently work for one of the major oil companies. I've been working in a credit analyst role for a year now straight out of undergrad. I've been networking and I've managed to network well with a senior managing director at a Valuation firm that happens to do IB deals as well. The guy...
Practice with me on Case Interviews!
Hey, I am looking for someone to practice consulting case interviews with. If you happen to live in Houston like me, that would be best. That being unlikely, we can do it via Skype as well. I am very flexible on my time availability.
BMO Energy Group
Interviewing at BMO's energy group, does anyone have any insight in terms of the deal flow, exit ops, compensation, culture, etc? How does their group stack up against other energy groups in Houston?
Advice needed on Oil and Gas Banking
Fellow bankers, I have a question about Houston I-banking. I was a Summer Associate at a top 5 BB in NY in the tech sector, and have an offer to go back. Due to personal reasons (the wife not being able to move to NY cos of her career), I recruited in Houston (where she is), and got an offer at a...
Evercore energy group interview
hey guys..new to the site here. been invited to interview for a superday for Evercore's houston office. the position would be a lateral hire, told me i would start as a first year. trying to get a sense of what their group is like. curious what kind of technicals they might ask, whether they will...
UBS Energy Win
Finally some sunshine in the storm clouds of UBS . Poached Head of Global Energy from MS. http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2011/05/19/33353/
Rufio in Houston
Going to be in Houston Wed/Thurs of this week on business with my group, but will have evenings free. Anyone have any recommendations on spots to hit up in H-town? Anyone down to go out?
My story. My resume.
Hello WSO . Big fan of the site. I have just recently come on board and was looking for a little help. I recently changed majors from pharmacy to finance at University of Houston. Currently, I am looking into getting into the energy sector. Ive taken on plenty of previous work experience and now I...
Energy Rodeo 2012 - January 7, 2012
Energy Rodeo 2012 has been confirmed for January 7th, 2012. Further details to follow…
Moelis Houston
[quote]Moelis & Company, the New York-based investment bank, will establish a new office in Houston focusing on clients in the oil and gas industry, the company announced today in an e-mailed statement. The firm is hiring for the effort and expects staff in Houston to grow to between five and 10...
Houston Trading: recs for getting into power trading
What are the recommendations for getting into Power trading companies? Is it best to become a scheduler or something else like a Real Time Trader? What's the general career path at these firms? Is it better to get into a boutique firm in hopes of gaining more exposure or do i need to start at a...
Project finance? - Staying in the energy/infrastructure space
Hey guys, Now that I have my summer worked out I'm starting to explore what I want to pursue for FT in the fall. I'm definitely pretty firm on staying in the energy/infrastructure space but I've recently been looking into Project Finance groups. I'm not concerned with exit ops just something that...
2011 Houston Summer Analysts/Associates
Hey everyone, I just made a group on here for 2011 Summer Analysts/Associates. Hopefully it will give the WSO faithful a chance to meet on here before we run into each other in person. Also, it might help some people find roommates or housing arrangements. Anyways, hope this provides something...
energy rodeo update
Quick update from Houston. So far everything is going well. We have only had one member of our posse vomit in the rental car. There are 4 women here and 190+ men so the odds are in Jerome Marrow's favor. ANT is about to start speaking and has been asked not to call anyone commies or socialists but...
Energy Rodeo - Full report soon
I'll be rolling out to Houston in a couple hours, and I'll finally get to meet the infamous Monty09 in person. It should be a good event, and I'll give a full report on Sunday on how it went.
GDF Suez
Anyone familiar with GDF Suez in Houston? It's retail/wholesale gas, power, LNG.... wondering if anyone has any feedback about it. Culture, reputation, etc.
Houston/Dallas IBD
Who competes for Houston/Dallas IB gigs? Ivys or mainly Texas kids? (UT, Rice, A&M) I'm saying this as a Class of 2015 Longhorn.
Citi Energy
Where do you see this team (in Houston) headed in the next 2 years? On the way to being the number 1 Energy group on the street?
If you didn't have a reason to go to the Energy Rodeo, you do now.
Hey guys, So most of you know that Energy Rodeo is coming up in the next 2 weeks. What you don't know is that Calpine will be at the Rodeo. They will be making a presentation about their rotational analyst program, for which they are still accepting resumes. Below is the link. I don't know if the...
SA recruiting from BB target for Southern offices?
I'm currently a student at a top BB target school in New England but I'm trying to avoid NYC at all costs for IB (strongly considering trading in NYC /Chicago, however). But, I'm having some difficulty connecting with offices in the South because my school isn't a traditional target for any office...
S&T Internship Resume
Hey, I go to a target and I am going to be looking for an internship this summer. One of my degrees is redacted because its (I think) unique to my school, and obviously the gains on my portfolio are what it was at when I wrote it and it will be updated in January....
Energy Rodeo All Star Line Up
Ok ladies and gents, the Energy Rodeo is fast coming up and, if the motivation to learn from industry professionals and insiders isn't enough to make you want to come down to Houston, maybe this will be. In addition to all the great things the Rodeo provides, some of your favorite WSO posters and...
**Official 2011 IB Recruitment Thread**
Alright for those of us that are about to begin our final year (next week...gasp) in college and are working on recruitment for IB , I figured I'd make a thread so we can keep each other in the "know" as to who's recruiting when and what positions. This is for USA positions as well as UK. Also, for...
monkey job prospects for int'l students
Hey there, I'm a first year MBA student at a fairly reputed regional school here at Houston. (You may bet, the initial R school) Unfortunately I'm an international student from Asia, my previous w/e mainly in equity research and risk mgt area, covers energy sectors in China, of course I speak...
Hedge Funds in Houston - Any funds based here?
Are there many hedge funds based out of Houston? I've heard of Centaurus, but that's it. Any others?
Tailor in Houston Area
I'm looking for a good tailor in the Houston area. Any suggestions?
Notre Capital in Houston
Has anyone heard of Notre Capital? It's a VC firm based out of Houston... Any info on this company would be appreciated.
Energy Private Equity in Houston
What are the top energy private equity firms in Houston? Top in terms of reputation, size (AUM), prestige etc.
Macquarie Houston
What's the word on Macquarie's Houston office? I know that it houses the recently acquired constellation energy team and the energy finance team, and that the natural resources and infrastructure both have presences there, so it sounds like a considerably sized office.
Houston - Multiple superdays?
I know all the BBs had a superday down in Houston already. Does this mean that they are done recruiting SA for the year, or do they have multiple superdays?
Pros and Cons of IB in LA, SF, Chicago, Houston?
If a bank asks you to make a preference for different regions like LA, SF, Chicago, Houston, etc What are the pros and cons of each? e.g., is SF better for people interested in healthcare and technology industries, etc? Just wanted to learn about the different regional characteristics (hard to grasp...
Tech and Energy/Natural Resources I-Banking
I've done a lot of reading on this board and I have gotten the impression that if one is interested in Tech and Natural Resources/Energy banking, it is necessary to work in Menlo Park and Houston, respectively. Is it possible to get a good experience(i.e. good dealflow, exit opportunities to PE) in...
Where to live in Houston for the summer?
Anyone who's done a summer in Houston have any suggestions for apartment buildings that would provide furnished summer housing? Or other options? Thanks.
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