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LSE Finance and Private Equity vs Oxford Said MFE? **AMERICAN**
Hi I am an American who just got accepted into LSE Finance and PE , Oxford MFE, and LBS MiM. (Still waiting to hear back from Cambridge MPhil Mgmt). LSE - heard it's like a factory. but obv good school Oxford - financial economics sounds not so serious??? Oxford has a good rep worldwide but not sure...
Help: What kind of careers in AM lead to management of people rather than portfolios?
I'm considering trying to enter a career in Asset Management given my strong interest in investing and the markets, but I know I won't be happy in the long run unless I am a manager of people (instead of portfolios). Aside from being a founder of my own asset management firm, are there other career...
Consulting vs. Investment Banking vs. Investment Management etc.
Hi everyone, I'm currently a sophomore at the University of South Florida. I am beginning to think of what I want to eventually do career wise but am having a hard time deciding and finding "good" information. So far, I am thinking about Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Stock Brokering,...
AM firms are likely to sponsor???
I am finance grad int.student who is seeking to graduate in May 2014.Lots of firms usually come to campus recruiting but i don't know whether AM firms are likely to sponsor int.ones for H1B.Is it really tough to be employed by them for me?
Stephen Covey 1932-2012
I wanted to take the time to write a post about someone that isn't talked about much on this website. Stephen Covey, a management guru who died on July 16th, was one of the most successful management gurus ever. His book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was something we had to read in...
Is Micro-managing all that bad?
Part I of the series on: Learning from Failure and the Justification that They’re for the Sake of the Learning Curve Let me turn to you the attention of one article that would probably not have grabbed your attention: CNBC's "How Start Ups Can Climb the Global Growth Learning Curve". But how do...
Asset Management vs. Private Banking
The roles seem similar. Except private banking seems to have more client interaction. Can someone please break down the differences in responsibilities, day-to-day, skills required, compensation and exit opps. Plus anything else you may deem relevant Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Buy-Side Options / Low GPA
I'm quite interested in the buy-side of Wall Street however, my issue is that I have a low GPA (3.05). Granted I still have a year to improve it and I go to the most prestigious school in Canada. However, which realm of finance would be least picky about GPAs? Equity Research, S&T , Private Banking,...
managing an intern army, tips?
Just set up an army of 12 trial interns working on three different projects to help out WSO . I've managed small teams of interns before, but never a team of this quantity. I know it will go fine, and I feel like I have a great group of people to work with, but any additional tips you guys can offer...
BofA Operations Management Analyst Program (OMAP) Internship
Hey everyone, I just got the chance to vie for a position with Bank of America in their Operations Management Analyst Program (OMAP) Internship for this summer and I'm wondering if anyone has any information on the program in addition to the pay, stuff I'll be working on, etc. I would greatly...
Buffet, Icahn, and the media
Why does the media love Buffet, yet portray Icahn so negatively? I like them both, but I think the world needs more shareholder activists like Icahn . Why does the media portray them as Gekkos instead of "watchful protectors."
Application for semester at top tier school
Hey, I'm currently enrolled in a MS in Management program at a top tier European university. The program is structured in three semesters, 2 spent at my university and one spent abroad. Therefore, I would like to apply for a non-degree program at top tier school (Harvard, MIT, Stanford, etc.)....
Event Management Training
WSO , Hi guys I recently got signed up to be a Brand Ambassador for this training program in Event Management based in Oxford, UK and taking place at Lincoln College at University of Oxford. I know it is not directly related to finance, but I thought some might be interested in this program...
Limiting myself
I am currently in the trenches at Capital One Auto Finance managing a group of 16 risk associates (collectors on bad car loans).While CapitalOne was just named one of the top 10 places to find leaders, I have been struggling with the prospect of shorting myself by staying at Capital One for the next...
Insider trading as a credibility measure for marketing activities
I am investigating whether “management (insider) trades add credibility to marketing activities (in this case product introductions)”, thereby I am focusing on S&P 1500 companies with a time span from 1998 to 2009. I already have a data set with management trades for this time span, now I need...
Please, destroy my resume!
Hello fellow monkeys, I'm currently preparing for FT recruitment this fall in Europe. I'm aiming for MBB + 2nd tier consulting firms. To give you some background information, I go to a target university in Europe and my recent internship was with a boutique consulting firm. I also just started my...
Asset Management Firms - Headed into my senior year
Hey Everyone, I'm heading into my senior year and looking to get into Asset Management. I've compiled a list of asset/investment firms/hedge funds, ect. that I want to get more info on and apply to coming this fall. However, I was wondering if people might list some more well known asset managers...
Should I include this on my resume? Mrs. Fields...
One of my cousins franchised a Mrs. Field's Cookies a few years ago, and I was a part time manager helping out every once in a while. Would this 'leadership' experience be useful to put in if I could quantify things? I know it's pretty random to put on a resume when looking to get into Ibanking, but...
MSc Management in the UK for strategy. LBS, Warwick, Imperial, Bath?
Hi there, it's really nice to be here! I've been reading the forums quite a lot lately, and decided to join to ask you this specific question. I'm about to start an MSc in Management, hoping to work at a top calibre strategy consulting firm after graduation. I am probably going to either Warwick...
InterUniversity AM Competitions
Was just curious to go ahead and compile a list of the interuniversity Asset Management and stock pitch competitions that exist so that interested students could have a chance of researching the competitions and applying for their school... and hopefully we can get some 'resources' stickied. *Side...
Career in Investment Management
Hey guys, I'm currently going into my Junior yr of college, majoring in Finance. I have a 3.51 GPA and go to UIUC. I am interested in asset/investment management and I was wondering if you guys could suggest some companies that I should try to get an internship with next summer. I am currently a...
REITs - Second year analyst
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Is this FO, MO or BO?
Hey guys, I was just wondering whether Sales Management and Planning is Front Office/ MO or BO ? From what I understand they work closely with Sales identifying new clients and strategies etc. They also sit on the trading floor which is usually the place of FO desks? Any thoughts are much...
Sales Management and Planning Desk
Hey guys, First post here so my apologies if this is the wrong section (I couldn't find anything like a sales forum). - If it is feel free to move it. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the Sales Management and Planning desk? From what I understand they don't interact with clients but...
Wall Street Oasis Management Intern Needed
Wall Street Oasis is looking for one or two hardworking/consistent/motivated/organized interns to help me manage the Campus Rep Program. The team is about 50 members now I and I really need someone to help me with motivating the team, keeping things organized, and growing the program. The ideal...
Finance and economics, accounting, or management
You can specialize in finance and economics, accounting, or management in Rotman commerce. What is the specialty that has the best future?? Can you give me recommendations, advice and examples of what job I would get if I were to take one of these specialties?
Nomura Hires First Female CEO - Junko Nakagawa
According to BBC News, Nomura made a very bold move this week by appointing its first female CEO. Junko Nakagawa joined Nomura Securities Co. in 1988, working at its underwriting and finance divisions before leaving the company in 2004. This could start a trend in upward mobility for women in the...
Marakon offer: a respectable way to break into the industry and begin my career?
Looking for some advice. . Should I consider an offer from Marakon, given that I have been unsuccessful in securing an offer from MBB ? How is their reputation these days? Exit opps? I have some opportunities to think about moving into industry or economic consulting, but MC is really appealing to...
GS FIP
Anybody know what this is? How it relates to the analyst / associate roles?
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management Interview
I am scheduled to have a 2nd phone interview with Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management. Does anyone have any tips on what to expect? It is for a Financial Investment Professional position? What questions can I expect to be asked? Thanks all.
What are my chances at MBB/other top firms?
Hi everyone, I'm a senior in undergrad looking to hopefully get into a top-tier consulting firm as an analyst next year after I graduate. My junior internship was done at a law firm, as I had previously wanted to go to law school after undergrad, but after reassessing my options consulting looks...
Marketing v. Management
Hey guys I am about to make a choice on what route I want to go in school. I currently have no declared a major and I am looking towards Management or Marketing. I was going to do Finance but decided that it wasnt the right fit. I wanted to know if anyone had any advice and maybe job ideas that I...
HR woman avoiding me?
Hey everyone, So I had a first-round interview with a prestigious Asset Management firm, and it went really well. The HR rep invited me back for a second-round interview with a few asset managers in the office. She told me to call her to set up a date, and I could come back anytime I liked. I called...
College Student Career Advice
I am a junior currently majoring in Accounting. I am getting ready to take my GMAT and looking into different paths for my future, but i would like some advice from those of you who are familiar with the industry. Over the weekend i saw show about RNC capital management (LA based company)and how...
BlackRock Solutions Analyst Offer...accept?
I'm a college senior and was recently offered an analyst position with BlackRock Solutions Center. Does anyone have advice as to whether this position would help my career in the long run if I'd like to do actual investment management, or perhaps even switching to the sell-side for a different firm?...
Deloitte Consulting; How Long Until Response
Has anyone here received an offer from Deloitte Consulting S&O? If so, how long did it take for them to get back to you after the final interview? Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Trade official MC training materials for HBS/Wharton/Stanford CV Books
As in the title, I am willing to trade the official 2010-2011 CV books of HBS /Wharton/Stanford for official Mck/BCG/Bain training materials. scanned copy is fine as well if you dont have electronic version. Send a PM if you're interested. Wharton and HBS books have over 700 CVs each and Stanford...
Investment Management - More interested in investment management
Hi all, I have recently started becoming more interested in the investment management side of the industry, however feel that I do not know as much about it as I would like to. If anyone knows of any good resources (websites, books etc.) that explain the industry, and different roles available in...
Greek God Theorem
Alright people, I'm coining the following Theorem: IF you type the name of any Greek God or Goddess followed by the word "capital," "investment," or "management" into Google, THEN you will find that there exists a company by that name. I would say that I have an above average interest in mythology,...
Career path question in WS banks - question
I'm working now in IT for a credit card processing company and am applying for a product/project management position in a WS bank, but in my current company, a vice president is in charge of directors and 200+ people, meaning that a VP there is almost the big kahuna (then you'll find a SVP, CTO and...
Can just one (unpaid) Internship Lead to a Career in I-Banking???
Hi All, I'm currently a junior attending a target (ivy league) for I-banking. I was offered an unpaid/college credit internship with Merrill Lynch in Private Wealth Management; although it is in a regional office, it will be in a big city. Most students seeking careers in finance will have usually...
McMaster-Carr Management Trainee Program
Got an e-mail about this last week. Anyone know anyone in this program? It seems like they like to take kids from top schools, put them in their trainee program, and then the kids manage factory workers. It's still sounds more interesting than what I'm doing now (MO at a MM). Anyone know about the...
Alix Partners-Operational Improvement division?????
got a full-time offer for Alix Partners in the "Enterprise Improvement" division, London office. I'm from UK, I study here at a target and have no intention of moving to the US. What do you guys think about this company and division. I've been told 90% of my work will involve improving operations of...
Stratemegize - What Consultants Do Best
To all those management consultants out there stuck in snow storms and spending mindless hours at airports waiting for your delayed flights, I have come across a hilarious short novel that'll make the clock tick a whole lot faster. "Stratemegize - What Consultants Do Best" is like Dilbert meets...
UToronto MMPA Program?
Anybody here who graduated from, or is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto Master of Management & Professional Accounting? I'm trying to find out the quality of the program and the prospects of recruitment and employment after completion. I'm interested in doing a transaction advisory...
PLEASE DESTROY THIS RESUME, I WILL ENJOY IT.
Please don’t hesitate on destroying this resume. Any thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have 9 years of experience trading equities and would to change paths and work for a hedge fund or IB as an analyst. I have not been getting very much feedback. I am hoping you guys could...
Investment Management after MBA
What is the typical compensation range for an MBA (coming out of a top program) in investment management? Looking at Stanford GSB's statistics, it looks like the salary and signing bonus amounts to around $145k. What about end of year bonuses? Also, what is the lifestyle of someone working in...
Wellspring Capital Management
Hey, anyone have any info on Wellspring Cap Management? Size? Comp? Workload? Reputation? An out of work relative has some connections over there but has been getting a lot of conflicting info, so I thought I'd help him research the company a little bit.
Modeling Management Fees in an LBO
In a typical LBO , are management fees included as an expense in the P&L statement or do they act similar to dividends and are included in the cash flow statement?
Dwight Asset Management
I will probably have a chance to intern at Dwight Asset Management through connections, and while I am applying to other banks and firms I was wondering if anyone is familiar with them. Looking around, I've gotten that they have roughly 82bn under management, mostly from institutional fixed income...
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