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Unique Personal Style
What are the little style decisions that you make in order to add some personality to your appearance? Things like jewelry, tie patterns, or haircut. Personally, I think men should be considered the sexy gender and women should be simping for us. In this spirit, I've decided to get jerry-curls. I'm...
What sophomore summer internship looks better to an Investment Bank
I'm currently a sophomore coming from a semi-target recruiting for IB SA 2023 positions. I have two offers for summer 2022 positions and am looking for feedback on what looks better in the eyes of an investment bank. Offer 1: 90-person investment banking firm in NYC, position would be as an...
If/When does Credit Suisse test for Weed? NYC
If/When does Credit Suisse test for Weed? NYC Is it during the onboarding/background check or closer to the start date? Asking all current fulltimers!
Is this experience worth putting on an investment banking CV for spring weeks?
My friend and I will be applying for Investment banking spring weeks later this year and we have been debating whether putting these two experiences on our investment banking CV would be relevant. (DELETED)
Self-Education Recommendations - Suggestions Appreciated!
Hi all. Long time lurker that forgot my login from when I was back in University. I'm currently a senior associate in an IB and received offers for small cap PE and F500 corp dev. I'm still deciding which path to pursue, but my mentors and future team members recommended that I brush up on the...
CVP vacation + location policies?
Does anyone know about CVP's vacation and location policies (i.e., is it easy to switch from SF to NYC or vice versa)?
Do you think the IQ required to be successful in America is increasing?
With wages failing to match inflation, the number of jobs that are able to provide for the needs of the average American are shrinking and those that are able to provide are becoming increasingly competitive. Do you think this will be an irreversible trend and what happens when the majority of...
What job can you get at an bulge bracket investment bank if you are a non-target with low/medium GPA?
Everyone knows that you need to come from a target school with a high GPA to become a person with the job title "Investment Banking Analyst" at the Bulge Bracket Investment Banks like GS, MS, Barclays and etc. But I am wondering what OTHER jobs can a recent finance graduate from a non-target and...
Summer Analyst - Pimco Alt Credit vs BAML IB vs Lazard M&A
Dear all, I'll be so much appreciated if I could have your valuable thoughts on which summer analyst role to choose among the following 3, in terms of learning curves, career trajectories, full-time return rates, compensations ... and all other aspects . I haven't decided which route I want to take...
Truist Associate Bonus Comp
Anyone know how this years bonuses shook out for associates? Debating whether or not to stay in this industry depending on if I am truly bottom bucket or not.
How good are Scotiabank, CIBC and RBC Mining Groups in Toronto?
Sophmore at a Canadian target and interested in the mining sector. Which of these banks are the best in regards to deal flow/culture?
Should I use my internship for another internship?
Hey everyone, My situation is that this summer I will be interning at a lower ranked middle market IB. My goal is to get into one of the top 3 BB. So my dilemma is, assuming I get the FT offer, do I take it and graduate after my internship? Or do I delay my grad and potentially try to leverage this...
Corporate vs Investment Banking
Hello, I am currently a junior trying to finalize on what I want to do and I have found myself ping ponging back and forth from Investment banking to Corporate banking. I have an upcoming internship in Corporate banking and don't know if I want to stay with that or transition to Investment banking....
First Year Lateral from one sector group to Technology
Hello, I am looking to pivot to IB Technology as it is my passion since day one, and I think it is time for me to go back to what I love to do. For a lateral interview for a first year at a MM Bank to another MM Bank in the Technology group, do you expect any Technology-industry-focused questions?...
Online Resources for Studying for the SIE/63/79
What online resources (preferably free) did you guys use to study for the series exams before your ibanking gig? Did you guys start before the "training month" or during it?
Lateralling from MY IBD to SG IBD?
Hey WSO peeps, As the title suggests- does anyone here have any experience of lateralling from MY to SG in the IB Industry? I know that it's somewhat "easier" for some Finance jobs, i.e. auditors, to do that, but is it relatively rare for someone to move from MY to SG as an Investment Banker? Any...
Q&A: HK IBD
Hi Guys, I am currently an analyst at a HK BB, happy to answer questions if anyone wants to do IB in HK. Ask me anything. WSO Mentor Want to work with me? Check out my profile here .
Barclays Discovery Diversity Program 2022
Don't see a thread for this year's Diversity Program for Barclays, so thought I'd start one. My understanding is that applications closed on February 18th-does anybody know when the program is held / when decisions will come out?
Non-target Bsc, Target Msc, chances to break into IB
I have done a maths degree from a non-target (bottom 10 Russel Group) and got an offer for Imperial (applied computational science and engineering). What are my chances of breaking into IB given I have no relevant work experience?
Houlihan Lokey update?
New to the industry and doing some research on mid-market IB's although there doesn't seem to be as much info on Houlihan Lokey compared to other firms (Baird, WB, Jeff etc.). How is the deal flow for the M&A group (have heard they work their analysts to the bone)? And how's the comp? According to a...
My job has ruined my relationship
After 7 months working as an Investment Banking Analyst at an EB in London, my GF and I decided to put an end to our 4 years relationship. I've been dating this girl since my first year in college, and I really envisioned a very serious future with her, I was considering proposing once I got...
Drug Tests for Weed NYC 2022
Anyone know if NYC IBs still drug test for weed? Is it legal to get fired for weed in NY? Would be open to anyone’s experiences at GS/MS to Euro-BBs to EBs to Tobin & Co/FT Partners. Any fun experiences would be dope too. Cheers guys
Barclays Discovery Diversity Program 2022
Don't see a thread for this year's Diversity Program for Barclays, so thought I'd start one. My understanding is that applications closed on February 18th—does anybody know when the program is held / when decisions will come out?
Advice on Offers?
Hi all - in need of some advice in terms of career direction. I'm pretty junior career-wise; went to a semi-target UK university and studied Finance, had a placement year in Research at a stock brokerage, and have spent the last 1.5 years working in Quant Analysis (python, stats, models) for a tech...
Less live deals, better for hours?
I was very lucky enough to land a FT capital markets (loans) role for a BB and will be joining this summer. Please correct me if I'm wrong and sorry if this is a dumb question, but now with the increased rates, would companies likely to borrow less and thus lower volume of live deals (purely on...
Breaking into IB from Law
Hi all, I am a second year/sophomore at a top 5 UK university studying law, where I have top grades and offers from three T20 law firms. However, I really am more interested by finance and want to break into IB in London I landed an internship in PE over the last summer which I converted to a...
2022 FT Recruiting
Hi all, In a pretty tough spot right now. I've struck out of some processes I was in and am still looking for a FT offer. I graduate this May and I'm pretty scared I won't find anything. Are any BB/EB/MMs still hiring for FT 2022? I know off-cycle recruiting can be a crapshoot, but would appreciate...
Capital Markets going in everyday.. (lean team)
Asking all ECM folks (incl. DCM and other cap markets team) with lean team structures whether they are going into office everyday... My team is very lean (one Director, one MD) and now they expect me to come to work everyday when firm-wide hybrid seems to be the norm across coverage/product, and...
cash burn? ebitda? so confused!
hi all. can someone please explain intuitively what cash burn means? and what this means in relation to ebitda? if a company is burning cash, does that mean there is no ebitda? for example, how would one interpret "10M cash burn" ? thanks so much...
Lazard Sophomore Diversity Day – NYC IB
Has anyone heard back? I'm not expecting much since I haven't been able to network w anyone at Lazard. I think we're notified by this Friday if accepted.
Official Investment Banking Interview Resource Thread
Hi everyone, after going through recruit myself, I thought I'd rank the top resources I used when preparing for interviews. Thread is open for you to post your favourite as well! Gold Tier Breaking into Wallstreet Guides : BIWS is the classic for those who are starting to learn the new concepts,...
Advice: M&A to SS / Event Driven Recruitment (No RX / Debt Experience)
Hey all, would really welcome advice from people who have either made the switch from M&A to SS / Event Driven / Distressed stuff or are in the process of recruiting. Bonus points if they are based in Europe. My background includes a few years of M&A experience at well known boutique (EB) but 90% of...
Young looking IB analyst
Is looking young as an IB analyst bad? I'm not talking looking a year or two off your age I'm talking looking like a high school freshman or sophomore type of age. Will I be taken seriously? Although I know most of analysts work is spent on excel etc. , when client-facing opportunities do present...
Interesting video on hedge fund strategies
Hi all - wanted to share this interesting video on hedge fund strategies I found. It has some useful info:
DCM intern to Coverage/M&A intern
I'm currently interning at one of the largest balance sheet banks in Europe (top 10) as a DCM - IG intern and I was wondering how easy it would be to find another internship but for coverage or M&A positions. As I am a bit worried that even though its investment banking it's not related to M&A and...
How much does a 1st year analyst make at Natwest/RBS in IBD vs Lloyds Commercial bank
Hey guys i got a grad scheme offer for Natwest Front office and one in commercial banking at Lloyds 1. Does anyone know what the salary and bonus is like at both firms for a new graduate? 2. What the salary progression is like? 3. Also what are the prospects like in terms of exit opportunities (5...
Why SF? (Summer Analyst)
I'm working on an essay for a diversity program which asks why I want to work in SF. Quite frankly, I don't care where I land an IB gig as long as I can land somewhere. To anyone who's worked in SF or successfully made the pitch – what drew you to SF and how did you pitch your perspective in a...
Flowers for HR?
Hey WSO, I hope you’re well! We have a dilemma pertaining to etiquette and showing appreciation. I have a female friend who had difficulty breaking into IB. However, on LinkedIn, she connected with someone who works in HR at a top tier bank. They apparently hit it off and HR was very helpful in my...
Choosing the right degree: With a scandinavian limit
Hey people I need some advice on this one. I’m in the following situation to soon graduate from my school and the next step is attending a Bachelor degree here in Denmark where I live and I have a hard time choosing and figuring out which degree will fit my plans of the future best. My goal at the...
Choosing the right degree: With a scandinavian limit
Hey people I need some advice on this one. I’m in the following situation to soon graduate from my school and the next step is attending a Bachelor degree here in Denmark where I live and I have a hard time choosing and figuring out which degree will fit my plans of the future best. My goal at the...
LBO: equity value = EV?
hi guys. doing an LBO right now and trying to understand some things. in my example, it seems as though equity purchase price = EV. what about debt, cash? are there some basic mechanics / concepts I'm not understanding here? thank you very much
financeable EBITDA vs... EBITDA? what is the difference?
hey guys - what's the difference between financeable EBITDA and.... non financeable EBITDA? and what are the differences in the calcs? been reviewing some buyside / LBO / lender model materials and keep seeing this term "financeable ebitda" thanks all!
gaap vs. cash ebitda? What?? confused.
if ebitda is a non-gaap metric, why do i sometimes see "gaap vs. cash ebitda"? very confused here. how can there be a "gaap" ebitda? and then what's cash ebitda? thanks team! appreciate all the help
Analyst Raises
What is the new base and bonus expectation (25/50/75) for Analyst Year 1, 2, and 3? For an EB/BB.
MF PE Case Studies
Currently looking for MF PE case studies, i.e., BX, APO, KKR, WP, Carlyle, TPG. If anyone has these, would be great if you could make a comment and I'll DM you
EBITDA bridges: easy question
hi team. i'm looking at an EBITDA bridge right now and I am confused. on the lefthand side, we start with Q3 2020 LTM EBITDA. On the far right side, the bridge ends at full year 2020A EBITDA. In between obviously there are a bunch of steps. How can you bridge from Q3 2020 LTM EBITDA to full year...
Financial Times: "Pay at buyout firms ‘dwarfs’ sums on offer to investment bankers"
https://www.ft.com/content/df74c731-4d50-4420-838… https://archive.is/tASar Top private equity firms set aside more than twice as much to pay each employee last year than leading investment banks, underscoring the shift of power and money towards the less regulated corner of Wall Street. Flush...
Banks with the Best Media/Telecom Groups
Title says it all. Which banks have the best Media/Telecom groups, in terms of deal flow and PE exits?
Barclays NYC Top Coverage Groups (Updated 2022)
Wondering if anyone has updated information on the top groups at Barclays NYC right now -- in terms of exit opps, culture, etc. From the research I've done on this site, I see P&U, NatRes, and Financial Sponsors consistently being listed at the top, but it's a bit less clear how the other coverage...
BrightTower investment bank
Was wondering if anyone has heard of BrightTower investment bank located in NYC. Looks like they were founded in 2020 and focus on tech-enabled services. Recently saw they did a $800 million deal but haven't seen anything about them.
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