Showing results:
Displaying 251 - 300 of 731
Fixed Income Research
Hello! I am a credit analyst looking to move to the fixed income research side. I'd appreciate any help on pitching a bond for a potential interview - how to pick an investment, what should be included in the pitch etc., specifically on the IG Corp side. I am familiar with the basics of a credit...
Mondrian investment partners Rep?
Got an opportunity for a role here, was wondering if there were any thoughts on it? team seems nice but decent rep for a junior to join and learn?
Working in a 'Weak Currency' Country
I have received an offer from a top Financial Services and Asset Management company, but would have to work in a country where the Currency is very weak (1/3 over USD). What would you do? What is your opinion? Would it be smart to accept the offer, work in that office for at least 1 year, see how it...
Summer Internship Decision: JPM PB vs D&C ER
Hi everyone! :) I am a Spanish graduate student attending an Ivy League university in the US (think Wharton/Columbia/Yale) studying finance and economics. I know I want to work in the Buy Side but I am still unsure if I should do AM or PB. I appreciate work/life balance and I would like to work in...
Post MBA Internship Decision
Trying to decide between Capital Group, Wellington, T Rowe, Fidelity (FMR), and BlackRock (FAE). Have offers from 3 of those, finals at 2 (post MBA equity analyst), but trying to get ahead of a difficult (and v fortunate) decision. Especially interested in hearing from folks currently in the space....
What is the typical pay progression for post-MBA associates?
Hi all. Hoping for some advice here. I am trying to see how the long-only equities AM compensation is for post-MBA associate / 5 yrs+ work experience? I think I have an idea for 1st year total comp but I have zero clue as to how it changes in year 2 and 3?
Outsourced CIO Firms
Has anybody every worked at an Outsourced CIO firm (OCIO) and have experience on any exit opportunities? ex., Private equity or Asset Management.
First Real Finance Internship - Goldman PWM, JPM TCIO, Private Equity, and more!!! What to pick??
Hi all! I am beyond lucky to have many offers, however, they are all over the place and I don't know what is the best option to pick for my future. I am a finance student - unsure what I want to do! Goldman Sachs PWM - Great name and pretty much double the pay I would be getting at the other...
Seeking Career Advice regarding: Investment/Asset Management, Private Equity, Investment Banking
Hello, to start with I'd like to thank anyone learning my situation, taking it seriously and and providing me with advice. I am very grateful for your time. Also, please be aware I am inexperienced within this sector and so parts of this post may seem unstructured (rambling). This is aimed at people...
Second round interview with Lazard Asset Management
Hey everyone, I have a second round interview for a Portfolio Analyst position in convertible bonds at LAM. I haven't really had asset management interviews before, and the first round was fairly relaxed - I spoke with the portfolio managers, they asked me kind of general things about my experience...
Asset Management careers and exit opportunities
Hey, I am currenty applying in an internship in asset management real estate. I would like to know if it is possible to another product in asset management after doing real estate (like equities, fixed income...). If anyone has knowledge in this area or experience, it would be a great help! Thanks...
GWL Realty Advisors - Asset Management - Interview Advice?
Hey Ya'll, I nailed the first round interview (they were basic behavioural questions, Why AM, Why You, Why this asset class) and now I am going into the second round with a VP. Does anyone have experience from this firm? Can anyone tell me what I should expect from that second round? Thank you
What is the best job in Asset Managment
(I am a current junior at a non target, but I got a 4.0, diversity, 2 years in financial mgmt and I am applying for 2021 Summer Analyst Positions) Yesterday I had a call w someone whose a VP at a Top Tier Asset Management company and at the end he told me to apply there and he will help me get my...
Credit Suisse Credit Investments Group?
Does anyone know anything about the credit investments group at Credit Suisse? Recently applied to FT after they reposted it not too long ago, but can't find the application now. Seems like a lot of the investments team is from top tier Lev Fin programs like BAML and a few lateraling within CS, a...
Asset Management Yale MMS
Hello I am currently in French Grandes Ecoles and I'm 23 yo Korean married with French(no baby btw) I would like to know if I am taking the right path to get into a well-paying job. So, I am in the Gap year and I will start my second internship(6 months) this December in an Asset Management boutique...
JPM, UBS, or PIMCO?
I currently have three offers for this summer, Wholesale Payments at JP Morgan, Public Finance Investment Banking at UBS, and Account Analyst (aka a general alternative investments intern) at PIMCO. My number one concern is not necessarily working in investment banking, rather I want to intern...
How can I move into another field with Multifamily Research Analyst experience?
I have been at my current position for nearly 3.5 years. Its somewhat of an entry-level position (titled Real Estate Analyst) at a small consulting firm that produces rental market studies for primarily LIHTC (low-income) housing properties. I'm vastly underpaid for the amount of work I do and we...
How to Break into Asset Management Operations?
Hi all! So I am a recent graduate now looking for employment opportunities in Asset Management, specifically back office operations. I have no experience in financial services and have been applying for the last 6 months. I am getting no luck, not even a rejection notice. Can someone give me some...
How important is your junior year internship? Is it possible to intern as a senior?
Basically, how strong is the connection between your junior year internship and your final offer/work placement? At the end of my sophomore year I had an internship lined up at a fairly large global asset management firm in Manhattan, but bc of covid they pushed the offer to this summer. Ideally I...
Career paths for asset management
What are the popular career paths for getting a senior position at an investment management firm? I'm 18 and an outsider to finance in the sense that I know nobody in the industry and so, whilst I've read and learnt about finance online, I'm quite unfamiliar with the actual industry/employment side...
Asset management clients analyst
Hi so I applied to the 2021 JPM AM client summer analyst. I saw posts on product analyst interviews but no one had talked about the client management role. I think the program is more related to institutional sales and due diligence/fund selection? Does anyone know how to prepare for the interview?
New Canadian WSO user
Hi everyone! I'm new to WSO. In fact, it might seem weird, but I discover this place through r/wallstreetbets on Reddit. Pretty ironic if you ask me... Anyway, I'm 20 y/o, and currently doing a BBA in finance. I'm from Canada, Québec. I'm studying at the Université Laval. I'm always asking myself...
Competitive Moats - How do you know they are truly defensible?
Everyone loves to talk about competitive moats but how do you know if the moat is real? Take the example of Snapchat vs Instagram, their features were easily copied and then became an even bigger success story than the original product itself. I think a lot of tech companies seem to struggle with...
Strategy Consulting --> AM Questions
Humbly requesting guidance from the experienced monkeys on this forum about a career switch from Consulting to Investing. Background: Been in T2 Strategy consulting for the past two years after graduating from a semi-target undergrad b school (not Wharton but one of the programs ranked directly...
Municipal Asset Management?
Hey everyone, Just wanted to ask people's thoughts on working on the Muni side. Currently working in a different part of Fixed Income but a spot is opening up on our Muni desk in a more desirable seat. I don't know much about it, but I think it seems interesting on the surface, there doesn't seem to...
I am acquainted with a JPM MD, who suggested we should talk. As a college student how much authority does a JPM MD have in hiring interns?
I mostly want to know what I can expect from this conversation. Also, if anyone could collaborate on the the JPM Quantitative Analytics Internship Program or the JPM Asset Management Internship Program (can't post links), that would be great. Thanks.
Why did you choose this industry?
What attracted you to the industry? especially, at a time, when most people just want to go the PE route or want to do startups?
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE) is the leading independent hospitality real estate investment manager providing asset management and advisory services to owners, investors and lenders of hospitality assets. The organization has provided services on over 1,000 hotels; its current asset...
Tips to structure HireVue Answers - BlackRock
Hi everyone, I recently applied for a FT position as an investment analyst at BlackRock. I read some of the posts detailing what questions will be asked in the HireVue, but I want to know more about how to best structure my answers. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance :)
Columbia Econ-Math Degree Opinions
Hi guys, I'm a high school senior EDing to Columbia. I saw that they offer an Econ-math major (think it's different from a dual major), and was wondering if anyone knows how it's reputed on the street, esp for global macro funds and prop firms (I know! Very different). Thanks!
Fixed Income--what is it really in IB/AM?
this might be a dumb question, but I know what fixed income generally is in the sense of bonds and dividends, but what specifically does a Fixed Income group do within an Investment Bank or Asset Management firm? thanks!
Emerging Market AM
Currently very interested in emerging market equity / debt AM and at the moment I am working in SS ER in EMEA equities. I was wondering if anyone had any insights into: 1. landscape of emerging market AM - do larger shops have an advantage vs boutiques? 2. If you work on developed markets SS ER...
Prudential Investment Management Arm Prestige + Exit Opps?
Currently in final round interviews for a 2021 summer analyst division at PGIM. I've heard the culture is great and is a top 10 asset management firm in terms of total AUM, but how is this firm viewed by the Street? Does it compare with other big buy-siders such as Fidelity and PIMCO in terms of...
Is Investments at Insurance Firms Looked Down Upon?
I just received a full time offer to join a large (yet slightly unknown) insurance firm's Investments team in NYC. the starting salary is on par with "high finance" in NYC and I'm not entirely sure what bonus compensation looks like, however I am a bit worried about if working for an insurance firm...
PropTech Startup focused on Revenue Management and lease optimization for CRE
Hello. I run a small PropTech Startup Stroom: https://stroom.app/ Stroom is a platform for commercial real estate revenue management. We've developed software technology that helps asset owners calculate optimal market rents and favorable lease terms. Leasing and pricing is fairly manual currently...
Asset Management Operations?
I have an offer for a rotational operation development team from a bank (PNC). I will be rotating through the asset management team, equipment finance, etc. What does an operation team generally do at a bank? Does it have good exit opportunities?
Morgan Stanley trash compared to Goldman?
Hey, I recently verbally accepted an offer for the 2021 Summer analyst position at MS for investment management fixed income (I know this is IB but still) and was very happy since this is my dream job-going into the buy side was more preferable for me and I wanted to learn from a BB. I have also...
Is MBA worth it to speed up career as PM ?
Hi all, I am a Junior PM at a large AM based in London. Due to several causes, 4 years ago I had to move from my role as a market maker on the sell-side (spent 2 years there) and I made the transition to the buy side earlier than I wanted, hence taking a Junior PM role which I now hold for 2 years....
Hard Asset, Asset Managers
Hi. I have an interest in hard asset asset management (project finance type stuff like solar, wind, energy, ag). I know most huge AM have some hard asset arm but was wondering if there were any other good players in the space. Thanks
Move From Relationship Manager To Trading?? Is It Possible And How??
Hi all, So I have some thoughts that I have been walking around for a while with... Any input is much appreciated. Two years ago I finished my masters in finance and investments and this concluded my five years of university. I also have a bachelor's/undergraduate degree in economics. Straight after...
Profile evaluation for MSc Finance
Hi guys, I'm an average undergrad student(20 yo) from an average uni in Bangalore, India. GPA - 7.5, 2 internships in wealth management ( not well-known firms), 1 on-going internship in quantitative finance( not a well-known frim). I'll be writing CFA L1, feb 2021. yet to take the GMAT, I'll...
Equity Analyst comp in tier 2 and 3 cities?
Does anybody have a good idea what an equity analyst's comp is for a $1-10bn shop in Tier 2 or Tier 3 cities, particularly those in the Mid-West or South, excluding Chicago/Atlanta? Either for a long only or hedge fund. I'm trying to figure out if the comp is decent enough to support a family or I'd...
AM firms in OC/LA area?
Anyone know of any reputable AM firms in OC/LA area? I'm living in Irvine right now and am a senior at USC. I know PIMCO of course and TCW. Thanks
Networked my ass off, what now?
Hello WSO , I'm a summer intern in a finance division of a BB bank . I enjoyed the internship but I realised finance is not a career for me. During my internship I worked very closely with the wealth management and investment side of the bank and built some good relationships with those guys. The...
People who have worked at both PE and AM: which job did you think was more fulfilling?
Lets disregard pay for now. Which job did you think was more fulfilling? Reading through previous posts it seems to me that people that got into PE were left disappointed because instead of real "investing responsibilities", most of their time was spent on managing deals. As for AM , there's not a...
Deleted
,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,,……,,,,,,,...
Do any of you have ambitions of buying/launching a private business on the side?
Do you have ambitions of launching/buying a private business (apart from a fund) on the side or is your sole passion the public markets? 2. Do you have (or plan to have) real estate investments?
Copenhagen Business School Finance MSc (+CEMS) or Erasmus Rotterdam Financial Economics MSc?
Which masters would would maximize my opportunities/Which one would you choose? Career-wise, after 2 internships in IB (Central-European MM IB) I would like to move towards either Consulting, PE , or AM / HF , which I know are miles apart from each other, but couldn't make up my mind until now....
Breaking into public equity from MM IB
Hi All, I graduated from a non-target school on the west coast but I networked my ass off and was able to get an offer from MM IB in NYC (I would say mid-tier, well known bank). I'm in a P&U coverage group and I really enjoy the sector (reading about it, learning about the industry drivers etc). The...
Why did you choose PE instead of AM/HF or Consulting?
Basically the title above. I'm at the beginning of my career, currently an intern in IB , but after my Masters, I would like to switch to either PE , AM / HF , or Management Consulting, but I can't decide which would would suit me the best. I would be curious in knowing more about what your decision...
or Want to Sign up with your social account?