MS in Financial Mathematics

patents555 — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:06:09 -0400

Do the BB firms or hedge funds actively recruit people earning an MS in Financial Mathematics? I know it is a one-year program, so there wouldn't be time for a summer internship, but I wonder how valuable this degree would be.

From Law to PE

patents555 — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:34:02 -0500

Hi, I've been practicing patent law for 6 years and want to get in to PE. I've read a bunch of posts here and everyone seems to be in agreement that PE firms hire post MBAs that already have banking experience.

So if I were to get an MBA from a top 5 school and then work 1.5 years in ibanking would I have a realistic shot at getting in to PE?

Best PE firms in Chicago?

patents555 — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:27:35 -0500

Is Madison Dearborn the top PE firm in Chicago? What are the other top PE firms located in Chicago?

VC pay?

patents555 — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:46:27 -0500

How is the pay at VC firms?

How big do you think your bonuses will be in February 2007?

patents555 — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:50:28 -0500

This may have been covered previously, but does anyone have a good idea of what bonuses will be like in February 2007 (isn't that when full bonuses are paid?) for 1st-year post-MBA associates?

Pay in Chicago versus NY

patents555 — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:39:39 -0500

What is the pay in Chicago and BB versus the pay in NY for associates? I assume that the bonuses must be smaller, but I was wondering how much smaller (if at all).

Investment banking reviews

patents555 — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:11:22 -0500

I have noticed that a number of people have mentioned that it's critical to have a top ranking among one's analyst/associate class while at an investment bank.

This may be a dumb questions, but I am wondering whether analysts/associates receive something akin to a "report card" that they can show to other employers when subseqneutly looking to lateral over to a job at a different investment b

Patent background for VC?

patents555 — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:29:37 -0400

Hi, I have been particing patent law for 6 years and would like to transition over to VC or PE. I am currently in the process of applying to MBA programs. Does anyone know whether I would be able to go directly to a VC or PE firm after graudating with my MBA? Or would I need to work first in investment banking? The reason I ask is because the application essays ask for my long-term and short-term goals.

Best I-Banks in chicago

patents555 — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:07:09 -0400

What are the best I-Banks in Chicago?

Do I-Banks look at GMAT scores for post-MBA hires?

patents555 — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:03:14 -0400

When MBA students/graduates apply to I-Banks, do the I-Banks request a copy of GMAT scores for those students/graduates?