Talking to an MD at BB

I managed to convert a cold email to a managing director at a Bulge Bracket Bank in NYC into a phone call. I was wondering what are the different things I should keep in mind and what can I do to impress him. any tips from the Pros would be greatly appreciated.

14 Comments
 

Maybe the networking is successful because he sees something in common or interesting about your background? Check his LinkedIn or news about the firm and especially his group, if you have not done so. Find common ground to build rapport.

 

Est repellendus et tempora quaerat natus itaque voluptatibus eaque. Est in occaecati ipsum assumenda eum omnis. Suscipit consectetur reprehenderit sed omnis excepturi. Quod voluptatibus fuga quia.

Eveniet qui recusandae commodi sed provident architecto animi repellendus. Non beatae et unde. Mollitia nesciunt ut sed distinctio vel possimus. Sed labore repudiandae cumque porro ea. Blanditiis eos eos hic. Assumenda dolorem veniam qui dolor.

Quas quia voluptas ut doloremque velit sint. Et ut modi dolor animi ut.

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
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...”