Nabbing London S&T from U.S. for Next Summer

theHam1 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:27:25 -0400

As the subject states, I would like to work in S&T at a BB in London for my junior summer. I got good experience this summer stateside and want to move on to something else.

I don't remember there being ANY options from BB's at On Campus Recruiting to work in London. We were given options to work in Asia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York...but not Europe.

If I express interest in interview process, will BB's be receptive to me working in London?

Is there a separate European process? If so, when does it start?

I've already started smiling and dialing, but secretaries and HR are generally unhelpful. Anyone know a good resources containing London S&T contact information?

Thanks in advance!

How much do you drink?

theHam1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:17:30 -0400

To full-time bankers (specifically not including SA's):

How many times per week on average do you go out to drink?

On an average night, how many drinks do you drink?

Are you a guy or girl?

How much do you weigh? (Obviously optional)

Problem with PM's

theHam1 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:11:59 -0500

The PM's in my inbox which have not yet been read have a subject line of "new". I cannot open them. I thought you should know.

Good luck.

Help me understand equity swaps

theHam1 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:20:58 -0500

I understand the scenarios where individuals would benefit from rate swaps and currency swaps.

Can anyone provide a scenario that would help me understand equity swaps? How would an individual or firm benefit from hedging equity price risk? How can this be done successfully? Do equity swaps involve single stock exchanges or index to index exchanges?

Thank you for your help.

G.S. Sophomore Spring Break Program

theHam1 — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:20:02 -0500

Anybody apply to the G.S. sophomore spring break program last year or this year?

What's the interview process like?

How long is the response time from application to first contact?

NY Gyms...And Women

theHam1 — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:19:54 -0400

In Southern CA, we've got "meat market" gyms where all the young people go to pick up / be picked up.

Any gyms like this in Manhattan? Where?

Thanks.

Trading Desks in L.A.

theHam1 — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:19:36 -0400

Are there any legitimately successful trading desks in L.A.???

One is mentioned in Liar's Poker...

I would appreciate any names of firms which have trading desks in LA or LA-focused hedge-funds.

BB's have company basketball teams?

theHam1 — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:16:21 -0400

I just returned from a night out and the alcohol has provided my with a spark of curiosity -

Do bulge-bracket IB's have company basketball teams?

If yes -

Is there a team for each division? Say...IBD vs. S+T vs. CM's ?? Intra-firm?

Do they play games that are inter-firm?

Do the teams of tier 1's (GS, MS, etc.) beat the teams of the tier 2's (DB, LB, who gives a fuck, etc.)???

5 Colors / Prints of Dress Shirts That No Banker or Trader Should Be Without

theHam1 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:40:32 -0400

I need new dress shirts. I have a budget (college student). I will get them altered by a good (enough) tailor.

So...what are 5 colors / prints of shirts no banker or trader should be without. I have red hair so pink, orange, red, and yellow are generally out.

Thanks for the help!

DealMaven or Training the Street?

theHam1 — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:07:10 -0400

Deal Maven,Level 1 = $99 (Because of school rate)
http://dealmaven.com/

Training the Street, Corporate Valuation Models = $199
http://trainingthestreet.com/etraining/course.html

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The content looks similar to me - any insight?

Which one has better (if different) content?

Which one is perceived by banks as being better?

-----BTW, I have read the other threads on DM and TTS and they didn't address this question to my satisfaction. I would appreciate any helpful insight you could provide.