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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...
Need advice on exiting banking
Looking for some advice. I'm currently working in NY at a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) and started this past june as an IB analyst. The truth is, I really hate the lifestyle and the work and want to plan to leave as soon as I can. The reason I got into this job is because I'm extremely interested in...
Need Help with Offers please
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 I can get one from a US MM (think Baird/Raymond...
Third Party recruiters
Are there any good third party financial services recruiters? I know for a fact that Adecco, Robert Half, Account temps, Solomon page group are crap. Are there any good ones in the Tri-state area? Thanks in advance!!
Forced to Take Year Off School--Help Needed
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 position for an IBD SA offer at a BB ....
Power of Managing Directors?
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 leadership. What do you think my chances are...
JPM Consumer/E&P or BAML Lev Fin?
Hey everyone, I recently received two full time offers: JPM (choice of Consumer or E&P) and BAML Lev Fin. If anyone could "provide some color" on the merits of both groups, I'd really appreciate it. Also, I am looking to go into PE after two years, so if you could take that into consideration,...
BIWS /Wallstreetprep/ Financial modelling Course - Worth it? Post grad looking to move into M&A
Was wondering peoples opinions on the above? - Value?use? Looking to move into M&A F.O from a big4 background (UK) - have all the relevant requirements - target school/relevant degree/ACA/ CFA blah blah. Most likely into FIG ( I know...but based on the industry group Im currently in) Cost is...
General Banking Advice Please
Hello, Recently my family changed bank and our new wealth manager asked for me to send him my CV and a cover letter, he did not say for what position or give many details, but he was interested in the fact that I study business and have a fair amount of international experience. So what I am asking...
Off-Cycle Internship/Analyst at Boutique
Hello all! I have been lurking and finally mustered up the courage to post and ask for advice mainly because I am nervous about what is next for me. So I went to a non target liberal arts school and graduated with a BA in Economics & Political Science double major. I then got my masters in...
Smart LevFin/Sponsors Questions to Ask?
I have a superday with a LevFin group and want to know smart questions to ask for the end of my interview. Does anyone have suggestions on what types of questions I should ask? Appreciate the commentary/help
Relationship Manager -> Actuarial Analyst -> PE analyst offer(24 Yo). What now?
Thanks for WSO . Received PE analyst offer but in a small emerging country in Central Asia. The final destination is the "Street". But it shouldn't take forever. What now? Need advice. Background: - Business planning club - Local university, Econ major, GPA 3.2 - Local second biggest commercial...
Just left MS/JPM banking for PE so Q&A
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 any questions about my PE recruitment process or my...
College Freshman Resume help
Hi everyone What type of activities do most freshman and sophomores put on their resume that lands them a summer gig? Right now I'm starting college in a few days and working as computer lab adviser/help desk. I plan to also join other activities, but I surely wont have a leadership role yet.
How the IB application process works
I am currently working as a rising Junior in WM at a BB bank ( GS /MS/ JPM ), and am trying to move over to IB for my Junior summer. I have been reaching out to individuals at numerous banks, but at some banks I just don't have connections with at all. Also have strong GPA 3.7, and investment club...
Screwed up all the internship interviews at BB banks
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Barclays IBD - FIG
What is the general perception of Barclay's FIG group? I am in the middle of interviewing for a few BBs and looking to enter into FIG . I understand it may be a specialized industry, but I really enjoyed my experience over the summer and want to continue working in that field (summered at a MM firm...
Internship Search Summer 2016
I have started school at Georgia Tech QCF [ Quantitative and Computational Finance ] this Fall. How should the approach be for people coming from Non New York Schools to get into IB Roles in New York, especially people coming from the GT QCF Course. Also, is LinkedIn/Career Pages the only way to...
Does work permit in a country affect my employability chances
Hello everyone I posted a while back on which masters to undertake but now I have a new issue. I went to university in Europe, and I'm currently pursuing a masters degree in Finance at ESADE Business school (top tier business school in Europe). I only have the american passport, and thus when I...
Anyone Read "Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs"? This book is either going to save my life and make me hate the rest of it.
Rising junior looking for interview and networking advice. I look great on paper but really struggle conveying that I'm a good fit for banking/ trading /sales. I think it has to do with my story telling ability and atypical background based on some of the things this book points out as critical to...
CC Xfer to Non-Target in the Spring - Recruiting timeline
Hey everyone, I've been working at a subprime auto lender for the last two years while in college, doing every thing from making management reports / Tableau Dashboards for the executives , to general work, they let me switch departments to learn a lot, all in all it was a great experience. I'm just...
Internship Postings Up, Apply Now?
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 applying now (is there an earlier interview...
At the junior level, is comp the same at regional BBs vs NYC/SF/LA?
i.e. Goldman Sachs Toronto office, would summer interns/analysts be paid at street level? Also would this be in USD or CAD? With how strong the US dollar is currently comparative to the CAD, that would make compensation working for a US BB significantly higher than a big 5 in Canada.
EV/EBITDA Multiple
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 lower retained earnings and thus lower EV?
San Francisco FT applications deadlines
I am currently doing my SA analyst at a great firm in the Midwest. However, I was staffed on a tech deal and had a moment of epiphany, realizing that I would be a much better fit in SF, since I am more of a geeky guy that likes computer, technology, and other nerdy things, much more than I like...
Junior year advice
I will be a junior this up coming fall and need advice for summer internships. I transferred from a CC and I do not have any prior finace internships. I'm aware I need to keep my grades up and network. I know name brands are important for your resume. what would be the best position to get my foot...
Summer Internship Start Date
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 flexibility there is with the start date? Thanks!
Internal mobility for BB SA's at the end of the summer?
Does anyone know what the process is for Summer Analysts wanting to switch divisions at the end of the summer, whether it be for FT or for another SA the following year -Does HR formally reach out? -Is your return offer automatically forfeited?
BB Partnerships
Hi I'm curious as to the partnership aspect of Goldman Sachs so I have two questions which I hope don't sound too dumb. Namely are the CEO and other board members always partners? Do other BB banks have a partnership system too? Again just curious so thank you in advance
Transfer from University of Alabama to Virginia?
Hey Everyone, I recently completed 2 years at the University of Alabama with a 3.85 GPA (gotten 4.0's all but the semester I pledged). I applied to the University of Virginia and got in, but did not get accepted into the business school and will not be able to. I want to go into IB , whether it be...
Do I still stand a chance in equity research after a failed first degree?
To cut things short, I performed badly and consequently withdrew from my first non-target University here in the UK because of personal and health related issues after three years (failed my second year). Now I am at a target (the LSE in the UK) but I will graduate at 26. Will I stand a chance with...
Transition from trading to research
How difficult is it for a junior Equity/Credit trader (1-2 years experience) to transition into a fundamental Equity/Credit research role within the same BB? Is it easier to transition from Equity trading to Equity Research, or from Credit Trading to Credit Research? Because from my understanding,...
Could a high GMAT (740) help me with an equity research interview?
I will be graduating when I am 26 (will turn 27 years old a couple of months later) from the London School of Economics in the UK. I was wondering if a high GMAT (that I would complete after my first year at that University) w/could help me gain an interview. I will be completing the IMC this summer...
Investment Banking Headhunters
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 trading / lev fin role at a BB) to NYC and all of...
Middle to front office lateral
Currently on a rotational middle office scheme, I have the option to move to the following: counterparty risk credit portfolio risk credit risk (my guess is its the credit team for IBD ) market risk (choice of algorithmic/equity/rates) Medium term I want to transfer to IBD / ER with a long term view...
Blackberry for interns?
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 MENA region internship IBD --> BB FT IBD in London
I just wanted to your opinion on something. Is it possible to use an internship with a BB in their MENA office to lateral over to a BB FT in their London office. How hard would that be? What would need to be done to make this work? This would be IBD . Thanks!
BB IBD vs MBB Consulting for public sector exit opps?
Hey WSO , Let me preface that I don't want this to get into a leveraged sellout-esque pissing match over which group of professionals has the biggest dick. I have these two paths ahead of me and I want to know which is best for me, given my goals. I don't intend to do either in the long-term. By the...
Dealing with broken foot or leg during SA
Has anyone done it before? What is it like? Did it affect your performance? Best practices?b
Webinar Rewind - Networking from a non-target & tips / tactics to break into BB IB + Q&A
In case you missed our July 23rd webinar entitled Networking from a non-target & tips / tactics to break into BB IB , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Thursday night when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH JACOB...
How do you get a job at a BB
Hey 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 my foot in the door? I'm looking to do S&T . Any...
From prop/ HFT firms to BB investment banks
Hi All, The question is simple, how likely is it/ often for guys from HFT and prop trading firms get hired onto trading desks at bulge bracket investment banks. Thanks
When do you find out your group IBD?
When do you find out what group you are in for the BBs? My BB has a group sell day later in the Spring, do they give you group shortly after or do you just find out right before you start?
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