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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!
Jumping into PE in New York or London
Hi guys, I just entering my second year analyst level at a BB Investment bank in London and looking to jump into PE either after my second year or in my third year. I would like to know the recruiting procedures at both London and New York for big PE shops like Blackstone, KKR etc etc. I know in the...
Lunch with a Managing Director. What to do?
I was offered a lunch with one of the managing directors from risk management. I was going to network my way into investment banking or PE sometime during my analyst career (I am in risk management) and still feel very strongly about it. Should I accept the lunch offer? If I do, how do you think I...
Adivce needed: Latering into BB's ABS group/HF
I'm looking for some advice related to lateraling into a BB and also the structured credit hf industry. Background: I'm currently an analyst doing trade receivables ABS . What's the process like for latering into a BB's ABS group (doing trade receivables or MBS /CLO/etc...)? I'm particularly looking...
i want an offer, but i feel fucking bored
i am fucking bored by my internship. i am an intern. i feel like the learning as plateaued. i want an offer, but how do i maintain strong interest in the job?
Calling MD after final round to amend the situation?
Here is the deal, I have been on a structured products interview from an top bank. The bank used two different head-hunters, call A and B. I got throught round 1, round2 and went on the final round. The structured product consist of Sales, Trading and Structuring and was looking for 2 candidates....
How should a freshman highlight his boutique bank experience?
Hey guys, As a freshman, I was able to secure an internship with a boutique investment bank in my region. This bank specializes in turnaround work and bankruptcy consulting, especially with companies working in lumber, flooring, etc. In this industry, the bank definitely has a great track record but...
Hope and Persistence- So long as one does not give up, he will not fail.
I have challenge myself by taking a grad course ( learning Matlab and Stata while having problem sets in which many of the PHD students were too busy to help an undergraduate student), being proactive, and learning as much as I can. My GPA went from a 1.8 and slowly grew to an overall GPA of 3.2. I...
Transferring schools
I am going into sophomore year with a decent, 3.3 GPA in a hard science major, I am premed in a BS /DO program and have a guaranteed admission to my university's medical school. However I've always been interested in going to wall street. Should I attempt to transfer for spring semester? If so where...
Financial Advisor Route to Investment Banking?
I was offered a job today at an independent wealth management company. I am required to take the 52 hour license course and test. However, I still want to pursue Investment banking. I am taking summer courses at college to further build my resume. Should I take the test, and the job as a back up...
credit suisse securities account management group
anyone know career paths of position in securities account management? I have an interview with Credit Suisse in the group and wanted to try to dig more details. Where would experience in a position in this group take me? Thanks!
2010 Graduate Opportunity at Macquarie
hey guys. I was wondering if anyone of you guys are invited to 2010 graduate opportunity at Macquarie Capital . I applied and I didn't hear back yet but my friend did and he said he has phone interview this coming week. What kind of position is this and if anyone has job description please post or...
ECM in HK
http://news.efinancialcareers.cn/newsandviews_ite…; Basically it's saying that there's a shortage of labor for ECM divisions. Does this mean that it's easier to get an entry level job in ECM in HK? or does this just focus on upper level management?
very nooob question.
Yes I have a very noob question , please help. Where can I find the financial statements for m&a transactions? on the Annual 10k reports? ( i.e how much was paid for goodwill, assets , etc ) . I tried looking at some companies 10K's and couldn't find the detailed financial statement for their m&a...
Why is Capital Markets not as good as other IBD groups?
In this forum, a lot of people talk about how Capital Markets groups aren't as good as other IBD groups such as Industry groups, M&A , or LevFin . Why is this? Is it because the deals aren't as interesting, differences in exit opps, or just the superficial prestige factor?
Exit Opportunities of IBD Chemicals Group? Non Existant?
So I recently got placed in the BB 's Chemicals group which wasn't ideal for me since it doesn't seem like an interesting industry. I was wondering if someone can comment on the exit opportunities and the strong/weak banks in this area. Can these groups still land PE /etc? THANKS A LOT!
Resume Critique for fall recruiting
I just got done adjusting my resume and getting it ready for fall recruiting. Any criticism and advice would be appreciated. thanks! http://www.razume.com/documents/15075
Yet Another "Help My Resume"
I greatly appreciate all of the comments on my last resume (they helped me land my current internship - you guys are awesome). Please tear this one apart. I want it to reek of potential IBD SAness when it is finished. http://www.razume.com/documents/15059 Thanks.
For Sale: BB Investment Banking Training Materials
I am a Private Equity professional and formerly an Investment Banker. And I am selling my Analyst/Associate training materials, the same materials that I was trained on. If your interested please reach me at 610-573-9712 or send me a text or email at [email protected]. I am only asking $150...
Graduated one year ago - Still no job. Need help
Hey everyone. So it has been a little over one year since I graduated, and I still have been unable to get a job. At this point I feel desperate and out of options, but I do not want to give up, and started this thread to ask for opinions / advice. Here is the basic story: I graduated from UM...
Rewenable Energy Banker - NEED HELP
Seeking some insight into Renewable Energy sector. I roughly have 3 years of experience working for a Boutique/Middle Market bank in the Consumer Products sector; However, now I am independent consultant and I have been contracted by individual to create a model for a start-up renewable energy -...
Spinning Duties on a Resume!
Okay so I'll be working on a derivatives desk this summer in Shanghai. My ultimate goal is to obtain a boutique IB internship next summer (summer after sophomore year). Here are some of the things I'll be doing this summer: -I'll be mainly working on some research projects such as hedge ratio...
Trade Floor with IM Firm...Was told to be the man in Excel...Suggestions?
I landed an internship this summer in IM on the trade floor. My interviewers stressed the importance of Microsoft Excel . Specifically, being able to handle large amounts of data using VLookups, Macros, Bloomberg Integration, Modeling, etc... Can anyone throw some ideas out in regard to what...
$300k+ ???
I read somewhere that there are around 15,000 investment bankers in the US. I wanted to know how many of these bankers make above $300,000 with bonuses in an average year.
Should I mention I play a club sport?
I play competitive college ultimate (frisbee) on a club sports team. I put in about 15-20 hrs/week with my team between workouts, practices, and tournaments. We travel across the country on a semi-weekly basis to compete against other colleges and universities. I am aware that a lot of people think...
bullshit breakdown (for prospective monkeys)
Breaking down the bullshit for the prospective monkeys! Any questions, feel free to ask on here on PM me. Department: IBD at a major BB , London office Number of girls that I've managed to sleep with as a direct result of working at a bank: 0 (got with 1 - she worked in IBD and wouldn't put out)...
Griffin Financial Group phone interview: more insight into company?
Has anybody heard of Griffin Financial Group ? I got an e-mail requesting a phone interview and I'd like to know a little bit about them if anybody knows anything.
Prolonging Graduation-
Prolonging Graduation- Who here has done it? Did it benefit you?
Centerview LA: good FT opportunity?
Does anyone know anything about the Centerview LA office? I know they just hired Skip Paul Jones, but there isn't much else out there. Have they closed anything yet? How many people work in that office? Would it be a good FT opportunity, or is it best to stay away from brand new boutique offices?...
Sovereign Wealth Funds - Bank Activity
Folks, Does anyone know which major banks have groups set up specifically to service sovereign wealth funds? I know that Lehman did, but I do not know if Barclays kept this alive or closed it down. If you have any information about groups or practice areas, please fill it in. Thanks!
German M&A Professional
Hello everyone, I am a German native with a MBA and a MS in Finance from an U.S. university. Furthermore, I have a couple of years experience in M&A and I am sitting for the CFA exams. I am also in the process of getting a permanent working permission. I am looking for a job in the M&A industry and...
Bloomberg as a good start in the financial industry?
Hello, I'm wondering about how a job a Bloomberg would be as an introduction to the financial industry. I had never really thought about a career in the financial industry, but I'm in my last year of university and have decided that it's for me. I'm graduating from a top Canadian university with a...
Bad Advise?
Fortunes come and go, but the lessons you learn last forever....and are worth more than their weight in gold. Disagree? Discuss
Breaking into Wall Street - Any coupon codes for modeling program?
Anyone have a coupon code for breaking into wall street modeling program
Advice Pls!
Advice please - I'm a sr analyst right now working for a large pharmaceuticals company. Got a CPA , i'm only 25 and i'm really strong with numbers. I make about $80 a year now but i've realized i need to double that to have a decent lifestyle for my family. I don't have an MBA (yet) the problem is...
HELP.......Should I transfer??? - Rising junior
Hi, I am a rising Junior at Elon University in North Carolina who is pursuing a Double major in Finance and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. I am completing an investment banking internship at a major investment bank this summer and would eventually like to end up working in...
HELP.......Should I transfer??? - Rising junior at Elon University
Hi, I am a rising Junior at Elon University in North Carolina who is pursuing a Double major in Finance and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. I am completing an investment banking internship at a major investment bank this summer and would eventually like to end up working in...
PE/IBD opportunities out of UNC/Vanderbilt
My goal is to break into PE / IBD and my top choices are Vanderbilt and UNC. Anyone have any insights as to which school might be a better choice in the long run? I know recruiting out of school into PE is not an option unless I go to H/S/W, but thats not an option unfortunately. So, I'd have to...
FX Forward Contracts With Daily Drawdown (NARC)
Hi all, I was just curious whether or not I can get FX Forward contract for emerging market currencies, say the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) & Colombian Pesos (COP). I am in specific interested in Forward rates with daily drawdown where the difference in swapped between dealers daily. Currently discussing...
Dahlman Rose & Co- thoughts?
Has anyone heard of these guys? Specifically in New York. It looks like they've hired some good talent recently http://www.dahlmanrose.com/Content/Corporate_Info…
Urgent Help Needed RE: Final Round Interview
Here's the scoop: I am currently working at an accounting firm and have been here for about six months. I have realized that this job is definitely not for me long-term, and have begun to assess what I want to do. I have fished around and sent in a few resumes and have also contemplated going back...
barcap real estate IB?
Anyone know anything about the real estate IB group at BarCap NY? Tried searching but to no avail. Trying to learn a bit about the types of deals they work on, size, culture, and how they compare with other BB real estate groups. Thanks!
Undergraduate Junior looking for SA position for this summer
I know it is really late in the process. A couple of interviews didn't work out. If anybody knows of any positions for SA in New York City this summer please reach out to me and message me. I would be more than willing to send my resume and cover letter for consideration.
Undergrad: Nova, Indiana, or Michigan?
So I am trying to decide between the following 3 schools, i know that none are major targets but what would give me the best shot at an investment banking job. 1) Indiana University- sounds like there is a decent shot at ib with the investment banking workshop. And it is 18k cheaper per year than...
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