Optiver Numerical Test

MadCatz — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:35:33 -0400

Has anyone taken the Optiver numerical test? The main page just says a series of basic math calculations. The test is supposed to last for 8 minutes.

If anyone's taken this before, I would really appreciate an overview of what its like. Do you need to bring a calculator?

Citigroup Cover Letter

MadCatz — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:23:54 -0400

Hi guys,

Was wondering what address I should put on my Citigroup cover letter. Should I use the 399 Park Ave, 388 Greenwich, 390 Greenwich, or the Citigroup Center address?

I am applying for banking and S&T. Thanks so much.

Computer spying by the IT department at work

MadCatz — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:12:52 -0400

Hey guys,

How does the computer spying / key recording work at the major banks? Do they record everything you type on your keyboard through a key logger in the keyboard or a software?

A little concerned because I was on meebo and one of my friends was talking how he some illegal drugs and what not and I responded to his instant messages because I was so bored at work and not really aware of what I was doing. Could I get in trouble for this? I doubt they have a screen recorder of meebo conversations, but I'd like to know just to be sure. I did think i typed the word coke once or twice. :/

I only have a few more weeks left here and I've already received a verbal offer, but I don't think I will take it. Just need the incident not reported to my manager and leave with a good recommendation.

Thanks everyone.

How to phrase a triple concentration in my resume?

MadCatz — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:41:24 -0400

I have a co-major in Finance and Accounting with a second major in Mathematics. Any ideas on how to write this onto my resume without it looking stupid?

I've been toying with Co-Major: Finance/Accounting | Second Major: Mathematics

What do you guys think? Thanks!

What's the current deal market like??

MadCatz — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:52:03 -0400

Can anyone summarize what the current poor deal market is like right now with some numbers to back it up? I've read articles here and there but I can't seem to find them again.

I'm interested in both banking and private equity deal figures.

Thanks!

Marlin & Associates

MadCatz — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:39:53 -0400

Anyone know anything about these guys? Been doing my own research and due diligence and they look prestigious in the middle market with a lot of previous deals done. What do you guys think about this firm?

Also, any thoughts on what the interview will be like or has anyone gone through it before? Thanks!

Very fast question

MadCatz — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:44:14 -0400

Do you write your resume in past or present tense at a job you still work at? Thanks very much!

Which financial statement account does this fall under?

MadCatz — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:31:01 -0400

Let's say I buy a car. Where does the maintenance expense for this car fall under. Is it in the IS, BS, or CF?

Thanks!

Leveraging a spring internship for the summer - resume question

MadCatz — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:26 -0500

Hey guys,

Just got a general financial analyst internship for the Spring that ends in May. Great thing about this job is I gain a lot of exposure to valuation, cash flow modeling, and industry comps. I'm also going to get to work with equity and debt financing and preparing Offering Memorandums.

Interviewing to work in India for Copal Partners?! Am I crazy?

MadCatz — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:04:37 -0500

Hey guys,