chicago

Is anyone familiar with the MBA program at University of Chicago's Booth School (formerly GSB)? How is the culture there? From what I hear, they've got star professors, excellent recruiting, and a great rep on Wall Street, however the program leaves a lot to be desired socially compared to the rest of the M7. Is this accurate?

Anybody interviewing with BP Energy Trading Desk in Chicago. Any insight on final round interview process, questions/simulations etc.?

From Reuters:

CHICAGO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Bankers wanting to do business with the city of Chicago would have to severely limit pay packages for top executives whose companies are participating in a federal bailout, under a proposed ordinance introduced in the City Council on Wednesday.

Under the proposal, annual executive compensation, including bonuses, would have to be capped at $400,000 in order for Chicago to tap a financial institution to serve as a bond underwriter or municipal depository.

"In short, the city of Chicago is not going to roll out the welcome mat for any financial institution that accepts money from this unprecedented federal bailout, yet turns around and hands out huge amounts of money to its executives," Alderman Edward Burke, one of the ordinance's sponsors, said in a statement.

Hey everyone,

Do any of you know which IBD groups at CS are based in Chicago? As an aside, do you know if the Latam coverage group is in Chicago as well?

Thanks!