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Career Banking in Canada?
So I've been hearing a lot of stigma against career bankers. Some even saying that a career banker isn't a good choice for a career. In Canada, most bankers will stay in banking as exit opps aren't as plentiful+they pay worse. Big 5/ BBs both pay pretty nicely at VP and higher up levels so is there...
Finance Job in Toronto or NYC
Hi everyone, I had a couple questions about the finance industry of Toronto and how it compares to other global cities. I have a few options on where I may pursue a career in investment banking. I have 2 options, NYC or Toronto. 1- The first thing I'm wondering is how the cost of living generally...
Private Equity to Consulting??
Same post from the Private Equity section but hoping to get more advice. Does it make sense for me to go from PE to Consulting now? A bit of background on myself: I got a computer science degree in Canada, did a few years of M&A and have been in PE for almost two years now. My PE exposure is very...
Paths for Computer Engineers to Wall Street?
Hey everyone, I'm a first-year computer engineering student at the University of Waterloo (Canada). I enjoy studying my field but wish to pursue a business career. I want to follow the path of successful businessmen like Michael Bloomberg and Jeff Bezos who studied computer engineering in undergrad...
Investment banking salaries - Canada edition
Could anyone give me figures about their overall compensation starting from Associate, VP and going up to MD in Toronto? At BIG 5, Bulge brackets, and Boutiques to compare them all I'm guessing VP's go at about 450k to 650k , Directors 650k-1M, MD's 1-5 Million (Do you think one could attain...
Distance MBA in Canada
Hi, I want to get an MBA while I continue in my Data Analyst Role in Edmonton Alberta. I have the option of going to the University of Alberta (business school is ranked in the 80ies worldwide) which is where I got my BCom as well. I learned about the Accelerated MBA from Queens as well and I can...
Should I also apply to Canadian schools?
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Finance/Accounting Jobs Outside of IB in Canada
I was wondering if anyone knew what jobs outside IB looked like in Canada. Toronto overall has less of a finance scene than NY so I had a few questions. 1- What finance related job do most people go into besides banking in Canada? 2- What's PE , HF , PWM , Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance,...
DCM and LevFin in Canada
Hi guys, I'm really interested in Debt Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance in Canada and I was wondering if you guys could give any insight about it. How big are the teams for each, comp, exit ops, etc? I assume mostly the Big5 banks have teams in Canada, or do BBs in Canada do too? And lastly,...
Canadian Banker Career Path?
Hey everyone I just had a question about banking in Toronto because I hear it's a bit different from what you'd see in NYC . From what I've gathered from reading these forums, almost everyone in NYC is all about getting exit ops into PE or HF but from what I hear in Canada much less people go into...
TN Economist Category Visa Changes Dec 19, 2017 - Any TN Economists Working in Hedge Funds?
The USISC today imposed restrictions on individuals working in the U.S. under the NAFTA TN Visa 's Economist category. This change disallows people working in Financial Analyst and Market Research Analyst roles from obtaining the TN visa. My question to all those working in investment analysis roles...
Comp in Big 5 banks?
So i've been reading a lot of different posts talking about how overall comp in Canadian banking is really low compared to American BB banks. But they also work the same 90 hour work week. What is comp range for associates VPs, Directors and Managing Directors at the Big 5? Also a few people have...
Canadian at Western University, Non-Ivey. Medical science background. How do I get my foot in the door?
So I'm a student at Western University, not in Ivey. I'm studying medical sciences and plan on going to med school. However, I'm also really interested in consulting and want to keep that path open, so I'm actively recruiting for a summer internship. Without the Ivey name, I'm having a lot of...
Administrative position at a Big 4, or analyst position at a Big 5 bank? (24, Canada)
So I just received a verbal offer for a non-analyst position at a Big 4 firm (I don't want to specify which position it is, but let's just say that it doesn't require much experience nor technical skills), but I also have an offer coming from a Big 5 bank for an analyst position. Obviously the Big 4...
Culture of Canadian Investment Banking
Hi what is the culture of ib in Canada? Do people generally tend to move onto buy side firms after working at like top 5 banks for 2 years? Or do people usually stay in ibanking? Also, do the hours get better as you progress up the ladder in investment banking? Also, does comp match NYC comp for ib?...
Maths student intro and life advice
Hello fellow primates, I've been lurking for a few months and thought it would be time to introduce myself and ask some questions, here goes. I'm a European student currently majoring in Applied Mathematics at McGill in Montreal, and considering minors in CS and/or Finance. Although I'm studying...
Immigrant breaking into Canada IB: Queens vs Schulich
Hi Guys, Looking for some insight on how to break into Canadian IB . I am planning to immigrate to Canada and have admissions secured at Queens and Schulich. The main question for me is how important is a two year MBA program for me to break into IB . I understand that the Queens MBA has a better...
Sophomore Summer Job
Hi guys, What are some good jobs to do for my sophomore summer? I know that PWM internships are the go-to ones, but I live in a non-major Canadian city so they aren't easily available. So what type of jobs would you guys recommend? Retail? Sales? Administrative? Or should I do something different...
Richard Ivey recruitment numbers
I'm an incoming Ivey HBA student and I'm hoping to get a job in investment banking. I heard that Ivey does have good recruitment in the US and Canada alike but I was wondering if anyone might know: 1: How many Ivey students were recruited at a Big 5 bank? 2: How many were recruited at an NYC BB? 3:...
UBC Sauder vs UofT Rotman vs Ivey non-aeo
Looking for a career as an analyst in investment banking. I'm an 18 year old high school student in Canada and was wondering if I should attend UBC Sauder, Rotman Commerce, or Western. However, I understand the obvious answer is Western, but unfortunately I wasn't aware of the deadline and I...
Which school and which life? Bocconi MSF or Rotman MFRM
Fellow Monkeys, I am facing somewhat the most difficult question in life. Hence, I'd like some advice from the forum. I've been accepted into two finance related program located in two very distinct location--Toronto and Milan. The first program is the Rotman Master in Financial Risk Management...
BreakingBayStreet Reviews
Hi all, I'm a Canadian in IB and I was wondering who else had used BreakingBayStreet for interview prep? For those who don't know, BreakingBayStreet is a Canadian version of Breaking Into Wall Street. I tried it and had a terrible experience and I'd like to hear more stories. For those of you...
Magnolias Consulting Group
I am having an interview with this company in Canada for a SEO Consultant and Website Technician. It looks like it will go through. Let me know some feedback on what you think of there website and services. Then it may give me a couple strong points to bring up in the interview. Magnolias Consulting...
Dejected, Rejected from Dream Job.
Hey guys, I'm pretty down right now. Yesterday I received an email that I was not being presented an offer for my dream job as a buy-side equity analyst at a value investing shop. I'm not really sure what I'm hoping to get out this thread other than a place to vent, and maybe some advice on what to...
CPPIB Rotational Program
Does anyone know what the interview for the CPPIB analyst rotational program is like? Does it gear towards the technical or stick to more personal type questions? Moreover, does anyone have any info on the culture and the experience of being an analyst over at CPPIB? Interested in applying for this...
Monitor Deloitte Canada, experienced hire, salary
I am currently a Senior Consultant at a different Deloitte member firm, and applying to transfer to Monitor Deloitte Canada. I am proposed to join as a Senior Consultant. At my current member firm, undergrads join as Business Analysts and work their way up to Consultants and Senior Consultants. MBA...
Hedge Funds in Canada?
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the hedge fund industry in Canada? If so, is recruiting similar to the US? UK? Is compensation similar to the US and UK? What about Sales & Trading departments in Investment Banks still existent? Are there prop trading firms in Canada? What...
3 Reasons Canadians Aren’t Seeing Lower Pump Prices
Canada is one of the top oil producing nations in the world, producing around 4.3 million barrels per day according the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). You might assume that with crude oil prices testing their August lows that Canadians are seeing extremely low pump prices for gasoline;...
Canadian ALM Trading Intern - Advice?
Hi, I'm currently interning on an ALM desk with one of the big five Canadian banks. My desk consists of traders managing a fixed income portfolio for liquidity management, BASEL III HQLA compliance, issuance, and cash management. I'd say there's a 60-40 split between focus on pnl and focus on the...
Canada + Ivey (1-year MBA) + International Student + Work Permit
Dear reader, I would like to know more about the work permit scenario post MBA from 1 year MBA programs such as Ivey. I understand that for an education period of >8 months and
The Waterloo CS Advantage
This one is for the Canadian monkeys still in high school. It's coming from a Canadian perspective and focuses on Canadian schools. I'm about to graduate from Waterloo computer science and start full-time at a large hedge fund in the United States. Looking back, I distilled the three main benefits...
Canada vs. China: Which Economy has a Larger Impact on the U.S.?
Hey Monkeys, China may have been getting the most press over the past few weeks, but Canada isn't doing too well either. Here is a quote from the Financial Post: Canada counts for 19 per cent of total U.S. exports, followed by Mexico at 16 percent, each more than double China’s 7 per cent share....
Canada FT Recruiting
Any timelines from any of the big banks or the strong boutiques like GMP or CanGen?
Subscribing WSJ Print Edition in Canada
Hi everyone. New member here. I think this site is great and I look forward to learning from you guys. I've been trying to figure out how to have the WSJ print edition delivered to me but haven't had much luck. Their customer support said they don't have distribution centres near where I live...
How difficult is relocation (Canada to US)
BComm graduated in 2014; currently working (for about a year now) in private debt of a lifeco based in Toronto Canada. I'm looking to move to Seattle for relationship reasons..but have no network whatsoever in Seattle. My firm's US operation is in Boston so it's not an option. I'm a Canadian...
From non-target business school in Canada
What are the non-target schools that place the students to banking industry? I came to understand well from my previous post and the replies from the members. I would also want to know how likely other schools such as: > University of Alberta > University of Calgary > JMBS > Beedie and Sauder place...
Canadian Fixed Income Trader Looking for Options
I'm a fixed income trader at a big 5 canadian bank (1 year rotating, then 2 years on my current desk trading). It's always been a goal of mine to do some sort of grad school for personal reasons, but ideally it'd be something that would help advance my career as well. I'm pretty happy now but I...
School ranking for IB/Consulting
Gentleman, may one be able to rank the following schools in terms of IB and Consulting opportunities? How would these schools compare to Queens/Mcgill (in terms of reputation in Canada as well as in NYC) bowdoin Rochester Wesleyan Bates Goerge washington university Wake forest university de paul...
[U-grad] Richard Ivey vs. McIntire + 100k debt
Hey guys, I'm currently trying to decide whether to stay at Western (where I would attend Ivey), or to attend UVa McIntire, of which I've recently successfully transferred into. My past internship experience includes a boutique IB out of NY , and a small hedge fund in Canada. My concern is whether...
Value investors in Canada?
Hi guys, would anyone happen to know what are some good value investor shops in Canada please? How does recruiting usually work for them? Thanks!
Anyone gone from American CPA to Canadian CPA?
I'm thinking of getting my CPA because I'm trying to go the Big 4 TAS -> IB route. I'm a Canadian who just graduated from an American university and am eligible (since I already have have 150 credits) to take the CPA exams in the US. I'm currently back at home in Canada and am wondering whether I...
Reputable Private Banks? + Questions for Canadians
I was wondering if someone could provide me with a list of the most reputable private banks in the US and in Canada? I have been doing a lot of research, but am having a hard time differentiating between something like JP Morgan PB and Goldman Sachs PWM . Ultimately, I want to be going into the PB...
Restructuring in Canada vs U.S.
Hi all, I'm interviewing for a FT off-cycle restructuring banking gig based in Toronto, Canada. I understand U.S. restructuring in terms of what the process is for chapter 7 and 11 (12,13)... but is it the same in Canada, in terms of the general idea of a specific chapter. For example, chapter 7 US...
Help to choose the faculty
Good day, I have been admitted to the following faculties : 1. UofT: * Mississauga, Studies in Commerce * Rotman Commerce 2. UBC: * Economics - Vancouver 3. McGill: * BA Economics (Faculty of Arts) * Bcommerce (Desautels Faculty Management) I would like to get MBA after finishing my bachelor's...
Undrg-Richard Ivey Business(Canada)Or Wesleyan University Or CMC Or Vanderbilt OR UVA
Fortunate enough I have been accepted to the following schools. Please help me to choose!!! Intend to study Econ and math and seeking a job in BB after undergrad Ivey Business(Western Ontario University in Canada) Wesleyan University Claremont McKenna College Vanderbilt University University of...
How to Overcome Weak Undergrad School - Ontario, Canada
Hey I'm a 4th year student at a small university in Ontario, Canada - Trent University. I got into better schools, but basically had to go here for financial reasons. I am graduating with a Honours BBA and a 87% - 3.9 CGPA that I am hoping to leverage to overcome the school's lack of reputation. I...
Canadian Finance Headhunting Firms
Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone could help me find headhunting firms in Canada that specialize/have an interest in more junior level positions other than Vlaad & Co. Thanks!
[Undergrad] NYU Stern w/ 100k+ Debt or Richard Ivey School of Business
Hey guys, This is my first post and I'm looking for some help. Let's start with some background info: I'm a senior in high school living in Toronto, Canada. My family is middle income. I'm pretty set on pursuing a career in finance. I got accepted to NYU Stern recently and received around 20k in...
Western Canadian Select Quote
Hey Monkeys, anyone know where to find the WCS quote without cap IQ?
Canada S&T Analyst Compensation
Curious about what is the base salary for 1st year analyst at RBC , BMO , CIBC, TD and Scotia in Canada. Bonus for junior employees are pretty discretionary so it might be hard to generalize. Heard that RBC is 80K in Toronto.
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