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handwritten thank you cards post internship - good idea?
Do you guys think it would be too much if I wrote thank you cards to the analysts/associates I worked closely with throughout my SA summer? I don't want to be seen as weird/brown-nosing but I do love handwritten cards and tend to always write them to people that helped me a lot. Would it be okay if...
cash free debt free basis? who pays off pre-transaction debt?
hello team. i am confusing myself badly and would appreciate your help here. example: Buyer offers seller $1B TEV, cash-free debt-free basis. Seller has $200M of existing debt on the business and $100M in cash. So prior to or at close, seller uses the $100M of cash to pay down debt to now $100M. but...
Guggenheim's Private Equity Advisory Group
ASO1 seeing quite a few senior laterals across NY to this group. I see on previous threads it's their middle-market tech practice started by WB seniors, so what makes this group so special? Some high-profile bankers from firms like LAZ/MOE moving here... maybe incentives?
Sufferableness of IB
Hey everyone. Recently I’ve read a lot of sob stories on this forum and I’m curious how true they are across the industry vs bad cultures/bad apples who take to wso to take out their anger. If you are in IB, I’d be curious if you could rank your experience 1-10 1 being physically torturous and...
Interesting Background, Want to break into banking
Hi friends, I graduated college about a year ago with a degree in financial math & stats. The past year, I have been primarily focused on building a business which we have been pitching to VC's. I have been in charge of the whole thing, including building the deck, financial projections, actually...
Most Useful Sophomore Summer Internship for Junior Year IB?
Wanted to see what the best option would be for junior year IB recruiting and job preparation. Looking to work in Houston energy IB. Going into my sophomore year at a semi-target uni and I'm trying to weigh out possible options for sophomore summer. Options: Assurance/Audit internship at mid-tier...
Holy how tf do I leave Canada
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Incoming sophomore at a target school - So confused as to how to get started in this field.
Hi everyone, I'm an incoming sophomore at a target school for IB. I've had my eyes on investment banking since highschool, and now that the time is approaching I feel so lost. I'm doing everything I can to keep my grades up, my gpa is a 3.8 currently. However, in terms of finding internships and...
URGENT: CVC CREDIT INTERNSHIP VS BERENBERG IB (ECM) GRADUATE
Hello everyone, The post Is pretty self explanatory. Would love to hear what you think on the choice and why. Thanks!
MM IB
I, unfortunately, went down the college sports route at a LAC and now work at a corporate seed fund (am 28). While the job is stimulating and there are areas for growth, I still feel like I missed out on the IB experience. Am I falling prey to the "grass is greener" mentality or is IB experience...
Feeling Stuck at a Boutique
Hey guys, I hope everyone's doing well. I'm currently working at a boutique, and I joined here after graduation last year. and while I'm grateful for the opportunity, I find myself in a bit of a tough spot. All the deals I'm working on are in the early stages, and despite two getting into LOI, they...
What are the common exit options from industrial M&A coverage groups?
What are the common exit options from industrial M&A coverage groups? I'm not particularly interested in Industrials but its the best team at my bank by far so I'd get a lot of deals on my resume. But atm I do not want to work in this sector in the future. Maybe more towards the infra side. Will...
Corp Dev to Asset Management or Tech-focused PE? (MBA or CFA needed? Should I just stick in Corp Dev long-term?)
Hi, I'm currently working in corporate development at a large Fortune 200 tech company. I got in from previous corp dev experience at a large tech company in the Fortune 50 through a Finance Development Program (Skipped IB). I thought it'd be a great lateral move given I was already in the tech...
Starting FT PE Analyst out of UG versus doing 2-year in IB out of UG
Hi Folks - wondering if anyone could shed light on the advantages/differences of starting at a PE fund directly out of undergrad versus doing IB for 2 years and then going into PE, in terms of modeling/deal experience/learning experience/exit/recognition. I've noticed a trend of PE shops hiring...
IB TALES: Failures, successes, scandals and interns
Go on monkeys, give us some juicy stories!
Does GPA matter?
Hi everyone, i am a 17 year old student currently enrolled in an accounting bachelor, going into my second year in the Netherlands. My current interest in investment banking made me decide i want to study in the US, so i started looking into colleges and universities in the us. my grades from my...
PE OFF-CYCLE 2025 MEGATHREAD
As we look to the off-cycle, it seems that there are more spots than ever still available. To my knowledge, the only firms that are completely or mostly filled are Apollo, KKR, CD&R, and Apax. If you guys know of any others please let us know. Let this be a thread to track off-cycle processes and...
Cornell vs Goizueta for IB and Consulting
Which school places better in consulting and investment banking Cornell CAS or Emory Goizueta? I know Emory has significantly improved its placement with BBs and MBB and has already placed very well with EBs and MMs as well as Big 4 and T2. So I was wondering how it stacks up to one of the lower Ivy...
CMC vs Goizueta
I am applying to college this year and even tho I am going to apply to both of these colleges I just wanted to know based on your experiences which is better between CMC and Emory Goizueta for getting into consulting(MBB/T2) and Investment Banking(BB/EB/MM).
Include resume in cold email as a rising freshman?
I've been sending cold emails to alums from my school, but I've heard on the forum that people like to see resume's attached as well. Unfortunately, as a rising freshman, I don't really have that many internship experiences. I was very involved in a startup, worked at a fast food restaurant, and did...
CVP 2024 Class
Looks like CVP has wrapped up recruiting for next summer, does anyone any insight as to how many kids they took this year vs last year for New York in particular? Also, how does class quality look? LinkedIn doesn't show many.
Long-term Career in IB
Interested in understanding whether a career in banking is actually as rough as people say. In your experience, do your MDs actually not have time for their families/limited personal lives? Are they constantly hopping from city to city or canceling plans on a moment's notice just because a client...
IB, Sovereign Advisory or...both?
Hey guys! I'm a third-year student at a top French business school looking to get into Finance. I have a very international profile (lived abroad all my life, fluent in 3 languages, etc), and I have an interest in economics and politics as well. After doing some research, I have come to the...
Application opening for Q3 2024 (summer analyst) Frankfurt & London
When can I apply for Summer Analyst Internships 2024 in Frankfurt & London? When did the application portals open last year? Thanks in advance!
I'm a non-target, need help
Hello, I am an incoming penultimate year UK undergrad and need some help with knowing if my CV is good enough/competitive plus some other application tips/tricks that help y'all along the way. Context: Undergrad: Low semi-target Exp: first 2 in the UK, latest 2 in India EC: Co-founded a UK wide M&A...
Am I completely screwed?
I am currently going into my junior year at a decent IB recruiting school. I went through IB recruiting over the last semester and am almost through summer still without an offer. My question is, am I completely screwed for a decent finance internship? Ideally I would do REIB, but of course would...
TD Securities NY Investment Banking
Now that TD has acquired Cowen and has moved in to their new One Vanderbilt office, would they be considered a top 25 Investment Bank? I heard they have an amazing culture and people, and they also have a great Global Markets division. Am very interested in hearing where TD ranks now among the top...
Investment Banking Salaries France
How much are starting salaries for investment bankers at BB/EB/Boutiques in Paris? And how is the progression like?
Advice In search of IB Analyst Role
Hi all, I've been on the search for a role within IB for a bit over a year now - I know... not exactly the most attractive time to crack the industry. But this is something I've been interested in for quite some time and finally have the opportunity to follow my passion. I come from a background...
Tips: London SA 2024
For the ones who've done it, what tips/recommendations (CV + CL, Hirevue, Fit, Technical, AC..) do you have for the IB SA 2024 applications in London?
Anyone Interested in IB or PE recruiting (HK&LDN)? Happy to answer and discuss!
Monkeys, I work for a USD mega fund based in HK. Previously I was an analyst for a US bb IB based in HK and LDN. Graduated from Oxbridge. I would be happy to answer if you have any recruitment Qs in Hong Kong or London. Some updates: I am happy to do some complementary IB mock interviews or career...
Intern Interview Question: What is your outlook on current market conditions (make relevant to IB)
Hi! I'm in the process of interviewing for Internships in IB in Australia and a question I have been asked and need to prep for has been "What is your outlook on current market conditions". This needs to relevant to IB/deal flow/ debt etc. I was wondering what would be key things to discuss (macro...
Internship Dilemma: LMM IB vs MF Infra PE
Hi all, I recently received 2 internship offers in the last week, one from a local LMM IB bank and one from a MF Infra PE firm, and am in a bit of a dilemma of which to accept. For some context I am a rising junior and this would be a 5-months off-cycle internship. My ultimate goal is to get into...
Small M&A-focused boutique - future prospects
Would love to get opinions on IB long-term (primarily boutique experiences). I grew up in London, went to a target uni in the US, now moved back in London working for a sector-specific boutique (M&A / late stage capital raising), loving it so far in terms of people / culture / work content. For...
Is on-cycle PE recruiting worth it this early?
On-cycle PE starts td/tm. Will I miss out if I hold out for off-cycle? Don't think I'm ready to interview yet Mod alert: We have announced a PE Interview boot camp for July 21, 2023. Check it out here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/courses/live-trai… . Happy recruiting! Edit: The Bootcamp is...
Should I put McDonalds on my linkedin/cv as a rising college freshman?
I know this sounds stupid af, but I haven't really been given the opportunity of an internship in high school as I grew up kinda poor and had to work a lot of hours most summers. The only other experience I've had is working on a startup with a friend. Do you think it will look bad on the linkedin...
Wired question - Saw some "small consulting firms" provide capital rising services, what's separating their from IBs that only does financing?
The question is in the header. Sounds very dumb, I guess
Chillest Banks?
What banks are the chillest? I am a person who cares very little about prestige and exit opps. All banks pay well, maybe not street, but still better than any other industry right out of UG. What banks just seem to be relaxed and chill? I would imagine the MMs are the most relaxed and least...
Wealth Management Internship for future IB
I have an opportunity for an off-cycle wealth management internship for this Winter coming up. I eventually want to branch off into IB after getting my masters. I basically have free reign to pick whatever department I want (nepotism is a bitch). Basically I would like to know what departments would...
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Questions
Do yall invest in your ESPP. I can buy stock at a 15% discount which sound great but should I max it out? I'm an An1 and feel like this could make me over exposed to my specific bank. Should I max it out and sell immediately? Sell calls? HODL? What do yall do?
When will 2024 London SA applications open?
Is anyone aware of any websites / tools that inform us on when IB 2024 SA applications will open for London? Mid-july is when I've heard applications open but I'm working a job and its hard for me to check each of the banks websites everyday. Thanks!
Navigating interest in finance and politics
Hi All, I have a strong interest in banking and politics. I've secured an IB summer analyst position for next summer. However, I'm also looking to weave some economic, foreign policy, or intelligence analysis experience into my repertoire. There is optionality with think tanks, independent research...
Should I focus on networking with HR instead of employees for referrals/increase chances of breaking in?
Hi, I'm a 2nd-year student at a semi-target. Getting ready to apply for 2024 summer internships, I know networking isn't really prevalent but I still want to do everything in my power to give me a slight edge when it comes to application. I started connecting with analysts at BBs and EBs to see if I...
Valuation Methods Used In Investment Banking
Investment Banking often requires the use of specific valuation methods to achieve the desired outcome for the client. Established valuation techniques used include: 1. Discounted Cash Flow: Also known as DCF, this method utilizes inputs derived from forecasting income and cash flow for the company...
Assessment Centers IRL or Online
Hi, I am a European citizen and student at a top non-UK school preparing for London SA 2024. If you get to the assessment center stage of recruitment, are they done in person or virtually? Also, what are the sponsorship policies for BB/EB/MM firms in the UK? Any info at all is appreciated. Thank...
One officer position on resume enough for IB?
Hi all, I am a going into my junior year in college and I found that with one officer position I am maxed out with a difficult courseload and an Amazon store that I manage. My GPA is 3.5/4.0 and I am applying to IB internships for 2024. Is my one officer position in the schools trading club good...
One officer position in a club good enough?
Hi all, I am a going into my junior year in college and I found that with one officer position I am maxed out with a difficult courseload. My GPA is 3.5/4.0 and I am applying to IB internships for 2024. Is my one officer position in the schools trading club good enough for my resume? I also worked...
How long did you get to make an offer decision after verbal offer?
How long do banks usually give students to make decisions on Summer Analyst or full time Analyst offers? How long did you get to make a decision and what bank was the offer from? 1 week, 2 weeks, 24 hours?
IB or REPE right out of college
I am an incoming junior at a solid university who is interested in the real estate space as a long term career, specifically REGAL: hotels, casinos, golf courses, that type of thing. I am only about 80% set on real estate, as I have never worked anything else in finance. I am thinking right now that...
Want Out, Not Sure How
To provide context, I'm a first year analyst at a non-NYC MM on the east coast. Have been here for over a half a year and interned the previous summer. Long story short, I don't mind the people I work with (although the culture has become worse over the past year), and the hours aren't anything...
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