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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...
San Francisco IB firms in need of hiring
I currently live in San Francisco and I am seeking placement as an investment banking analyst somewhere in the city. There are likely multiple users on this site who are in a similar position so let this be a discussion be about what firms are currently in need of talent in San Francisco. If it's...
Investment Banking Senior Associate to Private Equity Dilemma
This question goes out to those with 5+ years of experience in the PE industry. Question: Does it make sense for a senior IB associate with 3+ years of IB experience to transition from a 2nd tier investment bank to a bulge bracket in order to have better shot at breaking into PE? Background: I'm...
The Absolute Most Data-Backed Ways to Enter VC
There's a really cool blog post I found of a VC guy who analyzed 600+ VC professional bios and sorted their background data. According to the findings, Want to Get Into VC? Go to Stanford, Study Engineering, and be Named David
Salaries in Toronto
Anyone aware of REAL salaries in Toronto? what is the compensation for every level? I'm inclined to think somewhere around these numbers: ALL IN SALARIES Analyst (1-3 years): min- 130k & max-185k Associate : min- 220k & max- 320k VP: min- 400k & max- 650k Director: min-650k & max- 1M MD: min- 1M &...
Doing a Side Hustle at MBB?
Hi All, I want to get some views from current / past consultants who have side hustled at MBB I am making the assumption that a lot of new consultants are not entirely sure about a career in MBB , and a lot come in with a degree of entrepreneurial aspirations If you were able too / not able to make...
How To Shift from Risk Management to Hedge Funds? HELP
Hi everyone, I am very new to Wall Street Oasis, and have decided to join the community for some advice/second opinion. I am currently on my second year as an Institutional Credit Risk Management Associate in a renowned multinational bank, and I would like to know how I can make the shift to Hedge...
Metaperception in Investment Banking
In all industries, particularly Investment Banking, people struggle with the idea of perception. Sticky images, self-fulfilling prophecy, you name it. Ultimately, it really comes down to one concept: Metaperception. People fail to realize the inherent traits of human nature and therefore form...
MBA programs hiring associates at the EXPERIENCED level
Background: ~3 years M&A analyst at a large bank (not ‘ BB ’) working on big deals… 1+ years now at a young boutique TMT IB firm (wanted more industry and direct client and MD facing exposure)… considering an MBA from Columbia Business School’s January Entry program or Kellogg’s 1-Year...
Bloomberg Intelligence...any info?
Hi All, currently looking into a role as an Equity Research Associate at Bloomberg Intelligence. -Is the experience comparable to typical sell side research associate? i.e. industry research, modelling, meeting with management teams etc. -Has anyone actually the read the research they produce, what...
Merits of banking once you've secured a PE associate role for July 2018
I joined a large investment firm out of college and am considering whether or not I should do banking for a year. Background: I interned at a bulge bracket bank for three summers (senior year of high school, sophomore year, and junior year) and went to a target school. I lack family connections in...
Immigrant breaking into Canada IB: Queens vs Schulich
Hi Guys, Looking for some insight on how to break into Canadian IB . I am planning to immigrate to Canada and have admissions secured at Queens and Schulich. The main question for me is how important is a two year MBA program for me to break into IB . I understand that the Queens MBA has a better...
Canada (Toronto) Post-MBA Comp
Coming from Canada and headed to M7 this fall (got off summer waitlist). Plan will be banking post-MBA and considering opportunities back in Canada. Does anyone have updated Associate salary ranges (including bonuses) for banking in Toronto? Would it differ between U.S. BBs based in Toronto and...
From Associate DCM to M&A/Coverage Analyst - Crazy?
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CITI PB Banker Team Structure & Associate Roles
Hi guys, Does anyone have any experience with the banker team structure at Citi's PB? My understanding is that it's composed in the way I list below, but is this correct? Also, what's the difference between an Associate Banker and Banker Associate? Is one better than the other? Are the Associate...
$125k - the New PE Standard?
For anyone who missed the latest GoBuyside compensation report, it looks like the numbers are in: $125k is the current standard in base pay for 1st year pre-MBA associates for the middle market on up. This makes sense given that 1st year IB associates now make $125 base w/ ~$225+ of all-in comp....
IBD Associate Bank/Group Selection
At the Associate level, how much does bank brand actually matter? It seems people still gun for MS/ GS for the brand and "exit opps" still, but I don't see how they are really any different than MM or RBC /WFC etc. at the Associate level, since the vast majority exit to corp anyways. Some questions...
How many years are spent at the Associate level?
Hey Monkeys, How many years are typically spent at the Associate level before promotion to VP? It seems like it differs from firm to firm and competency of the individual, but is it safe to say as follows: Analyst: 2-3 years Associate: 2-3 years Thus, are there many 28 year old IB VPs out there?
IBD Associate (TMT) vs Corp Dev Associate (Tech/Media)
tl;dr: Assessing career next steps. Pros / cons of IBD associate vs. Corp dev. Like many of you, I've been following WSO over the years and am in need of some advice. I've done 3 years of banking and am now thinking about next steps for my career. I enjoy my job but I want some outside perspective...
"More Revs"
Hey chimps. Just wanted to share my experience from earlier today. Wondering if others find themselves in the same position? “You’re good, but you just need more revs, and that’s our fault. We need to get you more revs before you can be an associate”, says the VP in his feeble attempt to get...
PE Recruitment wave - From banking/consulting into PE
Hi peeps, I am currently applying to PE firms for associate-level roles and now preparing my entry into processes. About my background: done 2 years in one of the main BB financing teams on the street (think DB LDCM, CS LFSG, JPM LAF ) and 1 year+ at one of the MBBs with lots of PE exposure. Got a...
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First day / First week etiquette
Hi All, Hope you're doing great! I started my Associate Sales (fixed income) position in S&T today. I wanted to find out from you guys what you think are proper first day / first-week etiquettes. For example, today I tried to go around to introduce myself to the Sales (of course since I work in this...
Ivey vs. Columbia Value Investing
For those who are interested in a value investing career, there seem to be two good options - the Value Investing Program at Columbia and the Richard Ivey Business School in Canada. It is the only other program that I know of with a separate specialization in value investing. In Ivey's case ... the...
Lateral Directly After Associate Promotion?
I’m at a MM in NYC with a cultural of internal A to A promotion. The dilemma is that I don’t want to make a career at this bank, and my goal is to transfer to a MS/ GS / JPM as a first year associate. My question is would it be in bad taste to tell my current bank that I want to continue as an...
Does anyone know about Exelon's Credit Risk Associate role?
Was wondering if anyone knows anything about Exelon's Associate Analyst [Credit Risk] position, I'm familiar with Counterparty Risk, Mark-to-Market calculations, basic forward contracts and stuff like that, but any details on the company/culture or expected day to day activities and the like would...
Q&A:Investment Sales Broker
Currently been working as an investment sales broker for four years specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, and development sites in the 1-30 million space in NYC . Go ahead, fire away. Oh, and if it counts for anything, I worked for three years at a prop trading desk in Chicago.
Am I took late?
I'm graduating from MBA in Canada this April, and don't have any offers yet. I did my MBA internship in Asset Management on a commodities desk. Am I too late? The longer you're unemployed the harder it is to find employment. My dream is banking but I also have to be realistic... what're my chances...
MS in Finance - Associate role or strictly analyst role?
Hi all, Long time lurker here. I do have a question that I hope you guys would be able to shed some light on. I worked for 3 years in finance (BO and then trading) followed by 2 years in project management role. I realized I want to get back into finance (much more interesting) and went for a top...
What's the point of "breaking in" when you'll most likely just get spit back out?
Post-MBA IBD associate compensation
For fellow MBAs out there who are interviewing with IBD or taking an IBD offer, what numbers have you been hearing? Seems like most banks are offering $125K base+$50K signing bonus.
Need YOUR help WSO! What to do if you take an offer and then get a better one?
Hey Everyone - I'm hoping that the broader WSO community can weigh in here. I have a buddy that just finished up recruiting for a BB and started last week. He was still in discussions with others and one came back to him with an offer - and it's a firm that initially he might have taken over his...
Barcap Menlo versus BAML PA
Both teams seem to have good people and culture seemed relatively good for banking. How would you guys compare the two groups in terms of deal flow, culture, work quality, etc? This is for an associate position btw, and both tech coverage roles. Barcap executes M&A in house which could be a good...
Webinar Rewind - Building a Resilient Career + Q&A
In case you missed our August 25th webinar entitled Building a Resilient Career , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Saturday morning when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH DAVE And, as always, if you want to sign...
Prestige: Stifel vs. KBW
Lets start from the beginning..
What skills do you need to be an eligible candidate for an investment banking position? List them below! I'm particularly interested on how much finance knowledge you need? Keeping up with markets and things like that...
Quantitative Associate - > ER
Hello, I have an interview for a quantitative associate position, supporting equity research at an investment bank. Is there anyone who could tell me about the chances of working there than moving to equity research? Thanks!
BAML London Groups
Does anyone have any insight as to what some of the stronger groups are at BAML in London? Ive checked out the search function several times but haven't found anything current. This is at the Associate level so not as concerned with exits. Cheers!
Negotiating Salary or Signing Bonus as Lateral Associate at Top boutique IB
Is this possible? What is typical? Do you get a signing bonus? It would seem there would be some wiggle room b/c you are a lateral, but at the same time its not like a mid level associate is going to make or break the firm so maybe they would just laugh...what does everyone think?
PE Associate Compensation
I'd like to start this thread to assimilate compensation numbers for associates in PE megafunds and MM funds. Base + Cash bonus + stock bonus + any carry if offered. Private Equity Associate Compensation Starting a career in top private equity fund is a goal for many young financiers. There are two...
IB Associate Street Pay
After raising analyst pay to 85-90-95, what is the new "street" for Associate 0,1,2,3? I have not been able to find any concrete info about this
Finding Associate X
Having entered the working world in corporate finance with the plan to try to move IBD , I've spent a lot of time talking to and doing some initial networking. I graduated from a target school and was in a fraternity where a lot of close friends went to work at BB 's and elite boutiques. I've found...
Applying to MBA as an Associate
You work for 2-3 years, get promoted to associate, then work for 0-1 years and decide MBA . You're 25-26 (normal age of any MBA applicant). How does this look to top MBA's? I'm assuming any investment bank would still only hire you as an associate...is moving to the buy-side possible? Also...
IB associate questions
How common is it to be promoted to associate after 2 years as an analyst rather than 3? Out of curiosity, if I want a career in IB but also want an MBA (have my reasons - this thread isn't debating the merits of doing that), and I do 3 years as an analyst and 2 as an associate before getting my MBA...
Older associate moved to my office, stealing my job
This thread isn't to whine, but I'm just curious if anybody has had this happen. And the thread title is misleading, because my job security is fine and my pay is unaffected. I was hired to work on modeling and other interesting stuff. That's why I took this job. An older, more seasoned associate...
Current VC associate taking questions
I'm currently working as a pre-MBA associate at a leading Silicon Valley VC firm (nearly $1B in current AUM). Happy to take any questions about working as a VC associate, recruiting, etc. In terms of my background, I've worked in both business operations at a startup and tech banking at a...
Mid-Market PE Fund Associate taking questions.
I haven't been on here for a while and I figured instead of going out tonight with the lady or reading a pitch-book I'll give back to the community. Ask anything you want to know.
Lateral Associate Offer Decision
Guys, so this obviously is not my normal account, but I'd like some thoughts from the Monkeys on the board. I'm currently an Associate at a MM boutique who is up for VP in the near future. I have the opportunity to go to a well regarded BB , but it would require putting off the promotion for two...
Tuition Reimbursement Question
Hi all - Context: Heading to b school in the Fall at H/S/W. I've heard (or read or whatever) that some companies will offer a tuition reimbursement package when you sign with them (in addition to the standard signing bonus). Can any of your soon-to-be graduates or people in school elaborate on how...
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