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Job/Career Recommendation?
I am a sophomore at a non-target. I have a summer internship with GE FMP...and can graduate in 2.5 years in Dec 2015. My end goal is to be working in Venture Capital. Is it possible to lateral from GE FMP to BB IB ? I'm tryng to stick away from doing MBA ..Is it required to make the switch? Would...
Thank you WSO! Got my FT Offer! ADVICE NEEDED
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 didnt get that 3rd year SA position at a BB ....
Credit analyst at BB vs. f500 corp fin
Hi, I have been working in corp fin at a f500 for a year after graduating. I am switching jobs and wondering which is better: credit analyst at BB or continue in corp fin at another f500? Also, is a credit analyst position (supporting loan origination) in the capital finance group considered back,...
Back to front
After several weeks of obsessive perusal, it's time for my debut offering to the site. I'm currently doing a 12 month internship at a BB in NYC , working in back office ops. It is a nice first foray into the corporate world, but the department (US treasury settlements) exemplifies the structural...
Deferred Compensation... Can someone please explain?
Hi, Can someone explain to me how deferred compensation works.
BB Public Investment Banking SA interview
Have one coming up. What sort of person are they looking for, and what are the questions I should be able to nail? Been dreaming of this opportunity, thanks everyone who can shed light on the process for this niche market that isn't often discussed on these forums.
Where to go besides BB or elite boutique for junior summer?
Coming into junior year OCR at a target school with a 3.6 GPA, no relevant finance experience (just ops at a financial services company), and mediocre-decent leadership activities. The pond is so damn big that this little fish might not make it into the traditional "track" of BB SA or elite boutique...
Question for IB Associate
Hi Everyone, I had a question for IB associates on this forum. What is the makeup of your associate class? I work at a PWM company and have a 3.2 gpa (think elite boutique, team based work). I am a recent grad and would like to get into banking at some point. I am guessing my best bet is to get into...
Why do some people leave Wall Street?
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 after grad at a BB , now is "biz-development" at some...
JPM 'joins' GS in the battle to win Jr Bankers
JPM is apparently about to roll out a firm-wide policy regarding the work-life balance for Jr. bankers. The plan is supposedly going to set in place 1 weekend per month that each jr banker will receive off (compared to the 36 hour/ week rule GS announced in November.) Do you guys expect more banks...
Do BBs usually pay for flights to interviews?
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.
Bad bonus season at BB - move to elite / MM?
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 from BB to elite / MM? And how do you go about doing...
Should I Quit My Job?
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 3rd Class). After graduating I secured an IBD...
Houston Energy BB Rankings
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, deal flow, prestige, and comments on...
Final Round for Credit Risk Analyst at BB
I will be having the superday for the Credit Risk FT analyst position at a BB soon, and I would love to hear more advice on what I should expect for the final round. Would there be a lot of technical/accounting questions? I never took accounting cuz I went to a liberal arts but I have basic...
SA 2013
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 currently at and best of luck to all.
Can headhunters stab you in the back by ratting you out?
Guys before everyone starts bashing at me, I am going to add a disclaimer. This has been my first experience with headhunters, and I have little friends who have worked in the IBD industry before. Plus, more importantly, I am a paranoid of "Grade A" type. Yep seriously. I work at a mid-tier BB in...
CRE Research Analyst to CRE Investment Analyst
How hard is it to jump from a CRE Research Analyst at a firm like CBRE to a CRE Investment Analyst at a MM or BB ? Would this require a pay cut?
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 average 1st year salary is now around £65,000...
Background Check Top Hedge Fund
Hello everyone, I am a noob and needed some information about credit checks in top hedge funds or IBs ( DE Shaw , Two Sig, Citadel , Element, GS etc ). I discovered today that I had a delinquent account (dental bill for ~300) from way back in the day which I wasn't aware of (probably lost in mail as...
Opinion on My Situation
What would you do in my situation? Essentially, I'm in a good position but I want to make sure that I'm in the best position given my background. Spent this summer at an elite boutique (GHL, Moelis, Perella, Laz). Come from a good but not great undergrad (think Wisconsin, Indiana, Texas, Emory). My...
Do big banks still look to hire FT Analysts after Oct?
I know big banks recruit for SA in the spring (Jan to March). It is possible to get a financial analyst position at a big bank after Mid Oct to Dec? I know the big banks have finished recruiting for IB /finance/credit, etc by mid Oct(at least if you got the interview). I always thought that after...
BB Final Round Advice
Hey WSO , After a whole slew of interviews with a BB (think MS/ UBS ), I managed to secure a final round with their IB team. I've been to a lot of interviews at BBs and worked briefly for a boutique, but have never done a super day at any BB . Any advice I should heed before going in for this? I'm a...
Mentor from BB asked me how he can help me regarding recruiting efforts... What do I say?
A mentor of mine who used to be a upper level manager at Lehman Bros. He has been helping me with networking efforts and has willingly introduced me to someone at a top IB . He said, "okay, next week you're going to let me know who else I can help you." So, besides him introducing me to people at...
Life Plan (for Everyone) to Ponder
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 an idea of how to obtain them. Another common...
How is the recruiting at Ross?
How does Ross perform in terms of BB and MM recruitment? Do the majority of kids at Ross get FT offers straight after graduation?
Exit opps - BB vs. Non-MBB consulting
There have been a few threads, but not too much information on how exit opportunities look after consulting at firms other than MBB , e.g., OW, Booz, ATK, LEK, Deloitte , PwC , Accenture , E&Y. The only common theme is "MBA" but is there anything else? Any strong exits into finance (IB/VC), VC ,...
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Sh*t just got real
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.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/i-almost-broke-in Well sh*t...
URM status at BB
Simple question out of curiosity. Do Bulge Bracket IB banks have URM quotas to fill? Does it help to have URM status when seeking IB employment? I am not really asking for opinion on affirmative action - just wondering about question at hand.
Do most Associates have an MBA?
Regardless of division at a BB , do most Associates have an MBA? How common is it to go directly from Analyst to Associate?
Part-time Investment Analyst at start-up hedge fund opinions
Hi guys: I was offered a part-time position (up until the firm moves its office from country X to Y) as an investment analyst at a start-up hedge fund in my city. The position's relevant work experience requirement is 0-1 years, and must have an BBA in finance. The fund manager is well-known and has...
Applying through university's job portal - advice needed
I found an interesting job position for an intern at a BB through my university's job portal. It is for a BB I went for a networking event a few years ago, but I have never spoken to employees there ever since. I do remember one MD's name and I was wondering whether I should first approach him via...
BB, MM, boutigue ?
What does BB , MM , boutigue represent in Investment banks? And what companies belong to each category?
Case Study within S&T
Hey everybody Has anyone ever completed a case study during an AC within a BB in S&T? Was it more general or a desk specific case study? Thank you for your help:)
BB HR: What is the process for checking GPA, ECs, test scores, references, criminal history, etc ?
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 experience which is kinda random, or they just...
Do BBs Use Recruiters?
In the past few months, I have had recruiters contact me about position openings. However, the banks are essentially no-names, I am not talking about boutiques, but they are companies I never heard of. For example, I got a call about some Japanese bank(not Nomura ), that I never heard of. Then I had...
Offer HELP!!! BB Ops SA vs. F200 Corp. Fin SA
OK, this might be a stupid question, but I want to hear some opinions. I have no particular career goals except to go to B-School at some later point in life. This is for my junior summer, both offers are in NYC , but the BB Ops gig pays 47% more on an hourly basis. What should I do?
What should I do? - Attend a freshman program at a BB?
Today, I got an e-mail that I got selected to attend a freshman program at a BB . (Damn, that felt good to write, lol) What should be my approach in terms of networking as I go into this event? Obviously other students will be there, so I don't really know if I can build that one-on-one connection....
Private Banking - Interview for a SA position
Hi, I have an Interview for a SA position with the national sales team of the private bank of a BB . I would really appreciate it if anyone can shed light on this role and all the various behavioral/ fit questions I should expect to be able to field....while do know that this career path is...
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Differences between BB PWMs - UBS/ML vs JPM/GS
PWM is generally looked down upon, except for the opportunity to add "name" to your resume. Just curious, what is the exact difference between these two categories of PWM gigs/shops? I heard ML / UBS gigs are usually bich work. Would that be different for JPM / GS ? Read a lot of conflicting...
What are this year's #'s looking like?
In terms of base, signing bonus, and y/e bonus, how is it turning out this year at the BB 's?
Going to Interviews after Accepting an Offer
Is it okay to continue to go to interviews with other banks after accepting and signing a contract with a BB?
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IBM Financial Analyst Co-op
Hello, I'm a senior who goes to a non-target school, and I had one semester left before graduation. I somehow was able to land a IBM Financial Analyst Co-op offer and took it. I accepted the offer, and yesterday i received the offer letter stating my start and end date. Which is from 1/7/13 to...
what is great experience?
I have always been told on this forum that besides GPA, I still need "great experience." But what exactly is great experience? Is the leadership in finance club/top bank's internship enough? Could anyone give me some examples?
On Campus Recruiting Problem
Monkeys, I am currently a sophomore at a semi-target and have a problem with OCR . All the BBs along with MBB recruit on campus and have information sessions but most of them revolve around ops and MO/ BO . How can I use the current OCR to get to FO without offending anyone of the BO recruiters?
Summer before starting
I have a place at a BB but not in IBD for next Sept and want to get some IB experience beforehand as it where I'd like to end up. Having a prior IB SA would make that much easier down the line, or else to jump ship to IB for FT 2014 at whatever summer place I got after a year at my current bank. I'm...
Where do you see the equity research industry going?
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 surprised when I told her that I was...
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