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St Andrews vs LSE vs Middlebury
Hi Everyone, This is my first post on WSO. I am looking for advice on what university I should pick in order to work at a BB IB firm in London or New York (no preference on which city). I currently have an offer from University of St Andrews for Financial Economics, LSE for International Policy and...
Is it possible to join IB or Consulting firm in London after finishing undergrad at Bocconi?
Is it possible to join a consulting or IB firm in London after getting a bachelor's degree at Bocconi without an MBA and UK citizenship?
Feeling Lost - MS Finance student at UCL
Hello guys, I would appreciate some advice after being consistently dinged for many graduate/SA positions at BBs, MMs and others. Also no, I haven't only been trying IB but also other roles, I am aware I am not in the best position to be picky so I am considering a broad range of roles. I did my...
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!
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Augusta & Co London
Hi - I'm interested in pursuing a summer internship at Augusta & Co (boutique energy IB in London) for 2024 but there's not much info on them on WSO. Does anyone know/have any info on their culture, comp, interview process/timeline, exit opps, etc or just general info on them at all? Thanks!
Elite Boutiques or BB ranking in London for work life balance, controversial
Can those who have actually worked in the EB & BB firms please share the real rankings of EB & BB firms in London (or elsewhere in the UK) with the best work-life balance From my research (best to worst) EBs 1) Rothschild 2) Jeffries 3) Lazard 4) Evercore 5) PWP 6) Moelis BBs 1) BNP Paribas 2) UBS...
No Return Offer - Now What?
Hi everyone. I am looking for some advice from people who have been in the same situation. I’m about to graduate a Russell group London uni and last summer (2022) I interned at a US BB in S&T in London. But as it happens I didn’t get the return (a mix between headcount constraints and not vibing...
Summer Internship Accommodation Available in London! (June-Sept)
Hi all! I know many of you are probably looking for a place to stay during your summer internships! I am coming to the rescue. I am looking for a student to take over my contract at Urbanest Kings Cross, a student accommodation just minutes away from the Kings Cross tube station. It's for an ensuite...
Bocconi MSc Finance placement
Hey everyone! I have recently been admitted to the MSc Finance at the Bocconi, and am looking for information on the placements after the master. So I am curious about: - which cities grads usually go to - what is the placement like for quant finance roles (asset management, risk management, …) -...
(London) How can I find other finance professionals to live with? (Shared housing)
Hi all, Just landed a job in London and will be moving there this April (big thanks to WSO - couldn't have done it without the wealth of information and amazing people on this forum). I will be on an Analyst salary and thus will be looking to share a flat/shared housing. I'd rather be surrounded by...
CIBC London
Any insight into the CIBC London office? Do they have any strong teams? Or any insight on hours/culture etc... Thanks
Strategy for Choosing Desks S&T SA
Hi everybody, I'm an incoming SA at a BB for S&T in London. The firm allows SAs to suggest their desk preferences for rotation. There are 5/6 desks I know that want to try, across equity and FICC, but I'm unsure of the best way to proceed, though I know the desks will be in competition with the...
QMUL IB firms target
Why are many BB firms like JPM and GS targeting more undergrads from QMUL(Russel group uni) for the London roles? I’ve seen so many of them getting summer internships and spring weeks on LinkedIn. They are not even ranked top 10 in the UK. They are 19th wtf and 117th in the world ranking. Goldman...
What is the best Finance Master's programme to get placement in London IB?
Hello everyone, I have seen this similar question posed on WSO, but I am looking for some very recent insights. I am currently preparing for my Masters, with the aim of getting into IB in London. Based on insights from others and info on WSO, my top four picks are as follows: LBS Financial Analysis...
IBCM Credit Suisse London, best team?
Hi all! So basically starting an IBCM internship in their London office. Some advice as to which team is the best one to join would be appreciated. I’ve really only have experience working in IB coverage teams like FIG and Healthcare before, never tried DCM ECM FSG or anything like that. Some...
JPM London Group Ranking
Incoming JPM SA22 (LND) here, wanted to know which groups are the best in terms of prestige / dealflow / pay at JPM London Office . My take is the following: 1) EMEA M&A 2) Tech 3) DI 4) FIG 5) M&C Would really appreciate insights from other people familiar with the matter. Thanks a lot!
London IB recruiting Dutch student: seeking advice on 'London Banking Tour'
Hello everyone! I am a Dutch student who will be participating in the London Banking Tour in September. For those who don't know, during the LBT 26 Dutch students get to know about 11 investment banks (including JPM, MS, DB, GS, CITI, BAML) and learn about what they do. In the past 20 years, 90% of...
Investment Banking at Standard Chartered
Hi everyone! Currently, I am going through recruitment process at Standard Chartered in their London office for an investment banking role. As I have not heard about their IB team before, does anybody know what is their reputation in IB industry (if any), how good is the team? Thanks!
MM Scene in London
What is the MM scene like in London? How do different banks compare in terms of prestige, deal size and strength in particular sectors? Thinking about shops such as: Jefferies, HL, (Rothschild - EB?), Baird, William Blair, Harris Williams, Lincoln, Stifel, Cowen, Stephens, Arma, Torch Partners, GP...
Career Start Issues
Dear monkeys of WSO, I hope you are all well. I have been monitoring this website for years now and I can say that it has been helpful and fun to read. However, I never felt the need to seek help for anything. But here I am today. So, I have graduated from a respected university in England last year...
SPRING WEEK DISASTER
This spring week thing seems impossible I've applied to every single firm every single investment bank under the sun of the earth. I go to a top tier target and study finance. I am still waiting back from like eight firms. It seems like without a spring week I won't get a summer analyst role and I'm...
CV / Resume advice - London Semi-target graduate
I'm applying to graduate jobs all the time, for all kinds of positions (corporate finance, IB, PWM, etc.), at all firms (MM, BB, EB, etc.), and for both internships and graduate positions. However, I'm still struggling to secure interviews. What am I missing? What should I focus on moving forwards...
London BB associate WLB In 2020
Saw some old info that WLB or “work-life integration” is slightly better in London than elsewhere even at BB’s. what does this actually look like? (Post mba) Is the deal flow and culture that brutal? 9-9 everyday 9-5s on weekends??
Transferring to NYC
Hi everyone, am new to this forum but thought it might be a good place to get a few questions answered!! Am currently working in M&A in Europe and am hoping to transfer to NYC for a year or two. How hard is it generally to do this? What is the best way to go about bringing this up (don't want to...
RBS Global Markets London
Just got an offer for Global Markets at RBS over the summer in London. Does anyone have any insight into this? Also, I was wondering if anyone knew of a similar site that is catered more to banking in London...a "CityOasis.com" so to speak. Many thanks.
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