Internship Advice - Internship offer at a BB

This is sort of a vent/advice seeking post.

So I just got an internship offer at a BB here in Sao Paulo in trading.

Interviewing process consisted of 3 tests: math, logic and english + 2 interviews, one with HR and the other with a trader. First interview was fine, and the second one was really intense. He went on about how you have to be quick and learn things first hand, or else people will probably be yelling at you, can't crack under pressure, how mistakes = lost money = more yelling etc. Obviously I knew it wouldn't be rainbows and butterflies but the guy was really tough. He painted a sordid picture of the day to the day.

I don't have any prior experience so I don't know if that's just the finance reality or what.
Basically what I feel right now is kind of a mix of happiness that I got the offer and excited to work there but at the same time I'm a little (extremely) worried. Anyone out there know what I mean? People on this site seem to be so overly confident. Were you always like this or did you just pick up with time?

Honestly I'd appreciate any advice, I know it's a great opportunity but I don't wanna screw up.

 

Consequatur quia ipsa earum id porro veniam. Optio sit consequatur eos necessitatibus beatae aliquid. Laborum enim nam enim reprehenderit corporis praesentium. Qui repudiandae id alias reprehenderit libero.

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 (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
10
numi's picture
numi
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...”