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Tips for Associate REPE Role Recruiting
Hi all - title really says it all. Any tips when it comes to recruiting for Associate REPE roles in major East Coast MSAs like NYC, Miami, DC, etc.? I am specifically looking for Acquisitions or Asset Management roles. My background is I have been at a megafund on the asset management side for three...
LBS master in finance associate program
Hi guys, Does anyone know how easy it is to get an IBD associate role in London through a masters in finance at LBS. I have a CFA® charter and 4 years of corporate finance experience at 2 different big4s in the middle east. Thanks,
Exiting as an A2A versus a 2nd year analyst
It's anecdotal, but I've seen more IB analysts exit to other analyst/entry-level roles lately. I've also seen more people wait until they make associate and then try to exit to buy-side/corporate roles after the promotion. It seems like it's getting harder to make a diagonal move (promotion and...
Is Low tier BB IBD > Top tier REPE > Corporate PE possible?
I am an IBD associate at a low-tier BB. While I failed to land an offer of corporate PE, I may have an opportunity to join a REPE with a good brand name and solid deal flows. This REPE not only does asset-level investments but also is very proactive in corporate-level deals. These deals, though...
What Can I Expect - Goldman Sachs Associate Superday Interview
Has anyone gone through a Goldman Sachs Associate Superday? Trying to prepare and I can’t find much on the Associate Superday as much as Analyst. Thank you!
Examples of a "bad" group culture and sweatshop or just "standard" in banking?
What things would you consider items that constitute a bad group culture versus just being the "culture" of Bulge Bracket investment banking? 1st Year Analyst I am sure this list can go on and on but I am going to stop here. I think that this is 80-90% bad culture and sweatshop/crappy group and...
Liontree SF - Summer Associate Intel
Despite having participated in on-campus recruiting, very few of my classmates know much about Liontree SF but we all find the company somewhat intriguing. Given that we are near the end of the recruiting process for 2021 internships, wondered if anyone can give insights regarding Liontree's...
L.E.K. Life Science Associate Programme?
Hey all, I am in the final stages of the interview process for the Life Science Associate role at L.E.K., an entry level position for graduates with a bioscience background. I ultimately want to work in Biotech/Medtech (either in a startup or as a VC), and hence I decided to apply to this programme,...
Houlihan Lokey - Post-MBA Associate - Modeling Case Study
I'm a 4th year M&A attorney at an elite law firm looking to pivot into investment banking. I'm interviewing for a post-MBA associate role in Houlihan's New York office in their Debt Capital Markets group. I'm expected to perform a modeling case study over a few hours in my next session. Anyone have...
MBA Associate: Which Industry Groups to Target?
Many of us first year MBA students are starting to ramp up recruiting. Part of that process involves narrowing down a list of groups to target during the networking period before interviews. To avoid the discussion on Coverage vs M&A (for which there are already a number of helpful threads), please...
Lateraling- Any Advice?
All- Long time lurker first time poster. Am latering from a BB to a mid-market shop next week (WB/HW/HL) as an associate. Wanted to see if anyone had any advice, any horror stories or success stories for laterals Thanks!
IB Associate Signing Bonus
What did you spend your signing bonus on? Did you pay down debt, save/invest it, or did you buy something good?
Centerview Partners Compensation (2020)
Hi all, Been curious about this for a while and thought I'd give it a shot here. I see so many different numbers thrown around (some outrageous and unreasonable) for compensation at CVP, and so many people just saying they pay super well with zero data points. I was wondering if any of you had...
MBA Summer Associate Recruiting 2021
looking to recruit for IB. Can anyone provide insight to Summer Associate class sizes across banks? Looking for NYC and possibly Chicago or LA.
If you are staying banking a-> as-> vp-> md when does firm/group make an impact in compensation?
Everyone is always so concerned about group prestige and firm prestige, this seems to stem largely from an eagerness to move over to the buy-side and get into a top firm/ MF etc... If you are an individual who wants to stay in banking when does your firm and group "prestige" on the street start to...
Q&A Leveraged Finance Group @ BB
Former Leveraged Finance / DCM Analyst -> Associate at a BB , left before COVID (thank goodness or else I then would literally have no soul). Here to help those that are looking to get some inside detail in the job role, what you actually learn, and what you need to know during interviews. Really...
Investment Banking Associate Comp
Would love to get further insight into associate pay for A2A promotes, and how the compensation structured (%cash vs. %stock). Also, are there clawbacks on sign-on bonuses/year-end bonuses and how are those structured as well? Any details appreciated!
MBA IBD recruiting Fall 2020
Any insights/thoughts on how this coronavirus madness is going to affect fall 2020 associate recruiting for MBAs (specifically for restructuring)? Don't want to hit the panic button yet, but it seems like all the shutdowns and supply shocks will have a pretty serious ripple effect. Theoretically...
Lateral from BB To Boutique And Back Again?
For a few personal and professional reasons, I left a BB to join a smaller boutique. This has come with a promotion up a year in standing & pay well-above street (190k base as an Associate 2). I am greatly enjoying it, but the inner ambition in me is curious as to my future career prospects given...
From BB to Boutique and Back Again?
For a few personal and professional reasons, I left a BB to join a smaller boutique. This has come with a promotion up a year in standing & pay well-above street (190k base as an Associate 2). I am greatly enjoying it, but the inner ambition in me is curious as to my future career prospects given...
Berkery Noyes Comp
Hey does anyone know what Berkery Noyes comp is looking like? Curious if it’s close to street or slightly under.
JPMorgan - Job Status "Active" And I'm "Under Consideration" But In Limbo Now One Week After Interview
This was the first round of interview done via Skype, during which the interviewers asked if I would be open to the idea of completing a written assignment as a next step (I said yes), a week has passed but I haven't heard back since. Could this be a case of it being interviewed for in the first...
Societe Generale TMT
Hi! Anyone can share any intel on Soc Gen's TMT team? Interested in the usual stuff - deals, exit opps
Stages of Career Growth in RE Acquisitions & Development
I am currently working in small market at a family office as the lone associate/analyst in our acquisitions and development group. This is my 3rd year out of undergraduate and 1st year on the investment side. I report to the president of asset management (who is involved in the acquisitions and dev...
"Strategy Associate" roles in private equity - what are your thoughts?
Hello friends, several recruiting firms have reached out to me about what seem like unique roles at PE firms. The titles have been "Strategy Associate". They are basically pitched as a mix of firm strategy / portfolio operations / investor relations. The responsibilities include: fund reporting, LP...
Associate salary freezed
Hello, have you ever heard of Associates not getting a pay raise going from one level to another? I am rather shocked but my bank (2nd tier bank) has not raised front office associates salaries in my team (likely applied to higher ranks too) because of tough environment, but they rather pay bigger...
Best Groups Evercore NYC for Prestige, Deal Flow & Top PE Placement
Now that Evercore's M&A NYC Analyst class is getting bigger (~50 Analysts) and they are placing Analysts into groups earlier - I was wondering what the top groups at Evercore are considered to be? I'm interested from a deal flow perspective, prestige perspective, and best exit opportunities into PE...
Changing careers to RE (PE/AM or both)
Hi All, I currently work as an Associate in S&T Capital Markets covering Fixed Income Institutional clients on the sales side. Over the years I have gained a strong appreciation for real estate (through a little bit of capital market txn and personal endeavors). Is there any possibility to move into...
IFC investment analyst vs BB IB Associate?
Hi all, I am a third year analyst working in a Mid office for a BB IB . Received an offer to move to Front office role as an Associate. Also, received an offer from IFC for a position of investment analyst in SE region. My final aim is to go for MBA after 2 years -> Join a role to develop more...
How to answer "what does an investment banker do?"
Hi all, Recently I was asked "what does an investment banker do at a junior level?" I know there have been many answers/variations to the types of answers available, but I would love to know what some people have experienced is the best way to approach an answer to this question. Appreciate it in...
When to Apply to Associate Roles
Hey Everyone. This question is simply curiosity. At what age or amount of work experience is expected for one to start applying to associate roles? I have the feeling that around age 25 or after 3-4 solid years of experience is the prime range. Sometimes I see jobs that list the experience range of...
Two-Year Sabbatical/Break from PE
I’m a Senior Associate at a MM PE fund in my mid-20s. I enjoy what I do, but want to try something different. I’ve had an entrepreneurship bug as far back as I can remember, so this would be the most logical place to jump, for me. Chances are I’ll fail. I’m quite realistic about the...
Is wearing a £2,000 suit too much for an analyst/associate grade interview
I just stupidly bought another Saville Row suit in preparation for upcoming recruitment in Asset Management at the associate level. I am just thinking from previous experience that I was maybe too dressed up when wearing similar suits and applying for analysts positions. I get the impression that...
Macquarie Capital Investment Banking Culture in NYC New York
It's early 2019. Hello everyone! Looking for an updated insider scoop on Macquarie Capital's Investment Banking Culture in New York City at the Associate level. - Hours/wk (deal and non-deal breakout). Do they have "walls" for Saturday? - Pay (base+bonus breakout) - Mobility to buyside If you have...
Foundation Capital Partners - NYC
Does anyone know of the reputation of this firm? Website is minimal, but states they work on opportunistic deals through their vehicles of distressed, special situations, and disruptive. Curious if anyone has worked with them or interacted with them and has any insight to share. If so, would love to...
Trading Floor BS
HI All I'm an Associate in S&T on the sales side. I've had a good experience so far but changes have taken place at work which puts me at a disadvantage (reporting to not so friendly higher up). My resume looks a little hoppy given I've moved around almost every 2years, 3 times now and I want to...
From Renewable Energy to Investment Banking
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
Transition from Renewable Energy
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
Renewable Energy to Investment Banking
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
PIMCO 2019 Account Summer Analyst
Has anyone heard back/applied for this position? The original deadline was Oct 20 and campus recruiting sent out an email saying I'd heard back no more than 4 weeks after the deadline. I just looked at the app again and it now says "early process deadline Oct 20" and "standard process deadline Nov...
Leave Career-Track PE Job for MBA?
Hello Friends, I currently am an associate at a private equity mega fund (previously an IB analyst at Goldman). I was hired on for a "career-track" role (meaning not a 'two-and-out' program), so I can stay at the firm as long as I would like. I generally enjoy the firm and the people I work with,...
Associate/VP level Salary for Corporate Banking - SFO area
I am negotiating my salary with my employer and hence this specific question. Any help is much appreciated. I got promoted from Associate position recently, however my new job description is Assoc. Director. I am being asked to shift to San Fran with the tech portfolio. Given the living costs there...
The Role of The Analyst Position: Discussed
Would be very interested to hear everyone's thoughts about where the Analyst position at IB and PE firms is heading. Simultaneously, as more MF PE firms are building out small Analyst positions, I've heard more and more about IB firms looking to use AtoA as opposed to searching out at M7s. Anyone...
Anyone familiar with NextEnergy Capital?
Have an interview coming up for their London office, wondering if anyone has inisght into pay, culture etc. Thanks.
Where are your associates going these days?
Hi All - I'd be interested in hearing where the associates at your buy-side shops are going these days after their two years? I've had the opportunity to work at three firms that have spread venture, middle market PE and lower middle market growth/buyout with AUMs of 0.5-1B, 3-5B and 5-10B. I'm...
"Story" length? - interviews
Hi all, So I'm currently in the process of preparing to go into IB (am a junior in college). I obviously know that your "story" is crucial for the interview process and can make you or break you. However, I've read conflicting suggestions on how long it should be. Some people have told me that it...
To All My Future Rainmakers
Disclaimer This post isn't meant to be a salty venting, but more of a sharing some of my self-realizations from the past year on things that I wish I had fully understood 12 months ago. “Congrats on closing your deal!” “You were a rockstar on this one – we couldn’t have done it without...
Things Bankers say in emails
Investment Bankers have a secret way of communicating with one another. Whether it's a discreet nod or those matching Ferragamo shoes/ties, bankers have a fraternal pact with one another that everyone outside the industry just wouldn't understand. However, you'll soon realize not only is there a lot...
Investment Banking Divorce Rate
Here's a question for everyone. How many associates in your bank are married, and how many have gotten divorced? It seems that every senior banker I know is on their 2nd or even 3rd wife.
Investment Banking in Montreal vs Toronto
What’s the main difference between the two cities? In terms of deals, size of teams, opportunites, And finally, what is the salary difference? Are bankers in Montreal paid much less than bankers in Toronto, or is it comparable and sometimes insignificant? You can also add the compensation by level...
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