“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
Very difficult I would think. If it is indeed easy to get a BB job in London then do that and try to transfer over after a couple of years.
From Europe to NYC (Originally Posted: 03/11/2016)
Hi,
I'm a graduate student from northern Europe. I pursue a career in IB and hope to make it to the big city, NYC. I wondered that is here any other finance student from northern Europe who maybe have already gone through this path? I have notice some issues in recruitment process because I am from norther Europe and northern Europe schools are not so appreciated compared to southern business schools.
I hope to receive some stories about how you made it to NYC.
Thank you
practically impossible, you best bet is to start in London/Frankfurt -> internal transfer to NYC
I work in a US office of a Northern European bank. About half our office (fewer than 20) started in the home country, excelled, took a short-term assignment here, and converted that to a FT role.
Wall Street for Europeans (Originally Posted: 02/11/2016)
Hey,
I have heard it is very hard for Europeans to get their entry level job on wall street. But I was wondering what it will take to make it, other than an internship?
Thank you.
Interested in this as well. Especially, coming from a top UK university
Russel group or oxbridge? Of course you dont have to tell just curious. I come from a Northern target school and wall street just seems more interesting than London
How to break in to BB IB in NYC from Europe (Originally Posted: 06/25/2013)
Hi Guys,
NYC attracts me a lot! So I was wondering if could start my IB career in NYC instead of London.
My situation: I'm from continental Europe. This fall I will start with a 4 month internship at an European BB firm in London. Considering I will graduate in Fall 2014, what would be the best way to land a FT position at a BB in NYC?
A subquestion would be: How could I score an SA position for Summer '14?
Thx!
Is your euro bank in NYC? If so, just network within your bank and I am sure your seniors in Europe could put you in touch with the right people, as long as they like you of course. So don't slack off at all
this is a common sense but i am not sure if it is possible/works like that in reality...
im also interested in this anyone with some additional insight?
thanks
Worked this way for an MBA classmate of mine this past year. Summer in London, received an offer and convinced them to transfer it to NYC. (did have US citizenship though so less visa issues)
Yes. As I said it's a BB.
That is a fair point. But I'm not entirely sure to what extend I could push this. I hope this wouldn't make me seem ungrateful for the internship and thus ruining my chances to get a FT offer in London itself.
Would you wait until after I got the FT offer? Or should I make my intentions clear before the offer?
What about the subquestion? Any European, without US network, who got an SA position in NYC at BB?
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