FeelingMean:
It's simple: Choose the most preftigious one in your area, call them and ask if you can meet with someone for an informational interview.
Can't I just ask them if there is an internship available?
The Four E's of investment "The greatest Enemies of the Equity investor are Expenses and Emotions."- Warren Buffet
 
turtles:
kmess024:
FeelingMean:
It's simple: Choose the most preftigious one in your area, call them and ask if you can meet with someone for an informational interview.
Can't I just ask them if there is an internship available?
That's exactly what I did. It's wicked easy.
I was thinking to call GS, JPM, MS, or ML..maybe even UBS because they are close to where I live. Are any of these a reach or are they all possible?
The Four E's of investment "The greatest Enemies of the Equity investor are Expenses and Emotions."- Warren Buffet
 
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kmess024:
turtles:
kmess024:
FeelingMean:
It's simple: Choose the most preftigious one in your area, call them and ask if you can meet with someone for an informational interview.
Can't I just ask them if there is an internship available?
That's exactly what I did. It's wicked easy.
I was thinking to call GS, JPM, MS, or ML..maybe even UBS because they are close to where I live. Are any of these a reach or are they all possible?

Call every single one.

 
kmess024:
turtles:
kmess024:
FeelingMean:
It's simple: Choose the most preftigious one in your area, call them and ask if you can meet with someone for an informational interview.
Can't I just ask them if there is an internship available?
That's exactly what I did. It's wicked easy.
I was thinking to call GS, JPM, MS, or ML..maybe even UBS because they are close to where I live. Are any of these a reach or are they all possible?
I wound up at one of those. It's fucking easy. Pick up the phone.
 

You don't have to ask if an internship is available. That's way more formal than it really is.

Example: Some kid got in touch with me a few weeks ago for an internship at my firm (not PWM). I told him we can't do it but said I would call my broker friend. I called my friend and said I have a kid in town here who's looking to work for free....he doesn't know shit about anything but he's free. Should I have him call you? Of course he said yes. Almost impossible for them to say no. Don't expect too rigorous of an interview process.

 

Kmess, try to meet with all of them. Yes, even UBS. Be honest, just tell them you are interested in the field, you would like to know more about it, and that you would like to meet with them. That's where you start. I personally would not ask about an internship immediately, but play it by ear. Remember to think and sound positive, because you never know who you will meet, who that person might know, or what they can do for you.

You've got like 300 banana points brah, you've got this.

"That dude is so haole, he don't even have any breath left."
 
FeelingMean:
Yes, even UBS.
Here's the best part....UBS is the largest wealth manager in the world (last time I checked). This means it is the top left of the prospectus of wealth management firms. Goes to show you can't judge each division of a firm the same way.
 

From what I understand from everyone I interned with in PWM, it was very simple (I knew my boss personally, so I just called him up and inquired). Check out UBS's, ML's (etc) website, find a manager, shot them a short email with your background info, days available (if you can't go full-time) and your resume. An intern on my floor said he got a response within a week and had an interview the next day. Or, you can pick up the phone and call. You are free labor, and most won't turn that down. All in, it should take about 3-4 weeks from the time of the interview to completing the background check to get started (2-3 weeks off-cycle).

 
oninuva:
Do you think it's overboard to contact all the FAs at each branch?

Don't know about your branch, but the ML branch in my city has well over 20 FAs not including groups. I definitely wouldn't hit all of them up, maybe two or three, and if they like you after speaking on the phone/in person and they don't have any work for you they might check with other FAs to see if anyone needs anything.

Hit up 2, 3, maybe 4 if there are a lot of em.

 

Thank you for your comments!

I plan to do it to see if it's something I could be interested in. What do you think I could do for a private wealth management firm that will get them interested in hiring an unpaid intern? Could I say I have proficiency in excel?

 

bro relax...most people i know didn't have any finance related internships their freshman yr of college. i would send him an email, but be sure to 'pitch' yourself and let him know that you will be a value add to his team. this late in the game, he has no reason to talk to you unless he thinks you can benefit him somehow.

Disclaimer for the Kids: Any forward-looking statements are solely for informational purposes and cannot be taken as investment advice. Consult your moms before deciding where to invest.
 
TonyPerkis:
animalz:
TonyPerkis:
If you're in physical shape i'll hire you

im in better shape than anyone on this forum

curious if you would take me?

it depends on how strict you are. Would you do room checks? Cancel lunch if things arent completed to your satisfaction?

it depends on how good your offer is, because I am definitely not in an desperate position regarding this summer.

When you put a task in front of me, I make sure to get it done; but I have achieving-mentality and I'm reward-driven person.

Regarding the food and stuff, I use it only as an energy soruce. Dont care much about it as long as I find few minutes throughout the day to get some shake or grab something.

 
animalz:
TonyPerkis:
animalz:
TonyPerkis:
If you're in physical shape i'll hire you

im in better shape than anyone on this forum

curious if you would take me?

it depends on how strict you are. Would you do room checks? Cancel lunch if things arent completed to your satisfaction?

it depends on how good your offer is, because I am definitely not in an desperate position regarding this summer.

When you put a task in front of me, I make sure to get it done; but I have achieving-mentality and I'm reward-driven person.

Regarding the food and stuff, I use it only as an energy soruce. Dont care much about it as long as I find few minutes throughout the day to get some shake or grab something.

I'll give you a limited amt of these shirts, plus a great stipend

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I eat success for breakfast...with skim milk
 

definitely could use some work. the above poster's link was very helpful to me and i'm sure it'll be of use to you. watch out for formatting issues..

 

Lotin,

You're a first semester freshman, it is going to be difficult to fill a resume with relevant experiences etc as you're just getting started. Try to elaborate on some of your experiences so you can get rid of some whitespace. That being said, a freshman PWM gig is relatively easy to swing if you can get in front of the right people. Once you land that gig, your resume will start to take shape. Don't worry too much about a flashy resume because getting the internship is more networking and just asking for it.

There's an abundance of information on how to get the PWM internship on the board, but if you need any help with that feel free to PM me and i can send some tips your way.

Good job getting started on the process, the fact that you've already found this board and are working to reach your goals shows that you can reach them with diligence.

 

i live in the city, (Boston) and yes there are the likes of ML, UBS, MSSB, etc.. I've actually reached out to them and received some positive feedback, I just need to follow up with them, and that was one of the main reasons i put this resume together, with my college gpa, because prior to that i had a mediocre resume.

and as far as my career center website goes, it is a joke, i don't even want to further discuss it lol.

 

Do your parents have a wealth manager and/or are any of your parent's friends (or your friend's parents) in wealth management? If a financial advisor wants to take you on during the summer then he'll speak with HR about it and get you in the door very easily. It's really all up the the FA whether they want an intern to come in to help out or not.

Finding a financial advisor that you already have some type of connection with and asking if you can set up an informational interview is the best place to start, as internships often come from such meetings.

Impossible is nothing
 

Get some activities on there that show you're well-rounded and like to give back to the community. College newspaper, Habitat for Humanity, student investment club, etc.

 
Duchess:
Get some activities on there that show you're well-rounded and like to give back to the community. College newspaper, Habitat for Humanity, student investment club, etc.

funny thing is i did habitat for humanity this year at my school, went to feed a few individuals at a homeless shelter, volunteer at a domestic violence shelter, and this spring i'll be doing alternative spring break and going to Mississippi to help out. and i'm in several clubs at school as we speak.

 

No, unfortunately my parents do not have a wealth advisor or manager. I'm from a lower class/working class family (paycheck to paycheck). but one of my mother's friend works at BoA corporate but I'm not too sure what her title is there. and one of my brother's close fraternity brother works at BoA corp. also but in the strategy department if I'm correct department, and I've been trying to get in contact with him through my brother, but my brother is not in country at the moment, once he gets back later this week, I'll be sure to to ask him to help me out by putting me in contact with his friend.

 

Make sure to expand on the few points that you do have. Also, in your bullets, try to sound a little more professional. Just my .02

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
 

Find the website for a branch of a PWM office near your town and call the "Branch Manager" (his name will be listed). Tell him you are a freshman looking for an internship next summer and that you are VERY interested in wealth management (don't let on to any IB or S&T aspirations). Tell him that you have been doing some research and that you found his branch/contact info online. Ask if they offer internships at his branch or if he knows any nearby branches that do. If you want to increase your odds (and can afford it, ask him if they offer unpaid internships rather than just "internships" in general).

He will likely be impressed and ask you to come in for an interview.

Impossible is nothing
 
EPS:
Find the website for a branch of a PWM office near your town and call the "Branch Manager" (his name will be listed). Tell him you are a freshman looking for an internship next summer and that you are VERY interested in wealth management (don't let on to any IB or S&T aspirations). Tell him that you have been doing some research and that you found his branch/contact info online. Ask if they offer internships at his branch or if he knows any nearby branches that do. If you want to increase your odds (and can afford it, ask him if they offer unpaid internships rather than just "internships" in general).

He will likely be impressed and ask you to come in for an interview.

I'll definitely try that. What I've been doing was just calling the local branches and speaking to HR and from there trying to ask if there are any opportunities for freshman's or rising soph. and a lot of them have responded positively, so that's good. but I've never tried or thought about directly contacting a branch manager before. i will definitely try that.

 

If you're at a good UMASS state branch (Amherst) then I'd definitely reach out to alums or your career services. If not, you should've worked harder in high school to get to a top state school so you can develop opportunities for yourself.

Coming from a working class family is no excuse. I came from one, and I went to upenn (Wharton) on 80% scholarship...get your act together.

 
socola2003:
If you're at a good UMASS state branch (Amherst) then I'd definitely reach out to alums or your career services. If not, you should've worked harder in high school to get to a top state school so you can develop opportunities for yourself.

Coming from a working class family is no excuse. I came from one, and I went to upenn (Wharton) on 80% scholarship...get your act together.

Never have i made excuses, I just said my parents don't have any financial advisors or managers, I never said that's why i'm in my current position. As far as the high school statement, i did pretty bad/mediocre. i guess you can say an under achiever. But i can honestly say since going off to college I've grown up and learned form my mistakes a whole lot.

In a previous thread, i did mention that i am looking into transferring into a semi-target upon the completion of my freshman year. Hopefully everything goes as planned.

 
socola2003:
If you're at a good UMASS state branch (Amherst) then I'd definitely reach out to alums or your career services. If not, you should've worked harder in high school to get to a top state school so you can develop opportunities for yourself.

Coming from a working class family is no excuse. I came from one, and I went to upenn (Wharton) on 80% scholarship...get your act together.

Seriously...why are you so angry? Kid did nothing but ask for help.

 

Just having a resume doesn't clear your way for getting a good job. You should prepare for the interview and have a good introspection on your strong and weak areas. This should help you to crack an interview successfully.

 
frankcastle:
Just having a resume doesn't clear your way for getting a good job. You should prepare for the interview and have a good introspection on your strong and weak areas. This should help you to crack an interview successfully.

I fully understand that, I am thankful you guys on WSO for providing the tips and I will definitely take those advice as i move forward. I'll redo my resume in the next few days and will def re post it.

As far as preparing for interviews and such, I have the basic knowledge in regards to the markets, but i can honestly say I'm learning something new everyday about the market whether it is on here or online sources.

My previous interview experiences have been with retail stores and I know for a fact that it will not be the same when interviewing for a PWM position or any job in financial services.

 

Hey man, its great you are getting started now.

Actually I am a freshman myself, and I will be interning at a tech startup in the M&A divison in SF this summer with some minor projects at a VC. I actually was VP of business dev at successful supply chain startup (we were offered a couple mil by amazon). I left a couple months ago because of school but that really helped me develop my name in my area. Also I interned at a incubator in my town.

Lemme tell you this man get involved with programs at your school def helps!!! That way you can get to know your alumni. Another idea with PWM I told my dad to this for me, but I never took it. Go to the PWM guy and tell him that your dad would be willing to create an account with them if they give you an internship, but dad was looking for someone and this worked for me.

GL PM if you have questions

I want a lady on the street, but a freak in the bed, Go Bucks!!
 

Also man try to keep up that GPA, lots of the time you will screened off if u are from a nontarget at a 3.7 GPA. ( atleast at OSU) There are lots that get them below like a 3.6 but the network really hard. (This is for all IBD BB)

I want a lady on the street, but a freak in the bed, Go Bucks!!
 

Ambition,

I've been networking like crazy trust me man, and as far as my GPA goes, yes i know it is low and considering I'm coming from a non target makes it worst. This coming semester I'm hoping to get 3.8 or so and I'm also looking to transfer to a semi target, so hopefully that goes as planned.

PS: I actually have an informational interview with a senior VP at MSSB this Thursday, hopefully everything goes well, and he extends me a summer PWM position.

 

Ok, great man well if you are networking a lot then keep it up. If you watched the BCS bowl game yester, did you notice how many times Bama got to the red zone without actually getting a touchdown? At the very end of punching LSU they finally got one. It works the same way just keep on pushing PWM, sometimes you will not be able to execute and end up with a field goal, but if you keep asking you WILL eventually get that touchdown.

GL man, and dont worry about transfering. Honestly I know a kid from my non-target who is going to work at GS IBD after he graduates. He tells me that it is easier at a good non-target because people are not as motivated as kids in the target, heck at my school only 3-4 freshman actually know what investment banking is, and out of them only 2 others wanna do it cuz the hours suck.

Just work hard from there and you will be fine

I want a lady on the street, but a freak in the bed, Go Bucks!!
 

here is another idea,,,, since you live in Boston there are prolly a lot of new NPO's or startups. Go up to the start up's bus dev guy and say that you want to truely see this company surpass even facebook, you have a lot of contacts in the city (lie a little) and if you let me intern FOR FREE at your start up's business dev group. There you will do eveything from speaking with other partners, find funding, M&A stuff. Do whatever the fuck he says, and try to work there during the year.

I actually am a partner of a NPO in my area where I am in charge of find grants and donations ( cough, SOURCING money). Doing something like what I mentioned seems way beyond PWm in my opinion.

I want a lady on the street, but a freak in the bed, Go Bucks!!
 

It certainly is bro more then PWM bro.

I've been sending out cold emails throughout this vacation, but in between my current job and keeping up with my social life, everything overlaps each other and that sometimes get in the way.

But I'm definitely grinding man, and luckily the gym i go to, it's right by the financial district and a lot of bankers tend to stop by the gym. I have met some really good people who are willing to help me out. A few consultants, bankers, asset manager's and even a few Hedge fund guys. So hopefully everything goes well when i reach out to them.

 

Just noticed that there is an Activities header and also activities under the Interest & Others header.

Shouldn't you put it all under the same header?

 

I don't feel too strongly about this convention for resume/cv writing, but it's definitely a rule, so you should be aware: the first word of every sentence should be in the past tense. the rationale is that your resume shouldn't be as concerned with your responsibilities, as what concrete shit you've done in positions of responsibility. In addition, throw a positive spin on whatever you're doing to align it with whatever you'll be doing in the position to which you're applying

ex: "-Assist customers with product-related etc." becomes "-Advised customers on purchases across XYZ/'several' product types"

It essentially says the same thing, but 1) makes your role seem more important, as more of an active salesperson than a passive stockboy, and 2) is more concrete (name two or three specific products for xyz.

This is a useful list of past-tense action words if you're stuck: http://pdfcast.org/pdf/actionwords

Other than that, flesh out your existing experience; your goal is to present yourself as well as you can, while still telling the truth. And at school, you'll want to start adding some finance-related shit (investing club, or if there isn't one, start it and then talk about the experience) so you can bump off some of that retail experience.

That's my two cents. Good luck

"There are three ways to make a living in this business: be first, be smarter, or cheat."
 

I don't know why you're asking this on a 3 year old resume thread, but no, they're not quite the same. CFP is a designation that some PWM people have. Also, people in insurance, financial planning and retail may also have the certification. The CFP you're working for can specialize in any of these areas. You want one that is IN PWM if you want to work in PWM. And some of them will say they work in PWM but really manage $100k portfolios. Find out what the AUM of a firm or independant advisor is and average client size. Then find out what they primarily market (active or passive strategies, are they primarily insurance, etc) to get an idea of what sort of experience you'll get.

 

Hey bud,

I'm a clueless freshman but I just got an offer at MS, I still can't believe it happend. But what helped me, was staying in good graces with profs, and best of all look at past internships by your seniors. Choose some you like and talk to career services about it. They don't hear a lot from freshmen and that will make you special. My career services lady reached out to a senior prof, who reached out to another career services lady, who was told i might be suitable by 3 different profs, and then she contacted ms guys and they now have an offer for me. Hope this helps and i'm not experienced. Just another freshman who's making his first post of advice with thankfulness after scoring this position.

Achiever in college from freshman year: Rainmaker. Hustler in college from junior year: More than you initially hoped for. Dreamer in college from senior year: Top closer for 4 man boutique in Idaho in toilet lid M&A Everyone else: Dunkin Donuts.
 

Look on the BB's website. Or check OCR. I applied for a private banking internship on both the OCR posting and the BB's website, and I ended up getting the internship, and now I'm a first year analyst in private banking. With regards to MS PWM, it is a great position to have as a freshman (or sophomore if it's your first internship), but the best Private Banks on the street are JPM/GS, so if you are interested in it definitely go for those two.

I would agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.
 

Also, hate to double post, but you typically have to be in the summer between your junior and senior year to snag a SA position in PB at JPM/GS. They give a few positions to sophomores, but both of those banks are starting to put a lot more resources into private banking and asset management and making their analyst programs on par with the IBD side of things as far as training, program management, salary, etc, and as such the internship positions are becoming much more competitive.

I would agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.
 

I am a Freshman who just finished his first semester. Would it be wise to go to the firms and ask them or is it better to cold call them?

The Four E's of investment "The greatest Enemies of the Equity investor are Expenses and Emotions."- Warren Buffet
 
pgaap1919:
You should see if anyone in your network knows an advisor first, then start there. I would cold call or cold email only because advisors can rarely be in the office
What would I say in the email or call?
The Four E's of investment "The greatest Enemies of the Equity investor are Expenses and Emotions."- Warren Buffet
 

Hi my name is ------, I am a ----- majoring in----- at-----. I am extremely interested in learning more about PWM and would love to have the opportunity to interview for any internships you may have available.

I have attached my resume to this email for your review/Could I email you my resume to see if I would be a candidate for any positions that may be coming available.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have and I look forward to speaking with you in the future.

I mean something along those lines. Key is if you seem motivated and are taking initiative they will give you a shot.

 

^ WHAT an idiot

Achiever in college from freshman year: Rainmaker. Hustler in college from junior year: More than you initially hoped for. Dreamer in college from senior year: Top closer for 4 man boutique in Idaho in toilet lid M&A Everyone else: Dunkin Donuts.
 

GS has a formal sophomore program in IMD (which includes PWM among many other groups), though at the superday nearly every one was from HPYW with a few exceptions. It is too late to apply to BBs for these positions. Deadlines are around the same time as IBD.

 

I wouldn't push that particular FA, he's already impressed but just doesn't have any openings. I know it's late, but "touch base" in 2-3 weeks

Try Merrill & UBS. Contact the actual local branch managers instead of going through the online process. I got a call back with a mediocre resume but already accepted a different internship

And like thedude said, call every single boutique. Have a quick 1-2 sentence pitch in your head so you're not fumbling over words and such.

Worst comes to worst,you don't land anything but have all summer to dick around. It's your freshman summer afterall

 

I am already working a summer engineering internship working anywhere from 34-50 hours a week(flexible). I actually just received an email back from a UBS group asking if I was interested in interning. Do you think they would be open to me working two jobs? How would I best approach both current employers and UBS about this?

 

Im not sure what professionals think, but for me it has. I only cold call for small firms btw. A few of the ones I have called weren't even considering an intern, but after I called, they decided they were interested in one. That's how I got my internship. I also like cold calling because I get an immediate yes or no in regards to whether or not they are hiring.

 

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