BAML 2019 SA Megathread

Hey! I haven't seen a megathread for BAML 2019 SA yet, so here it is. BAML applications open July 1st. Post here if you have any updates!

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I think you only get the Online Assessment if you apply to a position outside of the U.S.A. I took it for DCM in London and it is all behavioural multiple choice questions. Think "Your manager approaches you to do x what do you do "

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any insight on when their first round invites will be sent out? their process this year is 1st round hirevue --> superday, from what the recruiters have been saying

 

Did anyone apply for EMEA IB in London? I just received an email from recruitment asking me to email them back typed responses to 2 question prompts.

 

Yes, you should have done it in the application there was a section where you had to answer two questions. I applied to two programs in London and both of them asked for 2 written answers each.

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You applied for two? I was wondering how many programs should I apply to concerning this Please note the maximum number of applications per applicant is 6 - 3 U.S. & Canada, 1 EMEA, 2 APAC visible on every page.

 

I read on the FAQ page that we can only 'apply to one office and one division every year'. It's a bit confusing since I saw a couple of you here submitted several applications. What is the actual maximum number of apps we get and how is it spread over different regions? Thanks!

 

Just took the online assessment and completed 3 sections. I saw on the online portal though that we have to "complete FOUR sections." Anyone else get only 3 sections or know what's up?

 

I just saw one of my classmates post on LinkedIn that they got the BAML 2019 IB Summer Analyst position. Does anyone know anything about that? We're nontarget.

 

I was under the impression we'd get them mid-July but I guess not? Does anyone know if theyre giving Hirevues selectively or everyone gets them?

 

I would assume if there is such a large time in between apps and hirevues, then they would be given out somewhat selectively—given that the opposite is true for places like JPM and MS that will send you a hirevue after like 48 hours.

 

MD said they are done at many schools. Can anyone confirm the schools that are done?

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Those of you who have received Hirevues can you let us know which division, we’re all anxiously waiting to see if we should be expecting the good or the bad, thank you!

 

Talked to Recruiter, Hirevues are now being sent out on a rolling basis, Superdays in late August. Non-core process/superdays to take place in September.

 

I've done JPM & MS hirevues so if anyone wants either/both of those, pls trade me for BAML IBD. pm me. just shootin my shot :/

 
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Okay y'all this whole website is supposed to be about helping each other and sharing information, yet no one wants to cough up the questions... I did BAML IBD hirevue and probably will not be receiving further communication because I went in blind and I'm bad at hirevues. I have died on the BAML cross so that you all may have a shot. Here they are, more broad and less nuanced because I don't remember every detail but these should help:

  1. Tell me about yourself
  2. I honestly do not remember this one that much but pretty sure it's something about initiative.
  3. Tell me about a development in the news that affects markets/your role
  4. Tell me about a time you had to learn a new skill quickly to perform
  5. Tell me about how you approached a situation in which you had to make a decision based off little information or data.

I wish y'all the best

 

Are these hirevues all for NY? Did anyone receive hirevues for Palo Alto office or Chicago office? Also how many tries did you get on the hirevues?

 

Has anyone received multiple HireVues across divisions yet? Are they only considering us for one division at a time?

 

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