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Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)?
Hey! I'm a student in Canada and have been pretty busy over the past two years. I've sent tons of cold emails, had lots of chats, and done plenty of mock interviews. I also worked at a Big 5 bank (mid office role tho), interned at a search fund, and had a lmm IB internship in the US this winter,...
Mcgill finance vs UdeM Law
Hi, I am a cegep student just admitted into McGill and Udem. Which one do you think will put me in a better position to pursue a career in IB or management consulting? I have limited connections to both professions short of a few acquaintances and family friends.
CS Major looking to switch and break into high finance - is it over for me?
As the title says, I'm a CS undergrad (first year) from a non-target in Canada, which is known for its above average CS placements, but not finance. I want to switch to finance because I hate CS and it's getting super competitive. What are my options if I want to get into AM / ER / S&T ? I don't...
Prospective IB advice; Centerview, Goldman, JP, Evercore
Hey, First year at Queen's Commerce in Canada. Prospect for IB , either BB or EB . Top choices for 3rd year internship and full time offer; Centerview , Goldman, JP , Evercore . What am I doing so far: two PE internships (one was just sourcing companies, the current one is actual deal flow; LBO ,...
Gravitas Securities Closes Shop?
I have heard rumours of Gravitas Securities, a Canadian "investment bank," closing their doors and laying off key staff and long-time employees. For background, I have never heard good things about this firm. From being a boiler room operation with toxic management who are blow-hards and shady...
CIBC Calgary - Energy, Infra, Transition
Can anyone give some insights into the CIBC Energy, Infrastructure and Transition team either in general or specifically in Calgary? deal flow, hours etc?
3rd Year Canadian Student Looking to Break into Houston IB
I'm looking for some advice for landing Energy IB in Houston. Grew up there for 5 years and Dad works there for an oil company (not finance-related). Spent the last summer working in corporate development (mostly M&A models and decks) for a publicly traded renewable infrastructure company in Canada....
2023 Canadian Analyst + Associate Bonus Thread (S&T)
Brutal year, tired of hearing “this was a bad year for the bank let’s focus on the year ahead” for the 5th year in a row to justify shit bonuses. mfw all banks were posting record years until the most recent FY. Clocking 65h a week as an Assc and was benevolently gifted a $0.00 bonus,...
Jefferies pushing into Canada with 40 bankers, traders, and analysts
Recently came across news that Jefferies is opening an investment banking branch in Canada led by former Barclays Canada CEO Bruce Rothney. Alongside him are a number of previous Barclay senior employees including Equity Sales SVP, head of M&A, head of TMT and head of FIG. Does this indicate an...
Lazard Asset Management Toronto?
Hi everyone, Could anybody shed some light on the groups that operate out of Toronto for Lazard Asset Management. Mainly what asset classes do they cover? And if you happen to have info on group size, comp, or culture, that would be a great bonus! Could not find info on their website. Thank you for...
Non-Target Freshman: Should I stay or should I go
I'm hoping to get some advice from anybody who's been in a similar position or has experience and can help a friend out. I'm a Canadian freshman attending a Canadian very non-target school in Canada (not Ontario) pursuing investment banking. I have a lot of other things going for me, and I've been...
Canadian Business School Transfer Advice?
Hi everyone, I'm currently a 2nd-year Finance Co-op student at TMU/Ryerson University, considering transferring. The reason I want to transfer schools is because of the 2+ hours round-trip commute, terrible school reputation, and limited social life due to being a commuter school. I'm actively...
Barclays Toronto/Canada recent deals/activity?
Hi everyone, got a call for Barclays Toronto and was wondering how their recent activity has been. I know they lost some senior bankers and research analysts to Jefferies, but cannot find articles/posts on deals and activity. What deals have they done recently? How is the culture/growth? Appreciate...
non-target Canadian who wants to break into big 5 in US
Hey folks. I am a third-year canadian student who is planning to study for five years (graduating in 2026 Jun). I recently accepted BMO 2024 winter S&T internship. For next year (2025 summer), I would like to recruit for both US and Canada S&T together (specifically focus on big 5...
UBC Econ vs Sauder
I am not very well informed with regard to IB and Consulting in Canada. Here are a few questions: What is the salary progression like for those who recruit out of undergrad into IB in Canada? What are the targets for these big IB analyst roles? For example do I have to be from UBC Sauder to have a...
Calgary Energy Investment Banking
Folks - my baby brother studying in London is deciding between 3 energy shops in Calgary (TPH, TD and RBC). Any recent insights on their culture will be appreciated?
Where is the right move? Australia or Canada
I am coming to the end of a 2 year graduate programme with a bank in Ireland. I have been offered a full time role if I wish to stay, but I am still only 23 and have always wanted to live and work abroad and think now is a great time to persue this dream. I have been looking online to try to find...
Who regulates M&A advisors in Canada
Hi, does anyone know who regulates the midmarket investment banks in Canada? I cant find anything relevant, and dont see anything listed on any of the midmarket advisors. So if I want to open an advisory in Canada advising only private companies, do I need to register? I saw IIROC, but doesnt look...
MBA to "Re-Brand"?
I've just graduated from a non-target Canadian university (BBA, Honours in Finance and Accounting). My overall GPA was 3.4 and major GPA 3.9 (4.3 scale). I've done 2 co-op terms, one at a local pension fund and another at a large Canadian asset management company. Mostly doing day-to-day back-end...
Do Bay Street banks care about elite LACs?
I got into a top 10 LAC, but I'm probably going to have to wait a year before I get me green card (under family preference). Do you think a T10 LAC will have any pull with Canadian banks for FO roles? Ultimate goal is NY but I don't think I'll stand a chance without PR. Should I just go to Ivey or...
How can an Accounting major break into AM?
Hey everyone. I'm an accounting major at a non-target with a 3.5 GPA in a major Canadian city. I've always been interested in finance and have been reading this forum for years but I've never genuinely committed to trying to break in. My original plans were to start at a Big 4, maybe try M&A tax or...
Is Quant Finance Halal?
I am an overachieving student, blessed with a deep love for mathematics, and I stand at a crossroads in my academic and professional journey, just as one stands at the beginning of Ramadan, preparing for a month of reflection and growth. I have been fortunate enough to excel in my studies, and even...
List of EB/EB/MF Summer 2023 Placements from Canadian Schools
Currently a sophomore at a Canadian target and made a spreadsheet for all of the Canadian placements for Summer 2023 to see which firms to target. I received an offer for Summer 2024, so I thought I would share it with everyone in case it is helpful. I got all placement data from public websites of...
Consolidated Canadian Summer 2023 Placements
Currently a sophomore at a Canadian target and made a spreadsheet for all of the Canadian placements for Summer 2023 to see which firms to target. I received an offer for Summer 2024, so I thought I would share it with everyone in case it is helpful. I got all placement data from public websites of...
Canadian International Student wanting to work in the US
I'm in my last year in a Canadian school as an international student (will be going to a solid MM next summer). My parents always said that they are paying for the ability to get a PR and not for the education since education can be received in my home country as well for way way less. I am paying...
Updated List of Firms that Sponsor TN/H1B/J1 Visas
Hi all, I'm just curious to know if anyone has an updated list for firms that are open to sponsoring Canadians specifically or just are open to sponsoring at least on a case by case basis for the TN/H1b/J1 visas. Theres been a few threads I've seen but none that seem updated. Word of mouth tells me...
CentreCourt Developments (Canada)
Does anyone have any insight into CentreCourt developments? They’re a Toronto based developer and, from what I’ve heard, are the top dev shop in the city. Does anyone have any insights into culture, compensation, deal flow, work life balance etc. It looks like they generally hire ex investment...
Brookfield vs. Onex vs. Altas [TORONTO OFFICE] - Which One is Best?
As someone who will be going through on-cycle recruiting in Canada next year, looking to gain some insight on (in my opinion) the top 3 PE shops. Let me know what you all think - below is my opinion based on networking and research I've done. 1) Brookfield Pros: - They have been growing recently...
Eastern EU as the next Emerging/Developing Market?
I'm currently a student at a Canadian non-target doing an undergrad business degree. As it's pretty hard to get a good offer for NYC/Toronto/LA from my university, I was hoping to use my native fluency in Ukrainian and Russian (Polish is workable as well) and my Canadian education and citizenship to...
Australia’s Open Banking Lessons
The situation In May 2017, Australia tasked a commission to study the concept of open banking. It took two years to pass legislation, with the application of the new regime beginning in early 2020. So, what is open banking? Open banking gives consumers ownership of their data and allows them to...
Things To Do/See In Vancouver
Planning a trip to Vancouver in a few weeks, any West Coast American and Canadian monkeys got some recommendations for watering holes, unique things to do/see, places to eat? Generally prefer places that are transit-accessible. I'm also interested in urban planning and architecture, so if anyone has...
US equivalents of Canadian investment banks
I am trying to gauge the prestige of the large investment banks in Canada, specifically in Toronto. Can anyone provide a list of the big firms in Canada and an American equivalent? (ie. RBC = JPM). I have a better understanding of US banks. In Canada I'm having a hard time differentiating the big 6.
Renewables Banking in Canada
I'm curious if anyone has information on the renewables/sustainability/cleantech coverage groups in Canada. I know that CIBC has been focusing on this more recently, as have RBC and Barclays. Any clear winners yet? Standout MDs or banks?
Goldman Sachs Toronto Office 2022
Hey Guys, Does anyone have any information on Goldman Sachs Toronto Office, IBD? The last post I saw was from 2008. Looking to get a gauge on: Culture Average working Hours Comp: AN1, AN2 and Assoc 1 - (What is the CAD equivalent ? [USD110K, USD125K, USD 175K] x 1.3] ) ? Update for Global BB...
US MSF Programs For Canadians
I just finished my last year of a 4 year science degree at a Canadian university after planning on med school. Unfortunately I realized extremely late in the cycle that this is not what I want to do with my life. I have a 3.75 GPA, no work experience (was studying for the MCAT during summers), and...
How to break into U.S. firms from Canada?
Besides target schools, how does one get into U.S. Firms i.e. Visas, plane ticket, industries I keep hearing of "TN Visas" and how U.S. firms are hiring less people. Given this, is it possible for top finance students in Canada to excel in the states? note he still got into equity research being...
Thoughts on Credit Suisse Canada - 2022
Particularly in the Metals & Mining (Toronto) and Oil and Gas (Calgary) sectors
TFSA vs RRSP
Are you planning to save your money to secure your future? That is one crucial step to offset multiple risks that include a job loss, a large-scale economic downturn like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, and shortfalls during hefty expenses like purchasing a home. there is also a choice...
Most Chill Groups in Toronto
What are the most chill IB groups/banks in Toronto?
navigating Canadian IB - help
i live in a town outside toronto and I really want to do banking. thought id post to get some advice. I had another account but it was hacked or something.Im in 2nd year at rotman (uoft) and I did an internship at a search fund last summer and have something at a boutique this summer. I thought Id...
Canadian IB - No Sign-on or Relocation Bonus with Fulltime Offer
I'm currently in my last year of university (target school) and received a full-time offer at a Big 5 bank (Toronto office) back in August/September and I didn't do a SA stint with them. When I got the offer, I was super excited and signed (also I know its standardized at the Analyst level so didn't...
North Americans in London 2022
I wanted to start a thread for incoming London 2022 Analysts from the US/Canada to meet each other and potentially discuss housing/the city. Leave a comment and I’ll reach out to you and try to create a group chat so a group of us can get to know each other.
What Happens if an M&A Deal is voted Down by Shareholders in Canada?
Hi All, If an M&A deal is shutdown by shareholders by not receiving the appropriate amount of bids, is there some sort of cooling period for a year? What are the specific rules and laws that apply around a failed M&A transaction?
Equity Research Associate to Buy Side strategies? (Canada to US)
Monkeys, I’m a few months into my third year as an ER associate in Toronto at a Big 5 Canadian bank or a Canadian BB, whatever you want to call it. I’ve decided to try jumping ship to the buy side, ideally at a SM or LO with the right investment style (very few seats, tough interviews… I know,...
Buying rental properties in Emerging Markets - Let's talk!
Hi everyone & Happy Holidays! I wanted to get POVs of investors on this site. As we know, buying assets has become much harder now, competition is high, people are bidding high, and cap rates are decreasing at all time highs! Buying an apartment tower in Toronto or Paris will yield a 2.5% cap rate...
Best Paying Job Out of Western Ivey
I was going through the Ivey HBA 2020 employment report and I noticed that the best paying base salary out of the entire class was $260,000 in Asset Management (Page 10 of the Report) https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/media/500290/iveyhba-perm… I was wondering if anyone knows what job out of undergrad pays...
Canadian citizen applying for TN Visa
I received an offer to join a US bank as an analyst (trading) and will need a TN visa to get through the border. I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics (major is math/business administration), so naturally I believe that I should be applying through the Mathematician occupation as the job letter...
Toronto vs. NYC
Hi everyone, I am an undergraduate at Georgetown University. I am thinking about working in Toronto after college (I am a Canadian Permanent Resident). Is there a huge difference in opportunities and comps compared to NYC? Also, I was wondering if it will be more competitive to get into a Canadian...
Canada: How many vacation + personal/flex days do you get per year?
I am at a boutique shop (1B AUM) based in Canada. I am currently awarded 15 vacation days + 0 personal/flex days per year. I am just curious what other Canadian financial institutions are offering in terms of vacation days + personal/flex days (and your current job title, seniority, or pay band)?...
Breaking Into IB - Canada
Hello Folks, I am in a dilemma regarding a finance/consulting career in Canada. and I am in desperate need for advice. I hold a BBA in Finance, and currently work in research (1 year and 2 months so far) (local consulting boutique). I am from north africa, but would love to move to Canada and get...
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