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How do they decide who is STAR ANALYST (or TOP BUCKET)?
So I hear a lot about the different bonus "buckets" and how top analysts get much better bonuses than others. How do they objectively score you? By deals/pitch ratio? Average # of mistakes made on pitch books? Also, how do headhunters know who is top analysts or not? If a PE shop wants a top analyst...
Finanical Modeling/ Financial Statement Analysis Interview Questions
Hello All, I have been out of the finance interviewing game for a while, I am a 2nd year analyst at a boutique IB . Need some help preparing for a technical interview I will hopefully be having soon - can anyone here help me with questions on financial modeling , financial statement analysis and...
Headline: Sharpton Urges NFL to Block Limbaugh
So I'm scanning through this mornings dealbook and I came across this headline. After only reading the first few sentences I am struck with awe....Al Sharpton actually wants the NFL to block the sale of the St. Louis Rams to Rush Limbaugh! Personally, I wouldn't buy the rams because they are a huge...
Vote for Wally in the Cutest Dog Comp.
Please vote for Wally. I found him on the streets of New Orleans and have now adopted him into the family. I will be donating the winning to the LASPCA. http://www.cutestdogcompetition.com/vote.cfm?h=7B…
?Credit Suisse IBD v. Deutsche Bank IBD??
I would really appreciate any responses: What's perceived as more prestigious? Whose culture is better? Which has better exit opps? Who has better M&A?
Citi IBD recent Deals
I have Citi super day coming up. Anyone knows the deals the Chicago office has done during the past year? Thanks!
Deutsche Bank LONDON trainin?!!!!!!
What do you know about Deutsche Bank's Global Banking training in London? Fun? Partying? or a taste of I banking all Nighters...?
Deutsche Bank IBD vs. Barclays IBD???
What are your thoughts? I have a Deutsche Bank offer for IBD? What group is strongest in each? Thanks, any input helps!
Citi vs. BofA IBD
I have invitations to Superdays for both Citi and Bank of America for investment banking. Both positions would be for a full-time analyst (grad) in the New York offices. Both superdays are on the same day, so I can only go to one. If you had the chance to work at one, which would you pick and why?...
Public Finance Group IBD Exit Opportunities
I have the opportunity to join a top Public Finance Group within the IBD of a bulge bracket. I was wondering what the exit opportunities are of this position? Also, I have extensive internship experiences in Private Equity and S&T so would Hedge Funds or PE shops be a possibilty after a 2-3 year...
Weird Situation
Hi, So I am currently a junior and have worked for a BB in NYC (equity research) this past summer as a sophomore. But, the sad thing is that i did not receive an offer. this year, i would like to shoot for i banking. Is there any way i can spin my equity research experience into ibanking and come up...
How Do I Prepare for my First Day as an I-Banking Analyst?
I received an offer earlier today from Jefferies' Investment Banking Division. I interviewed for the analyst position, and being that I liked the group and everything, I immediately accepted the offer. However, I'm not entirely sure I know exactly how to best prepare myself for the job. After coming...
HR Department
Hey guys, I've been recently hired but was asked by the HR department to send my resume in (soon after I was hired). Why would they ask this of me? Should I be worried? Thanks in advance.
Summer Undergraduate Internships
Is anyone aware of some summer finance internships for undergraduate students that are not super competitive (i.e. not Goldman Sachs, etc.)? I am a third year Science student, who is starting a 2 year business program next year (untraditional I know). I am based in Toronto.
Nicolas Sarkozy's Legacy
Like many on this forum I recently started my career in investment banking. I know that there will be some reform to current policies and banks will become slightly more regulated. This obviously becomes a concern for many of us moving forward. I have no problem with tying short-term compensation to...
Favorite Whiskey/Scotch
I was curious to see what everyone's favorite Whiskey/Scotch is. Personally, I'm a big fan of Johnnie Walker Black (haven't had the blue), Lagavulin (great single malt), and of course Makers Mark (classic). Include the price per bottle if you know it.
2009 Graduate working in non-finance - chances of FT 2010 IB?
Hi guys, I was one of the 2009 grads who did a BB IBD SA but didn't get an offer at the end of the internship as there was a hiring freeze at my firm. I got a job in a respectable profession directly related to my degree (engineer/law/accounting), and am doing my first year there to obtain a basic...
Bay Street Applications
Did everyone in their final year meet the deadlines for Investment banking and Sales and Trading applications at RBC Capital, Scotia Capital and TD Securities?? You still have time for CIBC. Anyone heard back yet?
Interview modeling/valuation exercise
Hello I have a banking interview soon and I was told that I will be given a modeling/valuation exercise to test me - I am a 2nd yr analyst in banking but I have never heard of this kind of interviewing before. Has anyone gone through a similar interview, if so what did you get? how was it and how...
Top banks for automotive?
What BBs have good automotive groups? Looked on league tables based on automotive deals but would love to hear from someone who really knows. Thanks!
BOA-Merill Hong Kong
Anyone know anything about BOA-Merill Hong Kong? I have an opportunity to work with them as a temporary hire and would like to get some recent info about the amount of deal flow and what their office is like. Thanks in advance.
Hot Girls at B-School
I want to hear you guys take. Lets say I want to go to a b-school in the top 25-30, where are the hottest girls? What have you heard? I'm assuming UCLA is up there and I know the Chapel Hill girls are hot...Lets hear some insight
Sample IB pitch books
Does anyone know of a link where I could find some samples of IB pitchbooks, Id really like to see what they are like, a general idea of the look and whats in them. Thanks in advance if anyone knows Sample Investment Banking Pitch Book A pitchbook is a tool that helps sell the bank to prospective...
Interest Accrued Daily and Compounded Quarterly for 5 years
I feel retarded asking this but maybe you guys can help. Here is my issue. 40mm(the principal amount) accruing daily and compounding quarterly for a five year span at an interest rate of 10%. I'm running on zero sleep and for some reason I am drawing a blank. Thanks guys
Bruce Wayne's Resume
Hi, This is Bruce Wayne's Resume...What do you think about it? Could Bateman be able to land interviews at BB with that? Thank you for your suggestions (format, content (work experience, education...), language and so on...) http://www.razume.com/documents/11472
A Question about an Full-Time IB Offer ???
I just finished my internship with a BB I-Bank this Summer and was fortunate enough to receive a full-time offer for Fall 2010. :-) This was great news until I got my offer letter, and saw that the start date for the program is about 2.5 weeks before my graduation. As my name suggests I am...
Certifications and Series Exams
I'm working at a boutique IB and have both my series 7 and 63. Are there any other FINRA administered licenses worth getting? I would like to add something to my resume other then the CFA . Also, has anyone heard of getting your AVA (Accredited Valuation Analyst)? It is supposed to be easier and...
Working Elsewhere during Spring of Junior Year
I will be working in a city different from the one I go to school in during Spring 2010 - my junior year - and I was wondering how to go about recruiting for SA positions for Summer 2010. Most BBs have early interviews for candidates who are studying abroad - I should be able to apply for those, but...
Analyst Experience
Maybe I am way off base, but it seems to me that the analyst experience at most BB banks are very similar. Please correct me if I'm wrong. As a result, when choosing a bank and or group what are some of the most important things to consider besides deal flow, people and exit ops? Also, is the...
Top TMT groups other than GS MS
What are the top TMT groups on the street after GS and MS ? Also, any places with a particularly strong media practice?
100 IPO's in the next 12-18?
The subject of PE backed IPO's have been getting a lot of press lately. Sometime over the weekend Barclays put out a report stating that it sees around 100 PE backed companies being ripe for filing over the next 12-18 months. Given the recent IPO market I was curious to see what others are hearing...
Makin' the Lateral
Hello all, I have really enjoyed the information on this site. I want to get feedback from everyone on WSO on a new question I have. I want to know whether I should best leverage my contacts to try and interview with some top firms this fall. Last fall, I was able to secure a great offer from a...
Capital Markets Group - Detailed summary
Can anyone give me a detailed summary of what the Capital Markets Group does and how they work with the IBD and Sales & trading group ? Thanks in advance.
Ethical average on resume?
WSO , I go to a Canadian target and since I'm getting a B. Comm. / HBA etc. I don't technically have a major. Would it be ethical to, in place of "major GPA", put "concentration GPA"? For example, could I put all of my finance-only classes under my concentration GPA or would this be frowned upon?...
How are these banks?
Anyone have an idea how these banks are looked upon, deal flow, etc. Thomas Weisel Partners GCA Savvian Lincoln International Robert Baird
Quit during Review??
I assume this would be a huge mistake, to quit during one's review at a bank right after getting a bonus check. However, I am sure this has happened. Has anyone done this/know anyone who has? How did it work out for them?
King Street Capital?
Has anyone heard of King Street Capital? If so, any idea of their size? How many employees? What is the culture like? Etc...
Rising Junior Resume Review
Hey guys, Since it's never too soon to start polishing your resume for next summer, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind reviewing mine? Feel free to tear it apart. Candid, but constructive advice is what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance, Maximus http://www.razume.com/documents/11178
Roles in the IPO Process: Lead Manager vs Bookrunner
What kind of roles do lead manager and bookrunner play in a deal? Please note that this thread focuses on the equity issuance process. What is an underwriter? Put simply - underwriters are the banks that sell IPO shares to institutions. They include all of the banks that sell the IPO shares to...
Citi Wealth Management?
Hey, Is an internship at Citi Wealth respected? How does it compare to PWM internships at the BBs? Thanks.
CEO of BB I-Bank is Alum. Should I send an email?
The CEO of one of the BB investment banks is an Alum from my school. Is it a good idea to send him the "Fellow xxx Looking for Advice" email that's been successful for reaching out to other alums? Or is he just too high up to the point where it's both (1) 100% to be ignored and (2) going to come off...
Does anyone recognize this tool (Megan Wants a Millionaire)
I was flipping through the channels just now and found a pretty retarded show on VH1 called Megan Wants a Millionare. It's about this one beat trashy blond chick looking for "love" and the guys on the show are all millionaires.. http://www.vh1.com/shows/megan_wants_a_millionair…
Consumer Focused Banks
Are there many investment banks focused primarily on consumer deals? I'm specifically interested in firms in the lower middle market (transaction values
Real or actual job title?
I just finished a summer PWM internship and need advice as what job title to put on the resume. Obviously, I was an intern, but I was technically hired as a part time Client Associate. I feel like CA sounds more legit, but won't be taken seriously. Does it even matter?
What's a good predictor of future deal flows?
What economic factors correlate strongly with deal flow? Off the top of my head I'm thinking earnings releases (and subsequently the stock indexes) are the best predictors of upcoming deals. Is this correct? Is there a better indicator to follow to predict the deal flow for banks overall?
Show me your gun.....
Here is my resume. http://www.razume.com/documents/10990
Am i on the right path ?
I am a rising sophomore majoring in computer science with a minor in business administration. I am currently half way through a small 3 week internship (i know it is short, this is due to the fact that i did summer school and traveled around this summer) in a top 3 oil company, i am working in the...
Asia Investment Banking Conference 2009
The largest student organised conference in Asia focused on corporate finance A global initative by students of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Singapore Management University (SMU) 23-24 September 2009 in Singapore The Asia Investment Banking Conference (AIBC) is...
$773k income this year?
According to this Fortune article, GS employees are on track to have an AVERAGE income (sal + bonus + whatever) of $773k. http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/14/news/companies/go… Is it reasonable to expect an associate to make this much money, or are the numbers skewed by VPs and MDs who make millions?...
Resume - BE AS HARSH AS YOU CAN!
Hello everybody, I am a mature international student from a non-target business school. My school is well known for its accounting program and students with high ethical standards & maturity. I have one more year to go before I graduate with my Master of Accountancy degree. Despite my background in...
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