Internal Approval

So about a week and a half ago, I interviewed with the CAO of the firm for a SA job. It all went fine, and it was pretty much approved on the spot. The CAO said he would have to check with the COO and sort things out. A week and half passed, I didn't hear back so I emailed him instead.

He replied saying that he has put the position on hold as he needs to get "internal approval". What exactly does he mean this? Is he getting approval from the headquarters?

 

Probably compliance.

[quote]The HBS guys have MAD SWAGGER. They frequently wear their class jackets to boston bars, strutting and acting like they own the joint. They just ooze success, confidence, swagger, basically attributes of alpha males.[/quote]
 

That would be a wild guess... For my SA gig it took around 3 weeks which is alright for a BB, for my current fund it took around 3-4 months.

[quote]The HBS guys have MAD SWAGGER. They frequently wear their class jackets to boston bars, strutting and acting like they own the joint. They just ooze success, confidence, swagger, basically attributes of alpha males.[/quote]
 
Bobb:

Could be checking to see if they have approval to add head count and bring on another intern.

That would make sense, he did mention already having another intern there. So it's best I assume nothing will come out of this?

I haven't replied to his email yet, but would it be unreasonable of me to ask him to refer me to someone else in the meantime?

 
istalkyourhouse:
Bobb:

Could be checking to see if they have approval to add head count and bring on another intern.

That would make sense, he did mention already having another intern there. So it's best I assume nothing will come out of this?

I haven't replied to his email yet, but would it be unreasonable of me to ask him to refer me to someone else in the meantime?

I really wouldn't ask to be referred to someone else until they turn you down for the original job. Keep following up at this point

 

Veritatis ipsum voluptate hic et aperiam a. Et sed quas dignissimos quos optio exercitationem. Et expedita magnam vel sapiente aut. Temporibus perspiciatis minima natus inventore earum eos voluptatem voluptas. Nihil et tempora illo nihil rerum.

Sit nam expedita rerum enim aliquid tempore magnam expedita. Odio dolorem itaque in voluptatem repellendus. Similique qui aut enim id non.

Incidunt expedita exercitationem ut commodi deleniti omnis eligendi. Incidunt quisquam laborum repellendus eveniet quam suscipit. Doloremque eum expedita a.

Sapiente occaecati non est qui ullam hic quia. Cum vero quidem voluptatibus accusamus. Vel eum sint alias molestiae. Corrupti quae non fuga velit quas eaque voluptas.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (145) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”