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Best BB firms for S&T
Sales and TradingHow would you rank the BBs in terms of how good/competitive their S&T divisions are for FICC and equities? Most of the rankings on this site are for IB, so I wanted to get the perspective of people in S&T. BB Sales and Trading ...
112 comments11 Apr 2017 - runningthroughthesix
Sales and Trading Analyst AMA
Sales and TradingHey Everyone, I've been a longtime reader of the forum and just want to thank everyone for all the helpful information I've found throughout the years from undergrad to my first internship and onto to being a sales and trading analyst. I feel li ...
50 comments17 May 2016 - Winston Wolfe
Q&A: Sales And Trading Internship
Sales and TradingHi everyone, I recently finished up a sophomore summer internship in S&T at a BB, got the return offer and plan on going back next summer to then be considered for FT. The point of this post is to answer any questions anyone might have about S&T ( ...
25 comments26 Jan 2018 - ShortGamma_Coll...
Keys to succeed as a summer Sales & Trading intern
Sales and TradingHello everyone, I am currently a Junior in an undergraduate business school and, after working hard, I have just secured a summer S&T internship at a BB bank in NYC. I am now willing to provide the necessary effort to do well. I would like to have som ...
30 comments12 Apr 2019 - Saymo
Bad networking experience- MD/Partner- coffee chat- went wrong?
Investment BankingSo, I feel pretty bad about a coffee chat networking experience I had with an MD/Partner at a BB. I was connected through a friend and met this person at their office. I went in with the mindset just to introduce myself/why interested/ get to know the per ...
21 comments5 Feb 2018 - jake robertson
JPM SA rejections
Sales and TradingHas anyone heard back on summer analyst applications yet? BB Sales and Trading college undergrad 2015 Summer Analyst Salary ...
42 comments11 Dec 2015 - abauscher
What to expect from a Sales & Trading summer internship?
Sales and TradingHello everyone, I a Junior in college and I have just secured a summer S&T internship at a BB. I applied to that job because I am fascinated by the markets, I like confronting risk, and I like to life style of the job. Now, I know that an intern' ...
46 comments28 Feb 2015 - Saymo
The best informational interview one could ask for!
WSO Success StoriesFellow monkeys, Long time reader, I have only posted several times. I am here to share my success. I just landed a S&T role at a top BB (GS,MS, JPM). My background: Small, private, non-target finance grad with a 3.2 GPA. My university only places did ...
44 comments10 Nov 2013 - CrashDavis12
GS S&T or Citi CMO?
Investment BankingI have an offer for Citi's 2019 CMO program, and received a Superday invite to S&T at Goldman. What are pros/cons of each, and which would you suggest I take? The Citi offer expires before the S&T Superday, and I'm not sure yet if I can ...
13 comments22 Aug 2018 - wso237
FT Decision: Concerns over SnT Exit Opps
Sales and TradingI interned at a major BB this summer and have a FT offer in equity sales. I'm not sure if I want to stay in Finance for the long run... would definitely want to transition out to bschool after a couple of years if I took the role. Personally, I do no ...
18 comments22 Jan 2018 - duckduckgoose
Sales out of M7 MBA: Even worth trying?
Business School and GMATHey guys, I'm a military officer in the process of applying to top MBA programs and hope to be admitted to Booth/Columbia for the class of 2018. Assuming I get into one of these programs, how feasible is it to secure a position as a S&T associate ...
18 comments16 Sep 2015 - PeterMBA2018
What are S&T hours really like and do they vary by bank/desk?
Sales and TradingObviously, in general, the hours in S&T are (usually significantly) better than those in IB. I've often read that most traders/salespeople come in around 7 AM and leave by 5:30/6 in the evening. Yet, I've networked with many alum across BB ...
18 comments27 Oct 2014 - wishuponastarr
How to break in to S&T from this point
Sales and TradingHi Guys, I am currently a graduating senior at a non-target with a double major in Finance and Economics. Its been a goal of mine to break into S&T. I know recruiting is all over and I am getting desperate. I have been applying to other finance positi ...
19 comments20 Mar 2013 - tlalwani
GS QIS Strats vs BoA MBS Strats vs DB S&T
Job Search AdviceI currently have 3 great offers for summer internships: 1) Goldman Sachs Strats in QIS 2) BAML Strats Associate on MBS desk 3) Deutsche Bank Trading Analyst ...
14 comments28 Feb 2015 - Quant4Life
Trading Desks That Don't Require Quant/CS background
Sales and TradingHello, I am getting ready to pref desks for Sales and Trading at a BB bank. The program rotates around sales and trading, however, I was told that most of the trading desks require a computer science/quant background, or at a minimum, to have strong progr ...
10 comments27 Feb 2017 - riptide989
AndyLouis's blog The following is an interview I did with the Head of Equity Derivatives Sales at a bank in the UK: What is your job title? I work in Flow Equity Derivatives. What are previous positions you have held and how many years of experience ...
10 comments9 Apr 2016 - AndyLouis
How many people work in S&T in each BB?
Sales and TradingPeople often tell me it's better to work at JPM Markets or Citi Markets than GS Securities because of the difference in the balance sheet and revenues, but I feel like this figure isn't normalized with respect to how many people work at each ban ...
6 comments2 Mar 2019 - gonline47
help with choice between summer analyst internship at HK with ML IBD, GS IMD institutional sales or JPM S&T?
Investment BankingHello! I have the following question regarding the choice of a summer analyst internship for the three roles: Merrill Lynch- IBD JP Morgan- S&T Goldman Sachs- IMD institutional sales I think this is particularly a hard decision as I am very interested ...
10 comments20 Dec 2014 - noonuirbouda
Strong in Sales, should I still pursue S&T?
Sales and TradingHello I've been working as an equities broker (Private W M) for 9 years at a boutique IB. I have been pretty successful in all aspects of this business and have grown to love sales. Now that I am looking to make a move, I figured that getting a job a ...
9 comments12 Jan 2016 - nyknicks12
IBs 'destroyed'?
Sales and Tradinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbuborn14Mc BB Sales and Trading ...
10 comments7 Mar 2014 - ucldon
Energy Trading: BB vs. Supermajor vs. Commodity Trading House
Sales and TradingI've seen paper vs. physical energy trading discussed in the past. However, I was wondering what a day in the life would look like mid-career at a BB vs. a Supermajor vs. a Commodity trading house (Glencore, Trafigura, etc.)? BB Sales and Trading ...
10 comments18 Jun 2013 - Winston Wolfe
2016 S&T FT
Job Search AdviceHi everyone, would really appreciate your input in this. Currently a junior in college, tried securing an SA in S&T for summer but didn't get any offers in the end. Is it still possible that I get a FT through intense networking this summer / ear ...
9 comments8 Feb 2015 - maltwhiskey
Sophomore Sales and Trading Superday
Sales and TradingHello, First off, I searched for this topic and haven't found a thread that was exclusively focused on sophomore S&T superdays. There are a few posts, but most are not detailed. At the sophomore level, what kind of technicals should I expect for ...
8 comments11 Jan 2018 - ActivistInvesting
Where to be for S&T: Universal banks vs Investment banks, US or Foreign, Micro or Macro?
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8 comments9 May 2018 - Winnfield
Internal transfer from one department to another- from intern this summer to summer analyst next summer
Job Search AdviceHello. I'm currently interning in PWM at a BB. I'd like to move to S&T or AM next summer. How hard will this be? I recently looked through Outlook and found that I have contact info for everyone at the firm. My boss already said he'd su ...
5 comments14 Jun 2019 - MidlengthAlbum
Advice on getting return offer for S&T
Sales and TradingHey, guys. I am an incoming S&T summer analyst at UBS London. I wish to get a return offer for my summer internship. I am wondering what are the ways to improve my chance of getting a return offer? I have read on other posts about adding values to the ...
5 comments14 Jun 2019 - Wanderful
Hey everyone. I recently accepted an offer at J.P. Morgan for the S&T Summer Analyst program. The program is not rotational; we rank our choices and they rank us. I have recently seen seen the FICC Citi Survey (can't link to it as I am a new memb ...
9 comments26 Oct 2013 - TUnitG6
Future of prime brokerage? Sec lending specifically?
Sales and TradingI keep reading that banks are scaling back on PB because of how balance sheet intensive it is. What does that mean for the future, specifically sec lending since it makes so much money for the firm? How do you think PB will adapt to new regulations? Pleas ...
8 comments31 May 2015 - workhardplayharder
Waitlist for S&T Summer Analyst
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7 comments22 Jan 2018 - umbrellapencil
first round S&T?
Sales and TradingHow technical can that be? Thanks BB Sales and Trading ...
8 comments15 Jan 2015 - KingKongVodka
Should I be depressed?
Sales and TradingHey buddies, I'm a 25 years old European engineering major and I recently finished my bachelors degree with a high GPA (~3.8). The reason why it took me so long to finish school is because I'm originally from Asia and I came to Europe 12 years a ...
8 comments15 Jun 2014 - SpaceMarine
Bulge-Bracket S&T vs Boutique Prop Shops
Sales and TradingI just got a summer analyst position at a BB bank and I'm extremely happy with the position. But I was wondering how it compares with smaller prop shops in terms of comp and lifestyle. I know, for example, a first-year at Optiver can make 300k. And t ...
5 comments24 Feb 2019 - gonline47
Conversation with an Equities Sales Trader
Sales and TradingUpdate: I was speaking to a guy in Australia on the cash equities desk at a BB. Just edited the post for the US/global audience, cut out slangs about kangaroos and shit. Hey guys, I think it's about time to post something since I have been a member f ...
6 comments25 Jun 2015 - Milhouse Van Houten
How much autonomy do you have in sales and trading?
Sales and TradingI understand that in investment banking, you have a very hierarchal structure in terms of dynamics with other people, and the tasks you're assigned to do, but S&T is more of a flat structure. How much autonomy does this mean you have on each desk ...
4 comments14 Mar 2019 - gonline47
Best MSF/MFin program for S&T?
Business School and GMATColumbia MS financial economics, MIT MFin, Vanderbilt MSF, CMC MFin....? BB Sales and Trading ...
6 comments27 Mar 2015 - Kiosliop13
Is S&T right for me? Offers at DB Credit Trading & > $1bn Buyside Fundamental Credit Fund
Hedge FundHey guys, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) interested in credit. I'm trying to figure out the best way to get to a credit HF. I currently have offers to join DB's structured credit desk as well as as a HY credit analyst at a >$1bn credit f ...
5 comments4 Feb 2015 - juniorfinancier
Barclays S&T vs BAML S&T
New User IntroductionsI have offers from both over summer. Both have amazing people. Really torn. No clue what to do BB Sales and Trading Salary ...
5 comments29 Jan 2015 - noonelikesmeatall
realistically speaking, do I even have a chance for the 2015 summer anlyst positions for S&T?
Sales and TradingSchool:Semi/non target (a rising junior) Major: Mathematical Economics GPA: 3.75/4.00 Nationality: Foreign(having an accent) Experience: not so much. Interning at a commercial real estate company right now and volunteered at a non-profit organization last ...
5 comments21 Jul 2014 - rorror45
pharma sales career change plan needs approval
Business School and GMATHey all, I did some searching and got some decent info, but need some insight for the professionals who are already there: UG non-target GPA is 3.05 bsba Working in Pharmaceutical Sales (good numbers) Ambition: MBA from vandy, indiana or emory, will apply ...
5 comments16 Dec 2012 - monkeyshines
Door to Door ruining my resume?
Sales and TradingHey guys, I'm currently a rising sophomore in a well known Canadian university and I started looking for summer opportunities pretty late. I applied to several firms but they all told me that they do not hire first years and that I should apply for t ...
4 comments15 May 2016 - kamehamehameha
Over the past 3 weeks, we have covered option basics including pricing and payoffs. We've also covered Option greeks going deeper into Delta and Gamma last week. This week, let's take a look at the rest of the greeks: Theta, Rho and Vega. Theta ...
4 comments15 Dec 2012 - LaFemmeFinancière
I know that GS Securities opens July 1st 2019, but I can't find the dates for any other applications. Does anyone know when any of the BB's open their applications based on when they did so last year or anytime before? Also, would anyone know wh ...
3 comments12 Apr 2019 - gonline47
Internship from target school
Sales and TradingI go to a target school, and i recently thought of going into S&T. I am a junior, and I don't have much finance background. Is it too late to prepare for next summer's S&T internship? When does recruiting usually start? Thanks! BB Sales ...
4 comments22 Sep 2014 - sam_translator
delete advice to interns basic resume review BB Sales and Trading ...
4 comments12 Feb 2015 - HopelessIntern
Sales interview, need some pointers
Job Search AdviceI'm going for a sales job in the Securities division at a BB. I was coached by an employee that I need to beef up my market knowledge. What would you all advise I do to prepare for an entry-level interview? Commodity Sales BB Sales and Trading ...
4 comments21 Jul 2014 - fc200v
S&T offer advice please!
Sales and TradingI have received an offer from UBS and Morgan Stanley. Both are S&T summer analyst position. The UBS S&T internship allows you to rotate across different desks and it is located in London. On the other hand, the full name for S&T at Morgan Stan ...
3 comments11 Dec 2018 - Wanderful
Does GS Use TA!?!
Sales and TradingI saw a picture on the GS S&T career section webpage that had a computer screen with a few charts in the background. I remember Jim Cranmer, I know he wasn't a trader, talking a lot about TA in his books. Dose anyone still believe in TA? Goldman ...
4 comments22 Dec 2012 - John Daggett
Equity derivatives sales/structuring dying on wall street?
Sales and TradingThought eqt and S&T in general were dying? Long term pro/con of biz @ BB. Sr. Lvl Feedback pls. BB Sales and Trading Advice S&T derivatives equity derivatives future for sales and trading ...
3 comments24 Mar 2018 - FreezyD
CIBC World Markets vs TD Securities S&T intern offers
Sales and TradingHello guys, I have a dilemma right now. I have been offered both summer internships at CIBC and TD in sales & trading. I know it's a good dilemma to have, but I just want to make sure to take the best decision. The first one is in Montreal and is ...
3 comments19 Nov 2017 - MacroPanda
BB Weird Phone Call and Office Visit
Sales and TradingI had an on campus interview with a BB for sales and trading last week. Never heard anything back until today when the recruiter called me asking to set up another call soon. I told her I was going to be in NY the next few days so it would have to be next ...
3 comments12 Apr 2019 - kobeizdabest
From PM to Bond Sales pre MBA. Good or bad idea?
Asset ManagementSo I'm currently working as a fixed income PM in the AM group of a continental Europe Bank (think BNP, Santander, ING...). I applied for the MBA in round 1 and I am waiting to see if I make it to the interview. My post MBA goal is to continue in the ...
3 comments29 Sep 2016 - Tximu
Career Advice Needed: Commerzbank S&T vs. CME Market Risk
Investment BankingHi guys, I am entering my first job out of Master's program in econ and finance. Any advice would be appreciated. I got several offers, and I am choosing between Commerzbank NYC in sales and trading (temp), CME Group NYC as a junior market risk analy ...
3 comments6 Aug 2016 - mrmmrbbb
BB S&T Question from a Clueless Undergrad
Investing, Markets & MacroeconomicsBB Sales and Trading ...
3 comments5 Oct 2015 - BlackScholes95
Interview with a quant?
Sales and TradingWill be interviewing with a quant at a major BB in Sales and Trading based in Asia....any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! BB Sales and Trading ...
3 comments8 Dec 2014 - ButlerButler
Chances of moving from PWM or S&T to ER?
Sales and TradingHi everyone, I have recently met a few people from S&T and PWM. They have a really good impression on me and I guess I have decent chance getting an interview at these two departments. However, my ultimate goal is working at a more analytical role (li ...
3 comments20 Oct 2014 - MWMW
Type of meeting
Job Search AdviceHi guys.. Trying to get a better read on situation. Have been communicating with a guy in sales and trading in Europe... He has been nice, but about 2 months ago he said that he wasn't sure about upcoming opportunities.. Anyway, I emailed him yesterd ...
3 comments12 Mar 2014 - Thedss
Rates Desks
Sales and TradingHi, I will be interning on a rates desk this summer and I wanted more clarity on the way the business is setup. Is it standard across most banks? Will desks be divided by region or by products e.g. bonds, IRS etc. If given the choice which product or regi ...
3 comments3 Mar 2014 - ucldon
Advice for Graduation: Oxbridge vs Masters with part time job
Business School and GMATHey guys! I am looking for some advice for my choice of graduate studies. I am considering the following options but don't know which one to choose: Masters at Oxbridge for 1 year. Pros: The name, gets me in the target schools for FO, great networkin ...
2 comments14 Apr 2018 - Slip_Crackzz
Positioning for PE Internships as a Junior
Private EquityI am a sophomore majoring in Applied Math and Econ at a target school. Recently I was offered a rotational role with JPM through their Markets Internship program, and I am trying to understand how accepting it might fit into my hopes of going into PE out ...
2 comments5 Dec 2016 - bluedog123
Incoming Sophomore Sales & Trading Summer Analyst
Sales and TradingHi Everyone, I'm a sophomore from a target school concentrating in finance. I was able to get invited for an accelerated superday back in September with a BB and accepted the offer soon after. I was curious if there is anything I should be doing in t ...
2 comments4 Nov 2016 - ShortGamma_Coll...
Wealth Management to S&T...likely to happen?
Job Search AdviceGood evening monkeys, Currently a senior at a non-target going through the interview process. As of today, I have just received a formal offer to be a FA at top tier wealth management firm (think MS, BAML). However, I truly want to be in sales and trading ...
2 comments23 Mar 2015 - The Real Gordon...
2015 JPM S&T HK Summer Analyst Interview process
Job Search AdviceHi, Has anyone received the invitation to superday (final round/AC) after the second round phone interview? Thanks so much! BB Sales and Trading Interview ...
2 comments15 Dec 2014 - Echen
S&T first round?
Investment BankingWhat to prepare for first-round? Some firms tend to do poker, game theory,and stats problems. Ideas guys? BB Sales and Trading ...
2 comments6 Dec 2014 - KingKongVodka
Commercial Credit to Sales & Trading?
Job Search AdviceI just got an offer for a commercial credit training program at a regional bank. Not exactly what I'm looking to do, I've been pursuing sales & trading opportunities. Some banks have told me to keep in touch etc, but no offers as of yet. Wit ...
2 comments23 Apr 2014 - taylorlelandsmith
Is it too late to apply for SA 2020 internship in BB?
Sales and TradingHi, I am a junior student at a semi target university. I applied to SA 2020 internship at JPM, GS, MS and CS from late August to earlier September. But I know that for these banks, recruitment is on a rolling basis. Am I too late to even get an interview ...
1 comment11 Sep 2019 -
Textbooks/Useful Content For Rates/Macro/Bond Math?
Investing, Markets & MacroeconomicsDoes anyone have some useful textbooks for relevant info in Rates S&T? Anything along the lines of Macroeconomics/Interest Rates & Bond Math would be great. BB Sales and Trading Macroeconomics No Yes 347677 227405 405601 355522 197183 ...
1 comment20 Jul 2019 - bateman2.0
Sell-Side or Buy-side internship
Job Search AdviceTitle is pretty self-explanatory. I have a 2020 internship offer from both sides and looking to hear what factors played into your decision for choosing one or the other. Thanks BB Sales and Trading Asset Management Equity Research #finance #IBD investmen ...
1 comment21 Jun 2019 - Nick6802
How hard is the move from BB to Boutique for S&T
Sales and TradingI secured a summer analyst role at a BB for S&T, but am flirting with the prospect of joining a boutique full-time, particularly those with prop trading. I currently attend UChicago and was wondering if this move is common, or is it extremely hard to ...
1 comment12 Apr 2019 - gonline47
Got an email saying I was "referred to Bank of America", but I already submitted my apps
Job Search AdviceSo, I'm a rising junior at a non-target and have been networking my ass off. I got in contact with an MD on the trading floor at baml and they essentially told me they'd recommend me to their team. After seeing this, I submitted my app within 2 ...
1 comment2 Aug 2018 - yeryeryer
BB S&T SA First Round Advice?
Sales and TradingI have an upcoming phone interview first round at a BB for Sales and trading. I've read online that I can expect mostly fit questions. However, I know very little about S&T and do not have much time to prepare. While I follow the stock market fai ...
1 comment23 Jul 2018 - Connor13346
Call and Meeting Targets In Sales
Investment BankingCurious to hear what the call and meeting targets are like in a sales role at a bank, either PWM as an advisor gathering assets, or in equity sales. Currently in an AM sales role at a vendor, and have a feeling our call targets are not very high, but woul ...
1 comment6 May 2018 - Clawback
Just joined a BB, might get shipped to Brooklyn. What now?
Sales and TradingHi All, I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. I just joined a BB a few months ago in the Val Control group, after doing about 1.5 years in a quantitative valuation/ advisory role (advising clients on complex derivative transactions) at a big 4. Well, t ...
1 comment11 Mar 2018 - notquiteaquant
Barclays Cross Asset Sales
Sales and TradingNot sure how to prepare for this interview. Read up on derivatives? Any insight appreciated. Below is the description Description: About Cross Asset Sales Cross Asset Sales is a global team dedicated to providing tailored and innovative investment solutio ...
1 comment23 Nov 2017 - David-Hong
Structuring vs Equity Research
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1 comment9 May 2018 - Winnfield
Securitized Product Origination- Capital Markets
Sales and TradingDoes anyone know anything about structurized Product Origination group under capital markets? I'm mainly looking for type of work, hours, base salary, bonus, and path of moving up the ladder. Thanks guys! BB Sales and Trading ...
21 Jul 2017 - Future Goldman Owner
Hi monkeys, I have lurked here for a while and I decided to make a thread to ask you guys a question. I've researched everywhere and I never reached a single answer regarding the difference between both areas. I'm able to rotate between differen ...
1 comment15 Jul 2017 - CorporateSellout
Recruitment advice for a rising junior from a target
Investment BankingI am a rising junior at a Harvard/Wharton, working in Sales and Trading at a lower BB in NYC (Barclays, DB, UBS, CS), in a frat, GPA will likely be 3.7-3.85 after this semester. I would be very happy to sign GS /MS/ JPM IBD for my junior summer. Should I ...
1 comment12 May 2016 - ThrowingDarts
BB FX Sales Interview Questions
Sales and TradingHi all, I have an FX sales interview coming up within a BB. What kind of questions should I expect? I imagine all the fit and market questions will come up but I'm not sure about technical questions. Should I expect the same level of mental math and ...
5 May 2017 - superbushero
Which Rotation Should I Start In: Fixed Income or Equity
Asset ManagementHello all! ...
23 Mar 2015 - TGatsby
Advice / Tips On Preparing For FT Fixed Income / Equity Sales (S&T) Recruitment Over Summer
Job Search AdviceDidn't manage to land an SA gig in S&T... Gonna bust my ass in preparing for the FT round over summer. I understand that it's a lot more difficult to land an FT gig with no prior experience, but I won't let these statistics stop me from ...
15 Mar 2015 - maltwhiskey
How do you get a job at a BB
Job Search AdviceHey guys, I am a junior FE major at CMU. I have a good GPA(3.5+). I'm joining a large japanese bank this summer as a summer intern. However I really want to work at a BB. Particularly MS/ JPM. Any tips or ideas about what I should do to try and get m ...
1 comment8 Mar 2015 - kingpin1234
Barclays v. RBC for SA S&T
Investment BankingReceived summer offers to both Barclays and RBC in NYC for Sales and Trading. Thoughts on each firm? Looking for somewhere I would be able to grow most quickly and learn the ins and outs of the business best. Barclays RBC Capital Markets RBC FI Sales Equi ...
17 Feb 2015 - HoyaSaxa1789
2015 S&T Grad/Internship Non target school resume.
Resume AdviceHello fellow monkeys! I am a student from Asia Pacific and will be graduating in May next year. I've done 2 past sales internship 1 of which was at a boutique and am currently in the process of applications to both Sales & Trading roles (both gra ...
1 comment23 Oct 2014 - ggmonkeyness
Freshman S&T internship at BB
Job Search AdviceHello everyone, During the summer, I had a short S&T internship at a BB in Asia that I was fortunate enough to get through my family connections. However, despite the brand name, I basically did a bunch of grunt work and virtually nothing significant ...
11 Sep 2014 - bhfm123
Question about the SALES side of Securities departmens
Sales and TradingI have a question for the people who are in their first 1-5 years at a bulge bracket bank. 1. Given the reputation and natural deal flow, what percentage of your time is spent initiating brand new relationships? What percentage is spent maintaining existi ...
1 comment5 May 2014 - fc200v
Breaking into Structuring vs Sales wrt academic background requirements (S&T)
New User IntroductionsHi there, I'm a final year ugrad maths student from a good but not great University. I was wondering if anyone could offer advice regarding whether a job in Structuring would be much more competitive/difficult to break into than a Sales job on a deri ...
1 comment12 Apr 2014 - eagerbeaver90
S&T to Tech Startup
Sales and TradingHello All, Im between an offer at a start up and taking associate at the current bank i work at. The bank isnt a top tier bank and we pay isnt the best but i do like the people i work with and i see growth. the start up is a very well funded place and is ...
1 comment19 Mar 2013 - donalduck
Trading at Credit Suisse....thoughts?
Sales and TradingHave any of you done an internship in Credit Suisse S&T? I've heard that CS is one of the better BB 's for S&T, but what exactly is the culture like there while working? How were the initial first and final round interviews? BB Sales and ...
1 comment20 Jan 2013 - steelman2010