FT London 2023 - How you all doing?

How's everybody's applications going?

Only one phone screen at a MM for me far, no feedback from BBs (except UBS rejection) or EBs - not great and it's semi-worried.

I think Evercore has finished recruiting, or ACs are out already anyway.

Anybody have insights, or been through stages at a few firms? Wanna know if I've been dinged and just not been informed lol

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  • Incoming Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
8mo 

No interviews so far, I'm already looking to apply for masters. Spoke to a few recruiters and everyone's saying there's only a couple of spots left for FT. The current market is fucked

8mo 
FinanceBro82, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Not looking good, for us :(

  • Intern in IB - Gen
8mo 

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  • Incoming Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
8mo 

Don't wanna pigeonhole myself and I'll be fucked if my pod blows up within a few months of me joining as I won't be able to lateral to an IBD role or another L/S equity fund

  • Intern in IB - Gen
8mo 

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8mo 
gnabefine10001, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Lazard were only looking for 5-6 FT candidates anyways as they're cutting on hiring and many interns converted

  • Intern in IB-M&A
8mo 

Did they say they're taking 5-6? Thought the number would be lower

7mo 
thejyc667, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Sorry to hear man.

After what stage did you get rejected by EVR? And when was it?

  • Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
8mo 

Tough outlook these days.

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  • Intern in IB-M&A
8mo 
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  • Intern in IB-M&A
8mo 

Am I fucked (IB/ Advisory)
 

GS FT - No response since application (30/08)

Evercore FT - No response since video interview (13/09)

UBS FT - No response since video interview (14/09)

Rothschild FT - No response since assessment feedback (29/09)

Nomura FT - No response since assessment (25/09)

JPM FT - No response since video interview (22/09)

8mo 
FinanceBro82, what's your opinion? Comment below:

I think realistically if there is still no feedback in the next couple of weeks your fucked - and me too as I'm in the same bucket for every one you just mentioned lol

  • Intern in IB-M&A
7mo 

Any update on any of them mate?

7mo 
FinanceBro82, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Nope, I sent mine about 2 weeks ago too.

Maybe good news though, as I have heard some friends of mine have already been rejected.

I assume we have both passed the test, then the video responses get reviewed separately - just speculating though, could be wrong

7mo 
gravadlax, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Hello all! I'm keen to hear about BNPP and where people are at in that!

  • Intern in S&T - Equities
7mo 

applied a while ago and did their online test but haven't heard back, what about you?

7mo 
gravadlax, what's your opinion? Comment below:

I applied around a month ago and did the tests as well and haven't heard back either. But last year when I applied and did the tests, I got rejected like 3 days after. So I hope I have at least passed the tests! 

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7mo 
kinghamasaki, what's your opinion? Comment below:

From what I was told by Wiser, some candidates will be contacted this week for an Evercore AC taking place next week (27/10)

7mo 
German_Hardo_Cr7, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Was question, whether offers for PJT FT have been given already. Still waiting on a response….

Also received an Update about Evercore from Wiser yesterday basically saying that they will get back in the next couple of weeks….

  • Intern in IB - Restr
7mo 

FT finished SA super days still running

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7mo 
Blaze35, what's your opinion? Comment below:

What stage are you in? Any updates now? 

7mo 
German_Hardo_Cr7, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Congrats on the offer! Was your Superday also last week? And when did they give you the offer?

7mo 
El Segundo, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Really mixed experience. Have mainly aimed for a mix of internship and FT. Pretty much all my banking interviews are for internship. Have done some random ft interviews but not for banking. Just want to sort something out

6mo 
analyst_21, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Most people in this thread are completely lying - if you see any messages saying that FT apps are closed, it's a lie. I am a first-year analyst at a top BB and can assure you this is completely false

6mo 
rubians, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Am I wrong or MS/BAML/Citi did not even open applications for IBD FT roles this year? On a second note, has anyone heard back from Ontario Teachers for their private capital grad scheme / CPP for their rotational program (both starting in Sep 23)?

6mo 
justanothermonkey1234, what's your opinion? Comment below:

I know that BAML took 100% of their SAs so maybe have to need to hire FT

  • Prospect in IB - Gen
6mo 

Citi IBD FT is full from SA; no external hires this year.

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  • Intern in IB-M&A
6mo 

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