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Breaking into HF investment side from operations
Hi, few months back i joined operations team in a US hedge fund...and armed with just 5 months experience in a risk consulting firm and a graduate degree in finance it seemed like a step up to me...but truth be told right now i'm doing just lots of stuff which can be safely bundled into 2...
Divergent Paths - Teach for America or Ops
Hoping to get a few opinions here. I'm really wanting to do Teach For America for two years after college, but I'd like to potentially do IB /consulting after the commitment. I know that TFA has a solid network and some big corporate partners ( BB , big 3 consultancies, google, etc), but I think...
Susquehanna International Group - Operations
Hey guys, job search has been rough for me but I have an interview coming up with SIG, in ops. I know its ops but is something. Anyone else have experience interviewing with SIG and/or their ops department? and info would prove very helpful Thanks in advance
Identifying Turnaround Targets
I have a pretty limited data set where I need to identify potential turnaround targets based solely on: Sales, Sales growth, Net Income, NI growth, Total Assets, Stockholder Equity, Market Cap, EPS, Return to Investors, and # employees. After an initial sweep, more in-depth research will be done,...
F100 Operations or Boutique AM firm: Freshman Target
It's my first time posting on WSO and I'm stuck between two options for the summer. I am a freshman economics major at a target school (elite southern) and I am choosing between working operations at a F100 company with a large financial/commodities division (group where I would work ops) versus a...
Sell Side ER vs. Buy Side Ops (special circumstances)
I'm pretty sure I know the answer already but I'm not familiar with the equity research world so I wanted to get opinions on this. Under the given circumstances, I was wondering which path would be best to ultimately become a buy side analyst. The choices available to me are: Sell Side ER , entry...
Help for an extreme non-target with an offer
Ok, so I'm a long-time reader and forum lurker, but I could use some helpful feedback from you guys since I have a decision to make in the next day or two. I'm a graduating senior with a 3.9 GPA, major in business admin, minor in economics (and music actually), and departmental honors in economics....
Ops at large fund to TA role at smaller fund?
So there are obviously lots of fine details that would dictate the success of this move, but take it at face value if possible. Would it make sense at all for someone with one year in operations at a large fund (> $20 billion AUM) to take a role as a trading assistant at a smaller fund (~ $3.5...
Derivatives Operations to Trading - Seeking clarification
Hi All, I am new to WSO and thought I would seek clarification to the doubt that has been clinging on to my mind for some time now. I would be joining a BB ( GS /MS) in their Derivatives Operations. My job description reads - "Ensuring all the trade economics, pay-off profiles (complex maths...
Operations or Controllers
which has better exit opportunities - operations or controllers? is either one of them better than the other in terms of the work that you will be given to do?
How many birds are in the bush?
About Me - Sophomore from non-target, economics/philosophy major, good grades, have done several internships at finance related boutique shops. Always loved stocks and always will, end goal is to get to the buyside, whatever that takes Problem - Have two offers available for the summer. One is...
Barclays Capital Summer Analyst
Had two 30 minute interviews at school, does anyone know the average time it takes for them to get back with a rejection or information on the next step?
Buy Side Operations interview
I was wondering if anyone had any insight into Buy Side operations interviews at a medium-small hedge fund. It sounds like it is trade support but also working with traders/PMs so it may be more involved. I know what BB ops is and I'm not looking for people to come out of the woodwork and tell me...
Support Functions in Asset Management
Could someone please explain how the support functions in AM (eg. Ops, Risk, Tech) differ to similar functions for the trading desks in an investment bank?
new monkey wants advise on JPM CDP move to MO
Hello all, I wanted more insight before accepting a FT offer from JPM . I did the CDP (corporate development program) last year as a summer intern in DE doing operations in the IB . I got lucky and landed on a group that interacts with FO (mostly) and MO teams in JPM's Prime Brokerage, however I do...
Please! need help with internship decision, thank you
Which Job is better and which has better pay first year out of undergrad? Thanks so much. BB Ops or.... Finance Analyst Intern for other BB Your 8-10 week long program will provide an intensive learning experience including: - Orientation and community action teambuilding - Classroom training...
Breaking it down
Looking at Analyst jobs at JP Morgan Chase and had a few questions I was hoping you guys could answer. I know investment bankers make a lot and was wondering if an analyst in the Asset Management division would make anything comparable to that. I also am looking at jobs for analyst (i.e. business...
D.E. Shaw Internship
I know this has been posted on before (trust me I've read them all over the last 2 hours), but most of them are outdated or not specifically what I'm looking for. Anyway, here is my question: I am an undergrad at a non-target school studying Psychology. I do have some decent business experience...
Breaking into Operations
Someone really close to me will be graduating this spring/summer with a math degree from a top 50 state school. He is very smart, obviously quantitative, but for X reasons did not do well in school and will graduate with a 2.5-2.8 GPA. I think an operations job would be a great option for him: low...
FI deriv ops during the semester
hey guys, i'm a rising junior and have already applied as a summer analysts to all those banks out there trying to get my foot in the door. my question is, how useful would a FI derivative ops internship during december and subsequently during the semester be for my search for a SnT summer analyst...
Goldman Sachs - Operations - Singapore
Has anyone heard back for Full Time Offers? Anyone went to a Recruiting Dinner with them (like the Boston Career Forum)?
Vanguard Accelerated Development Program over Ops at bulge bracket?
Is taking a job in a 1.5 yr Development Program at Vanguard better than Operations at bank like GS / JPM ? Cheers
basel iii and operational risk management
hey guys, this is the first time ive come across this website so i hope my question is relevant. I just started sixth form earlier this month and im studying economics and we've been told to read up on news articles and so forth from the perspective of a city professional (depending on what kind of...
Operations:beware
Well I was very naive and uninformed throughout the recruiting process about what exactly operations is. I just saw the great name of the company and figured it would look good. Boy was I wrong. I figured "Hey, it can't be as bad as everyone says on WSO", much to my disappointment, it is. The task...
Different Types of Consulting - Respective prestige level
Just had some questions about Consulting in general I was wondering about the different types of consulting, what they refer to, their respective prestige level, and the companies that have that specific consulting. 1. So when people say "Management Consulting" or when a Firm has a "Management...
Operations - Project Management
Hey, i couldnt find much topics on this Project Management (Operations) role in an investment bank. Anybody knows what are the prospects and exit opportunities of this role (such as moving into research, front office , or consulting)? And what do you really do in this position? Working hours? From...
How to Go From Back Office to Front Office
in a few months i will be starting an investment banking operations job with JP Morgan. this job is typically considered a back office job. however, it has been described to me by the employer as a middle office type of job, because of the direct and immediate exposure i will get to upper management...
What to do between Now and Applying to B-School???
So I go to a top 20( Business Week rated) undergrad B-School, GPA of 3.8 and starting in a BB operations 2 yr program. Haven't taken my GMATs yet. I could only get middle/back office interviews but nailed everyone and got offers. Ultimately I want to do REAL work on Wall Street, not middle...
Goldman Ops SA --> something else FT ?
Any insight from the program? Have you heard of anyone breaking out of ops for FT after the summer? networking opportunities?
Market research vs. Ops vs. PMG for the summer. HELP
I am a junior at a non-target evaluating internship offers. My goal is to work in strategy consulting and I did interview at some top firms but nothing materialized. I am now entertaining a variety of different positions and my objectives are to do... 1. something this summer that will give me a...
Finance vs Ops
Just wanted your takes on this.. Since a finance analyst position is strictly BO , would you be better off doing operations at the same firm if you are guaranteed to be placed into a MO role?? Also, does MO allow any opportunities to enter the FO ? or is it just as dead end as BO Curious as to what...
Goldman Sachs Analyst Interview Timeline
Had my initial phone interview for Goldman Operations Analyst in Salt Lake City on Thursday. My interviewer said great after all of my questions, we shared a handful of laughs, and at the end she said it was a pleasure speaking with me. I then asked when I should hear back if I was selected and she...
UBS PWM vs. Goldman Operations
I am currently trying to decide between two internship offers for this summer: UBS PWM and Goldman Operations. I am not certain what my long-term goals are so I am more concerned with which internship will give me more useful experience in the finance industry. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Better for B-school: small marketing consulting firm or BB Operations (total BO) in AM division?
I would appreciate insight from anyone who has relevant knowledge/experience. Thanks! I am graduating from college and my goal is to get into managing assets at a top firm. However, I don't think I will be able to do that right out of undergrad. Right now I have an offer from one of the top...
In Operations is it possible
In Operations is it possible to work a 60-65 hour week? Given the incentive of overtime, and wanting to be noticed by my peers, do you think that this is a good strategy to escape the stigma of being in operations?
Advice - Couple of offers
Hello everyone I am new to the forum and was just seeking a little advice. I have a couple of options and have no clue which one to take. Right now I have a couple of offers for some back office work at some banks. I have also been accepted into Vandy MSF and my local college who offered me a full...
GS OPERATIONS > DB CITI IBD / S&T??
1) Would you ever choose GS operations over a front office offer like at DB etc? 2) I really didn't want operations, but operations had career drop at my school while ibd /securities didn't. The HR girl told me to just apply on their website for other divisions. Does applying on their website = same...
Appropriate time to contact recruiter after final round interviews?
Hey everyone, I was just wondering how long after final round interviews is it appropriate to contact HR about offers. I was originally told I would be contacted Thursday afternoon/Friday (Thursday was my final round) about offers, but still haven't heard back from them yet. Would e-mailing them...
What tier B-School could I expect to be accepted to?
I'm just looking for a little guidance based upon my current situation and I appreciate the feedback. I will be graduating in April from a non-ivy, yet sold/reputable university with a 3.7/4.0 GPA. I accepted a job with Goldman Sachs doing Ops out of Salt Lake City. I know its not the most respected...
Operations to S&T
I was just wondering how hard is it to go from operations to sales and trading , specifically trading. I know operations is a BO to MO, leaning more towards BO type of job, but what are the possibilities of moving into trading. Can anyone who has done the switch comment on this topic, and how they...
Mckinsey Operations Track
How are the different tracks viewed at McKinsey ? Are some more 'prestigeous' than others? Is operations at McKinsey like back office at a bank?
Citigroup Operations
I just got an offer from Citi for their portfolio analytics group in operations. Does anyone have any experience working there. What is the career path like? What is the salary range for new hires? They offered me 55K. Is it hard to move up to a front office role? Basically, I just want to know what...
Best Operations Analyst Program
Hi all, Which BB offers the best operations analyst program? Why? Which BB offers the most internal mobility for their operations? thanks
Which is better? if any
I have the choice of applying for a Goldman Sachs operations analyst position or Goldman Sachs credit risk specialist? My goal is to work in equity research or end up in a hedge fund. Which position will help me achieve my goal?
Transferable Skills?
Just wondering what peoples thought would be of this position given the responsibilities: "The principle function is to track, scan, and upload financial statements and process capital call and distribution notices in a timely manner. Day-to-day monitoring and reporting activities Responsible for...
IT Business Analyst?
I know this is probably the wrong place to ask because you all are MIT graduated buy side professionals managing 10B+ assets and earning 2000% returns, but... I have an interview for this IT business analyst (requirements collection, management, etc) position in a massive fund's IT department. Is...
Operations where to start
I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to where to start looking for an entry level operations job in an IB . Which site offers those kind of jobs? It has been really hard for me to find. Can anyone suggest any good websites for those jobs? Seems every company is hiring for manager...
BB Operations career path
Hi, I'm really interested in operations, as well as finance. I know a lot of people say that it's not a good idea to go into operations if you have hopes of landing the front office, but if you want to stick around in operations, is it still really that bad? What is the typical career path like? I'm...
Operational Restructuring Information
Hi, I am particularly intersted in operational turnaround, cost cutting approaches and restructuring operations led by PE firms in their portfolio companies, other than the general press and articles is there a website, newspaper, book, or any other source you would recommend ? I am not interested...
Anybody else glad they sucked it up and picked Ops?
I had a 3.5 (will graduate with 3.4 probably) from a non-ivy target going into full-time recruiting wanting to get into trading. I go to a pretty good target, in which in prior years people wouldn't think of applying to ops. So October came a long, and things were going brutal, so I decided to apply...
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