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BB PubFin vs Large AM to become Buysider?
Hey guys, Just wanted some opinions on my internship decision. To give some background, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) that is interested in investing. This means I eventually want to end up on buyside, probably at a Credit HF , but I may be open to working at a large AM . Basically, right now, I am...
Have any virtual recruiting CS people heard back?
Some info I have on this process: There are supposedly 64 spots for the summer for non-core schools, and a lot of applicants (NYC office I believe). I did my first round in person even though it was supposed to be webcam interview since I was in NYC during that particular day. Has anyone, at all,...
CS Virtual Recruiting Email Today
I know this has been discussed on here a little bit but did anyone else get an email today from CS virtual recruiting saying there are a lot of applicants and to check our status online and if it hasn't changed they will tell us early next year? I have not received any emails for a first round but I...
Two Investment Banking BB Super Days on the Same Day. What Should I do?
I have two bulge bracket super days coming up and they are both scheduled on the same day. I really don't see any other way around this beside having to reschedule one (which will be an extremely delicate process). How should I approach this? Or is there a better alternative? Any constructive...
Has anyone ever heard of/know anything about Consultant Relations?
Scheduled to speak with someone about at a bulge bracket bank about an analyst position in their Investment Management Consultant Relations department. From what I understand so far, it seems like a support function for an extended period of time, with an opportunity to pick up sales responsibility...
Barclays vs Rothschild vs Lazard vs PE grad roles (3i/Terra Firma/Blackstone)? (all London)
Any ideas on how these stack up in terms of reputation/culture/exit opps/any other factors? Thanks
Contacts at Top BBs, previous M&A boutique internship, but 3.3 GPA... insurmountable?
Hey monkeys, Title says it all. If I networked hard but my GPA is subpar at a semi/non-target, can I still talk/interview my way into a SA at GS , Deutsche, Barclays etc.? Spent last summer at a tiny M&A boutique in NYC . Thanks!
Equity Research BB vs Corporate Finance Boutique
I work for a Big 4 firm in London within audit and valuations and I am coming up to qualification. From speaking to recruiters it seems that my ACA is valued by tier 1 IBs and elite boutiques only within ER roles. For a shot at BB or elite boutique IB I need some kind of M&A experience, which I...
Official Investment Banking Rankings: Boutique and Bulge Bracket Prestige
This is for IBD in the US (NYC specifically) and as of November 2014. Bulge Bracket & Large Banks: Tier 1a: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Tier 1b: J.P. Morgan
BB (London) offer
Hey guys Today I received my analyst offer from a BB in London. I don't want to name it - but let me put it as Tier2 BB so not GS / MS / JP but rather CS / DB / UBS / Barcays. I left BAML out since whichever group I choose to put it into - I will get monkey shit thrown at me. My questions is this....
Take DCM Role to get into banking? Move to Lev Fin?
What is everyone's thoughts on taking a DCM role at a BB and then later trying to get into Lev Fin? Is this smart/doable? I'm more interested in the debt/credit side of deals and less so any specific industry.
Interesting Risk Management Piece
Just came across this on Twitter, short, easy to read, and insightful. Musings of a risk manager during the crisis. Kind of common sense, looking at it now, but it's interesting to see the thought process at the time. http://www.uniurb.it/it/portale/a-giur/edocs/Confession%20of%20a%20Risk…...
Recruiting Tips for Junior Year SA Internship?
I plan to pursue a SA spot in IB at a BB . I know many of the firms host one-day pipeline events (i.e. MS Inside Day and Barclays Boot Camp) and I was hoping someone may have a list or a better idea of which banks hold these events?
College admit trying to find out where to start?
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Probability of becoming an Associate/Analyst
Hi, I was wondering if you can help me analyze the probability of me becoming an Analyst / Associate in % Background - Master in Finance from semi-target. 4.0 GPA with honors (MSF, not MBA) - 1.5-2 year experience as a Real Estate Asset Management Analyst - Bontique - CAIA charterholder - CFA Level...
BB S&T to What Type of Hedge Funds???
Long time lurker, first time poster. Can anyone with experience provide some information about what type of hedge funds a trader at a bulge bracket firm can exit into? So we have global macro, stat arb and a lot of the multistrat HFs , but is that it? How about FI arb or MBS arb? I've been working...
Applying at BBs
Any advice for applying at BBs if non-target school, no connection in company, school doesn't have contacts? I assume LinkedIn but I have had quite limited luck doing that. I read on another WSO post that GS hires many non-targets, but I have no idea how to go about applying. I know that applying...
CanVPs/ MDs from S&T get me IB interviews?
Hi first post- so hello. I am rising sophomore from a non target but managed to get in contact with multiple alumni from my school who work in finance. I emailed them and met most of them in the city this summer as most have been really supportive and urged me to keep in touch. Most of the VP/MDs I...
How to get a job at a BB bank?
I just finished an internship as a summer analyst at Goldman Sachs. My manager gave me what I thought for the most part were pretty good reviews. First Review : I need to work on being more passionate about the work I was doing. Second Review(Mid point of the internship) : My manager said that I...
Non-Target Sophomore with 2 Internships looking to land a bulge bracket offer by graduation
I am a rising sophomore with a 3.88 GPA and a decent SAT score (2100+). Due to my lackluster high school GPA I am currently attending a non-target university in the New York City (St. John's University, Fordham University, Hofstra University) because I was denied to NYU Stern and U MICH Ross. So...
"contract to hire" position
I'm interviewing for a Business Analyst position at a BB . I think the way the game works, it's a 3 month contract with an expectation that it keeps renewing until either they offer you a full-fledged salaried position or you flunk out. 1. Do any of you have experience with this kind of thing? 2....
Didnt receive dream internship
Hello, I did not get a bulge bracket S&T internship my junior summer (right now), but I did get a less formal S&T internship with a boutique back home that does not offer full-time positions to interns. I was wondering if I still have a chance at getting a full-time position at a bulge bracket. I go...
Cornell Students and Graduates: How strong is Investment Banking recruitment for non-AEM majors?
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Bloomberg: Barclay's to shed another 12,000 jobs
Barclay's is shedding 12,000 jobs, from MD to analyst (220 Managing Director's and 600 Directors to be exact). This article doesn't mention the LIBOR rigging scandal, but it does mention pending litigation, and regulatory penalties very briefly. After Bob Diamond was forced out because of it, I...
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.
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.
Preparation for next year after sophomore S&T internship
I just finished a middle market sales & trading internship last week, but I hope to move on to a BB next summer ... I attend a target school. Because I was at a middle market, and the internship class and sales & trading division was relatively small, I was able to take on a lot of responsibility. I...
Looking for a roommate in LA
Hey guys, I recently accepted a job with a BB in LA in Century City, and I'm looking for a roommate to start a lease in July / beginning of August. PM me if you are interested.
Click! The Banking Snapshot Thus Far...
In the spirit of the Olympic Games in London, I'd like to say, “ Take a dive! ” Because it seems to be what the IB industry has generally been doing in 2012 given the latest news coming from WS firms. Early in the earnings season I’ve hearing about revenue guidance coming in weak from Bob...
How do BB bank layoffs logistically work?
I'm not asking what a layoff is but how soon till you find out your in the group to get axed. Ex. Bank XYZ says they will layoff ~1000 ppl in IB . How long does it take for a person or specific group to find out they are on the chopping block? Most firms have different groupings/divisions under...
Former BB VP giving advice to all you wannabe bankers
Hey guys, I have only been on this forum a couple of times, but I formerly worked in M&A at a bulge bracket. I have been out of the business for a couple of years now (my choice) and I just wanted to give you guys some advice about the financial industry (this was inspired by Greg Smith) Some...
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Anyone ever apply through the company's career page?
I don't really know if this topic has been brought up since most people here are networking for their positions, but I am just curious to know if anyone ever had success by just going to Goldman's career page and applying through their website. I know there are probably hundreds of applicants for...
Compensation in Operations
Hi Everyone, I know this topic can be found online or through a simple search. I was just curious if anyone can give me insight to compensation for an executive director specifically at JPM in operations? To a certain extent what could these individuals expect? Of couse I know that I can find...
Is this because of layoffs/less pay?
Read an interesting article about how banks have swung back to pre-crisis profitability. Now I wonder, how much of it is because they are operating with far fewer people, and the ones that are still there are getting lesser bonuses? What are the other drivers of this (near) record profitability?...
Boutiques catching up to BB banks?
I've seen a few discussions pop up about this topic in the past few weeks, but just came across a good article at FT that breaks down the restructuring (pun intended) of the global investment banking scene. [quote]Take M&A: in January this year, the takeover and merger market saw a brutal drop in...
Where Do The Brits Go?
Lots of my friends (at target universities) who land interviews/AC's say that most of the people in the AC's are European (or at British universities but from a European country) with a few from Hong Kong and/or the USA. 1-2 people from British universities (usually Oxbridge) also make it. This is a...
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Has anyone ever asked for an Office Visit/Tour?
I recently had an informational phone interview with an Associate from a BB in NYC . I was connected to the Associate through a Women's diversity event. The conversation went well. I live in CA but will fly to NYC for the holidays. Do you think it is worth to ask for an office visit/tour? I am an...
Has anyone ever asked for an Office Visit/Tour?
I recently had an informational phone interview with an Associate from a BB in NYC . I was connected to the Associate through a Women's diversity event. The conversation went well. I live in CA but will fly to NYC for the holidays. Do you think it is worth to ask for an office visit/tour? I am an...
Banks could end 2011 on a sour note, will 2012 be any better?
As well all know; 2011 has been absolutely brutal. From boutiques to the BB ’s, everyone’s sales, trading , and banking revenues were just depressing. Goldman’s Q3 FICC trading dropped 36% from last year while JPM ’s slipped 30%. MS IB fees dropped over 40% from Q2, while GS saw theirs drop...
Harvard or IBD?
I'm currently at LSE studying Stats with Finance (undergrad) and am in my final year. I will get an upper second (2:1) at the very least. I have spoken to admissions at Harvard and they told me, given my background, I'm highly likely to get into Master's program for Management (with a track in...
Bank of America Job Posting | S&T |
Recently saw this job posting at BoA ML . Its for 2013 Global Sales & Trading Analyst Program. All is fine, except the job description at the end: Hours Per Week:40.00 Full / Part-time: Fulltime Shift: 1st Shift Though it was funny :) http://careers.bankofamerica.com/JobDetails.aspx?…
BB internship vs. Boutique full-time
Hi Guys, Wondering about your opinions: should I choose a bulge bracket internship or a full-time (permanent) position of a top 20 boutique? Positions are IBD , M&A advisory. Final goal would be PE . Thanks
Applying to Internships at Different Regions - Does it hurt to apply to IB?
Does it hurt to apply to IB internships in both Asia Pacific and America from the same bank? Are the interview processes separate? If so, if I don't do well in the Asia Pacific interview would that have negative effects on my U.S. internship application? Thanks.
Applying to Internships at Different Regions - Does it hurt to apply to S&T?
Does it hurt to apply to S&T internships in both Asia Pacific and America from the same bank? Are the interview processes separate? If so, if I don't do well in the Asia Pacific interview would that have negative effects on my U.S. internship application? Thanks.
Interview tomorrow
Hello. On very short notice, I have been offered a first round interview by phone from a BB 's sales and trading division. The role regards securities lending, and therefore is not a traditional S&T position. Does anyone have any info about how these subdivisions recruit, and what skill sets are...
BB and E Boutique timelines
Hey guys, Basically been submitting online apps and emailing my credentials (ie CV, cover letter, etc) to many banks out there. I come from a non-target school and I have a decent GPA with great experience. My question to you is, at this point (Sept 9, '12) are bulge brackets and e boutiques going...
Damn, it doesn’t feel good to be a trader
For decades, traders have been the highest paid dudes on Wall Street. Deep six-figure bonuses were once de rigueur for the mere mortals while the full-fledged masters of the universe easily went on to eclipse their CEOs and rack up eight-figure bonuses as well as the occasional mental disorder or...
S&T Associate recruiting season - about to start, or DOA?
Well, this one is easy. The markets have had a good summer, volatility is low, and elections are in the fall... and so is the start of the recruiting season. For those of you at BBs , what's the general feel for recruiting appetite? Any changes to previous years? And most specifically: S&T...
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