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How many live deals are analysts typically staffed on?
How many live deals, particularly buy-side and sell-side M&A, are analysts at BB/EBs typically staffed on at once? I know that analysts at MM/LMM IB firms could be working on many deals at once, but was wondering what the case would be for BB/EB analysts that work on larger and more complex M&A...
Baruch graduate pursuing Investment Banking.
I will be graduating Baruch College within the next 2 months. I’m interested in seeking a career in the investment banking field.
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...
Do I Stand A Chance Applying For An IB Summer Analyst Graduate Role/Scheme/Program?
Applied to a couple of BBs for an IB Analyst grad job for 2022. Only applied to 2 so far, been rejected by one - didn't even get to vid interview stage. RIP. Before I carry on applying to loads and taking on a huge workload, do I stand a chance of breaking in? Here's a summary of my profile: A...
2022 INVESTMENT BANKING FULL-TIME RECRUITING THREAD
Haven't seen a thread entirely dedicated to keeping each other posted on full-time opportunities. So far I've seen openings for JPM and Qatalyst, assuming there will be a few more in the coming months and some in fall. Feel free to throw what you know on the discussion regarding timeline or openings
Super non-target ASU Undergrad 3.5+ GPA in EE - Is a career switch into IB realistic or a pipe dream?
Just graduated from ASU with an EE degree and business minor and am becoming increasingly disenchanted with working as an engineer. Finance appeals to me because of the high ceiling on career growth and performance based compensation. I went to high school in AZ and got a 90%+ tuition academic...
When are bankers returning to the office?
Hi everyone, Just wanted to get some insights/opinions/insider information on: - When are bankers returning to the office? - How long is WFH going to last? I think many incoming analysts and/or junior level bankers would like to get at least an idea. Thanks a lot!
Let go as a 1st year IB analyst; 8 weeks to find a new job
I just completed my first year at a small investment bank and was recently told that I have about two months to find a new job. Due to special circumstances, the firm was willing to help me out and will continue to say that I am employed at the firm for the next two months. What do you all recommend...
Career Change....
After college, I started my career at a venture capital firm as a finance associate (almost 2yrs), and my responsibilities were portfolio valuation, finance, and operations. Then, I moved to a small blockchain consulting firm as a research analyst. I am currently seeking an investment banking...
Q&A: Non-target > > > Big 4 Valuation > > > Boutique IB Analyst
Hey WSO , I've been a forum lurker for a little over 4 years now and felt like it was time to contribute to the community. My background: As the title says, I went to undergrad at a non-target where I majored in finance and economics. Had internships in boutique restructuring consulting and in a Big...
Signing Bonus and Relocation the same?
Hi I received and offer from a BB in London. In the contract it was mentioned a relocation bonus of $7-9K, but nothing about signing bonus. Is this the equivilant of signing bonuses, or do people normally receive an additional signup bonus in addition to the relocation payment? Would it be possible...
Houlihan Lokey CF / IB Groups
Hi all - there has been a lot of talk on WSO about the deal flow and exit opps of top groups like RX , Consumer, and Industrials at Houlihan. Would you say that exit opps for the other groups (Business Services, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, TMT , etc) place just as well in PE funds / give as...
Moelis Boston Office
How is Moelis' Boston office? Do they do lots of deals over there, or would that be a very different experience from the NYC office? Interested in seeing if exit opps would be the same as in NYC office. Thanks all!
Analyst 2.0 - What will the analyst role evolve into?
Been following the recent & ongoing advancements in technology & often pondering on where my role as an analyst should be prepared to evolve as time goes on. Heard about this new big data technology called "orbital insight" that leverages satellite, UAV, and other geospatial data sources, to...
UBS IB - Analyst - Funds Advisory
Hi Guys, I have an interview with UBS coming up the position is: Analyst - Funds Advisory and Shareholder Services. I was wondering if you guys had any idea as to what I could expect? I feel like the job description was very broad. Any ideas on what quantitative questions might be asked? For context...
Moving From Equity Research to Investment Banking and vice versa
Hi Guys, So one thing I've been really trying to figure out is Equity Research or Investment Banking. I interned for 6 months in Equity Research and loved it and am studying for CFA . I loved the process, and consider myself not too quantitative and can give presentations/talk to people well. I...
Valuing a Company in an Interview
Hey Everybody, I've been recently interviewing for investment banking jobs but am coming from a liberal arts background so I don't have much prior finance knowledge. If asked a question like "what is your favorite website and evaluate what it is worth", what is a good reply and what are interviewers...
Doing Personal Investment While Working as IBD Analyst
Not holding high hopes of getting rich just from bonuses in this day and age. Surprisingly, most of my colleagues just let cash sit idle in bank accounts and rot by itself, and few had any investment experience at all. So anyone out there who have made/making a significant side income from doing...
Making mistakes on the job
Do many analysts make mistakes on the job, especially as first years? Does anyone have tips at reducing careless mistakes? I hear all of this talk about being accurate as possible. Almost all of the work I hand in requires some kind of markup, usually because other people prefer to include some kind...
Institutional FI Sales Associate or IBD Analyst
Hi All, Hope everyone is doing great! Recently I've had the ultimate luck of being interviewed for an Associate S&T (institutional sales specifically) and Analyst Investment Banking position. The S&T is at a top 20 (Canadian firm) while the Investment Banking is Bulge Bracket (think Citi, JP , etc)....
Moelis - Best Groups
It's a generalist program, but I'm assuming you can still express interest in specific industries to the staffer. I'm not particularly interested in any industry so I'm planning on just picking ones that the firm has a decent rep with. Which groups generally see the most dealflow at Moelis? Know...
2017 Full-Time Investment Banking Analyst Application
Need some help here. Anyone have some color on Full-time Analyst Programs? Is it too late in the game to apply to 2017? Here is my background 3.3 GPA, Class of 2016, BBA Finance, Concentration Financial Services, Non-Target School, Military Veteran. Got sponsorship for 7, 63, 79. Right now im at...
Other analyst doesn't like me, unsure what to do
So I am in a group for a MM , and our team runs thin. There are two analysts: a senior analyst, and a junior analyst (me). The issue I'm facing is that I don't really think I am a good fit with the other analyst. The MD and I are pretty good friends (I think); sometimes he'll pull me into his office...
FT start dates mega thread
I was wondering if anyone knows when the New York FT start dates are for different banks. Bulges: GS: July 13th JPM: June 22nd or Mid-August MS: June 22nd or 29th-Depending on accounting test performance. CS: July 6th UBS: Citi: June 22nd BAML: DB: July 15 or 22 -Depending on accounting test...
Help a brother out...
Hey Guys, I am a 2015 electrical engineering graduate looking for a job in finance. Currently sleeping on my friend's couch in NYC looking for opportunities and networking. Details: Born and raised in Georgia attended prep school and then decided to study abroad for college in India Achievements and...
BNP Paribas IBE - Real Estate Finance
Hi, I have an interview for BNP Paribas IBE Real Estate Finance division. Does anyone have any tips or advice on what the culture is at BNP or what they would be looking for as a new Analyst? Cheers
Moelis NY vs EVR NY
Hey guys I have analyst lateral offers at these places. Im still stuck between doing Career IB or going the PE route. I will be doing a third year analyst stint at both these places. Would appreciate any input. Both offers are generalist.
How much are FT signing bonuses?
Hey guys I'm an Incoming summer analyst and was wondering what the signing bonuses are usually for return offers.
SA -> FT interview process.
Hey guys Im interning at a top MM in NYC this summer and have been keeping in touch with my contacts at BB / EBs . I was wondering if anyone could go over their experience in detail. I understand the basics of the process in terms of keeping your contacts updated, meeting them for coffee, and then...
Goldman FIG vs KBW vs Sandler O'Neil vs EVR FIG
Hey guys I have analyst lateral offers at the above banks. I really want to make a career in FIG IB . I'm currently leaning towards KBW any advice would be appreciated.
Which NYC banks have August FT start dates?
Hey guys. I was wondering which banks generally hand out Full time return offers that start in August. A lot seem to start june end or mid-july. Being from a quarter school I would barely have any downtime before my IB career starts. This question may be premature but I want to use it as a guideline...
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