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Introduction
Hello, I'm currently a sophomore majoring in finance at San Diego State University. Growing up in an Egyptian household and passionate about soccer, my interest in finance began in high school, sparked by reading about capital markets and engaging with the public markets. When I started at SDSU, my...
Corporate Finance or Investment Banking Title ? Confused
I know CorpFin and IB are relatively similar in the UK and are used interchangeably. For example, Houlihan Lokey and Deutsche Bank's CorpFin teams are M&A teams, but I need some clarification regarding an offer I received. I have not landed an offer at a bigger shop, so I received an offer from a...
MSF or Recruit for FT?
Hello all, Going to keep it short. 25 years old, graduated in 2021 with a 3.15 GPA from a semi-target (unfocused, did not value the opportunity, medical issues etc.). Interned at a boutique M&A shop for about a year. In parallel, searched for FT roles but no luck. An opportunity fell into my lap to...
Community College to Investment Banking
Hello Everyone, I am currently a sophomore about to transfer from community college to a four-year college. My goal is to break into investment banking preferably a BB Bank or EB Bank. Most of the target schools for IB require me to transfer in as a sophomore or freshman rather than a Junior, so I...
Blackstone's Taylor Swift themed Christmas video......thoughts?
In case you live under a rock:
Pros and Cons of Living as an M&A Investment Banker in London, NYC, and LA: Insights Needed!
Hi Fellas, as an aspiring M&A investment banker, and I'm eager to dive into the details of what life is like in this exciting field, particularly in different global hubs. I'd like to discuss the pros and cons of living as an M&A investment banker in London, NYC, and LA. Work-Life Balance Job Market...
What should my promo comp expectations be? (Analyst to Associate - NYC MM IB)
Pretty sure I'm getting the title bump up to associate in a few weeks. I work at a NYC MM IB doing M&A on a very small team (sub 15). Deal flow has been decentish throughout the year. What should I be expecting in terms of base and bonus %? What is the lowest for it to be considered "okay" pay? Will...
JP MORGAN OFFER - HELP
Hello guys, Just received an offer to join the CIB Credit Risk Team of JPM. I would like to better understand what are the exit opportunities from here. I am currently interning in private credit at a a super fund like KKR/Blackstone etc... and in process for full time at other credit funds or...
Finding equity research reports for free without a Bloomberg Terminal
Hello fellow monkeys, I'm in quite a pickle with a case competition, and I'd like some input on where I can find free and decently accurate analyst forecasts for a specific company DGE.L. For context, the case opened up the last few days before the semester ended, so I could not reach my schools...
BofA vs Rothschild London (IBD)
Hi, I received offers from BofA's GCIB and Rothschild's GA. Rothschild is notably more selective (?). Could anyone offer advice on which one I should choose and why? Also, how does Rothschild compare to Evercore, Lazard, and PJT in London?
3rd Year Canadian Student Looking to Break into Houston IB
I'm looking for some advice for landing Energy IB in Houston. Grew up there for 5 years and Dad works there for an oil company (not finance-related). Spent the last summer working in corporate development (mostly M&A models and decks) for a publicly traded renewable infrastructure company in Canada....
Choosing between 2 summer offers, Citadel Ops and Top 20 IBD, help?
Currently a junior at a semi-target school, I recently secured an internship offer from Citadel in their middle office as an operations generalist intern. Additionally, I've received an offer for an investment banking position at a top 20 league tables (BB/MM) investment bank. I'm seeking guidance...
What Calculator is Issued to Incoming Analysts?
Incoming Summer 2024 analyst here. I know that most bankers use the HP-12C but I was wondering what version banks issue to their analysts. I'm asking because the original 12C from 30 years ago only uses RPN, whereas the more recent platinum version has an algebraic option. Just want to know if I...
Is Lauder Business School a target university for IB?
Or in general for Finance would this be a target university or is it a hard non-target one? https://lbs.ac.at/study-programs/strategic-financ…
2025 SA Hiring Conditions??
Hello. I'm currently a sophomore, and I'm getting ready for 2025 SA recruiting. How do you guys think the hiring conditions will be? Do you think most EB's, BB 's, and MM's will increase or decrease the size of their 2025 SA class? If economic activity and deal flow is expected to stabilize by 2026,...
Age Factor when Breaking into IB
Hey guys, I was just wondering how much age might affect your chances of breaking into IB. So for example if you finished your Master‘s Programme at 25/26. Is it still possible though? (Also consider European BB/EB, doesn’t have to be exclusively Wall St.)
Raine group program
Hey, I wanted to ask a few questions about the Raine group program. 1. is this their first time doing one of these programs? I tried looking up past information (like before Covid and such) and couldn’t really find anything. 2. Has anyone heard back yet? Or know when we will? I’m highly...
Seeking Guidance on Investment Banking Career Path After London Internship Setback
Hello WSO Community, I am currently navigating my career path with the goal of breaking into investment banking. Unfortunately, I did not get an internship in London, and I'm seeking advice on the next steps to enhance my chances. To provide some context: - I'm enrolled in a reputable European...
Evercore 2025 SA Coffee Chats
Just got an email from an analyst at EVC asking for a coffee chat, anybody got any more info on these chats? Are they screenings? How many until first rounds? Any info at all would be helpful, thanks.
2025 SA Hiring Conditions
Hello. I'm currently a sophomore, and I'm getting ready for 2025 SA recruiting. How do you guys think the hiring conditions will be? Do you think most EB's, BB's, and MM's will increase or decrease the size of their 2025 SA class?
PE Seniors: How do you guys manage WLB in the long term, whats the path to long term success/avoiding burnout in PE?
Before anyone points out that there are many such threads on the forum, yes there are and I have used the search function and gone through those and I still have a couple of qustions and a couple of observations. I'm trying to get the opinion of senior guys here so ideally VP and above. Not to say...
How do I set myself up for success on my journey to get into investment banking?
Alright so I am 23 years old, first-year community college student in California. I was previously in the military so that is why I am a 23 year old freshman. I will be going into my second year of college starting January 2024 (I started college this year in January). So I have done some research...
Investment Banking Internship
Hello everyone, I am facing a dilemma at the moment, I am currently interning at an investment bank and they offered me a summer position but the pay is quite a ways below the street average and I use the summer to save up money to last me through the school year. Should I value the summer...
Wtf is up with the JP Morgan London recruiting team?
I had an IBD AC with JP 1 month ago, and I still haven’t heard back. I spoken to many people across various divisions and some of them are in the same situation. Obviously, I know I’ve been dinged but, has anyone previously been in a similar situation with Jp Morgan’s London team just ghosting...
Is it a bad idea to email a head of recruiting, directly, to follow up about an app?
Is it a bad idea to email a head of recruiting, directly, to follow up about an app, or should it be their general recruiting email? It's worked very well so far but I can see how it can irk people. It's an EB.
are you expected to have a view of Israel/palestine?
With all the social media posts supporting one or the other, seems like there is some pressure to be pro Israel (or be labeled anti-semitic or hamas sympathizer otherwise) or pro Palestine (or be labeled colonizer or supporting human rights violations otherwise). Do you see this even as analysts or...
Please roast my resume - any advice helps a young Canadian boy trying to break into IB or REPE
Any advice or insight is appreciated :) Looking to break into REPE or IB for my last summer term. There are still some boutiques and smaller shops that are recruiting in Toronto in January.
DESTROY MY RESUME PLZ
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Qatalyst SA 2024 London
Anyone hear back re next steps in the process after VI? Apparently, the AC should be this coming week - any insights would be appreciated!
Unable to get an Investment Banking internship. Any tips/ help welcome.
A little bit of context - International student, first year MBA at a non-target T25 bschool in the US. Non-finance background (sales and marketing). Ex-entrepreneur, built a successful agency with USD 1M in annual revenues in India, also worked in directorial roles at prominent agencies in India....
Non-Target Diversity - Restructuring Group
Hi all, As the title indicates, I am an experienced analyst with a non-target, diverse background, and I've secured an interview for an Restructuring (Rx) position at a boutique investment firm, (think Moelis, HL, Evercore). Does anyone have advice on how to stand out in the first round? Thank you.
Why are less people going to IB compared to Consulting after MBA?
I'm seeing the employment report from various schools and Consulting its the biggest recruiter follow by finance- IB. Is this because its easier to get into consulting-strategy vs finance? or is the bad rep of wlb and burn out?
Interview with Vice Chairman -- What to expect?
Currently in the interview process for AN1 at a MM shop for their Tech team. Was moved on to the final round, which is two 45-min interviews with higher-ups on the team. One of which is the vice chair of the group. I have done my fair share of interviews before, and have had a couple of superdays...
Could you please help me with a very honest opinion?
My name is Sidney Gomes, and I am seriously considering the possibility of changing careers to enter the investment banking. I would like to hear your opinions and know if this transition is realistic for me. Before that, let me share a bit of my background. I am Brazilian, currently residing in...
How does Group Placement Look Internally?
I am currently doing group placement, and it just seems like I am being made to talk to every single junior in all the teams of interest. This seems much more strenuous and hard work than the SA networking process, so I am just wondering how it actually works internally in terms of rankings. Do all...
Any insights/info on Bourne Partners in Charlotte, NC?
Does anyone have any info or experience working with/for Bourne Partners in Charlotte, NC. Any info on dealflow, reputation, hours, comp, interview process would be appreciated.
JPM Investment Banking Personal Investing Policy and Options
Hi all, Got a lateral offer for JPM for IBD. One thing I have not been able to get a clear answer on is if selling index options is permitted and the HR person says they can’t share the actual PAD policy until I start. Would someone at JPM in IBD be able to tell me if you are permitted sell...
Finance and The End of History / The Alchemy of Boomer Magic
First things first, which summarizes this blog: "Past performance is no guarantee of future results" Many of you have found yourselves on this forum seeking for advice to break into the world's most lucrative industry. You see before you past generations of billionaires and centimillionaires created...
Harris Williams Richmond Reputation/Culture/Hours vs NYC
Haven’t seen many up-to-date posts on HW Richmond and the firm as a whole. Any insight on what facetime/hours look like for analysts? Do they still generally compete with HL/WB/Baird with reputation in the MM space? Solid culture? Have an offer and have spoken to quite a few people, but wanted to...
Struggling with Application Timelines
Hey monkeys, I am a female and sophomore at a target small college with a strong alumni network. I feel like I am struggling with the timelines for internships for the 2024 summer. While I have been networking thoroughly and making strong connections, it seems like the applications close before I...
BNP Paribas Coffee Chat
Hi everyone, I currently have a coffee chat with an intern at BNP Paribas working in project management. I researched a bit about the company and wanted to use this 10-15 minutes to ask about their journey and how I could position myself to a similar career. I just wanted to know which questions...
Investment Banking vs Consulting for MBA application
Hi, I am applying for the top 20 MBA programs in the USA. I have been working as an Investment Associate for a Saudi based family office dealing with international investments in the private markets. In my mba applications, I am going to mention setting up my own VC fund for emerging countries....
Could someone provide insights into the real reasons behind the enthusiasm surrounding investment banking?
This conversation seems to be about IB all the time. Why is that? Yes, I have personally done it. I am going to be performing an IB interview against my will. (I'm attempting to interview for as many firms as I can till I receive an offer; I'm just in severe need of a new job). I believe that IB has...
JPMorgan Hirevue (no deadline) - IB summer analyst - too late?
Hey! I applied to JPMorgan last Tuesday for the Investment Banking summer analyst role in London. I was given a hirevue invite straight after applying and there was no deadline on it just that they are accepting on a rolling basis so to do the interview as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I was...
Healthcare Group Rankings 2023?
Which banks have the best healthcare groups? In terms of exits, deal flow, culture?
What's the best time to do internships in college for IB?
Hope everyone is doing well. I'm about to turn sophomore (transferring to a target school next semester) , so I was wondering if anyone could explain what is the right/best approach to pursuing the internships, while still in college (if there is). Which year in college would be the best to start...
Does knowing IFRS too well hurt your chances with US-based IB roles?
Hey all, As the title suggests, I'm curious about American bankers' perception towards candidates with IFRS experience since I will be working on my CPA here in Hong Kong. In short, I am doing financial services audit at a big4 firm and I want to do what I can to prepare for an MBA (in ~3 years) and...
The reason this industry is shit
To preface, this is mostly a rant post instead of a well-thought out essaylike post. What I have observed in banking is that, the industry is not just bad for one specific thing, but rather a mix of at least 10 shitty aspects that make the job unbearable outside of the time you get your bonus. 1....
BNP Paribas Salary Paris
What is the compensation (base and bonus) of Investment Banking Analysts through Associate level at BNPP in Paris? and how does it compare to other big banks such as SocGen, Rothschild, Lazard..
To recruit or not to Recruit?: Got an IB Internship for next summer, should I still be recruiting for the following?
I’ve got an internship in IB next summer, which comes with a return offer should I perform well. That being said should I still be recruiting with other firms come January/February when applications open, or should I just try to convert my internship into a full time? Or perhaps maybe even both?
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