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options brokers - volatility analysis
I have decided to use some of my SA money to start trading options as I will be joining a eq derivs desk in a year and want to start putting theory into practice. I have been looking around for an online broker and so far interactive brokers seems to be the way to go. However, does anybody know...
Part time job while in undergrad?
Due to some financial strain what do you guys think of picking up a part time job as I enter freshman year at a US semitarget? Am I just fucking myself over or have any of you been able to manage a job while maintaining a solid 3.7+ gpa?
US Bank
my bud works at US bank and has a lot of great connections.. he knows that he can do a lot better at a big bank like JPM and somewhat would rather move that direction in the future. whats your guys thoughts on taking FT at USB and then moving over.. or has anyone ever heard of using a contact at a...
Buckin’ the trends by buckin’ the boss?
So, ‘Impossible is Nothing” is one of the ongoing Wall Street inside jokes, but I think many people can see the ingenuity involved with the approach, despite being a bit over the top. The following takes the recent trend of ‘off-the-wall’ approaches to self marketing to a whole new galaxy....
Non-Target School Success Stories (dedicated to those who worked harder to break into BB's)
This thread is dedicated to graduates of non-target universities who made it into the coveted investment banking departments of our favorite bulge brackets. If you fit this description, please respond to this thread so we can pay homage.
Which way is better? To break into BB
My Backgroud: Rising second year student of a French school (Target) Long term goal: Break into BB (IBD or S&T) Here is my situation: Currently doing an internship in NYSE Euronext, the job is very much like ECM in a IBD involving some equity-linked origination and IPO execution in US and Europe....
IB internship dilemma during leave of absence
it's just been a week since i started browsing this forum, and i dont have too much background in this industry anyway, so i may sound very dumb at times. im a rising junior at a fairly decent (non-target, i'd say second tier for business) undergrad - with a 3.5 and a decent number of ec (none of...
BB hopeful
hi all im trying to get an idea of my chances for an FT position at a BB next year. I'm an economics major at a target (think ivy, not HYP). my gpa is lowish at a 3.2, but im the team captain for a top 10 nationally ranked sports team. i've had two finance internships at small boutique shops, and i...
MBB Intern? MBB FT? or BB SA?
So im currently a student majoring in International Business. gonna be a senior soon, will graduate next year December. haven't had a lot of working experiences, I really want to get an internship(either summer/FT) at MBB , but it does sound much harder than getting a summer intern at BB . So is it...
D1 Athlete vs. Non-athlete w/ Banking Experience
I'm a D1 tennis player at a mid-tier UC and am facing a tough situation.. I've played 2 yrs of college tennis and am currently contemplating whether I should come back for a 3rd year or even complete all 4 years. I am currently working at a boutique investment bank and will continue working through...
Need SA Info / Help
Hello Friends, I need some advice in regard to obtaining a BB SA internship position for the following summer. I go to a University of London school and have two summer's worth of boutique bank experience. I'm curious of the ratio of students who obtain internships based on networking and...
Advice for aspiring hedge fund analyst.. Please help
I am currently doing a SA position at a BB in their real estate private equity arm. The people are great, the work is good and I'm really enjoy what I'm doing. But in the back of my mind, I know that I need/want to end up at a hedge fund. I love every aspect of hedge funds and have interned at a...
Major Boutique Start up HK office vs. Major Bulge Bracket NYC
One of the major public boutiques is set to start a new office in HK and I have been offered an analyst position. I already moved to New York and start with a major BB in NYC soon. However, I am very interested in an entrepreneurial analyst role of working with a new start-up office in a foreign...
Good news
With all the schadenfreude regarding undergrad school, FO vs. BO , bank or group prestige, and the like, I figured this forum could use some good news to lighten the air. I just received a 1st-year IBD analyst offer from a BB . I graduated in 2008 from a top 50 UG with a top 25 UG bschool that still...
Comp at BB for An/Assoc/VP/ED/MD
What is the approximate all-in comp for market-maker traders at a BB at different levels? Analyst - 100k? Assoc VP ED MD
Restructuring advisory (huron consulting group) vs. boutique IB
How does a summer after sophomore year in restructuring advisory in huron consulting group look compared to a boutique investment bank/ PE shop if your goal is to get an SA at a BB the summer after junior year? How about for MBB ? It seems as though Huron Consulting Group's restructuring isn't...
Good idea to meet with Desk Head before starting?
I will be starting as an S&T SA in 2 weeks time and I have recently been given names of heads of the 2 desks in which I'll be working later (2 desk rotations). I am wondering if it would be a good idea to email them now and perhaps ask to meet up before my SA stint start? If so, is there anything...
Do BBs pay the monthly bill for your Blackberry?
When you get a Blackberry for work do you get service under your name and get reimbursed each month? Or do they simply give you a company phone that is already paid for?
Umbrella of Investment Banking
Is loan syndication under IBD ?
How do you pitch yourself from one BB to another BB?
What's the best way to pitch yourself if you are currently at one BB and are looking to jump over to another one? Assume that you're in a group like health care and in the new role you would be in tech or whatever. Both roles would be in the same city, same pay. I'm thinking along these lines: firm...
Private Equity: why it's so sexy
I am sure many of the WSO readers are well aware of an analyst's dream paths from a BB to a large leveraged buyout shop like KKR . But I am curious to see why you think that PE is or is not all it is hyped to be. Brutal honesty is greatly appreciated.
Comp for trading analyst at HK BB?
What is the range for all-in comp for a first-year trading analyst (out of undergrad) at a US BB in HK? Thanks in advance.
Upcoming BB interview from Boutique
I have coming up this week a set of interviews with an IB group at a BB , probably for an Associate position. It will be in person (no phone interview preceding this) and would like some advice on what to expect. Some background. I currently work as an Associate for a very small (read: tiny) IB...
bullshit breakdown (for prospective monkeys)
Breaking down the bullshit for the prospective monkeys! Any questions, feel free to ask on here on PM me. Department: IBD at a major BB , London office Number of girls that I've managed to sleep with as a direct result of working at a bank: 0 (got with 1 - she worked in IBD and wouldn't put out)...
2nd round interview with BB
So I threw up a prayer and submitted my resume online for a BB IBD analyst position requiring 1 to 2 years of banking experience. I only have a 3-month internship at a boutique under my belt. I made it through the initial phone screen and now have a 2nd round phone interview with them. Is this bank...
Optiver/Tibra vs BB Mental Maths test
Was just wondering if someone could shed some light on this. For BB 's you hardly get tested on your mental math, maybe a couple 49x49 or 78x62 but thats it. Whereas for Optiver or Tibra they make you take one of those 80 questions in 8 minutes test with a high passing mark. The thing is, Optiver...
Associate or Analyst after MBA without workex?
So I know this guy who's got accepted into HBS straight after undergrad, with 0 work experience, although he had a few internships under his belt. If he wants to get into BB IBD , will he get in as an associate or analyst? It would be sweet if he does get in as assocaite. Bypassing 2-3 years of work...
Prudence Pays Off for Jefferies—and Its Workers
Interesting article from the WSJ: [quote]By MICHAEL CORKERY While employees at the likes of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. quiver at pronouncements from Washington, the bankers and traders of Jefferies Group Inc. are happily avoiding the fray. Complicated stock clawbacks? Not...
Bad Advise?
Fortunes come and go, but the lessons you learn last forever....and are worth more than their weight in gold. Disagree? Discuss
Burn a year? Help!
I need to make a decision within the next 24 hours. Background: Current senior at a target on the West coast. Just got an exploding offer for a SA position at a BB for IBD but debating what to do. Options I'm considering: 1. Accept it, work my tail off to get an offer, and stay at school an extra...
Corporate Finance to IT? (MO to BO?)
Currently I work in MO ( corporate finance / Business Analyst) type work for the trading arm of a MM firm. I have a finance interview on Friday with a BB in their Risk Technology department as a Business Analyst. It does seem geared towards project management, which was something I was lacking in my...
Final Round Interviewer Switch
Hey, I am in an unusual situation. I was originally scheduled for final round phone interviews with two analysts for ER SA at a BB . I just received news that my two original interviewers will be replaced by one HR recruiter. No specific reasons were given for the switch. So now I have two...
Interview for SA
How often do BB and elite boutiques select their SA's with just 1 interview? esp in the west coast.
BB or Consultant
First time posting. I am currently deciding between two offers, and could use some unbiased opinions. One is for Booz Allen Hamilton, doing government consulting work, and the other is for a BB (BAML, Citi, CS) as a desk strategist. BAH is in my hometown (a fairly major US city), where I could live...
IT Manager Switching from Prop Trading Firm to BB / Boutiques
I know I am talking about back office here (not the mainstream discussions apparently), but I would really want to ask this question. My undergrad / master degree were non-finance related. I have worked for 10+ years, and am currently working in a prop trading firm as IT manager. Would like to learn...
had my private banking super day, a little thrown off by last interview.
so I had a superday with a BB for Private Banking and I thought I did very well and nailed every question in the coffin, even though it was not as technical as I expected it to be.. The last interview the guy mainly focused on what my views were in this field and why I wanted to choose the firm I...
Trading desk internship doubts
I am going to intern at the trading desk of a BB next month.. some doubts .. 1. I already have some trading experience already.. now How do i need to approach the internship?? should I start "showing off " from day one.. will it help me? or should make it up as if I am on a steep learning curve.. 2....
Goldman Ops SA --> something else FT ?
Any insight from the program? Have you heard of anyone breaking out of ops for FT after the summer? networking opportunities?
Career Advice Appreciated
Hey guys, Quick question: I'm a 2nd year student at a target with a 3.2 GPA (hard major, hard minor) and will be working at a little-known boutique (about $3.5B in deals last year) over the summer. I have very good leadership positions at school. What are my chances for getting into a group at one...
Market research vs. Ops vs. PMG for the summer. HELP
I am a junior at a non-target evaluating internship offers. My goal is to work in strategy consulting and I did interview at some top firms but nothing materialized. I am now entertaining a variety of different positions and my objectives are to do... 1. something this summer that will give me a...
Toronto BB hours
Hello, is there a big difference between typical hours worked at a Toronto US BB office versus the same level (analyst or other) down in NYC? I would imagine it is much less (60-65 hours for a Toronto office)??
Any advice on which internship?
I'm trying to decide what to do for my summer internship . I have an offer from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods for a summer analyst and an offer from BlackRock for their PAG. Also, I just interviewed at DB in Global Banking and I am going in for the second round. The deadline for getting back to KBW is...
MD emailed to call but doesnt do so repeatedly
why do MD of BB emailed to call but doesnt do so then email again saying will call the next day and doesnt do so again and this went on for 3x already. What should i do?
Male SF Roommate
Want to get a 2 bedroom condo/apt in the city for FT-- looking for a male roommate. I will be in the city sometime in the next couple months to look at places if you want to meet up. PM me and we can go from there. I'm at MS/ JPM / GS if that caters to your prestige BS ...
Renege Research offer for S&T at a BB?
Hi all, I have completed a summer internship in Research at DB in Sydney, Australia. I recieved a FT grad offer to start next year, and have already signed the contract. However, I really want to be in S&T . Would it be stupid of me to apply for graduate positions at other BB's in Sydney for S&T and...
Superday Help With Resume
Hey guys, i have a superday next week at a BB and I have a quick question. I just started at a boutique ibank about a month ago and i was wondering if I should put it on my resume, and if so, how I should state it? It was not on my original resume when I first applied and had a first round. does...
SRM?
Silly question I assume however there is a SA position at a BB titled SRM Summer Analyst, excuse my ignorance but what exactly is SRM? Thanks
MBB Sumer Intern vs BB SA
I've read plenty of topics discussing how difficult it is to get a summer consulting internship offer. Many have said it is more difficult than a BB SA postion. Can anyone verify this as true and explain the reasons why?
Top Equity Swaps/General Equities BB's
Pretty much says it all. What would you say are the banks most regarded in general equities and specifically equity swaps trading ?
oaktree vs. BB
i am currently an intern at oatkree capital management but looking for an internship at a bb for over the summer. would this be a better choice than staying at oaktree for the summer as well? i dont think the internship at oaktree has a chance of becoming full time afterwards.
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