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Internship Opportunities in Investment Banking
The forum is aimed to share the experience about internships in investment banking and help each other find opportunities in this industry
Roommate in Boston
Hello all, I will be starting at a Boston area boutique in September and am looking to move into the city within the next month or two. I'm mostly considering living around Southie or possibly Back Bay/South End. I am a 23 year old male, enjoy sports and going out on the weekends, and expect to be...
Boston Roomate
Looking for a roommate in Boston for a 8/1 or 9/1 lease. Looking to spend around 1250-1400 per month and looking anywhere in Beacon Hill/Downtown/North End/West End. Am male recent graduate working in industry, very neat and low key. PM me if you are in the same boat or know anyone who may be....
Goldman Sachs PWM Summer Internship Boston
Had a superday in Boston for PWM at Goldman in January. Haven't heard anything about whether I was accepted or denied. Tried calling but still no call back. Has anyone heard about if they have made offers yet?
Westfield Capital Management?
Does anyone know anything about them? Firm culture, pay, etc. Is it a firm that hires summer interns out of undergrad? I've tried looking them up in the company database but it switches to a different company name every time I hit search due to some sort of bug. Thanks in advance for any insight!
Gondolas in Boston?
Interesting read about how Boston might deal with rising sea-levels. I'd be curious to see how something like this would turn out, especially from a real estate perspective: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29761274 [quote]Boston's city planners and architects are contemplating the radical idea of...
Pioneer Investments?
Does anyone know anything about this firm? Hoping to do buyside equity research or at least be involved in mutual/hedge funds in the Boston area. I've never heard of this company before but saw them come up in a google search. Any information about lifestyle, compensation, etc will be a huge help!...
Raymond James Investment Banking Groups
Can anyone give me any insight into Raymond James investment banking? More specifically, can anyone tell me much about their Chicago and Boston offices?
Boston Real Estate Investment Companies
I am beginning to look into some RE investment companies in the Boston area and am curious to learn more about acquisitions analyst salaries as well as the required background/experience required to land an acquisitions analyst job. From what I have been able to dig up online so far it seems like...
Charlesbank Capital
What's everyone's view on these guys? Have heard lifestyle is good for PE but don't know much else. Any reports on comp, reputation, business school opportunities, etc.?
Have you heard of Aeris Partners?
Hey everyone, I am digging around for information about Aeris Partners, a tech boutique based in Cambridge, MA. The senior leadership is composed of three guys from Harris Williams & Co's tech group with a fourth coming from Jefferies Broadview. http://www.aerispartners.com/team/ Unfortunately, I...
38 Studios & Rhode Island's VC Nightmare
Afternoon Monkeys, Any Red Sox fans here on WSO? How about MMORPG fans? Maybe there's some fans of government sponsored VC failure? Well, if you inexplicably landed in all three categories, the recent Bloomberg article by Jonathan Mahler discussing Rhode Island's ill advised foray into the world of...
WSO Happy Hour: Best Practices And Recaps (UPDATED!)
(Updated by ITF after a good strong drink, 4/22/2013) Whether it’s your first time at one of these events or you just need a refresher on the rules of etiquette, these are the “best practices” for WSO Happy Hours to ensure maximum enjoyment. Bear in mind that these are social events and should...
Headhunters in Boston?
Does anyone have a list of headhunters who focus on Boston or have a large number of Boston-based clients? Thanks in advance!
Screw the Hotel, I'm Booking with Airbnb
Hi everyone, I wanted to share two recent travel experiences that highlight the differences between a night’s stay at a hotel vs. Airbnb. Who do you think fared better? The hotel chain with over 100 years of experience or the online company that has been around for 4 years. For some background on...
Tebow Signs with the Pats!
What do you think? http://www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2013/06/10/new-englands-signing-of-t… http://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2013/06/10/tim-tebow-to-the-n…
What Boston Means
Obviously you've heard about the Boston Explosions by now, social media did a quick blitz and the topic is trending on each and every network. Before I start, my prayers go out to the people affected and the families of those dead and to those injured.
Boston - Tell me more
I just watched "The Town", and I want to work in Boston one day (Think 10 years down the line). Except for pension fund management, and a certain large endowment fund, I can't really think of much out there. I only ever faced two hedge funds there, one EM fund and one event driven one, but that also...
WSO Boston Happy Hour - TONIGHT 6PM
Boston Monkeys - WSO Happy Hour tonight at The Sevens bar (77 Charles St) starting at 6PM. Patrick is not the official host but he will definitely try to stop by for a bit. See more info on the event page . Want a WSO meetup in your city? It's easy to set up...just choose a bar and a date and create...
AEW Capital Management: more info, insights?
Does anyone have information on these guys? They're a Real Estate focused Investment Management firm based out of Boston. According to their website they have $22B under management and do both public and private market investing. http://www.aew.com/overview.html
Boston during the summer
I'm going to be working in Boston this summer and wanted to know what the city is like. Obviously it's not as exciting as the school year since the students are gone. And the city doesn't have nearly as many interns as NYC or Chicago. But is the social scene really that bad during the summer? How's...
Should I relocate to Dallas for my job? Been working in Boston for 5 months now
I've been working in Boston since I graduated last May doing strategy consulting. I've been in my firm's Boston office for about 5 months now and so far I'm loving it. The work-life balance is amazing and I love the people I work with. Now, I have the opportunity to relocate to my firm's Dallas...
Bracebridge capital
They're mostly a fixed income hedge fund in Boston, run by harvard economist andrei shleifer's wife. Anyone ever interviewed with them?
Infrastructure funds/groups in Boston?
I am looking to move to Boston or thereabouts to get closer to friends and family (currently in NY), and am trying to get a sense of which, if any, Infrastructure finance jobs I could find up there. Infrastructure finance is my background/interest so I'm trying to stay in that field, but worry I may...
Please, destroy my resume!
Hello fellow monkeys, I'm currently preparing for FT recruitment this fall in Europe. I'm aiming for MBB + 2nd tier consulting firms. To give you some background information, I go to a target university in Europe and my recent internship was with a boutique consulting firm. I also just started my...
Where to live in Boston?
I'll be starting as an entry-level management consultant in Boston this Summer and I need some ideas on where to live. I'd like to keep rent to under $800 a month and I have a car, so parking is necessary. I'd also be living with my friend, so we're looking for a 2BR. I'll be commuting to work on...
Value of a recommendation letter when applying?
Hey Monkeys, I'm a junior just finishing an internship at a boutique consulting firm. During my stay I got really well with the MD and will be receiving a recommendation letter from him. I'd like to know if its a good idea to send the letter of recommendation alongside my resume and cover letter...
The Post-Grad NYC/DC/Boston/Philly Budget Thread (REAL EXPERIENCES PLEASE)
hey guys - i just graduated and am trying to decide where to go for my full time job. I have one major offer each in NYC , DC, Boston, Houston TX, and Philly. Anyone living in those cities on a first year salary want to help us out with your monthly budget breakdown? Would be greatly appreciated and...
Which non-US cities typical have Investment Banking tech groups?
Hey everybody, I apologize that all my posts are so uniform in purpose and theme, but I had another question for the collective: In which international cities do the BB /Elite Boutiques/Mid Market Investment Banks typical have Tech/ TMT groups? Obviously in the US it's all about SF/SV, with NYC and...
Mezz or Distressed Debt Funds in Boston?
Does anyone know of any good firms in Boston that focus on debt?
Boston - The Movie
This one goes out to Patrick and CompBanker and all the other denizens of Bean Town. Funny stuff: Boston Movie Trailer - watch more funny videos
Consulting Firms in Boston: CapIQ request
Would anyone mind doing a CapIQ screen for management consulting firms in boston? Would be much appreciated. thanks.
Northeastern MSF
I'm considering applying to Northeastern for the MSF there. As many of the programs are regional and employment relies heavily on name brands, especially in IB , what are people's thoughts on the program? Is it any good? How does it compare to BU, BC? How does it place in NYC , Washington? Thoughts...
New and Need Advice - Fund Accountant Career Paths?
Any feedback as to career progression and exit opportunities in Fund Accounting would be immensely appreciated? Also, I am open to any other opportunities if anyone knows of any other entry-level positions in Boston or even NYC? Fund Accountant Career Path Generally the career progression of a fund...
Regional PE Firms
Hey everyone, I've been reading WSO for a while now but just made an account and am trying to get more involved. Thanks for everyone who helps people out on this site. I was wondering if anyone with access to CapIQ could post a list of regional PE firms in the Boston area. I know there already is...
MBB industry focus in Boston
What industries do MBB Boston offices tend to focus on? I've heard that being in Boston is good for doing PE & health care work. What else is there? Thanks.
Wolfy's travels: If broke in HKG, LHR--where would you go?
Senior year (May 09), I couldn't go backpacking. A lot of shit happened in between, got international work experience, and now I'm applying for grad school. 10 days left in Singapore, my goal is to get a new degree and ALSO see places I'll never see again. Hope you guys can fill in the "must see,"...
HIG - Boston
Aside from what's already been posted, does anyone have any info on this office? Group size, activity, culture, comp, etc..? Thanks!
Boston: finance powerhouse?
For a city of its size, I'm really surprised at how many top-notch buyside firms are in boston. You have Bain Capital, Baupost group, wellington, bracebridge, and a slew of others.
**Official 2011 IB Recruitment Thread**
Alright for those of us that are about to begin our final year (next week...gasp) in college and are working on recruitment for IB , I figured I'd make a thread so we can keep each other in the "know" as to who's recruiting when and what positions. This is for USA positions as well as UK. Also, for...
Boston Connections/Networking
Moving to Boston, wanted to make some connections for a job. Any type of networking would be helpful. Thanks! much appreciated!
List of HF's in Boston
Looking for a list of hedge funds in Boston, and around that area... Anyone got?
Job search advice in Asset Management-Boston
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The Secret World of Finance - Boston Monkeys
How many of you on the list are from Boston? Boston is known as a buyside city, maybe an insurance city, and lately a political city. What do people do here? Do these opportunities exist here in Boston? - Bulge Bracket IB - Prop Desks - Sell Side equity/ FI desks This city more than most is a...
Axia Consulting
Anyone have any comments on them? They're based in Boston. http://www.axialtd.com/ For those with more experience with management consulting than me, care to opine on your perception of the firm? It seems like they have some good people and do some interesting work.
resume update
Hello, I am trying to update my resume and after couple of emails back and forth with my career adviser back in college, I have not moved on far. She is stuck on adjusting margins and etc, where I need condense some bullet points. I am trying to break into iBanking and put a lot of extra curricular...
Boston Investment Banks
What investment banks has legitimate Boston offices?
BC
Would BC be considered a target at the MBA level? Anyone know how their job prospects are?
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