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Is it okay to ask bankers about deal pipeline during superday?
Some background - I was working at a no-name boutique that focused on a very niche vertical of a broader industry but had great deal flow (6-7 closed transactions a year and lean deal team so worked on almost all the deals). I was laid of at the beginning of this month and to say the least it's been...
Career in JPMorgan Trading vs Deutsche Investment Banking - NYC
What are the differences in professional growth and salary-wise between a career in JPMorgan trading vs Deutsche investment banking? I am debating between the pros and cons. Both positions are in New York City.
How to Invest Banking Salary
Hey everyone! About to start my investment banking job in July and was curious as to what those already within the industry do with their income. Don't want a crazy amount of money just sitting in my bank, so was wondering what kinds of accounts are desirable/permitted for those in the industry....
Indiana University Vs Georgia In state
Hey guys can you help me choose between indiana and Georgia for a potential carrer in Investment Banking Indiana (Pre business -> Transfering To kelley) Pros: Kelley School of Business has a strong reputation in the finance industry, which could enhance my resume. Access to a vast alumni network and...
No IB SA Offer & Re-Recruiting: What Do I Do?
I'm a current sophomore at a target (think NYU/Georgetown/Cornell) but not in the business undergrad school. Although I do have the option of switching into the business school, I didn't transfer because I am in a selective research program at my undergrad that explodes if I transfer schools into...
Career Switch: Need advice/guidance on starting down a new path in life.
Hi everyone! Brief background : Moved to the UK alone at 16 to play at Liverpool FC, and to pursue professional football (soccer). Got arthritis had to stop playing after my first pro contract offer (League 2 team at the time). Went to one of the Uni of London school's for my undergrad in Business...
Freshmen Year Transfer Advice! (Please Answer) 🙏
Hi guys, I am a high school senior and my dream has always been to work on wall street in some way because I just have a love for business, investing, and all the like. I had high hopes for the college admissions program and have been waitlisted from Villanova, Boston College, University of...
Reneging on MM IB Offer for MBB?
I'm a sophomore at a semi-target. I recently landed an SA 2025 offer at an MM (think William Blair, Baird, etc.) and have less than 48 hours to sign the offer. I'm not sure what I want to do post-IB but I'm interested in VC. I was talking to a relative about IB exits, and they think I should sign...
EY-Parthenon vs EY TCF for transitioning into IB
Hello, I'm applying for finance graduate programs and looking into EY's Strategy & Transactions group as one of my options. My ultimate goal is breaking in to PE/VC down the line but I'm also interested in moving to BB/EB IB as an intermediate stepping stone (yeah, I know the market isn't great...
Salary Range to Expect - AN1 ??
For the elite boutiques in the top 15 (on Vault's Rankings), what bonuses could one expect on top of an AN1's 110k / 120k base salary ? And are the bonuses significantly higher if you are in the firm's technology group on the west coast? Would appreciate any sort of insight !! - Vault Rankings :...
Is it Time to Panic?
Current sophomore, female non-diversity, at a sort of semi - target small new england LAC. Landed a sophomore internship in finance but not banking. I have been networking pretty hard 3+ calls a week since January. Had an early recruiting round at a BB and a great superday but didn't get the offer...
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TIps for incomming mba student for a carreer in IB
Hello. I am in international student, and I will join the MBA program by Fall 2024. What are your pieces of advices for entering IB sector?
Why Investment Banking on the west coast/ LA
I am looking to move from NYC to LA after living in NYC for the past decade. I am looking for a fresh start after exiting an M&A group at a BB. I received a FT second-year analyst offer from a well known MM firm that focuses on Greentech and Infrastructure but had ultimately turned down the offer as...
Need Advice on Career path
I graduated from a non target business program at a target school think (BMOS/Queens Econ) and I was a athlete in my time at school but I struggled to find finance related internships. I want to break into IB I was just wondering what you guys think is my best course of action. I have completed all...
Asset Management (IN) -> MBA (US) -> Private Equity
Hey everyone, I was just wondering about the chances of someone from Asset Management pivoting to PE post MBA. A bit of background, I'm from India, working in a local botique Asset Management Fund. I'm part of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence and I have 6 years of experience. I currently...
Asking for an Internal Transfer - NEED ADVICE
Hi guys, I need some advice on a situation I'm having. I started working at a MM bank in SF as a first-year IB analyst in Aug. Like many other people, I want to break into the buy-side, but specifically Growth Equity. I also really do not like SF, and want to move to NY for social reasons and to be...
Evercore Coverage Groups
Looking specifically for ECM, I know there's the obvious tech + FIG, but what are the other groups under this division?
Banking Advisory Intern @ Moody's to break into IB?
Hi all, I'm a penultimate year Econ student studying at University College London and I have just received an offer to join as a Banking Advisory Intern @ Moody's within their Banking Advisory team. I was just wondering if anyone has any takes on how this role which is obviously in Credit Rating can...
Brown Gibbons Lang in 2024
I've been having some great interactions with their consumer team lately, and am contemplating a lateral move from my LMM shop. Curious if anyone can provide any insights to the following? Overall culture? Is it cutthroat or more friendly? Protected weekends? Do they have them? Other perks? Are...
Which IB Groups are good enough for you to overlook their school?
Basically title. Which IB groups are good enough to carry a non-target background to get MF looks?
Private Debt Europe
I'm looking for info on Private Debt in Europe (London/Paris) at places like Eurazeo, Ardian, Tikehau... What are the comps, working hours, culture, progression like for Analysts? Thanks !
I regret quitting... (venting)
In July, I quit investment banking after just a year once my bonus hit my bank. I have been unable to land another job (obviously I haven't tried IB or PE)... I feel like I ruined my life by going into IB. If I had gone the corporate route post graduation, id be employed. I don't know if it's...
SA 24 Toronto Housing
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out as I will be moving to Toronto on May 1st for an IB internship and I'm looking to see if there are other interns looking to team up for a place together. Would also be grateful if full-time bankers/previous interns in Toronto could share some tips and advice on the...
Easy Certifications & Preparation
Afternoon, This may seem like a low-level question but are there any worthwhile financial certifications out there available to those under 18? I was looking forward to taking the SIE but apparently that's only available to those over 18 and I really need more stuff to put on my resume. On that note...
Fuqua MMS vs. LBS MiM for a Career in IB
Hello WSO Community, I'm at a crossroads and would deeply appreciate your insights on choosing between Duke University's Fuqua School of Business MMS DKU (Master of Management Studies) and the London Business School's MiM (Master in Management) program. I've been admitted by both of them. As someone...
Best online IB prep course
I'm looking for recommendations what is the best IB prep course in your opinion. I don't know much IB related stuff at the moment, so giving myself about 3-4 months to learn all things that are needed. I'll be applying for FT roles, with some work experience in Finance which is not IB related, so...
SA 25 looking bleak -- Is this a bad choice?
As the title states, my chances right now for SA25 are looking bleak. There are a couple of reasons for this but most of it just comes down to poor networking etc. For background, I go to a non-target, with a 4.0 and majoring in finance. I got a sophomore IB internship (2023) summer at a no-name...
From IB to Formula 1 Team - TOTO WOLFF MERCEDES
Hi all, assuming a few of you here are into formula 1 I was wondering how "realistic" Toto Wolff's path to wealth would be for those going into Banking? as a disclaimer, I have not yet done an IB internship so forgive me if this question is just awful. From my understanding, Toto wolff (TEAM...
What is the most toxic behavior you've witnessed in your office?
I'll go first. I was a summer intern at a company happy hour. Might have been a Thursday or Friday not sure. I show up 40 minutes late to the happy hour because I was working. Within five minutes after I sit down, the 1st year analyst I'm working under leaves the bar and sends a group message over...
Title vs. Salary? 2024
Trying to get everyone's views on title vs. salary? What is more important? Currently get paid title above mine but don't have the title/got passed for it because I also stupidly didn't ask for the promo. Should I jump ship? A bit irritated by the no title promotion, although the salary is clearly...
Summer Internship vs. Job
Thoughts on being a server at a restaurant rather than taking a return offer for corporate finance (I'm trying to end up in ECM)? I'm a freshman in college at a non-target. Some pros: - Build soft skills/appearance of humility - Work for a paycheck - Possibility of new connections (would not meet...
Prep for FT recruiting class of 2025
Hi all, I'm a junior looking to start preparing for FT recruiting. I'm graduating in 2025, have a 3.3 GPA (major in math), go to a semi-target (think UMich, NYU, Duke, UChicago, etc.), and have worked at a small private credit shop for the last two summers and have decent extracirriculars. I know my...
What are my chances to break in to MM/BB? Give me odds.
Before you start typing, keep in mind that I'm not targeting this cycle. I'm just asking in general. Here's some info: Non-target state school; Recently, only 3 total students have broke into banking. Current Sophomore; Finance & Accounting Major, pursuing data analytics minor; 4.0 Major GPA; 3.77...
Exploring Investment Banking Market: Analysis and Trends
Hi, This is my first forum. I was very excited to publish this forum. Welcome to the Investment Banking Market forum! This is a space where we delve into the dynamic world of investment banking, analyzing its trends, discussing strategies, and exploring opportunities in today's market landscape....
Entrepreneurship Setup
I'll get straight to it, what is the best finance/management consulting, pathway to set me up to become an entrepreneur in your opinion?
Offer deciding and Career path?
Hello senior bankers and fellows, first time sending a post. Thanks for the time reading first! BG: Finalist (3rd Year) Economics student at Uni of Warwick, Chinese (Shanghai), male, will do one more year in postgrad (Imperial pure Finance confirmed, pending LBS MFA on 14th March) Internship: MS IB...
Thoughts on workout routines?
Curious to collect some datapoints on workout routines amongst IB juniors. For context, I'm in a group with middle-of-the-road hours (probably 70-80 average) but pretty strong culture (I'm also to the point in my analyst stint where I've earned a good amount of trust), so can pretty easily slip away...
FDD (big4) vs IB (boutique)
Have an offer from EY (FDD) and offer from a boutique IB Which has done 75 deals in last 7 years worth 2bn USD Should I join IB or join EY for brand and then a better IB ? or join IB and then switch to a better IB ?
Long-Term Career Planning
Hello WSO, I am a little lost and could benefit from insight and guidance. I have been working as a valuation associate at a small consulting firm in the suburbs of Chicago for a year and a half. I graduated from a small private school (non-target by any means) in the Spring of 2022 with a degree in...
LATAM group vs M&A?
I have the opportunity to intern at BB LATAM group in nyc, and I'm wondering if anyone knows the exit opportunities available and overall culture or if I should keep looking at my other option for EB generalist M&A?
Need Sponsorship during STEM OPT - am I f*%ked?? Or is this opportunity worth it
Basically I’m doing a masters in finance at a school traditionally viewed as a Lower rank target school. I am international and so I’m moving to the US with the hope of landing in IB. Been networking like crazy and all alumni are so nice and supportive and willing to help but I’m so worried...
Alternative Routes to Banking Internships
Hi everyone, I have a perfect resume for lobbying but i've been trying to break into banking via getting an internship. Any help? I recently graduated non target B.S. in Finance from a good school in the northeast, internships in all facets of government, think tank, federal (house), campaign and...
Baird Consumer Group
Thoughts on Baird Consumer in terms of deal flow, lifestyle, exits, etc?
Baird Consumer Group
Any insight on Baird Consumer in terms of deal flow, lifestyle, exits, etc?
2025 Internships For US Full-Year Exchange Student
Hello fellow monkeys, I had some questions regarding maximising my stay in the US given that I am from the UK. This community has been of great help in guiding me throughout my career search, your help here is also greatly appreciated. For context: I am from a UK semi-target university (think...
Private Equity Interview Structure
I will be having a first-round interview with an LMM PE firm specifically for an internship within the value creation team. I am new to the PE industry having only interned in one of the MBB and another tier 2 firm for a combined tenure of less than 6 months. Here are some of my questions regarding...
What is the best group at a Credit Rating Agency?
Can anyone elaborate on the pros and cons of each group at a CRA? (Structured Finance, FIG, Corporate, Public Finance) I'd like to narrow down which one to pursue, to set myself up for the best exit opps/transferable skills. I've encountered many mixed opinions regarding FIG and SF especially, any...
Any post-IB analysts on a career break here? Or pivots to something not finance related?
Been following this site for years, Left A3 from BB M&A in NY, to do something completely different, and travel the world and living in different hostels. almost feels like career suicide by for once, I’ve had a genuine break in my life (had to network my butt off to get into IB). anyone hear...
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