Bankers use these programs all the time. If you work at these places you would know the software in & out. Would it be impossible to jump to IB if you are a customer service rep at one of these places?

Let's say I go to WUSTL. This is not necessarily viewed as a target by Wall Street despite being highly ranked. In other words, does the brand name of the college help when networking and applying for IB jobs?

Also, what do IB employers look for other than a high GPA and the target school name?

Last summer I interned at a boutique IB and actually got to work on deals, helped draft a CIM, did market research, etc. Thought the experience would be enough to shoehorn into a full time IB position but I didn't even get one OCR interview!

Planning to pound the pavement again I guess, another round of networking awaits but I'm still surprised that people with no IB experience manage to get the roles. Am I missing something?

There have been a few threads, but not too much information on how exit opportunities look after consulting at firms other than MBB, e.g., OW, Booz, ATK, LEK, Deloitte, PwC, Accenture, E&Y. The only common theme is "MBA" but is there anything else? Any strong exits into finance (IB/VC), VC, F500 management, start-up, etc?

If one had to choose between one of the higher-end firms in this range and a BB (that isn't GS/MS/JPM), what would likely be the better move for one's long-term career?

There have been a few threads, but not too much information on how exit opportunities look after consulting at firms other than MBB, e.g., OW, Booz, ATK, LEK, Deloitte, PwC, Accenture, E&Y. The only common theme is "MBA" but is there anything else? Any strong exits into finance (IB/VC), VC, F500 management, start-up, etc?

If one had to choose between one of the higher-end firms in this range and a BB (that isn't GS/MS/JPM), what would likely be the better move for one's long-term career?

Hi Guys:

Here's my brief story:

As of today, I've had a total of 12 interviews—two with HR and ten with actual team members, including analysts and senior level employees—in the past two months.

Two weeks ago I received a follow-up invitation (I had already come in for an on-site interview at their local office) to come in for a final interview. In the email, HR mentioned that this would be the "final" interview in the process, saying that, "because I had not met the entire team in the previous interview, they'd like me to come in again and interview with the remaining members of the team." I accepted the invitation, met with the team, and, once again, followed-up with a thank you note (which they kindly replied to) shortly thereafter.

I was curious to know about Lazard's private funds group....is this the equivalent to a sponsors group at a BB?

Are the hours & intensity equivalent as well? or do the projects have a more long term focus since they are raising funds which can take considerable amounts of time?

Will the skill set and training be still just as good?

IB started by Bourkoff and Stenzler less than a year ago. Does anyone have any intel on how big their groups are (both advisory side and investment side)?

Also, any ideas on pay, culture, exit opps (probably too early to tell), and dealflow?

Thanks.

1. I have 2 experiences in a VC, PE firm
- I tried elaborate the performances to look relevant to IB requirements; please give me comments whether it looks so

2. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

So I was just extended my first job offer since graduating.

It's a long term temp position in the FX Operations department. I'll be working in the account management area.

Nothing to glamorous, but I am indeed happy to be employed and at least its in finance.

I have other things still in the works for some other ideal job opportunities that I will still pursue. Ideally I would like to end up in equity research or IB.

With that in mind, how can I go about using this position in operations as a stepping stone to reach my ultimate goals.

If I have been in contact with somebody in IB there, can I inform them and offer to stay late and help? Ask if I can shadow when I'm done with my hours?

Simple question out of curiosity. Do Bulge Bracket IB banks have URM quotas to fill? Does it help to have URM status when seeking IB employment?

I am not really asking for opinion on affirmative action - just wondering about question at hand.

Hi guys

Suppose I didn't get into UK targets that I have applied to in this cycle (LSE, Oxford). I am taking a year out to reapply (quite common practise in UK).

So what kind of stuff would you recommend to do that would benefit both my university application and my future application to IBs?

Thanks Monkeys

Hi

I am an international student, and after having spent two years at a community college I have been accepted to McIntire at UVA and UC Berkeley for Economics.

I want to get a job in IB after graduation. Given that I am an international student, which school will give me the best shot at landing a FT offer?

I also got into Business Economics at UCLA - I am assuming this uni is trumped by the two others in terms of finance employment prospects?

Thanks

Haas
Ross
Darden
Fuqua
Johnson
Edit: Adding Yale SOM

Trying to narrow my list down for applications in the fall. I am thinking about applying to 2 or 3 of the 5, but there doesn't seem to be much information around online as far as which are the best for IB placement.

Location both during the MBA program and after don't matter too much to me.

Thank you

Hi guys, has anyone ever done the above?

I have an interview coming up at top tier BB (MS/JP/GS) (natural resources team) and they are looking to hire someone from the buyside.

Quick background - did internship in BB (generalist role), full time offer in a boutique PE after undegrad covering coal industry for a specific country market for 2 years and now considering moving back to BB.

Reason: disillusioned by PE - screened tons of deals in 2 years but only closed 1 deal. Attracted to BB due to higher deal traction in Asia + coal sector is bearish.

I wanted to see what you guys think of my response to 'why apply to us?' question

Delete please :)

Considering IB, would UC Berkeley or Washington University St. Louis put my on the path? Neither is a true target school, unfortunately.
(Edit: Apparently wasn't clear to a commenter - admitted at both schools, trying to decide which to attend.)

Hi guys:

I was offered a part-time position (up until the firm moves its office from country X to Y) as an investment analyst at a start-up hedge fund in my city. The position's relevant work experience requirement is 0-1 years, and must have an BBA in finance.

The fund manager is well-known and has quite an impressive track record/background which makes me feel more comfortable about the situation.

My concern is the following:

Should I take this position (despite having zero experience in HFs) and hope I will learn first-hand from the HF manager himself, or should I aim for a full-time gig at a well known and established firm?

Hi guys:

I was offered a part-time position (up until the firm moves it's office from country X to Y) as an investment analyst at a start-up hedge fund in my city. The position's experience requirement is 0-1 year of professional work experience with BA in finance.

The fund manager is well-known and has quite an impressive track record/background which makes me feel more comfortable about the situation.

My concern is the following:

Should I take this position (despite having zero experience in HFs) and hope I will learn first-hand from the HF manager himself, or should I aim for a full-time gig at a well known and established firm?

Hello,

At this time, I am going for entry valuation position at BDO. Does anyone know how technical interview for Valuation Associate can get? Would they rather look for fit? Also, what are exit ops from Valuation type of positions and how can you transition into banking? Thanks in advance!

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Hi guys:

I'd like to see if anyone on this forum could give me advice and suggestions regarding my resume.

Cheers,

P!

Hi guys,

I'm currently studying abroad in hk and looking for local IB or HF opportunities. Could anyone recommend some boutiques or forums like WSO? School career website does not offer online job database and I barely know any local firms.

Thank you in advance!

I've seen the list of 200 IB and boutique's, but is there an easier way to send out applications to all the [Finance] businesses in ore around a certain location?

Something like monster[.com] but for IB?

Hey All,

How do film studios value their project for a new movie or a show? Trying to understand how, say for an instance acquisition of a script for a movie, the financial modeling differs from that done by typical TMT group.

Does anyone have any experience in this are?

Thanks you

Hi guys:

I received an email from J.P. Morgan inviting me to a 1st round phone interview this week.

My question is, what does it mean that this position is "off-cycle"?

Does this mean the hiring process will be faster than a regular "in-cycle" interview process that normally occurs later in the year?

Does this mean they need a replacement ASAP?

Thank you!

So, I want to know an appropriate hairstyle for investment bankers. I, generally, like to spike my hair up, but I'm not sure if that is appropriate in the IB world; here's a link of my hairstyle:

http://cdn.crushable.com/files/2009/10/khphotos173...

Look at the guy in the picture. Obviously, that's not a picture of me, but of someone with a similar hairstyle.

I know some of you are probably thinking, "What the fuck kinda question is this?" I know it's quite a dumbass question to ask, but I know bankers are anal about the smallest shit; so I don't want to standout for my hairstyle.

If this is not appropriate, please let me know what styles are appropriate for bankers.

Thanks for all your help guys, and God Bless!

I am in the process of cold calling/emailing boutique banks around my town for a summer internship. I have only contacted a few places and I'm not sure how successful my attempts will be. Should this fail, my back up plan would be to get a PWM internship at ML or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. I've already done a PWM internship last year, and I know it isn't much real work, but it still is better than nothing. Morgan Stanley recruits at my school in the fall for IB interns - if I do their PWM this summer, will my boss (or any upper level manager/adviser) be able to give me a referral? Is this kind of networking normal/common?

Has anyone heard of Milestone Partners in Philadelphia, PA? If anyone has any experience interviewing with them, what was the experience like? Any insight on the firms reputation, culture, pay, hours, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.