Salary Negoitation URGENT

searching — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:38:39 -0400

Guys,

I was negoitating salary recently. The employer got back to me with a higher number. I was not still happy. I gave them the number i wanted and it was like 10% higher. I really like the firm and bonuses are going to be good and its a boutique.

After submitting my numbers that i wanted to them via email...

I get a call from one of the Big shots Senior MD and very well known in the industry...

he said that i was told u wanted a higher pacakge.. and o think we have been quite generous. i really want u on the team and lets start working. we pay everything via bonuses he said. he also said that i would apprecaite if u take this job on the offer we gave u (10-15% what i wanted)

I got lil neverous cuz he far up in the rank and i said yes.. .. verbally but will sign th contract in the coming days..

DAMN.. now im getting greed again.. should i negotiate more to my numbers..? i have already bumbed them up 40%.. cuz they were low balling me..

100K Analyst Salary as Base

searching — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:25:53 -0400

Guys,

Friend of mine got a 100k Salary base as analyst. Bonus will be like determined... is this allot for now days as analyst..

is the industry giving 100k base?

thanks.

WOW

searching — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:33:19 -0400

Guys,

For M&A deal:

DCF
Trading Comps
Transaction Comps
LBO

Are these valuation methods are always used? Do you have to use them or does it depend on the industry?

If the valution is doen correctly or fairly, should they all have almost same valuation? I know clients (sell side) would liek thave a higer value.. is there an approach out of these methods which has a chance to the value higher than the rest?

For a retial industry. What would be the driving factors? What reports analysts or associates look at before deciding the assumptions? Can any bankers share with real life examples that the things and reports are observed ? Who decides in the deal team that the the value is fair? MD?

Interaction with Clients:

While working on a deal. what kinds of thins and documents are needed from clients(if any) for due dilligence purposes?

Prestige VS Pay

searching — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:43:28 -0400

Guys,

How many of you care about prestige over a non reconized firms..?

Lets assume:

BB:Big name, market salary, therefore long term brand name

SMall Name: pays 2 times BB. Much more deals but smaller than BB size. Much better expreince. a Good career progression and NO MBA needed. But the firm is still known to the ppl who are in the industry.

Senior Equity Research Associate

searching — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:53:17 -0400

Guy,

Can you give me an idea how much would be the salary market for Senior Equity Research Associate in NY or LA for boutique firm and a BB? do boutiques in research pay more than BB? I would appreciate if some can give me some guidance here..

Thanks in advance

Good Questions

searching — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:25:35 -0400

Guys,

In an interview what would be a good set of questions to ask the Head of Equity research(economist), head of IB and head of PE.

These three heads will be grilling the hell outta me..

I was wondering if u folks can give some guidance on how to impress them on by asking smart and good questions?

Thanks so much
P.S. my MD looks like Dave Chapelle

Transaction Value

searching — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:28:53 -0400

Guys,

I was building a model recently. I calculated the transaction Value while i was doing Trading comps. I am not sure why are Options used for valuation purposes of a firm?

Can some one explain me a little theory? What the point of calculating Options and their strikes? Just curoius..

Société Générale

searching — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:39:47 -0400

Guys,

Even though this Ibank is going through a tough time. How do u guys feel about the bank over all? Is it respected in the US as a M&A advisor? Does the brand help get in to the Top business schools?

Thanks,

Start Up VS BB

searching — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:46:50 -0400

Guys,

I have an offer from a BB as a senior analyst. I have an offer from Start up PE FUND. I am very confused. Please NOTE:

BB:

Good Pay
International Rep
Permanent Position in Banking

Start UP Fund:

Founded by BB Bankers and PE Firms founder and are very powerful.
Paying lets say 100% more than BB
Excellent Leadership and Maangment.
HAve done amazing deals

Meeting a CEO

searching — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:04:06 -0400

Guys,

I am trying to get a job in PE. I will be soon be meeting a CEO of PE firm. My friend will be introducing him. My point from the conversation with is to get a DAMN PE JOB. He is too too high level and this is a sort of an informal interview.