I'll be an incoming FT analyst for an NYC MM bank (HW/Jefferies/HL) and didn't intern there over the summer. Don't really know anyone at the bank I'm going to so was wondering if the above banks drug test new hires? I definitely don't wanna take the risk if my bank does test, but it'd be nice to know if I can smoke a bit before I start my analyst stint.
| +134 | AI Creating More Work | 44 | 28m |
| +131 | Senior Banker's Guide to IB Recruiting / Group Placement (with a Healthcare Bent) | 17 | 8h |
| +125 | Shit PWP Culture | 85 | 54m |
| +112 | Is pay at BofA really that bad? | 57 | 2h |
| +44 | Is the life of a VP at a 'top-bank' really good? | 15 | 1d |
| +38 | Day at Macquarie | 3 | 8h |
| +32 | Analyst Shows Up in the Prada Sped Slipper — What Are You Doing? | 7 | 3h |
| +29 | Law school instead of MBA for RX Banking | 5 | 1d |
| +28 | No BB RO 2026 | 10 | 1h |
| +23 | Misrepresented Houston IB | 9 | 9h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Currently at a MM bank like yourself. Due to Covid we skipped the drug test part. Now will they do the same for you? Maybe, but I didn’t have to do it. I would assume they would skip that for you too
Makes sense thanks. Although it's not clear whether I'll be remote or in-person yet. Anyone know whether the new NYC law that prohibits companies from testing for THC applies to banks? It exempts any firms that contract with the government I think but can't find a definitive answer if that applies to banks
Don't know why it's so hard not to just not smoke until you know when/if you'll be tested. If you don't know for sure that they're not testing, you should assume that they are - the risk/reward is incredibly lopsided.
Find a friend who isn’t recruiting for finance to reach out to people at the bank and ask if they drug test. I have a couple pre-med friends and have done that for some hospitals since I could care less if a hospital is weirded out by me. But also worth taking a 30 day break leading up to the start and not smoking until your first check clears
Esse sit omnis sapiente quam aut iusto alias. Excepturi et velit nesciunt explicabo laboriosam quae totam qui. Nemo iure numquam sit qui ut. Iste voluptatem est omnis et. Explicabo omnis recusandae temporibus consequatur facilis sint voluptates.
Et omnis consequatur nam id ea dolorem cumque. Facilis rerum accusamus suscipit aut qui. Eligendi delectus maxime laborum pariatur aut assumenda.
Aut et neque sed ut aliquid. Aspernatur minus sint libero odit tempore. Voluptas molestias quos tenetur repellendus voluptatem ut alias. Aperiam doloribus molestiae iste voluptatem esse nam debitis enim. Sunt facere sed autem aperiam. Sequi expedita qui dolore. Incidunt ut minus itaque officiis.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...