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0 Selling ML algorithms for certain asset classes 2 2y
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+9 Am I cooked? 2024 FT 9 2y
+17 HR call after superday, thoughts? 5 1y
+19 Want to break into IB in 30’s with a shite history, excuse my language 12 2y
0 How much Weight Does a Global Group Head Referral Have in Interview Process 1 2y
+20 Hi 10 2y
0 OFF CYCLE 2025 tips? 1 2y
+19 most valuable second language for finance? 5 2y
+1 500+ or have below 500 connections 3 2y
+3 del 8 1y
+26 Recruiting is messed up and I'm not doing this.... 24 2y
+6 Best way to get my name out there? 3 2y
+6 Need Advice 1 2y
0 Should I ask my connection for an update? 1 2y
+6 Am I cooked? 3 2y
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+7 OPT 4 2y
0 Job Start Date? 1 2y
+6 Dual Degree worth it? 1 2y
+6 Astronaut to MF pivot? 2 2y
+74 Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP) 2024 229 7mo
0 MUFG reviews 1 2y
0 Secondaries Advisory Compensation. 0 2y
+9 Career advice: Transitioning from LatAm Early Stage VC to US LMM PE? 3 2y
+9 Can I break into IB? 3 2y
+15 - 6 2y
+6 Morgan Stanley Getting Back Post Interview 3 2y
+10 Is it over for me? 6 2y
+4 Tips for headhunters 3 2y
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+6 Is it okay to interview for 2 different teams at the same bank? 2 2y
0 Del 2 2y
+2 Headhunter asking for top choice 3 2y
+3 Finding off-cycle grads in London 2 2y
0 What jobs transfer employees regularly? 0 2y
0 Telling headhunters you want a specific geography? 2 2y
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+3 45 minute IB case study? 5 2y
0 Brand name or international 1 2y
+26 IB > PE, except burned out. What now? 12 2y
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0 How many people make it into IB? 1 2y
0 Do you tell recruiters you started a new role but still interviewing? 1 2y
+1 Simple Question 3 2y
0 undergrad major 1 2y
+13 Firm Flying Me Cross-Country - Taking Other Meetings? 4 2y
+10 GPA 8 2y
+20 Is there any point learning a European language for PE recruiting (London) 16 2y
+6 How to secure sponsorships and SA internships as an international student at Wharton? 1 2y
+9 What am I doing wrong? 8 2y
+4 How to answer "Have you accepted your return offer" question if interviewing for Analyst 1 roles? 13 2y
0 BS vs BA Econ 3 2y
+18 Exit Interview - Being Honest? 5 2y
+6 MM IB vs BB S&T SA 2025 2 2y
+15 Considering Associate Role at Third Bridge - Seeking Career Advice in Expert Networks Industry 0 2y
+6 On-Cycle Headhunters 1 2y
+160 Military Officer vs. IB analyst 63 2y
0 Views on Amazon FP&A Internship? 0 2y
0 Amazon FP&A internship to IB SA? 1 2y
+6 Is it possible to pivot to IB senior year of college? 5 2y
+36 Absolutely ZERO other exits, about to get fired from HK investment banking, please help! 14 1y
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0 interview advice 1 2y
+7 Is it worth networking with headhunters? 1 2y
+16 Am I throwing away opportunities that I will regret? 16 1y
+18 Transitioning Military Officer Exploring Investment & Corporate Banking Careers 9 2y
+16 Private Equity or Investment Banking for Entrepreneurship? 7 2y
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+6 Etiquette question 3 2y
+3 Should I disclose layoff or frame it as lateral recruiting? 6 2y
+9 Please Help :( 2 2y
+12 Networking/ Cold-Call Emails to break into IB 4 2y
+9 How often can I apply at certain banks 3 2y
0 1k offer available 10 2y
+3 Deld 0 2y
0 Risk vs FP&A to IB? 3 2y
+6 Time to pivot or is there still hope? 2 2y
+9 . 1 2y
+12 Stay in small firm as consultant or join big firm as a junior? 1 2y
+9 Comprehensive Headhunter Database 2 2y
+1 Best resources/ things to do as a rising freshman 3 2y
+12 Major 1 2y
+9 Does having a mild disability improve hiring chances? 2 2y
+9 Creating Connection in Networking Calls From Complete Nontarget 1 2y
+3 GPA opinions needed 6 2y
0 Seeking opportunities in finance 1 2y
+10 Musings of a NT. 1 2y
+30 Got fired after 1.5 years as an Analyst, want to stay in Banking but I am confused 10 2y
0 How Long to Prep for Interviews 1 2y
+17 Working in Charlotte 7 2y
+17 How to make an engaging LinkedIn post to catch eyes from people I’ve networked with in IB? 6 2y
+9 How to Cold Email for Work Experience as a 6th Former / Final Year High School Student? 1 2y
+22 Which EU countries are more welcoming to English-speaking immigrants? Making a list to do internships/FT roles after Masters 8 2y

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  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.4%

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  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
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Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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