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  2. Why do MBAs seem to favor consulting over banking nowadays?

    Investment Banking

    I looked at some employment reports of top 15 bschools during 2012-2017 and this seems to be the trend. For example, Columbia, a finance powerhouse, had 55 graduates heading over to McKinsey in 2017, while that figure for Goldman Sachs was only 8! The top ...

    78 comments28 Sep 2018 -

  3. What is So Bad About UBS?

    Investment Banking

    It seems like UBS is an ongoing joke on this forum for being known as "the worst" of the bulge bracket investment banks but I have always wondered why? I talked to a lawyer at a major M&A law firm and he even he knew how bad their rep is amo ...

    96 comments10 Apr 2018 -

  4. Are Ear Piercings Appropriate for BB IBD Analysts?!!

    Fashion for Business

    I have 2 piercings (1 on cartilage, 1 on ear lobe). I'll be starting in a BB in NYC for full time and I was wondering if it is appropriate for work. Should I swap the rings to less flashy pins, or do I have to keep them off at all times? My cartilage ...

    144 comments6 May 2020 -

  5. Story time: My horrible BB Analyst interview experience

    Investment Banking

    What's up folks- I recently became a poster here from a lurker dating back a year ago. I really wanted to share this with you guys to get your thoughts. Forgive me for the length, but writing this all out actually felt really good and I think it will ...

    41 comments6 May 2020 -

  6. What to do summer before sophomore year?

    Job Search Advice

    I'm currently a freshman in college and I'm exploring my options for the coming summer. This past summer I did a finance-related internship at a small firm. I wanted to hear your suggestions for what to do in order to best set up my career. Some ...

    169 comments6 May 2020 -

  7. Looking for 8 Mentees to place into internships/FT for IBD/Trading/Big 4 Ad/MBB Consulting

    Job Search Advice

    List, closed, thank you all =) Within 48 hours, we had 130+ applicants and 5 mentors.--Using this thread for a "What do you want to learn/What would help you?" thread. We're going to invite recruiters, MDs, VPs, to speak to mentees, do resu ...

    156 comments6 May 2020 -

  8. Sh*t just got real

    Job Search Advice

    As some you know I almost broke in to a FO role at BB last month. This would have been huge because I come from a non-target and have zero internships and a modest GPA. I lost out because of some BS reason. You can read the story below. // www.wallstreeto ...

    56 comments6 May 2020 -

  9. BB's Lowering Hours- Genuine Change or Media Smoke Screen?

    Off Topic

    The workload placed on Junior Analysts at the major investment banks (BB's) has seen alot of attention lately, with banks promising to ease down on the workload and encourage weekends off. I ran into an interesting article today on The New York Times ...

    44 comments6 May 2020 -

  10. Houston Energy BB Rankings

    Investment Banking

    I know there have been threads on this already, but most have been discussing the boutiques or are a few years old. I was wondering what general rankings are for BBs specifically JPM, Barcap, CS, Jeffries, BAML, MS, GS, UBS in Houston. Looking at exit ops ...

    45 comments6 May 2020 -

  11. Your Most Absurd IB Interview Questions.. and Answers

    Investment Banking

    All, I am doing this because I haven't found a thread like this on WSO. I am curious as to everyone's most absurd ib interview questions that they have been asked, and their answer. Funny, intense, irrelevant, etc... I am not looking for the usu ...

    103 comments19 Jan 2017 -

  12. Help! Choosing 3 FT BB NYC IBD Offers!

    Investment Banking

    I got general offers recently from Barclays Capital, UBS, and Citigroup, all in NYC. Group placement won't happen until next year. UBS may be able to give me a group earlier. Which BB would you pick? I liked the people I met at all these banks...I do ...

    83 comments6 May 2020 -

  13. Investment Banking Headhunters

    Investment Banking

    What would you guys say are the best headhunters to use for IB laterals? I found a few topics on this but they are all outdated and generally do not have great responses. My buddy is looking to lateral from a European city (he is in sort of a hybrid tradi ...

    47 comments6 May 2020 -

  14. Summer Offer: UBS vs. Guggenheim vs. Rothschild (RX)

    Investment Banking

    Was hoping people could lend some insight into these three firms. I would be looking to do M&A at UBS/Gugg or RX at Rothschild. Specifically, what are the exit ops like from the three places, I want to eventually do PE and want to know which would giv ...

    26 comments6 May 2020 -

  15. Brand Name or Great References- What Matters Most?

    Private Equity

    Deciding where to sign a full-time IB offer--choosing between an EB and a top BB (GS / MS). My end-goal is MF PE. I go to a non-target. I SA'd at the EB--which has a a mediocre track-record of sending analysts to MFs--and ended the summer on great te ...

    17 comments14 Aug 2019 -

  16. AMA: From non-target to BB S&T internship to jobless after graduation to HF to unemployed...but happy.

    Job Search Advice

    I am using a throw-away account for this post. I have been meaning to do a post to tell my story for a couple of years now, and finally am following through with it. It is my hope that fellow students and analysts will gain some insight and perspective fr ...

    20 comments6 May 2020 -

  17. bullshit breakdown (for prospective monkeys)

    Investment Banking

    Breaking down the bullshit for the prospective monkeys! Any questions, feel free to ask on here on PM me. Department: IBD at a major BB, London office Number of girls that I've managed to sleep with as a direct result of working at a bank: 0 (got wit ...

    54 comments6 May 2020 -

  18. 3 BB NYC Offers- Help me pick?

    Investment Banking

    Three offers are outstanding at the moment. Citigroup IBD NYC- group determined next year (I heard there's only like 1-2 M&A spot next year so I know for sure I wont get it). Very likely getting a coverage group like healthcare or something. Barc ...

    48 comments6 May 2020 -

  19. SA 2013

    Job Search Advice

    So monkeys, The most painful season of IB recruiting has arrived for fellow juniors. I was wondering how many of you have actually received any offers from BB's for an SA position, particularly on the west coast. Just wondering where everybody is cur ...

    31 comments6 May 2020 -

  20. BB HR: What is the process for checking GPA, ECs, test scores, references, criminal history, etc?

    Investment Banking

    I see couple of questions on BB background check for FO jobs every day. There are several good threads, explaining the process and everything, but advices almost never come from someone who actually worked at the BB HR. Either people speak from their expe ...

    39 comments6 May 2020 -

  21. Blackberry for interns?

    Investment Banking

    Curious if banks give out BBs to interns still. I've noticed there's an app that some banks have that lets you use your current phone and merge it into a personal and work phone, but not sure if that choice is given to interns. BB Blackberry pho ...

    89 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  22. Going to Interviews after Accepting an Offer

    Investment Banking

    Is it okay to continue to go to interviews with other banks after accepting and signing a contract with a BB? BB ...

    171 comments21 Feb 2017 -

  23. Thank you WSO! Got my FT Offer! ADVICE NEEDED

    WSO Success Stories

    Where do i even start..I learned so much from this forum. The brutally honest opinions, sincere willingness to help, the technical information and random tips on everything has been absolutely crucial for me landing this offer. Coming from a non-target I ...

    27 comments6 May 2020 -

  24. How prestigious is NYU Stern (UG) throughout the country?

    Business School and GMAT

    I've asked Sternies on their Facebook group and they all agree that Stern has a tremendous presence on wallstreet, as many major firms go to hire there annually. Based on your experiences, is Stern really that highly regarded among major firms? Also ...

    30 comments6 May 2020 -

  25. PERKS of working in Financial Services....

    Investment Banking

    What are some of the perks you guys have heard of that a BB or MM provides its employee. I'm not talking about just discounts, but things like car service, meals, etc............. For example like my first Internship was at a MM investment bank and e ...

    258 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  26. 20 Company Interviews Later...No FT Offer looking for Advice

    Job Search Advice

    I need some advice. I'm a recent graduate from a nontarget looking for FT roles. About me: sub 3.5 overall GPA, Over 3.5 finance GPA. Was in school's honors program for finance majors. Did some IM work. Received school's highest honors for ...

    167 comments20 Dec 2015 -

  27. How do I respond to MD/VP's direct questioning

    Investment Banking

    I am an SA at a BB. My MD and one of the VPs love to ask really direct questions. I want to try accelerated recruiting for FT. If the MD or VP asks during my SA (before my return offer decision has been made) whether I am talking to other banks, what shou ...

    36 comments27 Jan 2017 -

  28. Associate or Analyst after MBA without workex?

    Investment Banking

    So I know this guy who's got accepted into HBS straight after undergrad, with 0 work experience, although he had a few internships under his belt. If he wants to get into BB IBD, will he get in as an associate or analyst? It would be sweet if he does ...

    104 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  29. What do FIG bankers do?

    Investment Banking

    Reaching out to an FIG banker at a BB. If a "why FIG?" question is asked would it be intelligent to answer by saying something along the following lines: "FIG is a group that has good deal flow most of the times. In bear markets ==> rest ...

    51 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  30. S&T Prestige

    Investment Banking

    I guess I should be asking this question elsewhere, but I feel like the bullpen is the most *(and possibly only) regularly visited forum on this site. I have a question regarding s&t. I was wondering if there is a preference/prestige regarding s&t ...

    33 comments6 May 2020 -

  31. Non-Target School Success Stories (dedicated to those who worked harder to break into BB's)

    Investment Banking

    This thread is dedicated to graduates of non-target universities who made it into the coveted investment banking departments of our favorite bulge brackets. If you fit this description, please respond to this thread so we can pay homage. Investment Bankin ...

    85 comments5 Mar 2018 -

  32. What would you do if you were sitting next to a BB senior banker on an airplane?

    Off Topic

    I'm a student at one of those non-target schools in NY. As the semester was over, I flew back home to see my family. On my first flight, I sat next to this mid-aged gentleman who dressed in a full suit. I didn't pay attention to him until my eye ...

    27 comments6 May 2020 -

  33. Do BBs usually pay for flights to interviews?

    Job Search Advice

    I had one interview with a very large European BB that did not offer to reimburse me for millage, approx 250, to a DCM interview. Now I have another firm, a top 3 BB, that will not reimburse for flights to a BO interview. interview BB capital markets BO A ...

    27 comments6 May 2020 -

  34. Internship Postings Up, Apply Now?

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, so a bunch of investment banks have posted their summer analyst positions on my school's on campus recruiting site. The resume drops are open from now until the scheduled interviews (late October and early November). Is there any benefit to ...

    73 comments5 Aug 2015 -

  35. How to get a Hedge Fund Internship

    Hedge Fund

    There's a lot of mystery surrounding hedge fund internships. Are they available to people who don't have connections through family and friends? How do they stack up against other finance internships? Are they viable when the end game is investm ...

    29 comments6 May 2020 -

  36. Breaking Into Activism

    Hedge Fund

    Long time lurker- first post. I'm an incoming analyst at a NYC BB and will be graduating in the coming months. I'm ultimately looking to break into an activist hedge fund after my analyst stint, but am unsure how to best position myself. From yo ...

    23 comments6 May 2020 -

  37. Chances of switching banks following internship

    Investment Banking

    Deleted Post recruiting BB eb intern summer analyst internship Investment Banking ...

    33 comments10 Jul 2017 -

  38. Less BB IB Full-time offers given out this summer?

    Investment Banking

    Interning in BB IB this summer from a non target in top 3 healthcare group. With sluggish deal flow this year and a looming recession, will there be less full time offers given out? Healthcare seems to be the hottest sector which is good but it's sti ...

    35 comments14 May 2016 -

  39. Public Finance Group IBD Exit Opportunities

    Investment Banking

    I have the opportunity to join a top Public Finance Group within the IBD of a bulge bracket. I was wondering what the exit opportunities are of this position? Also, I have extensive internship experiences in Private Equity and S&T so would Hedge Funds ...

    61 comments7 Apr 2018 -

  40. One Cold Email to Change Your Life (Result right here)

    Job Search Advice

    For those needing a bit of inspiration: How I passed an internship offer for top 10 strategy consulting to my best friend, who had been looking for a job for 2 years. People involved: SENIOR MD in charge of country's group, who forwarded my email. BE ...

    23 comments6 May 2020 -

  41. How to best prepare for a summer internship?

    Investment Banking

    How should I best prepare for a summer internship? I am going to be working at a BB, so what can I do now in order to really stand out this summer? What do interns do most of the day? Create pitchbooks? Do they model often? Excel? I am thinking about goin ...

    71 comments1 Feb 2017 -

  42. Why do some people leave Wall Street?

    Job Search Advice

    So I'm about to enter Wall Street, but having noticed some kids I grew up with, who worked in the BB or HF full-time leave, I'm scared. Three of them: 1. One went to a semi-target (think Georgetown, UND), worked as a paper trader for a few years ...

    68 comments16 Mar 2013 -

  43. Screwed up all the internship interviews at BB banks

    Investment Banking

    Hey, ...

    43 comments27 Dec 2014 -

  44. Should I Quit My Job?

    Job Search Advice

    Currently having to make the hardest decision of my career so far and input would be much appreciated! So a little background, I graduated from a semi-target UK university with an Economics degree and a frankly TERRIBLE grade (sub 3.0 GPA equivalent, a 3r ...

    61 comments6 Feb 2013 -

  45. Please Advise Future Wharton Undergrad

    Business School and GMAT

    Can we do some myth busters with Wharton Undergrad? I'm a high school senior interested in finance, and I was accepted at Wharton. I've been told a lot about the school, but I want to hear from people actually in investment banking/consulting/et ...

    68 comments13 Dec 2016 -

  46. Life Plan (for Everyone) to Ponder

    Investment Banking

    Andy note: Best of WSO- this post originally went up December 2009 and we thought it deserved to go back on the homepage for those who may have never seen it. After reading and commenting on this board it is very clear that everyone has goals/dreams and a ...

    64 comments20 Sep 2012 -

  47. Forced to Take Year Off School--Help Needed

    Job Search Advice

    Hi all, I am a rising junior at a target school. I have a very high GPA and interned at a regional boutique bank last summer. Going into this year, I was hoping that my background along with solid networking and interview prep would put me in a good posit ...

    46 comments22 Sep 2015 -

  48. Summer Internship Start Date

    Investment Banking

    Hi all! Just created an account. I'm studying abroad in the spring and my classes don't end till June 10th, and I'm not sure when my exams end, but some time shortly after that. I was wondering what date BB SA internships start and how much ...

    48 comments19 Jul 2015 -

  49. UBS Lev Fin/Financial Sponsors

    Investment Banking

    Thoughts on deal flow, culture, bonuses, exit ops (particularly to PE / HF) would be greatly appreciated. Is job stability an issue (ie legit worry about more cuts throughout IBD)? Thanks! PE BB Salary ...

    52 comments24 Aug 2017 -

  50. Selectivity of Top Prop. shops vs. BB S&T

    Sales and Trading

    Just how do these two different trading gigs compare in terms of selectivity? I know the top proprietary shops like Optiver, Jane Street Capital, First New York, and Susquehanna mostly recruit at Ivy League schools and other top/target schools. A few non- ...

    25 comments6 May 2020 -

  51. Power of Managing Directors?

    Investment Banking

    Undergraduate going through recruiting currently. I know a few MDs at some BBs who are willing to help me with my internship hunt. I go to a target school(top 3 finance) but my GPA is 3.3 which is not very great. I have decent internship experience and le ...

    40 comments8 Dec 2015 -

  52. As IBD Analyst, Will I be able to pay my sister for med school? HELP!

    Investment Banking

    Ok so I accepted a SA offer for 2011 at a BB in NYC. Ideally I will start full-time in 2012 for my IBD stint, which is when my sister graduates from college. That leads to the main problem My family is actually quite poor and was unable to afford my siste ...

    23 comments6 May 2020 -

  53. Private Equity: why it's so sexy

    Private Equity

    I am sure many of the WSO readers are well aware of an analyst's dream paths from a BB to a large leveraged buyout shop like KKR. But I am curious to see why you think that PE is or is not all it is hyped to be. Brutal honesty is greatly appreciated. ...

    147 comments3 Jun 2010 -

  54. The "Culture" of a bank

    Sales and Trading

    Since we are slowly migrating from the interview stages to the post offer stage, the threads are starting to move much more towards XYZ vs ABC. I wanted to take time to talk about the "culture" question that keeps coming up. In particular kids a ...

    59 comments10 Feb 2011 -

  55. Thanks to WSO for giving me the edge for this summer

    WSO Success Stories

    I started reading WSO last year and it changed my life perspective. Having a brother who works at a top IB boutique and is the highest rated analyst doesn't make a career choice easy especially since I followed his footsteps since middle school. Goin ...

    17 comments6 May 2020 -

  56. JPM Intern E-mail Blast

    Investment Banking

    Looks like a JPM Summer Intern may be cutting his time at the firm a bit short after a pretty hilarious e-mail he sent out to his colleagues. I really love the quick redaction he makes on the second and third e-mails out to everyone. Lets hope this kid do ...

    21 comments6 May 2020 -

  57. Overview BBs vs. Boutiques for London

    Investment Banking

    I am quite unfamiliar with the reputation/prestige, exit opps, salary etc. of most of the elite boutiques here in London. Could some give a rough indication where Evercore, Centerview, Moelis, Greenhill, Houlihan Lokey, Perella Weinberg, Lazard, Rothschil ...

    17 comments6 May 2020 -

  58. Do BB reject final candidates through email or phone call?

    Job Search Advice

    For those who failed before final-round, probably they'd get the rejection news through an email, but what about the very few who made it to the final, will BB reject them through a phone call/ an email? And normally will they reject the final candid ...

    31 comments24 Dec 2015 -

  59. Can you network TOO much?

    Job Search Advice

    As the title says. Currently I have landed an interview at a BB through one contact, while at other BB's I have yet to go through the FT recruiting process yet (they haven't started yet or are waiting to hear back from SA's). Should I conti ...

    39 comments6 Oct 2014 -

  60. Getting Out of America

    Sales and Trading

    I paid 50k a year to attend a target school, worked my ass off-- got top grades and finally landed a banking job. Now that I've joined I see this stupid ass tax that House of Rep. just passed (given the political capital to be earned, will prob. pass ...

    21 comments6 May 2020 -

  61. Why is UBS "not a BB"?

    Investment Banking

    Why do I stumble upon people on wso that proclaim UBS is not a BB? I don't get the joke... UBS Joke BB haters Salary ...

    74 comments22 Mar 2011 -

  62. CUNY Baruch to NYU Stern?

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi all the amazing monkies. I am a HS senior and very settled to pursue a career within the IB industry, specifically FO because I had some exposure to M&A. (I decided to follow this path after very serious consideration. My family has some network wi ...

    17 comments6 May 2020 -

  63. Should I even mention that I used to be a body piercer?

    Investment Banking

    I was a body piercer for a lil bit. Before, I thought that just bringing it up in an interview would just be another thing to talk about. Maybe something that kinda makes me stick out a little bit considering I don't think there are much ex-body pier ...

    68 comments13 Mar 2011 -

  64. West Coast vs. NY Exit Opps

    Private Equity

    Hey guys, I just recently accepted an offer in the SF bay area with a BB for banking in tech. Just wanted to get your thoughts on what the exit opps are like on the west coast for tech.... It seems like in NY, 1st years are approached like 6 months into t ...

    20 comments6 May 2020 -

  65. Sourcing Deals- Analyst

    Private Equity

    As an analyst at a upper-mm PE shop, what are people's thoughts on deal sourcing? All the deals we have looked at come from bankers who are connected with the senior guys at the firm. However, I wanted to go out on my own to contact some of the lesse ...

    29 comments6 Oct 2015 -

  66. Can a bank make you an offer over the phone and then not send the contract?

    Investment Banking

    ........... offer BB ...

    31 comments8 Jun 2015 -

  67. Intelligent questions to ask a Director of FX sales

    Sales and Trading

    I've been invited to meet the Director of FX sales @ the firm's trading floor on Monday. Since its fairly late in the recruitment cycle I'm not exactly looking for an internship at the firm this summer, however I do hope to leverage this in ...

    28 comments3 Oct 2017 -

  68. Bad bonus season at BB- move to elite / MM?

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, Sr associate in strong group at CS /Barc/ BAML / Citi (with focus on M&A) and hearing bonus season won't be so hot so debating leaving for elite boutique like EVR/GHL or MM shop like Lincoln/Harris. Question: how often is this move made ...

    31 comments3 Feb 2013 -

  69. Just left MS/JPM banking for PE so AMA

    Investment Banking

    Post pretty frequently on my other account, but I made this one for the sake of anonymity. I'm leaving one of these BBs (will tell in a PM) and thought I'd answer any questions you might have because I have some free time this week. I can answer ...

    27 comments20 Aug 2015 -

  70. Cornell Students and Graduates: How strong is Investment Banking recruitment for non-AEM majors?

    Investment Banking

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    30 comments24 Aug 2015 -

  71. Partying/drinking culture at BBs?

    Investment Banking

    Let me start off by saying that I do not drink... I am starting at a BB this summer and am worried how well I'll be able to manage my networking ability/social status in the firm without the advantage of being able to 'grab a beer' with fel ...

    55 comments30 Jan 2010 -

  72. EV/EBITDA Multiple

    Investment Banking

    I read a book which claimed that the EV / EBITDA multiple is not affected by changes in taxation...I understand why EBITDA is unaffected by differences in tax, but why wouldn't changes in tax affect EV? Wouldn't a company with a higher tax have ...

    26 comments1 Aug 2015 -

  73. Fresh CS Ph.D. Offers: BB S&T vs. Prop vs. Silicon Valley

    Sales and Trading

    I'm a fresh CS Ph.D. from a top 5. I have three offers: 1) BB S&T quant. Not as a desk strategist, but on a longer-term modeling group that supports traders and desk strats. Offer is $105 base + $45 sign-on + variable annual bonus (no guaranteed ...

    17 comments6 May 2020 -

  74. Forget IBD, get your PhD

    The Nobel Prize. Once an everlasting testament to human intellectual innovation. A beacon of hope, a searchlight though the clouds over our mind's eye. Today, more akin to an online diploma from a for-profit university. A lifetime achievement Oscar f ...

    25 comments11 Oct 2010 -

  75. International Students breaking into banking- ask and I'll try to help

    Investment Banking

    Hi all, I've enjoyed reading the posts on WSO and have personally been helped by numerous forummers, including one that went the bat for me and wrote a lengthy email to his HR because I was dinged the first round of my on campus interview. He never e ...

    42 comments28 Feb 2011 -

  76. Help!! PwC vs Citi?

    Job Search Advice

    I am debating between 2 very great internship. HR Analyst with Citi or Management Consulting internship with PwC. I felt like it was more competitive to get into Citi and I am going to have to work really hard summer at Citi. However, at PwC the atmospher ...

    20 comments6 Feb 2018 -

  77. PWM Exit Opportunities?

    Asset Management

    Hello, what are the exit opportunities facing analysts in PWM from bb firms. Is it common for analysts to go to grad school and transition to IB, hedge funds or PE? Exit opportunities BB PWM ...

    27 comments5 May 2017 -

  78. Where do you see the equity research industry going?

    Investment Banking

    Moderator Note (Andy): Best of WSO- this post originally went up January 2008 and we thought it deserved to go back on the homepage for those who may have never seen it. I was just talking with an II-ranked independent research analyst. She was really sur ...

    31 comments14 Mar 2014 -

  79. 2 months off before I start...

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys I have about 10 weeks between my current job and starting as an analyst in IBD at a BB in London. What should I do? I'm not interested in CFA, GMAT, etc. I just want to go to a cool place, have some fun, relax, and enjoy life before I no long ...

    16 comments6 May 2020 -

  80. FI Trading Down?

    Sales and Trading

    What do you guys think is driving FI trading profits down at the big banks? Seems to me across the board the BB 's have decreased.. trading BB bonds FI ...

    25 comments21 Jan 2015 -

  81. URGENT ADVICE- Soph MM IBD unpaid internship NYC vs. Paid F100 Internship Boston

    Investment Banking

    WSO, I'm at a pivotal point in my life where I need to make decisions in order to set myself up for BB IBD fall recruitment. I am interested in either a top BB (GS, JPM, MS), or an EB (Laz, HL, EC, Centerview). I was at a non-target, but I have recen ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  82. Institutional Sales Analyst Job Description and Overview

    Sales and Trading

    For many, institutional sales offers the best of all worlds: great pay, fewer hours than in corporate finance or research, less stress than in trading, and a nice blend of travel and office work. Like traders, the hours typically follow the market, with a ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  83. Underrated banks and the ambitious bastard

    Across the boards, you see hundreds of questions regarding exit opps; how to get to <span class='keyword_link'><a href=" http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/kohlberg-kr... ">KKR</a></span>? How does someone g ...

    22 comments11 Aug 2010 -

  84. Alberta or Richard Ivey Transfer

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi Guys, History- I just finished my second year at the University of Alberta B.Com program in Finance- I also got accepted into Richard Ivey for the HBA program- I have a 3.9 GPA in Alberta with an enormous amount of extracurricular activities, success i ...

    15 comments6 May 2020 -

  85. Summer Analyst Salary

    Investment Banking

    What would a SA make at a BB IB? IB sa compensation BB ...

    31 comments11 Feb 2012 -

  86. Vacation for Summer Analyst in IB at BB

    Investment Banking

    Hi All, I will be interning in Investment Banking at a BB this summer. I had a quick question regarding vacations. My family is planning a vacation in July and they really (I mean really) want me to come; however, I feel that leaving the bank for a little ...

    22 comments19 Feb 2015 -

  87. Advice needed ASAP for Interview with BB Private Bank Analyst Program

    Job Search Advice

    So, for all those doubters who said I was moron for doing what I did: I have an interview set up with the Private Bank of a BB for their Analyst Program. This is widely regarded as the best Private Bank on Wall Street. The reason this position opened is b ...

    15 comments6 May 2020 -

  88. Have any virtual recruiting CS people heard back?

    Investment Banking

    Some info I have on this process: There are supposedly 64 spots for the summer for non-core schools, and a lot of applicants (NYC office I believe). I did my first round in person even though it was supposed to be webcam interview since I was in NYC durin ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  89. Office Visit Post Accepting FT Offer

    Investment Banking

    I accepted a FT offer with an EB / BB in a regional office and I am back home for winter break. I haven't really communicated with people in the office besides a brief call and was wondering whether I should reach out to schedule a lunch with the jun ...

    19 comments14 Dec 2015 -

  90. Need some counselling for the future*

    Other Industries

    Hi, I am currently a grade 11 student in Canada. I am studying in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). At the moment, I achieve high marks in my school (Around 94-97%). I am involved in few clubs in my school. I am part of the Student Activity Council, part of ...

    14 comments6 May 2020 -

  91. Should you even be aiming for BB IBD anymore?

    A couple of stories have hit the tapes recently which both make fairly depressing reading for those looking to jump into a new 2/3 year analyst programme at a bulge bracket bank. 1- Bonuses are down. Way down. I can only give UK figures here but the avera ...

    17 comments14 Nov 2012 -

  92. Need Help with Offers please

    Investment Banking

    I realize people say ranking offers is stupid because ultimately its about fit but I really don't know how else to go about this. Basically, I have IB offers from one European BB (HSBC/UBS/Barclay's) for their New York office and I am confident ...

    12 comments6 May 2020 -

  93. What is the worst BB?

    Investment Banking

    what do u guys think is the worst bb? obviously not goldman or jp or even ms i would say ubs is doing the worst and is failing and declining but citi always hires tards and state skool kids...which is worse? U VOTE BB ...

    31 comments3 Nov 2009 -

  94. Final Round for Credit Risk Analyst at BB

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    Job Search Advice

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    Investment Banking

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    Job Search Advice

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    Investment Banking

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