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Big 4 Strategy Consulting Intern to Investment Banking Intern
Hello all. I was wondering if I can get some opinions on my situation. I am a sophomore at a target school (part of their college of arts and science school not business school) who has secured a strategy consulting internship at a Big 4 Firm for this summer. I still want to recruit for banking my...
What is the investment banking lifestyle like?
The biggest difference between a San Francisco Lifestyle and a San Francisco Bulge is primarily the types of deals. SF lifestyles see a fair amount of tech IPO / MA, while NY will see a bit of everything. From a work / life point of view, I Banking is still I Banking. The hours are long, but the pay...
Help with Basic Q: Bank using balance sheet?
Hello--apologies if this is a basic question, but I've seen the term "balance sheet" being thrown around on this site for investment banks. I've read a comment that says " Bank X relies on their balance sheet to win deals, whereas bank Y is more advisory"... what does it mean for a bank to rely on...
IB and Part Time Armed Service Role?
Hello monkeys. I have a question for all of you. Context: My father, and his father, and his father, etc, are all military guys (some enlisted, some officer). It would be fair to say it runs in my blood. I have always been keen on serving in some capacity but found my professional ambitions to be at...
Are BAML Sophomore Internship Applications Rolling?
Hey all, Today I genuinely had the best luck in a long time, I found out about the BAML sophomore internship program a day before the deadline closed! However, I am a little concerned about wether the admission is rolling. My issue is, does rolling basis heavily affect those applicants that apply...
Boston IB Scene
I know there have been posts on this but nothing recently. Which are the top shops in Boston and which are the best groups? I know there’s a lot of tech there but is there anything else? Im asking as an associate and higher. Which firm would be best for a career banker?
Morgan Partners
Anyone ever had an interview at Morgan Partners. Also wondering what the culture is like. Would appreciate any insight.
Networking as an Analyst?
I got lucky. I broke into the industry without a lot of networking but now that I am in the industry I am realizing it really is a who you know type of game. Is it normal to network as an analyst? If so how did I start? I am interested in moving firms. I want to stay in IB but I want to make a leap....
IB Recruiting
So curious - how many people at any given bank do you think you have to network with to properly recruit for a IB SA position at their bank?
Goldman Sachs M&A Product Group: Thoughts?
I recently received a summer analyst offer from Goldman Sach's M&A product group within NY IBD. I was told that the group works on shareholder activism, structured M&A, and M&A capital markets and works with the various industry groups; however, everyone I know has never heard of it. Does anyone...
What banks have non-diversity freshman/sophomore internships?
I'm an incoming freshman in college, interested in IB. I already have had 2 internships, one in tax and one in finance. I'm a white male however, so I can't apply to any diversity programs. What are the best banks that I can get a summer internship at after my freshman or sophomore year? If not...
Investment Banking SA Interview Python/Coding question
I would be interested if anyone of you claimed that you are familiar (intermediate and above) in a programming language and were asked about it during IB summer analyst interviews (not for engineering positions). I started learning Python during this pandemic and I am somewhere between beginner and...
Internships after freshman/sophomore year
What sort of internships should I look for after freshman year and then after sophomore year? I've got two years of experience (tax & finance) and I'll be a freshman this fall. White male so I'm not eligible for diversity programs. What should I aim for- local boutiques? PWM?
Financial Sponsors Coverage Group - Houlihan Lokey
Does anybody have insight into the Financial Sponsors Coverage Group at HL? Or this group at other banks? Looking to potentially lateral over into Investment Banking and this seems like it could be a promising entry. My understanding is that they work with PE funds, Hedge Funds, etc and their...
The pandemic screwed me over
Hello everyone, I graduated in December 2019, my final summer before graduating, I interned as a corporate strategy summer analyst in a BB where I networked throughout the bank and positioned myself for success (at least that's what I thought) and I did an IB internship before but outside the US in...
University of Miami Herbert Business Placement
A good friend of mine is deciding on where to go to school as they just got off the waitlist for UMiami and it is their dream school and top choice, but they have gotten into some other schools that may provide better opportunities when it comes to finance (they're interested in IB, consulting, PE)....
UCLA Business Economics vs. UT Austin McCombs vs. Claremont McKenna vs IU Kelley (URGENT)
Currently stuck between the first 3 options in the title for Undergrad, but leaning towards UCLA. Any advice for which school would best set me up for a career in IB or consulting is appreciated! Also waitlisted at Cal Berkeley, Cornell, Northwestern, and Georgetown. Have around 10 days to decide on...
Bank of America Industry Groups?
Insight on BAML Industry Groups? How BAML runs the IB division? Group Ranks?
Compensation
How the total compensation looks like at Deloitte Corporate Finance for first & second year analysts? Base salary, sign-in bonus and bonus?
Advice on Master's programme Europe
Hi, I am a European student (non target UG) in the final year of my degree (econ) and thinking of doing a MSc in the UK next year. I am specifically looking for programs that do not require a GMAT, however I do realise this is a huge constraint. What are your experiences with the following...
ADVICE NEEDED: Deferred MBA program after IB Analyst Stint.
Hi All- Was considering Deferred MBA programs. I am a senior undergrad who interned within an IB group at a BB and will be returning full-time this summer. Was wondering what others thoughts are on Deferred MBA programs - especially for a college senior who will be an IB Analyst after grad. A lot of...
Incoming IB Analyst - Familiarization with CapIQ, FactSet, etc.
Going into my FT IB Analyst role next summer with literally zero experience in CapIQ and FactSet. Is it worth spending this winter/spring familiarizing myself with each software? Or are they pretty easy to learn on the fly? Also, I'm unable to access either software through my university - is there...
Fastest way to spread financials in excel?
Soooo much of my time is taken up by spreading numbers in excel, and by the time that's done i'm in a rush and can't actually take the time to analyze them. Sadly i work with mostly private financials that are given to us in PDFs... i use adobe acrobat but 99% of the time the rows/columns are...
Why S&T Is Way Better Than IB
I wanted to make this post in order to say that S&T as in "sales" 'and' "trading" is better than i-Banking bc In my job i am able to have hands-on experience trading sT0nks and talk with cli3nts . i also am passionate about Marcuts . i laugh at all i-Bankers for working so much hours when you could...
Oil price Rise, future of IB
Wanted to get some thoughts from you energy bankers out there.... With oil on the rise at around $70/barrel, and with Saudi wanting to push for something close to $100/barrel (might only be short term for their Saudi Aramco IPO), what do you think that holds for the future of IB? Do you think we'll...
Berkeley vs Cornell for IB
I am a rising sophomore at Berkeley, and I received a guaranteed transfer option to Cornell AEM. Is Cornell better than Berkeley for ibanking? If so, does anyone know how much better it is (like how many more Cornell grads place in BB than Berkeley grads)? And is it a lot easier to get an interview...
Intern Networking with Sell-Side Bankers
Hey Guys, I am a 2nd year MBA candidate who just finished up working full-time at a boutique bank for the summer. I will be continuing on part-time in the Fall with the hope of seeing through a few deals I was working on this summer. We are currently the buy-side bankers on a deal in agreement and...
I'm stupid - what is PMV?
Does it mean price multiples valuation? I heard the term today at work (just started) for "something I need to do for a 3 public companies" and I assumed it was PMV? Maybe I heard the term wrong... Please help! Thank you.
The academic life of a Whartonite?
What exactly happened to all the fired analysts/bankers in 2008?
As someone entering finance soon, it is growing interest to me. From what I remember and how it was seemingly perceived in the media, banks were letting people go like they were nothing. Did they go into different fields (corp fin, consulting) and/or cities, or did they just sit in unemployment till...
NYU Stern vs Carnegie Mellon vs Emory vs Washington U vs Swarthmore
Im a senior in high school this year and I am deciding between NYU (Stern), Carnegie Mellon (Tepper),Emory, Swarthmore, and Washington University in St. Louis . I hope to work as an investment banker so I wanted to know which of these schools would give me the best opportunity to fulfill my goal....
Top LAC recruitment
How are top LACs like Bowdoin and Midd for ibanking recruitment? Obviously small alumni networks, but not sure how the scene is at those schools. Any help? Thanks
Colby College
How is Colby College? It seems to be on par in with the other top NESCACs (Amherst, Williams, Bowdoin, Midd) in terms of alumni in finance. Any ideas on NYC placement? It seems Citi is hosting some recruitment program there (http://www.colby.edu/news/2014/12/05/colby-pilot-…). Any ideas? Thanks.
How is Wash U viewed?
Strongly considering Wash U Olin. I've heard good and bad about it. Does it have good Chicago connections? Also, as I'm not entirely certain about ibanking, what other aspects does it offer? If I wanted to work on the west coast in tech, would it be impossible to get into? Thanks
Public Finance vs. Consulting
I'm looking to see if anyone can compare the two. I've read a good amount on here about both. How would hours/comp compare after undergrad and beyond? In terms of points of reference, Accenture / Deloitte for consulting and a top MM for public finance.
Phone Interview: Was It Unusual?
I had a phone interview with a boutique investment bank and the interviewer asked four questions **Update: This was for a summer analyst position that would only pay $10/hour and only 40 hrs/week so not very serious (1) Walk me through your resume (2) Why investment banking? (3) How do you value a...
Graduating college early -- bad idea?
In my 11th grade year of high school I began a program that put me on track to earn an associates degree(2 yrs of uni, ~60 credits) by the time of graduation. I am nearing the end of the program now and it is almost time to graduate from high school. Now that I am aware of the intricacies of...
Macquarie vs Stifel IBanking Summer Offers
I got two offers for the summer and was hoping to get some insight on which one to take. The first is for Macquarie Capital and the second is with Stifel both in their investment banking group. As far as culture, training program, hours at work, compensation, and opportunities for advancement which...
New to WSO - hi everyone!
I'm a 4th year actuarial science student at Western looking to transition into corporate finance / I-banking. About me: Avid poker player and chess enthusiast. Love The Wire. Nice to meet you guys.
William Blair vs. Peter J. Solomon vs. Sagent
Offers from all 3. Mostly interested in exit opps, training, analyst responsibility. Slight preference towards being in NY . Edit: WB is Chicago, PJSC and Sagent are NY
Can I take the CFA® while I'm in the military?
I have an incredibly high GPA and the drive to learn IBanking. I'm reading all the recommended readings and have gone into investing myself. However, I'm a senior in college and have to spend the next three years of my life doing mandatory military service. During the 3 years I plan on studying and...
Q&A: Public Finance Banker
Hey monkeys - realized there isn't too much discussion/information regarding public finance on the website so thought I might share some of my experiences/views regarding the sector. I am a 3rd year analyst at a large municipal finance shop (ranked in top 10). Cover power and utilities. Graduated...
3.4 GPA from semi-target
Hey guys, I'm in the midst of the recruiting season and want to know my chances of landing first round interviews. I am a junior from a semi-target (think top 25) business school and have a 3.4 GPA. I know the GPA is low but I have 2 bulge bracket internships (one off-cycle summer intenship under...
STRH and Wells
Just wanted to get opinions on these two banks or any other banks with a strong presence in the Southeast region.
MBA necessary in ibanking CAREER?
So I've searched WSO and I can't come up with a clear answer. What if you want to stay in ibanking after your analyst stint? As in progress to associate, VP, MD. If you don't start out as an analyst, you obviously need an MBA to break in as an associate. This is where my confusion is. It's my...
9-5 exit options
Hi, I am going to be a senior in college and trying to find career options. I know a lot of people on this forum are super ambitious about their career and dont mind working 60-80 hour weeks throughout their entire career in order to make a ridiculous amount of money. However, I am looking to jump...
Robert W. Baird Milwaukee
Hey I'm gonna be a junior and was looking at some banks for recruiting, how is Baird 's Milwaukee office in terms of deal flow, exit opps, ect?
Chicago IB -> SF PE?
Has anyone heard of people moving from chicago IB to reputable SF PE shops? I'm joining a top chicago bank/group for full time and am interested in exploring SF for PE opportunities
Unreasonable Expectations
Before anyone starts, I understand that this is I-Banking, and that slave-driver bosses are a commonality. However, I think my situation might be a bit extreme, and I was hoping to see if there's anyone out there that could relate. I work at a well known MM bank as an analyst. I loved this job for...
Starting out...
I will be a freshman next year at a target Ivy League university, majoring in economics. I hope to get into investment banking and eventually PE or HF if I do well enough and actually like it. Besides enjoying my summer, I'd like to spend a little bit of time every day reading up on relevant...
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