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Is This Suit Too Dark?
Is this suit too dark for a work suit? Would appreciate it if you can check out the link below https://www.saksoff5th.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp…
Infra PE Analyst vs. Pension Fund Infra PE Analyst
First time writing at WSO . I've been spectator for some time - finding this website has been the best thing ever happened to me. I'm saying this because now I have few decisions to make! FYI. I have always been interested in infrastructure and project finance. Option 1) Public Finance role at BB...
F100 Finance or Sales & Trading
I am fully aware these are two VERY different fields, however, with two offers I need help deciding. For a brief background, I am from a semi-target with a 3.9 GPA and F500 two corp. finance internships starting after my freshman year. I have had interviews with 6 BB banks and 11 MM banks, however,...
Technical Questions for PWM Internship at BB
So I have a interview coming up for PWM at a BB and I would like to know how technical the interview questions will get. From what I understand, PWM mostly focuses on fit questions and less on technical, but I am still unsure on what to prepare for. Any info you may have would be greatly...
West coast IB BB and MM Summer Analyst Hours
Hey guys, was wondering what the hours look like for a summer analyst at a BB (specifically, JPM , BAML , DB , WF , etc) and at a mid market farm. An associate at piper flat out said their office is a sweat shop bc there are so many companies they work with, yet an analyst at baml said his hours...
Do I take my boutique offer or delay graduation & transfer to an Ivy?
Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a tight spot, and could use some advice. I'm a rising junior at a non-target unranked state school and this past summer I managed to get an internship as a summer analyst at a private equity firm. Fortunately, I knocked it out of the park, and even though they weren't...
Background check - Incorrect dates
Hey guys, so I've recently landed a position at a BB , however realised i made a mistake on dates for one of my positions. I have 6 proper internships on my CV (all fine), however at the end of my CV is a casual uni student ambassador position which has incorrect dates. It lists (xxx 2015 - Present)...
Graduate or Apply for SA 2018?
My background - I am a rising senior at a non-target (Iona College) with a 3.6 cum, 3.7 major GPA (Finance). I am entering my 3rd year but am a senior because of excess credits and am able to finish a 4-year program a year early. Currently, I'm interning as a Finance Project Managerment intern at a...
Resume Review - Rising Sophomore
I'm planning on applying to some of the sophomore BB programs and I'd love for the WSO community to give me some feedback before I apply. I really appreciate it.
Odd-Referred to scheduled time w/ BB analyst alum- never responded-anyone experience same? insight?
Capital Management Analyst
I am interested in a Capital Management Analyst role at a BB that is centered around risk weighting assets for the purpose of Basel III. Can anyone provide any insight on this role? From my understanding, it seems like they support the more glamorous forecasting / analysis roles within treasury. Is...
How do I respond to MD/VP's direct questioning
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 should I rationally say?
Possible to leverage a second IB internship before 5th undergrad year?
BB, top analyst, super-low GPA, technical major. Chance for buy side?
Hey guys, thanks in advance for helping me with this. I am gonna start my full time at a BB in SF next month (tech group, Barclay, Citi, BAML type) after my internship there last summer. Knowing that buy-side recruiting will begin soon after my job starts, I am trying to figure out what do I want to...
CICC vs BB IBD 2017
Hey monkeys, a quick, classic and evolving question about CICC vs BB IBD . I'm from mainland and now a master student at a top 5 US university on the west coast. Received IBD SA offers from Morgan Stanley (generalist), CICC (M&A) and 2 other second-tier BBs . I plan to work in Chinese capital market...
Bulge Brackets in Chicago
One big concern with satellite offices is that they tend to be outsourced labor shops for NYC . This tends to be the case with the bulges. Could you guys provide some insight to these Chicago offices?
Hard Work Does Pay Off
I joined WSO a little less than two days ago. I want to post my in depth detailed story of how I made it to the BB I am at now. Hopefully this will help inspire a few people or at least show them that you can in fact make it to a great firm coming from basically nothing. I grew up in a decent...
BB S&T Superdays
Does anyone have good markets questions from BB S&T super days? Not like "what's going on in the markets": I want some super hard technicals, brainteasers , etc.
Chances of switching banks following internship
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Your Most Absurd IB Interview Questions.. and Answers
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 usual: "How many ping pong balls can fit in a 747?",...
Story time: My horrible BB Analyst interview experience
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 really help paint the picture. Recently, I had an...
Less BB IB Full-time offers given out this summer?
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 still not on par with last year. I plan on working...
BB (JPM/MS) Best Groups for PE (MF) exit?
Hi everyone, I have a SA offer at a BB ( JPM /MS) and was just wondering what groups are best for PE exits. Is it the traditional LevFin / M&A , or perhaps there is no difference between them and the coverage groups. I know modeling isn't done much in some LevFin groups, so curious what your...
What non-Bulge Bracket sales & trading internships/opportunities should students be aware of?
Title mostly says it all. What are ALL the good opportunities out there--Bulge Bracket be damned? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's my perception that nowadays, if you're less-than-nearly-perfect as a 21-year-old candidate for summer analyst positions, you have little-to-no shot at nabbing a BB s&t...
Software Engineer in an Investment Bank
I am Engineering and Finance major. I am thinking of joining tech when I leave university and becoming a developer/software engineer. I just got invited to interview for an internship at a BBIB (think GS , MS, JPM ) This sounds great because it seems to combine my interests in tech and finance!...
SA Midpont - Reality vs Expectations
Curious to know how other summer intern's are feeling about their summer living up to expectations as most are about halfway through the summer internship . I'm at a BB and the beginning was exciting; training was useful, we were all highly encouraged to speak up, participate, offer feedback,...
M7 MBA Candidate Resume Advice
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Can I actually do it?... Genuine Insight and Perspective needed
Fellow monkeys, I believe most people on this forum are filled with endless ambition to succeed and make it big (bearing in mind that "making it big means different things to different people) I am starting my full time IBD analyst gig in London in a couple weeks (think GS , MS, BAML , JPM)....
MM SA to lateral FT BB Recent Grad!
So I am a recent graduate from a semi-target, 3.7 who landed a SA position at a MM firm right after graduation. Wondering what are the necessary steps I need to take to lateral after this summer to a BB FT (possibly starting in January or later). Also, I realize the importance (and necessity) of...
IB summer intern in Israel to Full time in US
Hey everyone. First post here. I am a third year student at UF, headed into my senior year this coming fall. I have always wanted to do investment banking, and attacked many avenues trying to get there. I did PWM at Merrill last summer being that that was the only relevant internship I could get at...
URGENT ADVICE - Soph MM IBD unpaid internship NYC vs. Paid F100 Internship Boston
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 recently put down my deposit to transfer to a target...
BB ER vs. 2nd Tier IB Derivatives Sales
Hi, I am a senior with several offers on hand. The two I am most interested in are: 1) ER in a BB (one of the better teams) - did an internship and was offered position in a neighbouring team 2) Derivative sales in 2nd tier IB (but one of their best teams there) I know they are quite different. I do...
Georgetown MSB vs. SFS
I will start with a couple assumptions and conclusions I have reached through my research and would greatly appreciate any corroboration or corrections you guys might have for me. Georgetown as a whole would be a low target to a high semi-target for the overall financial services and consulting...
Bankers decide to take their talents to...Cleveland?
By now, I'm sure all of WSO is sick of the Wall Street vs. tech debate, but this article from Bloomberg is saying that bankers are not only leaving for tech but also smaller banks in cities like Cleveland. [quote]Wall Street banks have been bleeding talent to hedge funds, buyout firms and technology...
Tier-1 BB signing bonus
Curious to see what would be the typical signing bonus for ASSO 2/3 in IBD and S&T divisions? Tier-1 BB .
Is Baruch College recruited for credit risk/ risk management from BB IB?
I am a sophomore at Baruch College majoring in Applied Math. And I am interested in a career and a summer analyst internship next year in credit risk at a BB IB . I heard that Baruch is recruited heavily for middle or back office . Front office not so much. Since risk is middle office I want to know...
Portfolio vs brand for investment positions
so I accepted an offer at a regional shop in Europe in which I'd do some macro driven asset allocation on multiple asset classes as well as some quantitative implementation of the same. the place is not very known but the founders/partners are formidable players in the regional market of reference...
Do BB reject final candidates through email or phone call?
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 candidates after having hired someone? or will they...
Morgan Stanley Weekend Policy?
Hey WSO , Recently got approached by friends about an IB analyst position opening. I've been contemplating a move to a BB for some time but it would have to be a good fit for me culturally (thinking long-term, not really interested in PE / HF ). Given that basically all BBs have a weekend policy of...
How long does it take for BB to give an offer after the final-round interview?
Greetings, Newbie here, I hope I posted at the right forum! Just wondering do you have any insights on the hiring process of GS (particularly ER?) or other BB (which perhaps can be a proxy?)? -How long does it normally take from the final round to eventually getting the offer/rejection news? -Will...
Office Visit Post Accepting FT Offer
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 junior people and stop in to say hello - how to go...
What to do during off-semester for money when already have a full-time IB offer?
Hey guys. Currently accepted a full-time analyst IB offer that is set to start next June. However, I am graduating undergrad this December and am not sure what I will do for the next 6 months. Already asked if I could start early and they are pretty strict on when their new class starts. That said,...
GPA for PE recruiting post 2 years in IB
Do PE firms care what your GPA in undergrad was if your recruiting as an analyst at an IB? My GPA is 3.5 and has always been - interned at reputable place and going to a reputable place with strong recruiting - go to a target school - but if my GPA falls to 3.4 is that going to hurt me significantly...
Breaking Into Activism
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 your experience, whats the best / most common way to...
Big 4 TS to Corporate Banking
All - I am somewhat new to this site, but am soliciting advice. I am currently working in Transaction Services at a public accounting firm and have received an offer from a large bank (I believe they are called bulge bracket ) as an associate in the Capital Markets Group . I will primarily focus on...
Sourcing Deals - Analyst
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 lesser known banks to source some smaller deals that...
Dealing with HR when canceling a superday?
I got a verbal offer last week but hadn't gotten any paperwork and had verbally accepted. To protect myself I followed up with a person at a bank I was told I would get a superday with, and immediately after I sent him an email HR sent me a superday. I did not respond to the email. 1 hour later I...
So...This happened. IB still a possible?
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Equity Research/ Sales and Trading recruiting process
I am a non target student. I have been cold calling and emailing every non BB firm in NY for ER and ST positions. I have a few interviews set up after I graduate, but nothing solid outside of that. Am I running out of time to land an offer?
Overview BBs vs. Boutiques for London
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, Rothschild rank among the top BBs? Do all the...
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