Hi, I have found an alumni, who works at an Elite bouitue but isn't an investment banker. Hes instead an executive who oversees the firms financials controller role. How should I go about reaching out to him? Since hes not a banker per say, but should have clout since hes a top exectuive?
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write him, say you would like to discuss his career path yada yada and once you obtain the meeting and are physically in front of him ask if he'd be willing to make an introduction on your behalf to someone in IB.
Thanks for the info, i'll email him tomorrow and see what happened. Any other advice?
Details on how its academic/day to day? I almost got into econ consulting but got a banking job instead.
How do you reach out to VP's and above (same as analysts)? (Originally Posted: 01/29/2011)
To try to get interview, I would like to reach out to VP's and more senior professionals? What is the most effective method...cold emailing?
Also, what type of questions do you ask in an informational interview with VP's?
oh and what is the formality like...Mr. so and so or just first name?
Thanks in advance.
1) Learn to play golf, and try to wager your way into a job. 2) Make the right friends. 3) Be related to the right people.
Negative to all of the above. Guess I'm indefinitely screwed, right?
That's the wrong attitude to have. If you really want something, you're gonna have to work hard to get it. If you don't have any of the things I listed above, learn the skills of the trade, and impress the right people.
Just send them an email requesting an informational interview. If they respond favorably then they are probably interested in getting to know you. Don't be formal... these guys (VPs are like 28) don't want you to make them feel old, plus it's weird to call someone only 5-6 years older than you "Mr."
Just go with the flow and read the M&I article...
Mike, I'm not sure if you're in the right position to give advice... you hardly ever know what you're talking about.
Mail a letter
Cold emailing group MD (Originally Posted: 01/12/2013)
I'm trying to lateral into a BB IBD group that I heard was hiring a junior member. I applied online, though I'm aware that applying online cold is borderline impossible to get a look. Aside from valuation/modeling experience, which I do not have from being on-the-job but taught myself via online sites like macabacus and BIWS, the skills are similar in my opinion (we negotiate legal documents and perform tons of due diligence), so I don't think it's that big of a stretch, though I know the odds are still stacked against me.
Being that my chances are slim, I was thinking about cold-emailing an MD in that group and asking for a quick chat/informational interview. I found this person online via LinkedIn, and have a friend at the BB who can help me get the email. What are everyone's thoughts on this? Do you think that comes off as strange, or would it be my only real shot at getting a look?
Thoughts appreciated.
I say go for it
Do it.
Bust it.
Connection to a C-Level Exec at a bank (Originally Posted: 04/02/2013)
WSO,
I may get connected/introduced to a SVP/President of commercial/home/consumer banking division of a very large bank (JPMChase, BoA, UBS, Citibank) that aInvestment Banking division. How do I utilize this connection and ensure that I come out with an offer for next recruiting cycle?
I'm assuming if the meeting goes well and he/she likes me, I'll get connected to some C-Level IBD exec or head of IBD. Only concern is that I'm from a very non target school- this a serious connection that will allow me to at least get an summer analyst interview?
Any insight would be appreciated.
You have to be able to offer something in return. You need to show him that you will not make him look stupid for recommending you. Everyone fears taht when making a recommendation about someone.
My first piece of advice would be not to mention anything about a job or internship. Express that you are very interested in IBD and find out more about his role, his firm, the firm's culture, the firm's structure (do coverage groups do M&A, is M&A separate, etc.). Ask him questions that allow him to talk, while you listen attentively, rather than you babbling on too long about yourself and your interests. Find out how he got where he is, what he does at a high-level, what he does day-to-day and things he believes are important to develop with your skill set.
Also, try and soften the conversation some. You want to be mindful of his time, but discussing studying abroad, travel, hobbies, sports, etc. are always a good way to build an actual relationship. You want this guy on your side for the long-term, not just to try and secure a temporary position.
But, as I started off with, the most important thing is to demonstrate that you aren't desperate and aren't trying to get something from him and then moving on. I don't know your situation, but ask if he would be able to meet in 3 months for a follow-up over lunch, for a beer, coffee, etc.
Some may disagree with me b/c his time is valuable and you may only get one shot to display your interest, but I've had more success building relationships and seen far too many burn themselves for being too aggressive and "me, me, me" focused.
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