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Restructuring of Barclays
As you may have heard, Barclays is going to cut 19,000 jobs in the next two years. It plans to reduce it's investment banking division by more than 25%. What do you guys think about other banks? Do you think they will soon follow? My point is that UBS did the same thing in 2012. I realize the...
Skip McGee quits as head of Barclays US
"Skip McGee, the head of Barclays Americas, is leaving the bank in a move likely to raise fears of an exodus of bankers..." http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/69c49ade-cf9e-11e3-bec6-00144feabdc0.html#axz… Ouch. The big announcement on May 8 must be pretty bad.
Barclays - Top IBD Groups in UK/EU?
Hi guys, "long" time lurker here. I was wondering if anyone could drop some insight on top IBD groups at Barclays, London office in particular. I was given an opportunity to name my top 3 preferences for the SA internship. I talked to several analysts last week, so I have some information. PE and...
Barclays Summer Associate '14 - Group Recommendations
I'm interning at Barclays over the summer in an associate position and wanted to know about the leading groups in the bank in terms of: 1. Street competitiveness/franchise 2. Culture From all similar such posts, I understand that Nat Res is clearly a leading franchise, but that's a group that I'm...
Have offers at Barclays and Credit Suisse IBD - Which to Take?
I don't know which group I'll land in at either, and I like the culture at both places and either of them would be a great fit. I have no idea how to decide, though.
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management
Is the Barclays Wealth and IM graduate scheme a private banker scheme or is can it be something actually related to investment management (e.g., structuring portfolios, research, etc.)?
Fixed Income Trading: Barclays vs Citi
Hi everyone I'm new to this forum, and had a question that I have been researching for the last few days. I hold internship offers with Barclays and Citi for Fixed Income Trading, in London, and need to choose one. I am interested in Credit in particular and so have been trying to compare the Credit...
BB MDs/group heads jumping ship??
So i've seen recent articles or news saying that global/senior MDs head of tech/retail/oil & gas at BB X/Y/Z leaving to boutique A/B/C with team of 4 others etc. etc. several times past 12 months. and these arent like random MDs, talking about global group heads, vice chairmans of BBs (ex barclays)...
barclays vs. centerview?
which would you pick for a SA position?
Barclays Infrastructure Analyst Program - Back Office? Exit Opps?
I came across the Technology Analyst position on the Barclays website and was wondering where it fits in the hierarchy of front office , middle office and back office . What would be the exit opportunities from such a position? The Technology Analyst was under the 'Infrastructure Analyst Program'....
Barclays ER or Citi IBD?
I've received 2 summer analyst offers - Barclays equity research and Citi investment banking - and I don't know which to take. The job function of equity research (marginally) interests me more, but I'm more concerned about job security and exit opportunities. Barclays research is basically Lehman...
Investors Tell Diamond to "Tone Down" Bonus
Next time you think we have it bad here with all the Dodd-Frank hullabaloo, imagine if you worked in a country where your bank actually had to care what investors thought. Such is the dilemma facing Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, as he has been warned to "tone down" his annual bonus before the number has...
2013 Wall Street Scholars Investment Banking and Global Markets Boot Camp
who applied?
Application question for Barclays Investment Banking Boot Camp
Hey guys, I'm looking to apply to Barclay's "Wall Street Scholars Investment Banking & Global Markets Boot Camp." However, I have two questions regarding the Boot Camp that I was hoping to receive some thoughts on: 1) Is this program only open for minorities? On their website, it falls under...
Private Banking/Asset Management in London?
Hello, I'm a graduating senior at a US target school, and I'm interested in learning more about private banking/ AM opportunities in London... noticed that most of the firms I am applying to have deadlines coming up in a week or two, but do firms such as Barclay's, JP Morgan, GS , etc hire on a...
My Solution for the LIBOR Scandal
The saddest part about the Libor scandal is that I'm not surprised. The New York Times published a graphic on July 10--"Behind the Libor Scandal"-- that explains exactly what happened during the past seven years and why. It explains how Libor, the London InterBank Offered Rate, is calculated. And it...
Barclays Capital & NY Fed
You think some one is going to be losing job? inc copy pasta: [quote] The Federal Reserve Bank of New York learned in April 2008, as the financial crisis was brewing, that at least one bank was reporting false interest rates. Photo by: Mike Green At the time, a Barclays employee told a New York Fed...
Figuring out bank's structure, group information, size
Hello, I'm a new user and searched this site for answers first. I know every bank's website offers some idea about structure, but sometimes I find the information insufficient or inconsistent with job postings. Furthermore, it's hard to figure out the size of these groups. All of this seems to be...
Hey! Do I know Bob? Sure I do.. Diamond Geezer!
Good morning/afternoon/evening, Firstly, let me just mention, I am very new to this community but I have been a fan of various writers and contributors on WSO. This may not be the best opening topic to put out there for my debut but here it goes…. So, I was at work partly watching BBC News today...
Diamond is gone
Less than 24 hours before the resignation of Bob Diamond as chief executive of Barclays , the bank’s chairman was insisting Mr Diamond had the full backing of the board and was the best person to run the bank however this morning Barclays announced the resignation of Bob Diamond as Chief Executive...
Diamond Bites The Dust
So Bob Diamond has resigned as CEO of Barclays , the day before his hearing at the UK Treasury and just hours after a senior employee of Barclays said he was willing to go all out and reveal details of dealings between regulators and his bank if he was questioned too hard. Has he gone because he...
EURIBOR and LIBOR manipulation
So Barcap have been found manipulating rates, and handed a £300m fine for it, but the regulators say they arent the only ones. So who else is getting a big slap on the wrists, and what other bits of underhandedness is going to come out. They should try and get one of these guys into a plea bargain,...
% interns given FT
Does anyone know numbers for how many interns got offers at different banks? (specifically in S&T and at GS and Barclays if possible). Thanks
Barclays Caps Bonuses as Profit Falls ; Cash bonuses at the investment banking division capped at £65,000
LONDON—U.K. banking group Barclays PLC said Friday it would cap investment banker bonuses as its 2011 full-year net profit slumped on a sharp drop in investment banking revenue. The London-based bank said net profit for 2011 fell 8% to £3 billion ($4.75 billion). Adjusted return on equity, a...
Barclays announces paycut
Just saw this on bloomberg. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-02/barclays… Most everyone knew it was coming but it looks like the numbers are a little more grounded.
Barclays and Citi interview
I have 1st rounds coming up and I was wondering what sort of questions I should expect for both interviews? This is for IBD . Thanks!!
NSFW Episode 10: Barclays, Az Shootings, $100 Oil
PREVIOUS EPISODES: NSFW Episode 9: Bonuses, Facebook, National Debt NSFW Episode 8: The Christmas Special NSFW Episode 7: All-Nighters, Bush Tax Cuts, Crash JP Morgan NSFW Episode 6: Burnout, Bailing Out Europe, Wikileaks NSFW Episode 5: Lehman Bankruptcy, TSA, Black Friday NSFW Episode 4: Silver,...
Bob Diamond Not Making Any Friends
Bob Diamond isn't exactly on the short list for banking's Goodwill Ambassador after his performance before the Treasury select committee in London on Tuesday. Basically giving the committee the finger, Diamond remarked that, "...the period of remorse and apology needs to be over." regarding banker...
Barclays Generation Next Sophomore Program 2012
Has anyone heard back about Barclays ' sophomore internship for this summer? I applied in early january and we are supposed to hear back by Jan 25 but I was wondering if anyone has had their interview yet. Thanks!
Middle Office Help!
Wassup guys, Wondering of anyone knowledgeable can shed some light on Middle office positions such as finance division ( supporting traders) and risk at BB ' s like Barclays ? Interested in comp, exit opps, skill set or anything you can offer. The search function doesn't really touch on this company...
Prince William sets trading record
Saw this article while waiting for my next class to begin: http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Prince-William-s…- trading -yahoofinanceuk-1692430497.html?x=0 Prince William has broken City records with a €17billion (£14.2billion) currency deal while taking part in a charity event at brokerage firm...
Does anyone know about Barclays BNRI?
Barclays Natural resources Investment. It was a branch of Barclays Capital, doing private equity in natural resources. Can't find more details from the website. Wonder its reputation.
Securities at GS or Operations at Barcap
Hello, all. Thank you for showing interest in my forum. I am a third year college student who has been offered an internship position at the Securities Division of Goldman Sachs and at the Operations Divisions at Barclays Capital, respectively. I have hard time making decision on which offer to...
barcap-ibd-vs-ubs-ibd-europe
Barclays
Barclays Investment Bank ( trading as Barclays , formerly Barclays Capital) is a British multinational investment bank headquartered in London, United Kingdom and a division of Barclays . It provides financing and risk management services to large companies, institutions and government clients. It...
Barclays phone interview- need help, any info?
Hey Guys- I have a phone interview with Barclays coming up, I am from a non-target and I am wondering if this is just a fit/behavioral interview or are they going to try and drill me with technical questions since i'm not from a target. Also any info you guys have on the culture there would be...
how does barclays differentiate itself.
How does Barclays Capital differentitate itself from its competitors?
Fraud Is In the Air
Can you smell it? As bankruptcy hearings go, Lehman's is turning into a doozy. I think we're starting to see why the banks are so opposed to disclosure. First came the accusation that Barclays induced then-Lehman employees to understate the value of the firm's assets by $5 billion during the...
Bob Diamond Under Fire
I guess the recession has no shortage of fall guys. Bob Diamond, who has largely been held as one of the good guys in this mess, is under attack by Lord Peter Mandelson, British Secretary of State. I'm thinking it's a political move, but it's definitely making the papers in the U.K. He more or less...
Do you have what it takes to be a trader?
Do you have what it takes to be a trader? Barclays Capital has created a game to test the average person’s ability to handle stress and think quickly. The game is designed to simulate a fast-paced trading environment, but is not an assessment of any kind, or any indication of future success with...
Barclays Capital M&A
What's the general consensus on Barclays Capital's IBD M&A desk? What about in London, would they be any stronger over there?
S&P 500 2011 Median Target - 1,535, Really?
Investment bank earnings estimates are truly bullish for 2011. Applying a 16x-18x multiple to these forward earnings brings you to S&P levels unseen since 2007. Unfortunately, something not included in these estimates is that for every $10 crude oil increases, S&P earnings fall by $3. This does not...
Barcap IBD vs UBS IBD
I currently have offers for SA from both Barcap and UBS IBD . Recently looked at some 2010 league tables and saw that Barcap was 4th in US M&A , while UBS was not in top ten (for US, for overall IBD Barclays was 7th and UBS 8th). So while obviously Barcap has a bit more prestige, I was wondering if...
Barclays vs. Evercore?
Two offers, Barclays IB (general offer) or Evercore for SA . Both in NY . Which should I choose? Any other insights as to exit opps/hours/work experience/culture? Note: for exit opps I want to work for a HF , not a PE shop eventually.
BarCap v. Deutsche Help!
Okay so I'm a Junior with 2 SA offers for this summer. 1.) Summer Finance Analyst at Barcap 2.) Summer GTB Analyst at Deutsche I've done a lot of research and I see how one is more MO and one is more client-focused, but what I really want to know is which one is my best option?!?!? In the long term...
Decision Help! Evercore vs. Barclays IB vs. MS GCM vs. BofA
I have my offers for summer analyst and I'm struggling to decide. The options are: - Evercore - Barclays IBD - Morgan Stanley Global Capital Markets - BofA (probably my least favorite) Which do you think is best in terms of experience, culture, hours, and exit ops?
Barclays Americas Wealth Internship Program
Does anyone know the scoop on Barclays wealth in America? They have been making aggressive hires from JPM , GS , and CS over the last few months.
Advice Please, what should I look for
Hi I have a 6 week internship at Barclays Plc as a freshman in information risk management, so back office stuff. At this point I think its a good opportunity, but not really what I am interested in. I am interested in equity and investing. So would Barclays wealth be possible or barclays capital?...
Barcap to layoff 600 people
Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of Barclays PLC, plans to lay off 2.4%, or about 600, of its global staff this week, according to sources close to the matter. The unit, which has roughly 25,000 workers, has struggled in recent months with a dearth of deals and sluggish trading activity....
Barclays Capital - Market Risk
Hi, I would be grateful for some advice on the following: 1) Does anyone have any information on the different products/desks? 2) What exactly does a day to day role in Market Risk entail? 3) How technical could the interview get? Many thanks.
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