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Singapore BB Equity Research RA Salary?
Can anyone give me a range?
Bulge Bracket Research Departments
I'm a little confused on how bulge-bracket research departments are organized as it pertains to buy-side vs. sell-side. Obviously BB Banks have their sell-side departments but they also have divisions doing research for their own investments, correct? Is there is a list somewhere that contains the...
Singapore IBD SA salaries for BB's?
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone's been a SA for a BB in singapore? I hear the salaries are roughly 1k USD a month...is there any truth to this?
Is this FO, MO or BO?
Hey guys, I was just wondering whether Sales Management and Planning is Front Office/ MO or BO ? From what I understand they work closely with Sales identifying new clients and strategies etc. They also sit on the trading floor which is usually the place of FO desks? Any thoughts are much...
Resume Review: Non-Target - Low GPA Huge interest and broadly knowledged
Hey all, I am interested in landing a boutique this summer and BB or PE next summer. I have been looking at resumes on the website while avidly updating mine. I have finalized the format, but the content is lacking. I think I need some more direction as well as questions you guys have so that I can...
Targeted Group Networking @ BB's
Is it OK to target a group at a BB you want to work for, rather than the larger BB itself, and network with a lot of people in that group (i.e., asking for "career advice" or whatever? If so, what is the most effective way to go about doing this? Targeting Analysts/Associates, or only MD's, or maybe...
London ECM BB question
Hey guys, Just got a couple of silly questions to ask. I will be interning in ECM at a BB this summer in London. Since I am new to WSO , and see day in and day out people say IBD , IBD , IBD I was wondering: Should (and this is very very conditional) I get a FT offer for next year at ECM (and having...
Already have SA offer but curious what percent of applicants...
Already have SA offer but curious what percent of applicants wind up getting IBD offers for BBs (as in, what percent of applicants to a specific BB , on average, receive offers). Tried searching a few different phrases and didn't see anything; I remember seeing at one point a breakdown of about what...
Do i have a chance to get into BB IB?
Hey everyone i am trying to figure out if i have any chance of landing a interview/internship/ job in BB investment banking. I just finished my sophomore year at non-target school. I am extremely active on campus, i.e. VP of Fraternity, project manager (business fraternity), entrepreneurship club,...
Legal effects of criminal charge
I have a friend who is preparing to work at a BB in NY . He received a criminal charge of trespassing and resisting arrest. What would be the possible effects of this on his career and ability to pass Series 7 if he were convicted? What would be the effects of business school?
Strategy - Graduating this May from a West Coast non-target
So I am graduating this May from a West Coast non-target. I am ideally looking to get into IB (I know, I know) and have been working tirelessly at networking and pursuing all opportunities that I could potentially leverage to my advantage. I have internships and have exhausted the leads I had. So...
Internship Experiences
I noticed there's a lot of boutique threads surfacing around this time, so I apologize in advance for another. For those of you who interned as a Soph at a small boutique... a. what was your experience like/were you taken seriously as an analyst? b. if it was un-paid, did they try "harder" to hook...
Need an SA
Alright guys, here is my situation: Have a FT offer for S&T with a BB , but I just got accepted to Oxford for a two-year master's program and I have decided it is best to go. I ultimately want to work in S&T , but I think in the long run going to Oxford will pay dividends and it will be a fantastic...
MBA Recruiting for International Students at WS
How do you guys see this year's associate recruiting at the Street for international students? I am more interested to hear BB recruiting for IBD , yet I'd appreciate any insight- maybe a comparison w/ crisis and/or pre-crisis years. For those of you who have an idea, any forecasts for the next...
Received BB MO/BO job offer and need some advice!
Hi everyone, I would really appreciate your advice, as I'm trying to make tough decision. Just some background first: - Graduated from a non-target w/ economics - ended up with a 3.3 GPA total - Tried to break into IBD SA / FT but didnt work out.. - Decided to take the F500 corporate finance route...
Interview Scheduled... Until I Mentioned I Was Not Local
So, after pounding the pavement, I got a call from a bulge bracket for banking interviews. (Inside: YEEEES!) They gave me a specific time slot. I mentioned that I was currently not local, but that I'd be happy to fly out. I mentioned that it would be great if travel arrangements could be made, but...
Studying Abroad
Hey guys, So I am a sophomore planning on studying abroad during the spring semester next year. Unfortunately this is when most banks come to do interviews on campus at my school. Do you guys know if there's some process for going about still interviewing with them? Or is it more of a thing where I...
BB recruiting in the SEC
So I'm thinking of transferring... to a southern school. I've spent all my life in the north and I'm just sick of it. I've always loved the south and every time I've been to an SEC school I felt right at home. But now for my question: Do BBs recruit from the SEC? What do BB recruiters think of these...
BB Salary (London)
Does anyone have any figures for the typical salaries BB's pay their researchers? At analyst level and beyond. Google is giving me inconsistent results. Thanks
BB Economic Research Interview
I have a interview for SA for a macroeconomic research position, any idea how to prepare for the interview? this is the job: Responsibilities The team’s mandate is to stay ahead of economic and market trends, by offering the best macro research, analysis and actionable investment ideas to both...
Aspiring lawyer turned aspiring banker - looking for guidance
I'm finishing up my last semester of a finance degree at a top 15 business undergrad (non i-bank target.) I skipped fall recruiting to study for the LSAT. I managed to score in the low 170s but soon after realized that banking fits me better than law. Ideally, I want to be at a BB in New York. I...
The Question on Everyone's Minds
Are Asian Jews still considered a URM? We All know they are the happiest group of people and they are rapidly progressing towards world domination. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/weekinreview/06… The big question, however, is do they still get that hidden boost on their applications. If you are...
Informal interview follow-up
I have been reading posts from WSO for quite some time, and find that some valuable advice and insight can be gained by asking a question to the WSO community. So here's my first: Last week, instead of going to the beaches in Mexico with my friends on spring break, I went on a job hunting trip in...
Dilemma: offcycle internship vs big 4 grad role
Hi all, Hope you can help me out with a dilemma I have. I have an offer for a top tier BB ( GS /MS/JP) for a fall internship for ibd . I also have an offer from Big 4 transaction services for a graduate position starting around the same time. My worries are that offcycle internships are harder to...
S&T Prestige
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 amongst BBs like in IBD and M&A . Or is sales and...
S&T to Equity Capital Markets
I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences transitioning from S&T to equity/ debt capital markets , and if this transition is any easier than to IBD coverage groups. I'm currently a junior at a non-target, and I will be interning in S&T at a top bulge bracket this summer, and although I'm...
Why is UBS "not a BB"?
Why do I stumble upon people on wso that proclaim UBS is not a BB ? I don't get the joke...
BB -> MBB: What Level?
Quick question: If an analyst at GS /MS/ JPM wants to lateral into McK/Bain/BCG after his 2 years, what level would he join as? Business Analyst or Associate? Thanks!
New San Fran Group
Hey all, Long-time reader, more recent poster. Will be moving out to SF for FT and created "Bay Area Finance Professionals" group; think it can be a meaningful group and hope those in the Bay Area join. Thanks.
Roommates at Non-Target end up in the same BB
So my roommate and I will both be working in IBD at the same bulge bracket this summer. What are the odds? We found out a week apart and I dont think they know we're roommates. Has this ever happened to anyone or has anyone seen this before?
Help deciding between offers!!!
I am a junior at a target school (not an ivy) looking for some advice on what job would best set myself up for FT BB recruiting in the fall. I have a decent GPA as an engineer (not great) and good experience before this, and I interview well I have been told. Right now I am deciding between: 1....
BB Employee Credit/Debit Cards?
So, when Colbert found the GS partner's debit card, I was surprised as I didn't think banks without retail operations issued those (GS/MS... UBS / CS /Barcap in the states). Do any of you fellow analyst monkeys roll with Morgan Stanley / Goldman Sachs cards ? Are these just expense accounts or your...
Resume forwarded to HR from VP at BB
Just wondering how to approach this situation. Met with VP who offered to help by forwarding my resume to a friend of his in HR. He said I should reach out to him/her also. What do you guys suggest I say in the email?? Should I mention specific areas I'm interested in or do I just say I'm reaching...
BRING UP PRINCE ALBERT?
I have an SA interview this week at a top BB ( GS /MS/ JPM / Piper Jaffray ). I just got this pince albert genital piercing that I'm really into that I'm thinking of bringing it up as an ice breaker. I mean I want your guys feedback, but I was also think about pulling it out and showing the MD I'm...
Should I even mention that I used to be a body piercer?
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 piercers trying to break into Wall Street. However,...
Best Placement in Private Banking
I was recently offered a summer position at a BB in Private Banking. What would those with experience say is the best position to be placed in Private Banking. I've heard the banker role is coveted as being best paid which makes sense. How would compensation compare vs being on a product desk? I'm...
How to best prepare for a summer internship?
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 going to some modeling class, but it'll cost me...
Legal alien... From Paris to NYC
After a SA in M&A in London I'm now interning in M&A with a leading French bank in Paris. I've been trying to get a foot in the Wall Street scene for some time now (I'm an American with a French "target" education)... How should I go about this? Should I apply through my French bank's branches?...
Wells Fargo/wachovia ER vs BB
How do career path options stack up for Wells Fargo ER associates ? (the legacy Wachovia group) What about factors such as pay/prestige/exit ops stack up compared to names like BofA , Citi , etc... Which one would you choose if you were an associate? Thanks
Non-Target Student Resume -- Please Critique
Good evening all, Please take a look at this resume and let me know what you think. I am trying to break into BB IBD and go to a non-target state university. http://www.razume.com/documents/19033 Feel free to be honest. Thanks!
International Students breaking into banking - ask and I'll try to help
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 even met me and helped me unconditionally, it...
2 months off before I start...
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 longer have one. I want to go somewhere on the...
Low on summer options what to do advice?
I am a junior at W.P. Carey School of Business and I am currently low on options for the summer. I interviewed at BB for S &T and I have 2 more BB leads...and 1 strong networked boutique lead. I got rejected from the super-day I had for BB S&T and I am trying to figure out options for this summer in...
offer exploding help
Hey Guys, I need some advice. I have two offers exploding on March 1 (OCR), and a place telling they'll get back to me on March 1 latest. I really don't want to wait until that long, but what do I do? I've been on hold for about 2 weeks almost. Thanks
Timeframe for Receiving Offers SA
Hi guys, first post here! I went to a superday friday last week at a BB and still haven't heard back with an offer... How long does it usually take for them to get back to interviewees? Is this a good or bad or completely normal thing for me to have not heard anything yet? thanks!
JPM/BAML Restructuring
There have been some threads on this site mentioning that restructuring at BB 's is different than at the boutiques. That said, does anyone know anything about the restructuring groups at JPM and/or BAML (they're both within LevFin )? Would they offer a good experience/exit opportunities relative to...
'Electronic Trading' Compensation
Does anyone know what the comp is for entry positions in electronic trading in bulge bracket NYC banks? (ie positions from sales-trader, quant, developer, product specialist, coverage etc) is it comparable to regular S&T comp? (Electronic Trading groups develop banks' dark pools, trading algorithms...
Waiting Game - Final round with a group at a large PE firm on Friday
So I had a final round with a group at a large PE firm on Friday, was told I would hear early this week, still haven't. Also had BarCap final round S&T yesterday, was told would hear today, haven't heard yet... Is anyone else going insane waiting? Just had my last superday today, and have no more...
Background check papers
I've accepted an offer from a SA IBD from a BB ( GS /MS/ JPM ). They have sent me only the offer letter which I have signed and sent back. Does anyone know when do they usually send you the background check documents? I know this sounds stupid, this is exactly why I decided to ask it on a forum...
BB IBD FT Start
Do BB 's allow FT to start Jan 2012? I have a summer offer from a top BB , and am graduating in Jan 2012. Anyone ever heard of this being possible?
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