2007 Global M&A rankings non-massaged :)

Ivan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:42:10 -0500

Here is the ranking of banks by M&A deal volume throughout 2007 year all over the world.
I know there are many people here who tend to "rank" investment banks - discuss.

1 Morgan Stanley (€461 bln., 157 deals)
2 Goldman Sachs (€446 bln., 178 deals)
3 Citigroup Inc (€413 bln., 185 deals)

ABN Amro in London

Ivan — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:38:35 -0500

Guys,
Are there anyone familiar with what is peculiar of ABN Amro culture and other important things to know re interviewing there for London - would be great to hear some advice.

package of London-based IBD associates

Ivan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:07:31 -0500

Guys, does anyone know for sure what is currently (as of the start of 2008) the "bulge bracket" level of base and total package for London-based IBD associates, 1st and 2nd year (not "stub")?

Thanks in advance

CFA Program completion

Ivan — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:04:27 -0400

Today, L2&L3 results of the CFA program exams were released. Congratulations to those who have passed.
3 for 3 for me on this one, thanks god I'm done with studying now!

Good luck to those who have a CFA exam today

Ivan — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:50:09 -0400

This is a very important Saturday, good luck to everyone involved

A 3rd year BB IBD analyst comp in London

Ivan — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:22:21 -0500

Guys, what do you think should be a reasonable comp for a 3rd year analyst in IBD (M&A) of a BB bank in London?

Anyone got an experience of interviewing for a senior analyst position with BB IBD?

Ivan — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:10:43 -0500

Please share your thoughts on what a 2nd round of interviews for a senior analyst at the very top BB may focus on most of all, given that 1st round (technicals/motivation/resume) was ok.
Thanks in advance

London IBD salary for senior analyst in BB

Ivan — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:53:21 -0500

Guys, what is a typical base salary/bonus for someone who might be hired to a senior analyst position within an BB IBD (M&A)? Thanks in advance