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1) What exactly did the firm do that made them a 'winner' of the financial crisis? 2) I guess this also applies for other banks, but what resources should I look at to find out what the recent M&A and IPO deals the bank was involved...
2 questions on JPM 		dare3462 years 21 weeks
I'm currently still an undergrad although for the past two years I have been assisting a local real estate investor with his investments. My tasks are locating properties which meet our qualifications through various methodologies (none which include simply contacting a local real estate...
Real Estate Investments 		Altoid22 years 21 weeks
I just saw this.... I think its ideal for anybody that is in banking. http://www.neatorama.com/2010/12/22/office-bed-chair/ Seriously, would there be anything better than an office bed...
Great Xmas Gift for the Ibanker! 		amistry62 years 21 weeks
As the title infers, I have no experience in finance in the real world or in terms of coursework, (working my way up the pre-reqs) but I want to start stacking the internships to have a nice resume by junior year. I'm in great academic standing at a semi-target in NYC. What type of...
No finance coursework - what type of internships? 		jjcannon52 years 21 weeks
HOHOHO! Just thought I'd spread a little Christmas cheer with this gem a buddy tipped me off to. Evidently, they've made it into a feature length movie, and I'll post the trailer after the two original clips. Good stuff. <object width="560"...
Seriously F'ed Up Santa Movie 		Edmundo Braverman22 years 21 weeks
We have a thread for regional boutique ibanks but could someone with access to CapIQ please help do a similar thing for PE firms? I'm sure people would be interested in PE shops both by industry as well as location and size. For myself, energy shops (power, oil&gas, infrastructure) in...
Regional Private Equity Shops 		GutShot172 years 21 weeks
Dear Fellow Primates, <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wall-street-mentors-and-career-coaching"></a><img src="http://www.bluechipcareer.com/images/meeting.png" style="float:left">As part of our holiday specials we have decided to make the...
Happy Holidays - 50% off Mock Interviews through 12/31/2010 		WallStreetOasis.com32 years 21 weeks
Once in a while you read something or see something or hear something...that changes your perspective. You may not become a new person or shun your old ways, but at least for a second...you stop and you think. Today, I would like to tip my hat to WSO user Matt_SF for adding <a...
The Price of your Future: $613 		Midas Mulligan Magoo162 years 21 weeks
Anyone has any idea of how comp is structured in HK? How much is base and bonus? How is housing allowance factored in? 3yr Associate and 1st year VP numbers? Would appreciate some...
HK IBD Salaries 		soon2bVP52 years 21 weeks
Hi all need your advice! As the title of this topic suggests, I'm eschewing London based b-schools for ones based outside of London. So far, Aston has got my attention. It's highly ranked by the FT and has triple accreditation-a major bonus for me as I plan to work in Asia and...
B-Schools outside of London, England 		pno82 years 21 weeks
I transfered into the undergrad bschool of the same school. My total GPA is a 3.7, but my bschool GPA is a 4.0 (my concentration is also a 4.0). My transcript doesn't combine the GPAs, and shows College Cumulative: 3.6 and Bschool Cumulative 4.0. Is it misleading to list on my...
Undergrad bschool GPA vs Cum GPA 		noobmonkey62 years 21 weeks
The national debt is obviously on an unsustainable path. Can someone explain how the United States is not totally fucked?...
The National Debt 		Startop62 years 21 weeks
Hi Monkeys, Do I need to buy a new laptop? The happs: -An act of God took mine away this week. No negligence on my part, but it's gone. -I am starting at MBB end of next summer. I know they will issue me a work computer. -I am already out of school and don't have a job that...
Computers @ MBB 		persimmon132 years 21 weeks
Ok, so GS have hired and hires sophomores. Even their HR said they hire sophomores. But the problem is, the analysts and associates on the recruiting team doesn't know that and believe that they don't hire sophomores. How do I get them to look at my...
Goldman Sachs Dilemma 		drf74162 years 21 weeks
For x mas I will make it easy..... Reply with check pm and I will award SB What company was the first to hire MBA's into fast track careers when the industry vauled experience? Bonus Question: What schools are on my MBA application list?...
Who wants a silver banana ? part 4 		monty09142 years 21 weeks
Can anyone shed some light on what the best product to trade is on the sell-side with the intent on moving to a global macro HF after 2...
Best Product to Trade before Moving to Global Macro HF? 		dfall22 years 21 weeks
Chimps and Chimpettes, As promised, here is your interview with a Portfolio Manager. Mr. Jeff Middleswart of the Vice Fund was kind enough to answer a few questions from the list of queries you guys posed last week. Hope you enjoy. 3M: What is your outlook on markets in general and on...
Interview with Jeff Middleswart of the Vice Fund 		Midas Mulligan Magoo122 years 21 weeks
How important is it to have a consulting/financial internship the summer before senior year if you want to get a job at a top firm after graduation? Would doing an unrelated (international advocacy/development) internship over the summer make it very difficult to get a job directly after...
How important is an internship? 		basel142 years 21 weeks
Hi guys, I started working a boutique recently, pretty small shop no official training, etc. To all the seasoned bankers out there- are there any shortcuts/tips you wish you knew when you started? For example, when it comes to spreading comps, it can take a while to compile all the data (other...
I-Banking Shortucts 		sherborn02 years 21 weeks
Am I reading this right? Seems that other firms are bound to...
No Bonuses during Bailouts 		Anonymous Monkey22 years 21 weeks
hi, i posted this question earlier and got no replies so i am rephrasing it this time. I am working at a 2nd tier consulting firm so i was wondering if there are any consulting/BA certifications that I can take that might impress top business schools since i will be competing against MBB...
certification 		pointassist30042 years 21 weeks
Last week we chose <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/pick-your-bric">which of the BRICs we would live in</a> had we the opportunity and no surprise here, Brazil won hands down. Sunny, festive, Brazil. From the beaches of Rio to the skyscrapers of Sao Paolo, most...
Investing around the world 		Jorgé142 years 21 weeks
Just curious, what are the general thoughts on taking longer than 4 years to complete UG? I came in to Uni undecided, pursued a Chemistry major and ended up transferring out and (now) am in pursuit of a BBA in Finance. It's going to take me an extra semester or two to finish up. Also,...
Spending >4 years in UG 		jjcannon22 years 21 weeks
Received a BB S&T offer but HR didn't mention sign-on bonus in the call. Should I email to ask? On the phone I also agreed to reply by the end of next week. Would it be ok to ask for an extension? Will it result in retraction of offer? thank you in advance....
appropriate to ask sign-on bonus numbers? 		monkey10182 years 21 weeks
So my semester just ended pretty recently. Im wondering if its okay to use my GPA prior to last semester. I'm applying to some SA positions and unfortunately, my GPA dropped from 3.6 to 3.54. I also only have a copy of my transcript prior to last semester and need to apply immediately as...
Is last semester's GPA okay??? 		lucianiproph32 years 21 weeks
Can anyone recommend any 'brain teaser' books or material that could help me prepare for trading interview questions? A lot of it is just knowing the tricks and method of doing a question. I remember when I was a kid, I some math competitions and they had similar questions but I...
Any good math books or material to prepare for trading interviews? 		cashnhonies22 years 21 weeks
Any thoughts on fashionable winter hats that are also functional? The skullcap seems a little too pedestrian, but it is functional. Any thoughts would be...
winter hats 		PotentialSwitcher72 years 21 weeks
.. What is it? Also is an MPA well regarded by employers on Wall...
Most lucrative first year job on Wall Street.. 		Anonymous Monkey362 years 21 weeks
Alright.. I am trying to figure out the brand of shirts that have a vertical tag (of the name) next to the front pocket.. Tried staring at a co-workers man boobs to figure out but started feeling creepy and...
dress shirt brand (biyatch) 		wiseguy52 years 21 weeks
Hi All, I'll be joining the finance rotational program at a top 10 F500 firm next summer. How do I discuss placement? When I accepted the offer about 2 months ago, HR said that we should be hearing more about placement sometime in February. To get the ball rolling early, I'd like to...
Discussing Placement with HR 		mkballer32 years 21 weeks
What is the best method, other than networking, to obtain a boutique or middle-market IB internship (paid or unpaid)? These internships are rarely, if ever, advertised on their websites. It seems to me that the emailing is probably the best way, but what do you guys know about...
Boutique or MM internships 		FutureBanker101012 years 21 weeks
any recs on good absinthe brands? gonna be making death in the afternoon for NYE. lucid, st. george,...
absinthe 		xfactor32 years 21 weeks
Alright so this is a really annoying problem a few of my buddies and I are having..Trying to apply to all these banks we've been talking too, and for some reason, My resume which is 108 KB is "too big" to be submitted online while applying. I have a mac book and tried reducing the...
Resume 		TheNewYorker42 years 21 weeks
I worked in wealth management for 2 years while I was in undergrad. It was a boutique, and I actually got to do some research and trading although most of the experience was sales oriented. When I graduated I started a tech company. Now I'm trying to break back into banking, but I went to a...
Getting Desperate: Smart or Stupid? 		shark44572 years 21 weeks
I'll be in NY over New Years and what to check out some buildings or at least areas. Office will be in Tribeca, roommate's office is on Wall Street. What make the most sense for us to live in? Main concerns are price (around 1,500) and commute (easily walkable or near a subway), but...
Where Should I Rent? (NYC) 		Aero72 years 21 weeks
I've never owned a credit card, and will be starting FT next summer. Given that I have zero credit (never thought to use a credit card), what are peoples' thoughts on the best card to get right now, and the best way to maneuver into a better card as soon as...
Zero Credit 		Tunnel92 years 21 weeks
From what I was able to find on the forums, corporate finance within the Big 4 mainly acts as an advisor for deals while transaction services handles the due diligence. If anyone could elaborate on that or correct me if needed then that would be much appreciated. Also, if my goal is to secure an...
Big 4 Corporate Finance/Transaction Services to BB Internship 		Curious Kong42 years 21 weeks
Apart from Secretary-banging, any funny stories?...
Chritmas Party Horror Show 		Clarkey12 years 21 weeks
http://www.armani5thavenue.com/armani_5thave_docs/popup_en.html if u go to the website, it plays some music. driving me nuts, tried to find it, dont know who is it, where can i get it. does anyone...
who's song/music is this?! 		Don Corleone62 years 21 weeks
Why does Bain send more to PE every year than the other 2 firms? Is it just that more consultants at Bain want to move over or do PE firms want to specifically target Bain consultants because of their experience? I know they have their PEG rotation, but what are the other reasons someone at...
Why does Bain send more to PE? 		quest777112 years 21 weeks
Just a shout out to everyone on this site for a job well-done. I've only been here a few months, not even, but have learned a few things, been entertained quite a bit, and have had complete strangers address questions and issues in addition to giving me advice when asked. I think this is a...
Cheers to WSO 		tyrets92 years 21 weeks
Didn't go to my final (introductory course), failed. Retook that course obviously and got an A so it really has no effect on my gpa but still shows on my record. My question is how carefully do recruiters look at your transcript or do they do it just to verify your gpa ?...
Failed a course. 		Slimm82 years 21 weeks
Hey all -- I'm just coming up with crazy ideas during the holiday season. But I was contemplating about creating a VC fund on the side -- very, very early seed money for entreperneurs. I have a little extra money and I'm thinking about teaming up with some one else, but I really wanted...
creating your own VC fund 		itecya82 years 21 weeks
I am a senior at a mid-level target school, think UVA, Duke, BC, Bucknell etc. I have a relatively low GPA of 3.25 and it looks like I am going to graduate in this range. After applying to over 100 FO IB jobs and emailing, cold calling, and kissing some asses I landed an M&A offer at a mid...
Low GPA in IB chances at Columbia? 		newyorkinboston54102 years 21 weeks
Hi Guys, Long time reader, first time poster. Everyone on this forum is great and was very helpful to me in landing 2 IBD offers, both in NY: 1) UBS IBD 2) Cowen IBD (tech group) Need to choose very soon. Which seems more attractive? Pay is the same. Does anyone know approx year-end 1st...
Choosing Between 2 Offers 		HiLo142 years 21 weeks
If someone wanted to study in Germany - either for cracking into the heart of the EU's market, or for other personal development reasons what school would you recommend? Recently a survey came back saying that employers and recruiters rank EBS as their favorite B school in Germany. Maybe it...
Favorite German B School? 		sammyvi42 years 21 weeks
i have recently completed post graduate degree in energy economics and management from curtin unviersity of technology. the degree was more towards the energy policy formulation side but i have chosen some of the subjects like derivative securities and energy stochasitc modelling to get into the...
recent graduate in energy economics and management 		vyasumit02 years 21 weeks
For S&T at a bulge bracket, would an Economics undergrad degree from Warwick put me at a disadvantage?...
Is University of Warwick a target uni? 		asdfg098712 years 21 weeks
So I have a 3.55 GPA with one semester left of school. I was wondering how much GPA plays when applying for grad school, specifically Kellogg. I'll be doing i-banking for at least 2 years, hopefully get the third year as well as the associate promotion. With this kind of experience will my GPA...
GPA for Grad School 		TwoFloors22 years 21 weeks
I don't think BB's are going to be able to pay the ridiculous sum they used to pay just because of public pressure and increased funding charge/tax/regulation. It's not going to be bad pay, especially consider to other things, but I just don't expect anyone to make a million in...
A mil before 30 		kiwiserv232 years 21 weeks
Hey monkeys, Would appreciate a few recommendations for books I want to download as audio books. Already have a tonne of technical books from work, so just looking for something light and inspirational for the flight (e.g.: Full House, Alchemist e.t.c.). SBs for links to audio-book download...
Holiday reading (non finance) 		LTV92 years 21 weeks
Hi, I was looking for some advice in regards to equity research job interviews as I might be about to get an equity research job interview with one of the canadian big 5 banks probably early January 2011. I have never done a finance interview in my life and I am quite clueless about what to...
Help/Potential Job interview for equity research in Toronto 		Kardinal42 years 21 weeks
Hello all, I am a Canadian student and I quiet often do have random thoughts flowing into me about what to do with my undergrad education. How much of accounting knowledge should someone have in order to get a job at IBD for M&A? If designation is needed... which one? (Btw I am at Canada...
Accounting for M&A? 		IbankerWannabe22 years 21 weeks
Did anyone who applied to BarCap HK for trading get contacted for a phone interview or know when they will start doing so? I just happened to log on to the application tracking website today and found out that my status has been changed to "You have been invited to telephone interview"....
BarCap HK SA Phone Interview 		eclecticist32 years 21 weeks
Due to expansion, our client, a Bulge Bracket Firm is currently seeking to expand their general execution pool. Working with top talents, you will be exposed to high deal flow and gain great exposure within the region. Ideally you will be at analyst 2/3 or associate 1 level. To qualify for...
Job: IBD Analyst - BB/Mandarin speaking 		02 years 21 weeks
Hi guys, Quick question I've been pondering- since at Goldman you can become a partner at the top level, does that make it impossible to reach such a high income at other firms? Would regional/industry heads at other BBs/ top boutiques be making similar money, or does GS partnership give...
GS Partners 		afroman2342 years 21 weeks
I love Brazil. I hate <em> tree huggers </em>. But being that it is the season of caring and sharing, <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/ethanol-fuels-over-half-brazil-light-vehicles.php"> I am willing to make an exception </a> if for one day,...
Ethanol: Where do you stand? 		Midas Mulligan Magoo412 years 21 weeks
I'm very afraid I won't be able to secure a loan for an MSF (WUSTL, Vandy, Nova). My parents won't co sign. I graduated in '09 and have worked unpaid the whole time so I don't have a salary history or much of a credit history. Plus, I still have a little outsanding from...
Securing a loan for MSF 		swagon62 years 21 weeks
Blogs I read on a regular basis, tell me what I'm missing: Abnormal Returns, Tadas Viskanta Data aggregation http://classic.abnormalreturns.com/ China Financial Markets, Michael Pettis China/Asia, Economics Author is a professor of economics at Peking...
Best Finance Blogs 		Kenny_Powers_CFA122 years 21 weeks
Also: Brown, Yale, Michigan (not Ross), NYU (not Stern), UNC, University of Washington,...
How well is georgetown represented on wall st? 		dare34192 years 21 weeks
I have the opportunity to start a tech company seeded by a partner at a large pe firm. I also have the opportunity to move to ibd from er at my firm this summer. What do I do? I'm worried I will hate ibd. Yet there are risks associated with the startup (and high rewards too). I think I'd...
the startup 		eresearcher162 years 21 weeks
Just noticed one of the recently created groups is called "Grass Type Pokemon." Really made me crack up for whatever reason. There are some weird people on WSO...and I love it. That is...
Grass Type Pokemon 		TheKing52 years 21 weeks
Out of curiosity, when do senior bankers/MD's usually start vacation for Christmas/New Year's? Originally was going to talk with an MD last friday, but he ended up not calling. Sent an email at the end of the day asking if/when he would next be available, but no response yet....
When do bankers get off for Christmas/New Years? 		Opi92 years 21 weeks
Assange ready for assault on BAC and then there is this in NYT : "The New York Times details the claims of struggling homeowners like Mimi Ash, who is one of a growing set of a Americans who believe they have been mistakenly foreclosed upon. In a lawsuit filed in October, the NYT reports,...
Bank of America, the next lehman? 		Don Corleone32 years 21 weeks
I would be moving to NYC for a job. Could you tell me some places where I could rent and...
Rent in NYC 		malka1am82 years 21 weeks
[quote] Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Unknown [/quote] Seeing as the Holidays are upon us, I thought it would be a nice reprieve, as I have in the past this year, to take a moment out of the secular world we live in and find a way to charge our spiritual...
Christmas Musings 		Frieds62 years 22 weeks
Hey guys. I will be attending Emory University next year, and am strongly considering the undergrad business school, Goizeuta, for junior and senior year (it's a 2 year school). I'm wondering how "prestigious" the b-school is - how reputable is it on Wall-Street and in I-Banking...
Emory B-School (Goizeuta) Prestige? 		BlistexMan42 years 22 weeks
All, Making a decision between choosing a full-time offer in investment banking or consulting - I went to Ivy League school on east coast and passed out in 2009; I spent the last two years as a computer science and mathematics teacher in middle school. I have offers from bulge bracket...
CONSULTING vs. I-BANKING 		fulltymeballa23122 years 22 weeks
Dear Gentlemen and Ladies present, Which one do you feel is the preferable of the kings amonst men of all universities on the earth. For I have always been an oxford man through and through, And true to form would never let those cambridge sons of bitches out play us, especially in the quad...
Oxford or Cambridge 		balooshi182 years 22 weeks
Did a search and couldnt find much on this - we know what the "target" schools are for analyst recruiting, but what are these "target" schools for recruiting at the associate level? other than the obvious Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, and Columbia, are there any other schools...
MBA --> Associate ....what are the target programs 		what2do142 years 22 weeks