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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...
Cover Letter review would be greatly appreciated
Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone can provide me with some feedback regarding my cover letter. Can I also ask you to review my English grammar and spelling, since I'm not an English native speaker? I really appreciate any feedback you can give me. Thanks in advance. MarbledBanker Razume:...
Dumb question - Does this mean that the school is a target?
If an investment bank has a resume drop does that mean that the school is a target? I ask only because I'm looking at a specific BB and I see that they have (or at least had in the past several months) a resume drop specifically for investment banking from some schools that I wouldn't think are a...
Please have a look at my resume (grad student seeking entry-level position)
Hey guys, I will be applying to secure an entry-level position in finance this Fall, and I would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding my resume. My focus for the recruiting season will be on BB banks, PE and buy-side firms in London, NYC and HK . I was not able to secure a solid finance...
Cold-Calling - Who should we call? HR? Analysts? VP? MD? if we have all their numbers
So...Suppose we have all the numbers of the staffs of the boutique banks, who should we call? The analysts, HR, VP, or MD? Also, is this an appropriate cold-calling script? "Hi May I speak to Mr. ____? Hi ______, I know you're busy so I'll be brief. My name is _____, and I'm a junior at ________. I...
Cover Letter Review - Experienced Hire
Hi Guys, First of all, I would like to thank everybody that contributed to my resume review a couple of days ago. I really appreciated all the feedback received. Now, I would like to kindly request your review on my cover letter. Feel absolutely free to provide your critique as necessary. Like I...
Which one would you pick???
Hi everyone, I know there are different threads on this, but if you were to buy ONE, just 1, book on Investment Banking, which one would you pick among these options? - Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers and Acquisitions - The Practitioner’s Guide to Investment Banking,...
Best Suit Brands
So I was searching WSO archives about the best suit brands for IBD / PE , but I couldn't find anything. So I wanted to ask all of your opinion about the best suit brands/tailors for banking/ PE jobs as well as the average price for a suit from these brands if you know them. Not that I want to be a...
Study Advice for Interviews
Hi, I am going into my junior year of schooling and wanted to start studying for internship interviews in the fall. Does anyone have any advice about what they did to prepare for the interview? How was the interview? Thanks in advance!
Meyers Associates?
Does anyone have any info. on Meyers Associates on Broadway ? Can't seem to find out a thing about the place, i'd appreciate it if anyone has any info.
J.P. Morgan Entertainment Industries Group
Anyobody know anything about J.P. Morgan's Entertainment Industries Group in Los Angeles? I might be in contention for an analyst position there and was interested to find out if anyone knows anyone that works there or has heard anything good about them in terms of dealflow or experiences. Thanks
"The New Kings of Wall Street"
It seems that the trend we are seeing is indicative of what is to come in terms of an emerging global super league of investment banks. If you look at hiring patterns, potential compensation/bonus payouts, government ownership, market share growth, reputation,(i.e. the weak vs. the strong) then you...
Make the right decision
If you want to go to a top MBA program I know that working at an investment bank would look much better than working at an accounting firm. However, I am interested in find out what would look better, an Ok boutique or a Big 4 accounting firm. What is the lowest you should go in terms of the brand...
Analyst Position and Post Baccalaureate Studies
I was wondering if doing a post baccalaureate study program in finance/accounting would be beneficial for a student with a liberal arts degree. I was thinking about doing the post bacc program at Columbia and taking a few accounting/finance courses. What do you guys think?
Internship Advice Needed ASAP Please!
Hey guys, I would really appreciate your advice regarding internship choice. I go to a target (Umich, Northwestern, Stern), and my goal is to position myself well for full-time recruiting in the fall with BBs and top boutiques. 1)Needham & Company IB (Boston)- mostly focused on tech M&A 2)Brown...
Investment Banking Groups
Can someone tell me how many analysts there are at in a typical BB investment bank team/group? How many people are part of a team and how is the team structured (ie. analysts, associates, vp, etc.) I would like to get a understanding of what the investment banking environment is like. Any input...
Transition Public Equity to IB, PE, HF
I had my FT offer from a MM Boutique rescinded and I haven't had any luck finding analyst openings at other banks; consequently, I'm thinking about institutional asset management (i.e. mutual funds, public equity pension funds, etc.) since some analyst positions are currently open. Does anyone know...
Credit Suisse autumn internship IBD
Hi! I would like to know about the Credit Suisse autumn internship program: What groups are interesting to work for? Which have the best recognition in the investment banking industry in London? Which ones are likely to experience the largest deal flow over the next months? Also, in general, if an...
Best financial online news in HongKong/China
Quick question, are there any good online financial news focus on Hong Kong, China deal flows, and investment banking activities?
Citadel Investment Bank - Starting their own IB
Looks like Citadel is starting their own investment bank. Apparently 5 ex Merril guys are already on board. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12411236609427439…
Why does no one like real estate divisions in IBs?
I never see anyone interested in real estate divisions of investment banks. Why is this? Are they not as good? I'm interested in this industry so I am curious as to why this is.
Did I shoot myself in the foot???
I am a rising junior who did not receive any IBD or S&T internship offers for this summer. I was accepted to a math research fellowship program for the summer that would eventually lead to a senior thesis and graduation with distinction. I am also planning on taking a financial markets class at LSE...
Investment banking resume/cv
So, I already have an investment banking summer analyst internship for this summer (which is not included in the current resume). Nevertheless, I would you guys to take a look at it and make some further suggestions (i.e. small font, too wordy and etc.) Admin: could you please keep my thread here? I...
Investment Banking Resume Review Please
I already have an investment banking summer analyst internship for this summer (which is NOT included in the current resume). Nevertheless, I would like to see if you guys could further suggest on how I could improve my banking resume . Any input's appreciated. Thank you!...
Putting Expected GPA and Deans List On Resume?
I wanted to know if putting expected for "deans honors list" is fine? I have seen this done before but wanted to get your guy's opinion. Also, based on my exam performances I am expecting a GPA of at least 3.5. How should I go about putting this on my resume? I am applying for a couple of positions...
Key Banc Investment Banking & Equity Research
Thoughts on this place? Any prestige? Is a job her a career limiting move unless?
pe fund in hong kong or boutique ibank in us?
This summer I have the option of continuing working at a boutique in the US where I know there will be good deal flow and I will be given a lot of responsibility, or possibly working at some pe firms or morgan stanley in hong kong, through some connections. Assuming that I am shooting for IBD in...
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