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+3 Xxxxxxx 1 3y
+14 UK STEM Degrees and Recruiting Timeline: Some Advice 4 3y
+6 Division least affected by current market? 1 3y
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+3 Exeter 1 3y
+6 Wells Fargo M&A London 1 3y
+24 Mild degree crisis, Uni of Notts vs Nottingham Trent for New York? 12 3y
+10 Breaking into Deal Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Financial Due Diligence 1 3y
+3 UK Visa Sponsorship 1 3y
+6 Top target plus middle market internship but got rejected in CV screening 4 3y
+15 No Return Offer from SA due to Immigration Status/International Student 8 3y
+27 Career dilemma - in need of advice 6 3y
+3 When will 2024 London SA applications open? 2 3y
+1 What do the background employment checks for SA positions consist of (London)? 0 3y
+13 Leaving Graduate Scheme during probation for another offer 6 3y
+3 BAIRD - 2023 London Internship 3 3y
+25 When to apply for masters? 15 3y
+4 FIG IB London 6 3y
+9 Jefferies Healthcare Recruitment Process, Timelines and Overall Culture (London) 6 3y
+12 Career Dilemma - Would Appreciate Advice ASAP pls help!! 1 3y
+6 SA or FT NYC Recruiting from London? 1 3y
+52 Entry into the industry 15 3y
+12 What countries can UK University students intern in for IB? 1 3y
+6 Should I focus on networking with HR instead of employees for referrals/increase chances of breaking in? 1 3y
+3 Jefferies Sept 2023 (London) 1 3y
+6 Final year of study please help. 1 3y
+3 Assessment Centers IRL or Online 1 3y
+32 Ambitious Asian got in to CAMBRIDGE--> "Criticize my career MASTERPLAN" 10 3y
+8 Help to transition to IB 2 3y
+5 Interview with MD 4 3y
+6 Worth it to reach out? 2 3y
+41 Just had interview with MD - unsure how it went 8 3y
+14 Moving from MBB to IB? Does it make sense? 2 3y
+9 What ? 3 3y
+7 Entering IB as Associate from PhD 4 3y
+6 Internship ends after uni start date (International) 1 3y
+9 LLM in financial regulation and banking advice 1 3y
+10 Breaking into IB from technology background advice? 1 3y
+11 Technical Qs in London IB SA apps 4 3y
+10 Breaking Into Front Office From Back Office - Study Master or internal transfer? 6 3y
+6 Gubiibuhhujbguhihiihjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj 4 3y
+9 London tech to finance 2 3y
+15 Initial call after cold emailing. 10 3y
+5 London Summer 2024 IB Recruiting Process 12 3y
+4 1st Time Passes 5 3y
+3 State of FT Recruiting ‘24 [London] 4 3y
+3 Paris IB Recruitment 1 3y
+15 Advice regarding braking in. 3 3y
+3 Updated Sponsorship Thread 1 3y
+25 How to break into Investment Banking from as an engineering student? 4 3y
+3 Alantra 2023 summer internship 3 3y
+9 …. 1 3y
+9 What to do if you have no interests? 2 3y
+12 Realistically, can I namedrop in interviews without talking to them? 12 3y
+9 US citizen working overseas US based IB 6 3y
+3 How many hours are you working in Finance? 1 3y
+12 Where to go to? 1 3y
+7 Spring Week Division 1 3y
+19 Potential career paths for Master's in Economics with lack of experience 7 3y
+9 GPA tanked heavily toward the end. How much problematic for IB? 1 3y
+14 Unemployed for 6 months as a fresh graduate 4 3y
+7 Target to Non-Target...Am I F***ed?! 2 3y
+3 Off-cycle Investment Banking Internships at Bulge Brackets Spring 2024 London 1 3y
+6 London Freshmen Summer Internship for American 4 3y
+3 Recruiting for London from US 6 3y
+3 Finding entry/intern roles 1 3y
+3 Who can apply to off-cycles? 1 3y
+9 Summer 2024 Recruiting 2 3y
+9 Is Course or Uni more important for IB? 4 3y
+10 Is Masters application cycle different to undergrad? 1 3y
+3 Graduating in October/November - Am I eligible for Summer Internships/FT roles? 2 3y
+13 HireVues Etiquette for IB - & how to pass them? 4 3y
+3 Division Language requirements? 2 3y
+3 MSF straight after graduation? 1 3y
+3 Tips for incoming IB interns 1 3y
+3 Better Name vs Better Experience 6 3y
+9 London IB Middle Market 3 3y
+6 Coverage Interview 1 3y
+15 FoF to IB 6 3y
+25 Germany without speaking German? 19 3y
+7 3 super days, no offers. What now? 2 3y
+6 Mention SA offer on CV when applying to other SA ? 3 3y
+66 Which Models Should I Focus on Learning? 27 3y
+12 PWP LDN deferring FT start date 1 3y
+15 MBB Job Hopping - How does it work? 10 3y
+3 Internship Decision: Deloitte Auditing vs Board of Innovation Consulting 1 3y
+20 Completely lacking financial work experience. What actions can I take to try to gain some over this summer to apply for SA roles later on? 3 3y
+6 Have I screwed up already? 1 3y
+6 Keep working or study abroad 1 3y
+9 Remote finance jobs/long term life goals 3 3y
+9 Confused Undergrad 1 3y
+3 Campus recruiting at LSE 1 3y
+14 How casual/open can you be with HHs? 1 3y
+7 Banana 2 3y
+9 Finding a job without a Master's in Europe. 1 3y
+10 Should I take a gap year before MSc in Finance to get more experience 5 3y
+3 How to get SA interviews in London? 2 3y
+6 Corporate banking course 2 3y
+3 .. 1 3y

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  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.4%

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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