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How to break into IB
Hello, After extensive research, breaking into Investment Banking (IB) appears quite complex. To enhance my chances, I'll pursue a Master's in Finance at a UC school in California starting Fall '24. The program includes an internship, but as I'm not yet enrolled, I'm uncertain about the application...
IB Promotion? 2024 London Investment Banking.
To those who have been promoted from Analyst to Associate, how is this communicated? Is it in a year end review or automatically in a letter with a 2 min catch up with manager beforehand. Also to those who were promoted, has anyone ever asked or talked about the discussion of a promotion during a...
Coverage (TMT) vs M&A? Match me?
Heading to M7 this Fall with the goal of pursuing IB. I know it's probably too early to think about this but recruiting is fast and furious as soon as you arrive to campus. I know general advice is to cast a wide net, but I also want to be strategic in finding a right match. Below are some options...
Suited Assessment for SA IB roles
Need to complete a 'suited' assessment to continue with my SA applications. I know Houlihan Lokey, Moelis, PJT, etc. all use this software. I am really confused though - have no idea what the assessment will be. Does anyone have experience with the 'suited' assessment in particular? Any help would...
IB opportunities - different countries
How desirable is IB experience from other countries such as UK, Canada, Germany, Latin America etc transfer over to USA IB? Given you have business proficiency in both native languages. I heard Asia IB experience doesn't transfer over well to the west, but haven't seen much talk on other countries.
Q&A: Fitness to Finance (Personal Trainer from Non Target -> MM IB -> Corp Dev
Hi All - I know there have been some threads on nontraditional paths to IB. Figured I'd put myself out there in a Q&A for those who found IB a bit later in life. Over about 2.5 years went from personal training to joining a MM IB as an analyst. Brief background: Health science undergrad from an...
Best YT channels for learning IB technicals?
Currently an undergrad student at a target school, and I was wondering if there were any good Youtube channels for learning IB technicals/concepts. Suggestions would be appreciated; thanks!
can an Introvert and stammer survive in Investment Banking?
I am currently at a crossroads in my career journey and would greatly appreciate your insights . I am an introvert (Introvert because I am stammer and fear the judgement of other people) and stammer with a genuine interest in both investment banking and technology (PM role mainly) and to be honest I...
Off-cycle applications
This post is slightly hilarious considering my previous one. However, what is the most efficient way to find off-cycle opportunities. (I heard that some places may be posting soon) Do you simply have to go through the website of every company you're interested in on a bi-weekly basis, for example?...
Can you do Investment Banking and train for a Triathlon?
I just got a text from my dad: "how are we going to keep training for a triathlon when you start IB?" Haven't given this much thought since I'll be a SA and haven't graduated yet. Just curious to hear if it's been done or if I should give up and just accept that I'll be a fat tub of lard for the...
Project Destined help with IB?
Will project destined help me with my IB goals or does it help more with CRE roles? Thanks!
Leave IB for a Fixed Income analyst role ?
Happy New Year Everyone! I work at a boutique tech M&A shop, get completely cranked and paid way below street. I have only been here for ~6 months, but because deal teams run so lean I have seen a ton and done a ton already (much more than my peers at BB & MM banks). IB to me was always going to be...
Student Managed Fund or Search Fund internship?
Good evening all, My question is, should I try to get the internship for the spring so I can apply to something better for the summer (in any industry, or bank, I know for most banks recruiting was earlier but I got rejected and decided to focus on building a resume) or should I just keep all the...
credibility of diversity organizations
Like the headline says, I am starting to question the credibility and purpose of diversity organizations. Don't get me wrong – I'm a diversity candidate too. But after breaking into the industry, I've noticed a surge in diversity orgs popping up. Diversity and inclusion are crucial for...
Best Cities Besides NY For IB?
I'm trying to break into IB through a semi-target school and curious what are some good options besides New York for working in Investment Banking. LA and SF are doable, but also super expensive and mismanaged as shit. I've head good things about Chicago (still don't like the idea of it), Charlotte,...
RBC IB
Hey quick question, I couldn't find that much info on here but when does RBC usually start their super days? I am in their diversity program so I don't know if it is earlier or just a regular timeline. I know it is early but I am just starting to prepare for technicals so I want to make sure I have...
Thoughts on Drastic Recruiting Tactics for Boutique Banks?
Current second year at non-target only now starting to send off cold emails and recruit/network for SA 2024. I am focusing on boutique banks in NYC and feel that I am late with my networking compared to others. Would physically walking into boutique bank offices and asking to introduce myself and...
Group placement tips.
I'll be starting group placement at a BB next month. How many bankers should I reach out to in each team? When networking for SA I focused on AS/VPs/Dir. Who should I focus on for group placement? Should I be focus on my background and selling myself? Or keep it casual and focus on getting them to...
While being in deal origination & sales => how to get Investment Banks to partner for advisory, structuring & deal finance?
Guys. I'm turning 40 next year. I'm based in London, UK. ------------------------------ For 10 years - I've been a Project Manager in the industry: medium & large corporates, on the technical projects up to $10 Mil a piece. Prince2 Practitioner. Masters of Engineering. Worked all over Europe. Speak...
(London) Drop recent strong exits(e.g. MFPE/MFPC) from your bank + avg analyst class headcount. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas All, Currently drafting a 2024 London ranking based on exits(cringe I know but its always useful for guidance for future interns and analysts + I may have a slight case of the tism and enjoy categorisations). Went A2A this year at a us bb and must say quite alot has changed in the...
Reconciling reported CapEx with the accompanying notes
I have tried to use the search function, but had no luck. I figured it would make my model more dynamic if I could break out the total CapEx to its respective balance sheet item, but for some reason I cannot seem to reconcile the reported CapEx on the cash flow statement with the accompanying notes....
ICAP Summer Internship (Odds of moving to IB full-time) (HELP)
Kind of in a weird spot. I received and accepted a summer internship at ICAP this summer. I really want to get into investment banking but this is my last summer. I am unsure how this internship will pan out and will likely take return offer if received but will start networking for IB for 2025 full...
Don’t work at Leerink
Culture is terrible, comes from top down. Bonuses were meh, WLB is non-existent due to incompetent seniors, including 0 protected weekends. Mid and senior management Yes-men/women concerned about small picture items when they should be out generating revenue. No wonder they are bottom of industry...
Culture Issues AND Boring Work PLEASE Stay Away From This MM (actually LMM) Industry Boutique
Work at a "middle market" but actually lower middle market niche industry boutique. Let's just say it is was a controversial firm with ALOT of hype on this site a year or so ago. Hopefully that helps. I am grateful for the opportunity and its a privilege to be in my position but I wanted come on...
Hey Everyone
Hey everyone, A soon-to-graduate here. I recently wrapped up an investment banking summer analyst internship at a boutique IB firm in the Corporate Finance Division, where I had the incredible opportunity to work on three M&A deals with valuations exceeding $500 million. Witnessing the intricacies...
Medical student looking for IB internships
Hi all, For background, I am a final year medical student at Cambridge University in the UK and have wanted to transition into finance. I know that I have missed out on most IB internships for this summer so I was wondering if there are any other things I could do to get IB or even other paths I can...
Am I on a good path compared to Americans?
Good morning! Im Brazilian and recently started an internship in a M&A company in my country, in the southeast region. Here, the internship is a little bit different compared to the US. I am currently 19 and the internships are common to last for 1 and a half years, all of this while in college....
UVA Masters in Commerce vs. Georgetown Masters In Management
Hey - wanted to see if anyone had a take on UVA's Masters in Commerce (Finance track) compared to Georgetowns Masters In Management (MiM)? I'm a liberal arts major, so looking into these one year accelerated programs as a means to add a good name to my resume, and try to break into IB. Any advice or...
Introduction
Hello, I'm currently a sophomore majoring in finance at San Diego State University. Growing up in an Egyptian household and passionate about soccer, my interest in finance began in high school, sparked by reading about capital markets and engaging with the public markets. When I started at SDSU, my...
Corporate Finance or Investment Banking Title ? Confused
I know CorpFin and IB are relatively similar in the UK and are used interchangeably. For example, Houlihan Lokey and Deutsche Bank's CorpFin teams are M&A teams, but I need some clarification regarding an offer I received. I have not landed an offer at a bigger shop, so I received an offer from a...
MSF or Recruit for FT?
Hello all, Going to keep it short. 25 years old, graduated in 2021 with a 3.15 GPA from a semi-target (unfocused, did not value the opportunity, medical issues etc.). Interned at a boutique M&A shop for about a year. In parallel, searched for FT roles but no luck. An opportunity fell into my lap to...
Community College to Investment Banking
Hello Everyone, I am currently a sophomore about to transfer from community college to a four-year college. My goal is to break into investment banking preferably a BB Bank or EB Bank. Most of the target schools for IB require me to transfer in as a sophomore or freshman rather than a Junior, so I...
Blackstone's Taylor Swift themed Christmas video......thoughts?
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Pros and Cons of Living as an M&A Investment Banker in London, NYC, and LA: Insights Needed!
Hi Fellas, as an aspiring M&A investment banker, and I'm eager to dive into the details of what life is like in this exciting field, particularly in different global hubs. I'd like to discuss the pros and cons of living as an M&A investment banker in London, NYC, and LA. Work-Life Balance Job Market...
What should my promo comp expectations be? (Analyst to Associate - NYC MM IB)
Pretty sure I'm getting the title bump up to associate in a few weeks. I work at a NYC MM IB doing M&A on a very small team (sub 15). Deal flow has been decentish throughout the year. What should I be expecting in terms of base and bonus %? What is the lowest for it to be considered "okay" pay? Will...
JP MORGAN OFFER - HELP
Hello guys, Just received an offer to join the CIB Credit Risk Team of JPM. I would like to better understand what are the exit opportunities from here. I am currently interning in private credit at a a super fund like KKR/Blackstone etc... and in process for full time at other credit funds or...
Finding equity research reports for free without a Bloomberg Terminal
Hello fellow monkeys, I'm in quite a pickle with a case competition, and I'd like some input on where I can find free and decently accurate analyst forecasts for a specific company DGE.L. For context, the case opened up the last few days before the semester ended, so I could not reach my schools...
BofA vs Rothschild London (IBD)
Hi, I received offers from BofA's GCIB and Rothschild's GA. Rothschild is notably more selective (?). Could anyone offer advice on which one I should choose and why? Also, how does Rothschild compare to Evercore, Lazard, and PJT in London?
3rd Year Canadian Student Looking to Break into Houston IB
I'm looking for some advice for landing Energy IB in Houston. Grew up there for 5 years and Dad works there for an oil company (not finance-related). Spent the last summer working in corporate development (mostly M&A models and decks) for a publicly traded renewable infrastructure company in Canada....
Choosing between 2 summer offers, Citadel Ops and Top 20 IBD, help?
Currently a junior at a semi-target school, I recently secured an internship offer from Citadel in their middle office as an operations generalist intern. Additionally, I've received an offer for an investment banking position at a top 20 league tables (BB/MM) investment bank. I'm seeking guidance...
What Calculator is Issued to Incoming Analysts?
Incoming Summer 2024 analyst here. I know that most bankers use the HP-12C but I was wondering what version banks issue to their analysts. I'm asking because the original 12C from 30 years ago only uses RPN, whereas the more recent platinum version has an algebraic option. Just want to know if I...
Is Lauder Business School a target university for IB?
Or in general for Finance would this be a target university or is it a hard non-target one? https://lbs.ac.at/study-programs/strategic-financ…
2025 SA Hiring Conditions??
Hello. I'm currently a sophomore, and I'm getting ready for 2025 SA recruiting. How do you guys think the hiring conditions will be? Do you think most EB's, BB 's, and MM's will increase or decrease the size of their 2025 SA class? If economic activity and deal flow is expected to stabilize by 2026,...
Age Factor when Breaking into IB
Hey guys, I was just wondering how much age might affect your chances of breaking into IB. So for example if you finished your Master‘s Programme at 25/26. Is it still possible though? (Also consider European BB/EB, doesn’t have to be exclusively Wall St.)
Raine group program
Hey, I wanted to ask a few questions about the Raine group program. 1. is this their first time doing one of these programs? I tried looking up past information (like before Covid and such) and couldn’t really find anything. 2. Has anyone heard back yet? Or know when we will? I’m highly...
Seeking Guidance on Investment Banking Career Path After London Internship Setback
Hello WSO Community, I am currently navigating my career path with the goal of breaking into investment banking. Unfortunately, I did not get an internship in London, and I'm seeking advice on the next steps to enhance my chances. To provide some context: - I'm enrolled in a reputable European...
Evercore 2025 SA Coffee Chats
Just got an email from an analyst at EVC asking for a coffee chat, anybody got any more info on these chats? Are they screenings? How many until first rounds? Any info at all would be helpful, thanks.
2025 SA Hiring Conditions
Hello. I'm currently a sophomore, and I'm getting ready for 2025 SA recruiting. How do you guys think the hiring conditions will be? Do you think most EB's, BB's, and MM's will increase or decrease the size of their 2025 SA class?
PE Seniors: How do you guys manage WLB in the long term, whats the path to long term success/avoiding burnout in PE?
Before anyone points out that there are many such threads on the forum, yes there are and I have used the search function and gone through those and I still have a couple of qustions and a couple of observations. I'm trying to get the opinion of senior guys here so ideally VP and above. Not to say...
How do I set myself up for success on my journey to get into investment banking?
Alright so I am 23 years old, first-year community college student in California. I was previously in the military so that is why I am a 23 year old freshman. I will be going into my second year of college starting January 2024 (I started college this year in January). So I have done some research...
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