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Destroy this POS
Hi Guys, I go to a non-target, and realize my resume is pretty bad, but would still like it reviewed and try for a spot in a BB this coming fall. Resume: http://www.razume.com/documents/19569 Thanks!
"Reach out to us" after superday HELP
Strangest thing EVER: I recently had a superday and thought it went fairly well until the head of the desk told me to reach out to them in a week. I have never been told to call to inquire about the status of my application and frankly found it kind of awkward considering HR usually calls to tell...
URGENT: Need Help!
I was asked to go to a BB sales and trading interview on the desk next week. I have heard of such interviews before but have no idea what to expect or how to prepare. What are they looking for? Will it be similar to the type of thing a S&T summer analyst would face ? Any advice would be awesome.
Options Question Contest - Bananas up for Grabs
I have almost finished a book called 'the Music of the Primes" by Marcus de Satoy. It is mostly about the unsolved Riemann Hypothesis dealing with the critical line of zeros in the Zeta function. If you havent heard of it then check out the book, it is a very non mathematical account of the...
PE in Brazil
So just got back from traveling. Enamored by the women and the country itself. Have learned alot about the country's position as an emerging market. Major problem I noticed was lack of infrastructure in certain areas although should be remedied largely through preparations for the world cup and...
Trading Desk Under the Private Bank
I recently received an offer for a summer position under the Private Bank arm of a BB . While I know this is considered Asset Management there are product desks within that from what I understand operate as or almost as a normal trading desk would. I am planning on gunning for placement on a desk...
How many birds are in the bush?
About Me - Sophomore from non-target, economics/philosophy major, good grades, have done several internships at finance related boutique shops. Always loved stocks and always will, end goal is to get to the buyside, whatever that takes Problem - Have two offers available for the summer. One is...
Bulge Bracket vs. Boutique Sales and Trading
Hey, so I was wondering if there a major difference working for a bb vs working for a quality boutique in regards to sales and trading ? I get that on the ib side the deals are bigger and im sure payouts are better. But what about on the s&t side?? I feel like i'm reading things on bbg and other...
Last Rounds at BBs
When do the last rounds of SA superdays for most BBs occur? Do they ever do any SA hiring in late February and into March?
From HeadHunters to IBD
How difficult is it to get a FT IBD position if you don't intern at a specific bank. For instance I've secured an internship at Heidrick & Struggles(which is a Head Hunting firm), but I'm not sure if I want to work there full time and wonder if I could use that internship to beef up my resume and...
Opportunity Cost of Wall St
What is everyone giving up to attain a job on Wall St.? For those that are on Wall St., Do you have any regrets about what you did to get there? Do you have any advice for us pressing towards our goal?
Resume review - Getting rejected but still trying
http://www.razume.com/documents/18715 Still networking and trying to break into IB / IBD . Still getting rejected, still trying. Please review and fire away with suggestions that might help me present my case.. Thanks in advance!
How to end up in your group of choice - Best way to guarantee not landing in a group?
I will be summering at a BB and was hoping to learn more about how to get into the group of your choice (especially a high demand one). When you network with the people in the group, what questions do you ask? What's the best way you can guarantee NOT to land in a group?
How to end up in your group of choice - What questions to ask?
I will be summering at a BB and was hoping to learn more about how to get into the group of your choice (especially a high demand one). When you network with the people in the group, what questions do you ask? What's the best way you can guarantee NOT to land in a group?
Series 7 and 63 for Analyst Program
Hello, I am starting a full time Analyst position in NYC this summer at a BB Private Bank. I know that I will need to take the Series 7 and pass. When will I need to take the exam (ie. within a few months of my start date)? Can I take it before I start my position? Am I supposed to be "sponsored" or...
Top BB positions and semi-target MBA programs.
All, I was never in need of an MBA , but now I'm thinking of applying. Obviously, it has to be worth the money. I graduated from a target non-ivy ugrad and went into a mid-level ibank. Not sure what I want to do post-MBA, but let's assume I stick with what I now know best and attempt to go to a...
Article - 11 Crazy Things First Year Analyst
Here's a good article written by this chick who was a "star analyst" at MS. Some harsh realities here. Also, not surprised she quit. She was a star analyst and probably not very social and not the most street smart. She gets overworked and quits. Wall Street thrives off of juicing brilliant yet...
Rejected everywhere...
So I've been rejected from virtually every single bank for IBD summer analyst positions (I'm a Junior). I have a 3.53 GPA at a Ivy target. I've spent the past three months doing everything I can to secure interviews, including networking with alumni, reaching out to recruiters, etc. but it looks...
Morgan Stanley Negative Revnue Q4
Was notified of this by a friend: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Morgan-Stanley-Stan… "Earnings for the reported quarter included negative revenue of 36 cents related to Morgan Stanley’s debt-related credit spreads and gain from the sale of its investment in China International Capital...
New Trends
With bulge bracket analyst classes being in the hundreds and boutique classes being in the teens-thirties, there is no doubt that (elite) boutiques are being more selective on talent/fit. In fact, this year I saw a lot of the brightest kids in my class go to Greenhill , Evercore , Lazard etc......
Bulge Bracket Super Day - What to expect?
I have an upcoming super day interview with a Bulge Bracket firm for their Institutional Equity Sales division. What should I expect during the final interview process? How technical are the questions, what are they looking for etc? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
***OFFICIAL 2011 FT ROOMMATE THREAD***
So I know many of us are moving to the city and are looking for roommates. In keeping with the last thread, I think it would be helpful for everyone to post the following information: City: NYC Preferred Areas: FiDi, TriBeCa, SoHo, Greenwich Village fairly open as long as it's near a subway Start...
How I pick applicants for interviews: blog post
I originally posted this as a blog post, but I am not sure where that goes and how to access it. Apologies for the duplicate)
Recent May 2010 Grad New Extreme Help!!
Hey guys I am in an extreme hole. I recently graduated this May from SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S in Finance and Business and Minors in Accounting and Economics' in New York, it's also a non target school. There alumni database is nonexistent and I had only one internship at insurance company when I...
VC Arms in BBs
Does anyone know if any of the BBs , or larger banks have small VC arms? I know like Greenhill has a small early stage fund, but what about like PIA or other PE arms of the larger banks. Do they have any small teams focused on early stage/growth equity type stuff? Thanks, Byron
Things are scary quiet
Work in BB /London and things are quiet! At first I felt guilt about consistently getting out at a decent time, but now I am starting to worry a bit. when is the work going to hit?? It seems like there's more people in the office than work to be done and if something doesn't change soon, heads may...
Would I be stupid to not try to use my stepfather as a connection for IB?
I debated whether I would post this topic, considering it is quite unusual and I thought I could figure it out on my own. My background: I am a junior at a target school with a decent/good gpa interested in investment banking. I interned at a well-known hedge fund last summer and a regional boutique...
sighBanking
It's 3:30 in the morning and I am still at the office. So...I feel like writing this post. This poem is for all future analysts trying to get into investment banking. From the outside it seems like we are all Gekko, the truth is... "sighBanking" by SuitedWolf no suits, no shoes no deals, no wheels...
Whats my best shot at becoming a real monkey?
Guys, I've worked for an investment bank focused on privately held businesses so never truly got the technical training. Although, I did do the comps and precendents stuff including building lbo models for recaps and what not. Moved to NY (because I wanted to become a real monkey), now I work for 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...
Culture at various trading desks
Each trading desk seems to have its own culture. For example, cash equities are known to be more laid-back, and among firms, Morgan Stanley has a reputation for being "fratty" while goldman and Credit Suisse traders lean towards the more cerebral side. It will be interesting to hear people's...
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...
Offer to apprentice as HNW asset manager, $2B aum
So this is kind of old school. I'm currently a consultant (3yrs out of college) performing macro analysis for capital markets and corporate strat guys. My fiance's father is a BB wealth manager in NY , generally managing ultra-high net worth families and VIP accounts like foreign royalty and the...
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...
Internship- MM Sales and Trading vs. BB Private Banking???
I am currently a junior undergraduate student at a Big Ten University in the Midwest and have received internship offers in two different areas of investment banking. One is for a bulge bracket firm in Private Client Services, and another from a middle-market bank in Fixed Income Sales and Trading....
Credit Suisse Global Industrial Services Investment Bakning
Any thoughts on CS's GLobal Industrial Services group? Is this a top group? Would an analyst in this group learn a lot? What will the exit opps for PE be like? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
How long before traders get their own Book ?
How long before traders at bulge bracket banks usually begin to get to trade their own books? 3-5 years? Also do you need to have a superstar Profit Lost ratio ?
Any good articles covering the 'too big to fail' concept?
Looking for any good articles that cover this idea. Mainly, what is the benefit of the large institutions, which would be why they wont let them fail. Also, any recent numbers on banks' market share now that a few large banks have closed up shop or been bought out. I appreciate your insight!
Top B-School or Bulge Bracket
I'm currently an investment banking analyst in a large company that's not a traditional investment bank in the Asset-Backed Securities group, and I'm seeking advice on options moving forward. I'm hoping to make it into PE / VC eventually, so I feel an intermediate move is necessary. Here are my...
IBD Spring Program London - Advice needed
Hi everyone Been following this site for quite a while. Always interesting to view people chat and learn more about the business. I have the last week received and accepted an offer for the so-called "Spring Program" at one of the major Bulge Bracket Banks. The Program will last for a week and is...
BB IB Sales -> MBA -> MBB Associate
Hello here is the career i had in mind bb ib sales -> mba -> mbb associate -> industry few questions regarding this; a) is it even possible? how are sales exit ops? (main reason i don't want to do trading is because i don't want to still be a slave to the financial markets at 35 with a family and...
Boutique Lateral Options
Guys, I am currently working as an analyst at a boutique looking to lateral to a BB or a large MM bank. What are my best options to do this and does anyone know which banks are looking for laterals? - Went to a non-target but top 50 overall - 3.7 GPA - 2 previous AM internships Any advice would be...
Laterals
hey guys, do you know if any bb are hiring laterals over the next couple weeks/ months and which groups are hiring? thx
Associate Comp - First year IB?
What did first year investment banking associates make this year at GS and JPM ?
Are there BBs that are "easier" to get into?
I was just wondering, since everyone talks about Goldman, Morgan Stanley, etc., is there such a thing as "lower" bulge brackets that might be ever so slightly less difficult to get into? Places like Barclay's, Citi, etc. are seldom discussed here (from what I've seen), so are those less...
Finanical Modeling/ Financial Statement Analysis Interview Questions
Hello All, I have been out of the finance interviewing game for a while, I am a 2nd year analyst at a boutique IB . Need some help preparing for a technical interview I will hopefully be having soon - can anyone here help me with questions on financial modeling , financial statement analysis and...
Best Industrials Groups - Best deal flow and exit opps?
What are the best industrials groups on the street (in terms of deal flow, exit opps, etc.)?
Top banks for automotive?
What BBs have good automotive groups? Looked on league tables based on automotive deals but would love to hear from someone who really knows. Thanks!
Champs and Chumps
http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/04/credit-suisse-ro… How much does it matter as an associate/analyst coming out of a "champ" or a "chump" when looking to possibly move industries, go to bschool, etc. Or is it more important to just be coming out of any big house left standing after the last year (ie...
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