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Friend offered 110k salary w/ stock options with no college degree. senior in college. Not in finance
so as we're all grinding away with investment banking. I see my friend do his own thing. getting an offer from a publicy traded small cap tech company paying him 110k without requiring him to finish a college degree. anyone else think that's crazy?
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Intrepid Investment Bankers
Anyone has any insight into this firm? It's based in Los Angeles.
Which Internships Should I Apply For?
Hey guys, I'm a sophomore and I would like to pursue a career in investment banking. As I was searching for internship positions, I noticed that nearly all of the internship positions are only available to juniors. There are a few which are open to sophomores, but those are for small firms. I have...
MESA Global
Does anyone have any info on this firm? How well are they doing? Are they well-known and a good firm to work at if you are interested in the ib media and entertainment sector?
Creating my own Boutique Investment Bank with no direct experience
Hi, new to WSO , thanks for readinig this, I would really appreciate your comments. I am an Economist with MSc in economics from the best reputed university in Colombia, South America. U had relatively good grades (4.1 / 5) I am 35 years old, just passed CFA level 3. I also lived in France and...
My Intro: Student Trying To Break Away From Nightclubs and Into Wall Street
Hello, My name is Chris. I am currently in my last semester at the wonderful University of Nevada, Las Vegas. We out here like to refer to it as the Harvard of the desert. I am part of the UNLV investment group where selected students get to manage a small fund. This investment group is actually a...
Advice about graduate school for investment banking.
I will be graduating from an average university this spring with degrees in political science and german. I am extremely interested in going into investment banking, but know that I don't really have the qualifications for it. I will be graduating with a 4.0 and have published two papers in...
Upperclass undergrad
Hi everyone- I just started my third to last semester in college. I also just recently regained my interest in I.B. and I want to learn more. I'd like to get my feet wet in the industry in the summer of 2015. This past summer I did stonework for a friend at home, good money, fulfilling work, but...
What do you think about Edinburgh business school?
I'm accepted in Edinburgh's business school for a Msc in Financial Management, i wanted to know if it's well known in the USA and Europe? Do i have a chance to get an interview in as an IB analyst?
Networking & miscellaneous
Hi Guys, I have a few questions, and if you could please share your experience with me that would be great. I am a senior graduating this December with 2 valuation internships looking to transition into IB . Any suggestions are appreciated. I have emailed alumni and talked with them over the phone...
Available Immediately
This is a moonshot, but I feel like it's worth posting. I have applied to over 300 jobs this summer and have had a few interviews, but no success. I have no professional experience-- all of my finance-related experience comes from class projects. During undergrad I maintained 3.8 GPA at my...
IB SA Interview
Hi, I am currently a junior at a top public school (Michigan Ross, UC Haas, UVA McIntire) and am looking at SA positions for the coming year. There is on campus recruiting for most of the big firms here (BB, EB , MM , etc.) and they start their resume drop on Nov. 29th through Jan 7th. I currently...
Will Goldman Sachs be the first in the industry to trade and invest with Quantum Computer?
An article in American Bankers (http://www.americanbanker.com/issues/178_239/are-banks-ready-for-quantu…) states that Goldman Sachs invests in building the Quantum Computer. Apparently this quiet news that not makes waves in the financial community yet, is actually a turning point in the mentality...
Probability of becoming an Associate/Analyst
Hi, I was wondering if you can help me analyze the probability of me becoming an Analyst / Associate in % Background - Master in Finance from semi-target. 4.0 GPA with honors (MSF, not MBA) - 1.5-2 year experience as a Real Estate Asset Management Analyst - Bontique - CAIA charterholder - CFA Level...
Applying to both IB and S&T at a bank?
Hi there, I am currently a junior in college looking at SA's and was wondering if one is able to apply to multiple functions (IB, S&T , AM , etc.) an Investment Bank (GS, MS, JPM , etc.)? Will it be looked down upon that you aren't really focusing towards picking just one you like? I talked to a...
GPA needed for IB interviews/jobs
Hey there,
Bombarding a group with networking email
Hi guys, What are your opinions regarding networking with one specific group. I am trying to get an interview with a MM firm, and I can only seem to find people in their Leverage Finance group. I am afraid of sending the same generic letter to multiple people. What do you think? Second, how do you...
Scotiabank TMT
Anyone previously interview with Scotiabank or TMT groups ? any guides to focus on? any advice is helpful...interview this week
Investment Banking from Ole Miss
I didn't do as well as I could have in high school, so I am unable to get into any target ibanking schools. Previously to becoming interested in finance, I was planning to attend Ole Miss next year. Will my chances of becoming an investment banker be hindered by attending? Would it make most sense...
CFD trading strategy
Please check this link where you will find CFD trading strategy is free and in the some page you´ll find more information and more articles on how to invest with no risk (copy and paste): detodosobrefinanzas(dot)com/estrategias-de-cfd-trading-2/
Moelis NYC vs. BAML/DB Coverage Group
Mind providing pros and cons for a full-time position between a BAML / DB coverage group position and a Moelis NYC generalist position. Please provide insight on lifestyle, experience, exit ops. Thanks!
Can anyone explain the difference between an IB and consulting/advisory firm?
Often times I read the news and see "company x was the financial advisor on transaction y for company z." Is the main difference between an advisory firm and an IBD simply the IBD is able to raise capital for company x AND provide advisory services, while the other can only provide advisory...
MM IB vs M7
All, I have an interesting opportunity that I figure I know what the answer to the question already is, but I wanted to post it here. I'm an associate in a relatively good BO job at one of the top BBs (think Risk/Treasury/etc). My goal has been IBD but it hasn't worked out until recently. I just got...
Middle Market PE firms for internships
I am a sophomore at a non-target school who would like to eventually get an internship at a BB as an IBD analyst by the time I graduate. I was just wondering what everyone's opinion is on middle market PE firms, and if anyone has any knowledge of the firms in Detroit? What would be better for...
I'd Like To Introduce Myself As A New Member
Dear Fellow Wall Street Oasis Members: Hello, I received my bachelor's degree in political science from University of California, Berkeley. I now live in New York and am working to get an analyst position in investment banking. I am very new to finance but want to learn everything I need to know in...
Michael Pj New WSO User
Good Afternoon everyone! I heard about WSO a couple years ago from a friend Nathaniel who seemed to have a very strong understanding of financial services. I recall him teaching me at one point the breakdown of Bulge Bracket, midcap and boutique firms. He literally drew a picture and branched out...
Breaking into MBB or IB given my current background
I attended a non target state school and was lucky enough to get an offer at a middle market accounting firm (non big 4) in advisory after graduation. My ultimate career goal is to be in consulting at an MBB or as an Analyst at an investment bank. I would then like to work up the ladder at an MBB ,...
Anyone know of Barclay's DCM team?
Their website says that the DCM team is under Global Finance, which is under Investment Banking Divisions. So technically the debt capital markets team is under the IBD divisions? Does this mean that I am supposed to apply for an IBD position for DCM internships opportunities?
Is Career in Investment Banking the Highest Paying Job Post Undergrad?
Is investment banking the single highest paying salaried job out there? Are there any occupations that pay as well or better? Secondly, I'm a sophomore at London School of Economics, and I want to follow a career in IB . Is M&A the best choice for a career ? Does IB have the highest salary after...
Looking To Find My Fit
I’m posting this because I just came off a stint in the PMD Program at Merrill Lynch and it turned out it was not a fit. I have all my securities licenses. I’m looking for advice for career direction and this time around I’m looking for the best fit/culture given my natural network and skills....
URGENT HELP WITH RESUME PLEASE
any ibankers please tear this resume apart give any feedback or recommendations
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