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Whats the best way to plan my IB Blitz
Ok this is my first post here guys, been lurking for about a month now. This is a great forum and I would really appreciate any advice. Right now I'm in my Senior year, I'm set to graduate in the Spring with a degree in Finance from Kent State University in May of 2011. I really want to break into...
Banking to Inst. Sales
Frankly i have no idea where to post this but i am facing a dilemma that i have yet seen posted about. I am a frequent lurker but rare poster and thanks to this board it has given me a lot of knowledge about different functions in a typical bank. Anyways, I've been at a boutique i-bank (not an...
Advisory + P/E hybrid boutiques
Hello, I was wondering what people thought about advisory + p/e places. From the website of these firms it seems like they do both pure advisory and growth equity investments. An analyst would be doing both, so it would be a good way to gain ibd and private equity experience. Are there potential...
What personal attributes IB people are looking for?
Hi there, Can someone please tell me what kind of personal attributes IB people are looking for when they interview candidates? And, what will make he/she will be able to do this job? Thanks
Questions on DCF
I have been learning more and more about DCF 's and other valuation models lately and have two questions that I can't find answers for. 1. Why is weighted average cost of capital used and not marginal cost of capital? Wouldn't marginal cost of capital be more representative of the actual cost? 2....
Got into the networking sessions... now what?
I'm in Canada and I just got into the networking sessions for BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Bank Financial Group. Lucky I got in because all the sessions filled up within 2 hours of them being offered. Now that I'm in I have no clue what to do... I've never been to a networking...
Startup vs. Banking
Trying to make a decision between investment banking in NYC or joining well funded small tech startup as a CTO. For going to bschool, which is better if the startup is successful? not successful? I think startup up would stick out more in an application pool since there are hundreds of banking...
Product versus Coverage Groups
I would like some opinions regarding product groups versus coverage groups. What are some advantages and disadvantages (i.e. work load, social interaction, upward mobility, etc). Which one do you guys like better and why?
Investment Banking Securitization Products Interview?
Hi guys, I have an interview next week at a BB for a first year analyst position in a securitized product origination group. I don't know much at all about the subject, what sorts of products to these groups even securitize? Is it receivables and debt, or physical assets? Does anybody know any good...
girl throws puppies into river (nsfw)
http://thenewsoftoday.com/in-croatia-girl-throws-… [quote] In what has to be one of the most disturbing videos to hit the internet in some time, a video was posted on LiveLeak last evening. In the video, a girl who looks like she’s in her early 20′s, is seen throwing 6 puppies into a river....
tips for getting that Investment Banking interview
The recruiting season for Investment Banking summer internships for 2011 is coming up here in Canada. Applications are due Sept 14. I'm trying to land an internship at one of the Big 5 banks. Here's some details about me: starting 4th year student Bachelors of Business Admin - Accounting Honours...
Please help me geting into an investment banking program
Hey, I am applying to a competitive investment banking program at my school in a couple weeks and would appreciate any and all feedback on my resume. You have all really helped me out in the past and I am very grateful for it. There are two things to note: 1. I am not ignoring suggestions to leave...
Importance of Starting Analyst Years in NYC
Hey everyone. I'm a college senior who interned at a BB this summer in their regional office. I got an offer and am wondering if I should push for a spot in the NYC office. The advantages of staying in the regional office I interned at is the cost of living is low and I really liked the people I...
Jewish Investment Bankers: Sabbath Dilemma?
How does one address keeping the Sabbath when interviewing for an Investment Banking Analyst position?
A very general question, hope someone may help
Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I'm Italia, 24, currently working, graduating in october and looking for a new job then. I'm doubtful about trying IB or consulting... or maybe I won't get an offer from any of them :) My question is: what about doing valuation and M&A at a consulting firm, rather than...
Is my associate a fake?
So our subject in question apparently has 3 years of bulge bracket IB experience under his belt, and we just took him on as a 1st year associate. However, he seems rather clueless on quite a few things which leads me to wonder about how legitimate his experience was - Some highlights include: - Uses...
colgate vs UW schoolf of business
which school do you guys think is better for breaking into ibanking?
Wisconsin school of business for investment banking?
Is UW school of business in madison any good for BB's in NYC? I know 2 alumns, one at JP Morgan and one at Blackstone, who broke through. How does it do in terms of sending kids to NYC and chicago?
Gordon Gekko Has A Tumor In His Throat...How Will This Affect Wall Street 2??
Breaking News: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20413323,… Trailer:
Non-Target School Success Stories (dedicated to those who worked harder to break into BB's)
This thread is dedicated to graduates of non-target universities who made it into the coveted investment banking departments of our favorite bulge brackets. If you fit this description, please respond to this thread so we can pay homage.
I-Banks in Mumbai
Hi all Just wanted to understand the I-Banking scene in Mumbai. I currently work in the Corporate Banking unit (large fortune 500 MNCs) of a large BB in NYC and would like to know if its possible for me to transfer to I-Banking Advisory in Mumbai. I hold an MBA in Finance, currently a 2nd year...
Switching from Private Banking to Investment Banking
Hello , First time poster. How hard would it be to switch from the private banking ultra high net worth division of a BB to the investment banking division? Is it doable? I have used the search function for this question but I have not found any clear answers. Thank you in advance, Big B.
positioning myself to work in asia - IBD/AM/
with all the hype surrounding the rise of activity in asia, and that im an asian american anyway, im wondering how to best position myself for a job/career in SE asia (hk, china, south korea, japan) currently attending a semi target undergrad (in the U.S.), rising jr. what would be a possible...
Break in from asset management in Italy??
Hi everybody, I'm a 2nd year analyst in an Asset Management firm in Italy, part of a big private equity group.. I was thinking to switch to ib , but I need some advice (I've never applied for an ib position): 1) Having an experience in am but not in investment banking, I have to apply for...
Rising Junior. Resume Review. Please Help.
http://www.razume.com/documents/16132 Hi, I'm a rising Junior at a target school. This is my first time doing this. If you need any more information let me know. I really appreciate it.
Any Wells Fargo North Carolina employees here?
Does anyone on here work in IBD for Wells Fargo in North Carolina? Energy and power sector preferably? If you do please let me know, just applied for a job there and would like to know what I should expect/do now to follow up.
How do you know this is something you want to do
How did you know that Investment Banking was something you wanted to do either before or after an internship and how sure were you?
how important will English be?
Just out of curiosity, as for internation students whose first language is not English, will it be a big disadvantage? friends of mine have pretty good English, but as international students, will the interviewer accept the imperfectioness of the language skills, especially in a telephone interview?
Hot Finance Girl tells her JDate story
Scenario: Lonely Man in Westchester on JDate IM's Hot Finance Girl and She Declines his IM. Solution: Lonely Man in Westchester decides thats its a good idea to privately J-date message Hot Finance Girl and asks why she would do such a thing as to decline his IM just by looking at his picture. Hot...
chances of employment
Lets presume that i graduated at warsaw school of economics. To be specific, lets state that i come from poland. Having those facts, tell me please what are the chances of me getting a job in finance. ibanking, pe , big4, consulting. Wouldn't mind at all, if you to give me the synonims of word...
Executive Search Firm specializing in the healthcare sector of investment banking?
Does anyone know of executive search firms/headhunters that specialize in the healthcare sector of investment banking? Thanks in advance.
Pre-MBA Associate salaries in PE firms
Anyone know what PE firms are willing to pay pre-MBA associates? Let's say someone leaving McK, BCG, Bain or any of the BB firms. I've heard numbers ranging from 1.5x to 4.0x current earnings.
Geithner Pwns Union Stooge
In case you weren't aware of the stigma being called an investment banker carries these days, check out this exchange between Timothy Geithner and AFL-CIO mouthpiece Damon Silvers: http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2009/04/21/geithne… I just find it hilarious that a union lawyer would go into a...
OID / Interest Expense / Amort
Hi, I have a question with a few parts to it. Assume you are issuing a piece of debt, lets say $100mm Term Loan that matures in 5 years at 98, and just to make the numbers easy lets say rather than L+something the interest rate is 5%. In terms of modeling and how investors think about this, please...
IB Interview Tactics
Hi folks, First post here, so please be gentle. Details + I'm a rising senior at a target school majoring in finance and accounting. I'm very interested in and passionate about finance, and I spend a great deal of personal time reading books, HF letters, commentary, etc. + I intend to pursue a...
Attention Deficit Disorder & Banking
This may sound stupid but I've had ADD as a kid and now that I have started training at my BB , I'm wondering if this type of disorder really puts you at a disadvantage? I mean I'm smart, hungry and willing to do whatever it takes but now that I have to pick group(s) I am wondering if this should...
Resume review - Going to U. Texas at Austin
Hey, I was hoping to get some resume advice for recruiting. I am going to U. Texas at Austin in the fall for a master of accounting and am going to try to go through recruiting for energy banking in Houston. I have a couple specific questions. 1) Is it ridiculous with this resume to try for...
Networking Question - CFO of a PE firm
I have a friend who is the CFO of a company that is working with a major Private Equity firm in NYC . I'm a rising senior at a mid-target school majoring in Finance and have put in well over 270 applications to both BB's and boutique firms. I was wondering if it would be "out of line" so to speak if...
Full time internship during school year
Hey guys I have several choices regarding the upcoming school year as a rising junior. I'm currently interning at a small PE shop and was wondering whether I should do an internship during the fall. I have several options: I can intern at a regional office of a top boutique( Evercore , Lazard ,...
How About China?
With all of the bank regulation that is coming into law both in the US and Europe now and in the next few years, is it becoming more advantageous for graduates to work in emerging markets? I have not been following the issue too closely, but if strict regulation is put in place, could bonus and...
Comprehensive List for IB Orange County, CA Boutiques
Does anyone know where I can get a comprehensive list for IB in the OC?
Entrepreneurship to Finance/Consulting - advice please
Struggling here, would really appreciate some advice. What would you do? Background (brief) Graduated from UK ‘target school’ in 2006 reading Economics and Finance. Took management level role in real estate and tourism business in Greece, grew it significantly. Promoted onto board of directors...
Interview call due to inflated grades
Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a conundrum. About 3 months ago, I was networking with a senior banker (alum from my school) at one of the big 5 Canadian banks. I graduated back in 09 and working in the middle office at a large Asset Management firm. Anyway, I've been trying to break into banking for a...
break into investment banking in HK/NY- a chinese student studying at Canada
hi everyone, as it's indicated from the subject, I'm an international student( Chinese) studying at a Canadian university(non-target, but top 5 in Canada). As a junior now, I've interned at a BB doing sales and trading; 84% average; various extra-curricular activities; worked at a local Canadian...
KKR IPO in America
So KKR is going to IPO . What is everyone's predictions? The founders of this company have been trying to get on the NYSE for a long time. Now that it finally happened I'm excited to see if the stock performs as well as they think it will. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704…
B-School - Recruiting for Multiple Industries
Hi Guys, I'm headed to b-school in the fall and I'm trying to decide how to go about recruiting when I get there. I'm coming from an economic consulting background, and plan to switch into finance. I initially applied thinking I wanted to do investment management or buy-side research, and just took...
How good is the average Goldman analyst?
Goldman Sachs is perpetually sucked off as the proverbial Mount Olympus of banking. While other banks can never tell if a deal will really add value, just like the gods, Goldman Sachs transcends all limits creating value out of thin air. It's front office is supposedly an elite force of superhuman...
A serious question regarding CFA® .....
Hi guys, I know this questions might have been asked a million times, (and YES, I did use the search function). Seriously, is CFA really helpful if in the long term I would like to either stay in investment banking or private equity? I know people tend to say, get CFA regardless and it wont hurt...
To everyone who thinks they are hot stuff
Meet your competition: http://www.joycemeng.com/joycemengresume.pdf
University of Maryland--IB
hey I just had a general question about the University of Maryland...I will be attending it in the fall and am majoring in Economics, but does the University of Maryland get recruited at all and does it have some respect in the IB field? Thank you very much!
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