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Q&A: Former Director of Corporate Development | Current CEO & Founder
Open to all questions about career progression, all things M&A, working for a Fortune 500, avoiding IB, quitting job for a start-up, MBA, etc.. Background * Former Director of Corporate Development for highly acquisitive diversified industrial company (14 transactions representing over $1.5 billion...
XinFin Network Secures Ex-SWIFT Corporate & Trade Head Andre Casterman as an Advisor
![Andre Casterman][Andre Casterman] XinFin Network - the digital asset infrastructure powering working capital platforms and financial institutions - announced today that it has secured ex-SWIFT Corporate & Trade head Andre Casterman as an advisor. Acting as a collaborative technology provider,...
Oxford/Cambridge/LSE -> US?
Hi Y'all. I wanted to know if it was possible to go from Oxford/Cambridge/ LSE to the US. I'm going to the UK this year to study econ as an undergrad (I am an american citizen) because it was cheaper, I can graduate quicker, and I want to go into law. However, looking at law school costs, and doing...
Credible financial system at your doorstep.
Are you facing financial difficulties or are you financially down and you need funds to start up your own business? Do you need funds to settle your debt or pay off your bills or start a good business? Do you have a low credit score and you are finding it hard to obtain capital services from local...
nervous about S&T internship beginning in a few weeks - how to calm my t*ts?
hey guys. starting my s&t internship at a BB in a couple weeks' time and getting some real jitters. I have this constant irrational fear that I'll be behind other interns/ be viewed as substandard when on the job. I've still been following the markets and doing some textbook reading, yet I still...
Distressed/Illiquid Credit Sales
Hi there. Interested in Sales especially in the distressed credit space. couldn't find any info on the search so I thought I'd post. Does anyone have any insights to share? thanks
Corporate Politics in Sales & Trading?
During coffee chats, interviews, etc. I would always hear senior folks say that one should never underestimate politics on the trading floor. I've also heard that people move up/get pushed out due to politics all the time. How would one navigate the politics on the trading floor? especially as a...
S&T Literature/Books for Interns?
Curious to see what books are must-reads for SAs before they hit the desk, or even during the internship Common recommendations I've found are John Hull's book on options and derivatives, and Fabozzi's handbook of fixed income securities What other books are there that are readable and beneficial...
Networking Before SA Starts?
Hi there - will be starting as an S&T intern at a BB this summer, no desk placement given everything is virtual Have seen mixed opinions on networking w/ desks before the actual SA stint starts, some people say it wouldn't hurt, some people say it's too much and shows low EQ. I know SA group...
Cost Optimisation & Automation Ideas
To learn how to deal with post Covid-19 situation, attend Live Webinar – Cost Optimisation & Automation Ideas 13th May 2020, Between 4-5pm Speakers a) Mr. Devdutt Marathe – Principal, Apax Partners b) Mr. Vishal Maheshwari – Group CFO, Healthium Medtech (Previously Sutures India) c) Mr. Deepak...
How to stay healthy?
I am not just talking physically, I am talking mentally too. Like what does everyone do to survive the 100+ hour weeks? I am honestly getting killed out here not sure if it is my diet or just how I am thinking about things. It is getting hard to wake up after a 1 am night and need some pro tips to...
What are my options at this point if my internship has been cancelled?
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Help with 3-Statement Model Test
A friend sent me an old modelling test he had to complete for a BB a few years ago so that I could practice but I am having trouble with it (Balance Sheet wont Balance, not sure if margin assumptions are right). Would anyone be willing to take a look and see where I am messing up or what I should...
Top S&T Desks in HK?
Title says it all. I've heard in S&T the overall strength of your bank matters less than the strength of your desk, so I'm interested in finding out which S&T desks in Asia (more specifically HK) are the most well-regarded/top-ranked. I've heard DB Credit, JPM eFICC, and UBS Equities to be some of...
Investment Banks as NBA Teams
since my last post had some pretty positive responses and I'm pretty tired from seeing all the corona talk and bank-bashing on this forum, I thought I'd do more of these "investment banks as..." posts. Here's the NBA. Surprised this hasn't been done already but here we go.... Goldman Sachs/Los...
Auditor > Equities Analyst
Hi all, I'm a 3rd year auditor hoping to get some advice on how to make the jump into an Equities Analyst position. For context, I'm in a Big 4 in Sydney and I am about to finish my CA modules. I studied at a good university, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) with a strong GPA, in...
UT austin 5 year integrated MPA
How competitive would I be in IB recruiting with a 5 year MPA degree from Mccombs while being active in finance/ IB organizations. I feel this route would have more career flexibility down the line rather than just majoring in Finance. My main concern with majoring in Finance and going all out on...
Stablecoins & Legacy Finance: How can stablecoin-holders earn interest from legacy Finance?
As banks slash interest rates, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is increasingly becoming a favorite for savers. Emerging as a game-changer, DeFi protocols may enable stablecoin holders to make profits in more ways than just speculating. At the same time, despite noteworthy improvements, the financial...
Alternative Forms of Subscription Financing/Callable Capital LOC?
Hey everyone - obscure question regarding PE banking. My team and I have not been able to answer this internally, and I've had no luck scouring the internet. In short, we have an SPV that has callable capital subscribed to it, but is only available to be called in Dec 2020. The SPV was used in place...
The Lending Market’s Shift From Bankers to Non-Banking Lenders
Trade finance has been historically dominated by financial institutions. However, the market is experiencing a shift with a rising number of non-banking lenders joining the business. The growth of private lender-based debt serves as proof of the above-mentioned, surging to $677 billion in the past...
How did you become as good as the likes of Kobe Bryant in your career, what helped you and how did you focus?
So, I was looking at the stories of Kobe Bryant and as a student, ready for the job market, I would like to know if there are people like him in banking on this platform. If so, how did you get that good, discipline is of course necessary, but I will like to know how you were able to build the right...
Are Banks and FinTechs Shifting to The Originate-To-Distribute Mode?
In the past few decades, Banks have remained key players in the process of transferring funds from lenders to borrowers and vice versa. Recently, FinTechs have revolutionized the system, albeit not matching the scale in banks. With numerous changes in financial systems around the world, it’s...
How do NOLs impact the three statements?
Net operating losses. After an acquisition, how do NOLS affect the three statements If given a net income of $20
Ways in Which Virtual Banking Will Shape the Future
We all know and accept the fact that the future of banking The latest Fintech news today") is online. In the digital era where everything had already started going digital, banking was the sector that was left behind and started very late but it has started transformation with extra pace....
Has anyone here heard of Real Vision Finance Group? aka the "anti-CNBC"..
Some of my trader and wall st. friends are talking about a video-on-demand platform called Real Vision--suppose to provide investment ideas from some of the best minds in finance. like the "anti-cnbc", anyone heard? they're doing a student promo -- www(dot)realvision(dot)com/okboomer
Has anyone here heard of Real Vision Finance Group? aka the "anti-CNBC"
Some of my trader and wall st. friends are talking about a video-on-demand platform called Real Vision--suppose to provide investment ideas from some of the best minds in finance. like the "anti-cnbc", anyone heard? they're doing a student promo -- www(dot)realvision(dot)com/okboomer
Has anyone here heard of Real Vision Finance Group?
Some of my trader and wall st. friends are talking about a video-on-demand platform called Real Vision--suppose to provide investment ideas from some of the best minds in finance. anyone heard? they're doing a student promo -- www(dot)realvision(dot)com/okboomer
Accounting changes and its affects on valuation and modelling
I have been using WSO for a while and did a lot of self-study on modeling and accounting before 2018. I currently don't work in IB and haven't had the need to do any modeling. All the accounting classes I took were also before 2018. My question is what are the major changes in accounting and how...
Asset Light... Compared to what?
Hi, It appears that "asset light" models are gaining popularity these days. However, how would one determine, quantitatively, what it means to be asset light? Would you just divide PP&E (and other relevant assets) over sales (or other income statement items) to get a percentage, and compare that...
How should I quit when I know my exit far in advance?
Hi all, apologies if there is already a post like this, as I tried to find one but could not. Anyway, as a short intro, I am a second-year analyst at a middle-market bank in NYC . A few months ago I received a PE offer starting next summer once my two-year program ends. With that being said, I plan...
Doha Bank
Inaugurated in 1979, Doha Bank provides domestic and international banking services for individuals, commercial, corporate and institutional clients through four business groups – Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, International Banking and Treasury & Investments.
Holding a back office accounting job at a mid tier/large IB. How to exit?
The title pretty much explains it all. I graduated with a degree in accounting and decided to opt for a job straight out of college instead of waiting a full year to start as a B4 audit associate. Ended up in the back office of a $500B+ Investment Bank/Asset Management firm and am being completely...
Jump CorpDev to IB ASAP? Or stay for education/favorable position
Background: Economics Major, Target School (Ivy), and a solid GPA. Have an earlier thread of when I just got into CD: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/broke-into… About 9 months ago landed first job out of undergrad a Corporate Development gig at a F500 company working as an M&A Analyst...
What rules/laws have changed in accounting and taxes - for financial modeling
When I was doing undergrad recruiting, I remember using 35-40% tax rate, not capitalizing operating leases, etc. What has changed/what is the new default assumption in modelling? I am not just asking about tax rates, but also Rf rates, other accounting rules, bankruptcy regulations, etc.
What are the best recruiters for banking - lateral?
Pinpoint partners seems to be garbage, so I wanted to see which recruiters might be worth talking to?
Advice - M&A Pitch Deck
I want to know from a M&A banker perspective - I assume bankers are always pitching ideas to acquirers all the time and same to companies that might be interesting for others to look at. But how exactly are the pitch books made? Do bankers walk in with a pitch deck full of companies that could be...
Banking lateral recruiting at Associate level
I am trying to understand when exactly do people at the ASO level generally start moving? I know that a few firms I contacted are already full right now, but I wasn't sure when exactly do slots open up. I always thought it was in August that people leave for PE shops etc, but surprisingly there...
Qatalyst Reputation in 2019
I know there have been a few threads on this, but they all seem to be a couple years old. Is Qatalyst still considered a top shop in 2019? I know GS has been on the bigger tech deals this year and haven't seen Q on as many, are they still considered a legitimate competitor? How does the firm stack...
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