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Morgan Stanley Equity Sales/Trading VS JP Morgan Chase Commercial banking??
Long story short, I have an offer from JPM commercial banking at DC(their commercial banking headquarter) and Morgan Stanley equity ST in NYC . WHICH ONE DO I PICK? I am very attracted to what they do in commercial banking, but ST at MS seems like such a ~fancy~ position with lots of potentials.....
Upcoming TD Bank Credit Analyst Commercial Real Estate Interview
Hey I have an upcoming interview in TD's Boston Office for a Credit Analyst dealing with commercial real estate and REIT portfolio. Anyone have any interview experience with TD or this field with another bank that can give some pointers? Interview questions to prepare for?
Commercial Bankers - How do I write a credit review?
Hi WSO , I have some interviews coming up for commercial banking analyst positions and was hoping that someone who currently works in commercial/corporate banking could provide me with a template for writing a credit review for a new or outstanding transaction (i.e. a term loan or revolver). It...
Choice between JPMC Commerical Bank and JPMC Private Bank
Hey everyone, I have been presented with two options at JPMC. One as a banking associate in the Commercial Bank and the other as a Associate Banker in the Private Bank. I was wondering if anybody can compare and contrast these two options in terms of progression, salary, quality of life. Both of...
Help!! Choosing b/w CB/S&T SA offers for Full-time IB Recruiting
Hey guys, I'm a junior at a non-target state school (semi-target for some) with a 3.5 finance/econ. I pursued IB SA recruiting by networking, went on to 2 super days for BB's in NYC but nothing stuck at the end. MM's in my city are non-existent and even boutiques are out. My options right now are...
Breaking into Corporate Banking Internally
I'm currently in a 2 year rotational program BO analyst at a BB ( JPM / BAML / WF ) and looking to break into Corporate Banking internally after I graduate from my program. What is the best way to break into this division? Using my brand name in my resume, would it be an easier move to break into...
CIT Commercial Finance Thoughts
Would like to learn more about CIT's Commercial Finance Groups. In terms of Commercial Banking, it's unique that they are separated by industry verticals (i.e. energy, TMT etc.). I would like to learn more about their deal flow, sizes of deals, exit opportunities, and how they got their rep for...
Commercial and Private Banking at RBS
What do you know about it? Have you been there, did you like it? Any type of information and thoughts are highly appreciated. Thank you.
Commercial Banking--> Leveraged Finance
Hello monkeys. I've accepted a job as a commercial banking analyst at a MM firm upon graduation with hopes of eventually breaking into lev. fin down the road, likely post-MBA. Is this is a feasible career path and what would be the best way to approach? Without giving too much away the bank I'm...
Big 4 Tax to Commercial or Corporate Banking?
Hi There, Was wondering if a couple years in tax with a Big 4 firm and a CPA license would be helpful for breaking into commercial or corporate banking? I've done some networking and it seems like most people who work in commercial or corporate banking started in a formal bank training program and...
Strategy for moving from Commercial/Corporate Banking to Investment Banking - thoughts
Hello all, I figure I'll start off with a quick background so you can provide the most insight: - Recent Non-Target college undergrad, GPA: 3.94 - Didn't realize I wanted to do IB until last 3 months of undergrad - 6 months experience in Corporate Banking division of a Regional Bank - Credit...
Networking Legends HELP!
What are good specific questions to ask wealth managers or commercial bankers when networking to land a job? I recently graduated from finance at western university, desperately need help finding a job through networking.
My Story: No-Name School to Sr. Associate at MM IB - A Less Traditional Route
I know these types of stories are a dime a dozen these days, but I’ve been a consumer of WSO posts for a couple of years now, and have felt it’s time to be a producer content wise. I wanted to share my story (and lessons learned along the way) of how I broke into investment banking and became a...
Commercial Banking Internship Interview
Hi everyone ! I have an interview coming up at Capital One for their Commercial Banking Summer Analyst internship. Any suggestions on what kind of questions I can expect during the interviews?
Citibank Commercial Banking Analyst Program
I recently came across this program (I was gonna put the link on but the website doesn't let me cuz I'm a noob :( and I was wondering if anyone here have any experience or insights on commercial banking analyst I'm very new to this field, so please excuse me if my questions sound stupid. 1. Does...
Big 4 vs. Banks for Finance Graduate?
I am a recent Finance graduate in Canada and am torn between pursuing career in Big 4 on the Deals side or international banks (HSBC, citibank etc.) I currently have an offer from commercial banking but would like to hear the pros and cons of pursuing the banking path vs. Big 4. Planning to pursue...
Commercial Banking to Corporate Banking Resume
So I'm looking to make the move from middle market commercial banking to corporate banking. I followed the M&I resume format but I am looking for any feedback. Do I need to move towards a resume that highlights certain transactions? More result or quantitative oriented? Thanks in advance.
Am I one of you?
I just got an offer from a large international bank. I'm starting in 3 weeks time, but I still don't really know what the job actually is. I'm going to be working in the banks financial institutions group, within global banking and markets. Here's a brief snippet from the description:
Best Way To Start Commercial Banking Career
College Junior here at Semi-target and I want to eventually end up in a mid-size community bank. Is it best to start as a Corporate Banker at a BB and then move to a smaller bank? How does this path usually go?
Career advice: Economist vs Commercial Banker
Hello all, I'm facing a cross-road and need help. I have an offer for an EM-focused economist position for the government, and another for a credit risk analyst position with a large commercial bank. My ultimate goal is to work in portfolio management , preferably for a global macro fund as this...
NYU Stern Undergrad and Commercial Banking?
All I hear about is how great Stern is with IBD but how is its placement in commercial banking? I'm interested in starting off as a Credit Analyst and I'm fine with making less money, looked down by IB people and whatnot, as long as the work/life balance is clearly present.
Total comp for WF CB analyst?
Recruiting for a full time commercial banking position at Wells Fargo . How much is all-in compensation, including bonus, signing/relocation, etc? And how much does it differ from city to city?
Wells Fargo Financial Analyst Program- Commerical Banking
Hello WSO , I wanted to give back a little bit by talking about the recruiting process I went through and the interview questions I answered. First Round I got an interview via OCR . Spoke with one associate level person in the tech banking group. Questions were mainly behavioral. Asked about group...
Wells Fargo Summer Financial Analyst Program
Hey Everyone, I had a first round interview with Wells Fargo back in August for their Summer Financial Analyst Program for Summer 2015. After 2 or 3 weeks I heard back that I moved on to their final step which is a superday in SF next month. I know the superday is going to be mostly technical...
What would you doooo?
Hey, So I was wondering if other professionals could help me structure an email to a recruiter. The situation is that I just graduated from college in May 2014 and landed a position at a commercial bank as a first year analyst. I also went through the Deloitte leadership program last summer and have...
How to get into Asia?
I'm soon starting with a large commercial bank outside the US. I'm probably looking too far forward, but I want to end up working in Asia. Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai.. My company has large operations in all of these countries. But how do people end up working there? Is it only upper level...
Commercial Credit to Sales & Trading?
I just got an offer for a commercial credit training program at a regional bank. Not exactly what I'm looking to do, I've been pursuing sales & trading opportunities. Some banks have told me to keep in touch etc, but no offers as of yet. With that said, is commercial credit the sort of career you...
Commercial Banking Credit Analyst Resume Review
Hi Monkeys, I'm 25-years old and hope to break into commercial banking as a Credit Analyst from an insurance/retail banking background. Please critique the attached resume as best you can! My GPA is a 2.85 (Transfer Student; Total GPA = 3.2) and is not included on my resume. Would love to read any...
Business development at growing software company or commercial banking financial analyst program?
What's up WSO , Wanted to get some advice on picking the right job out of college. I am currently a senior at a non-target studying finance with a minor in comp sci. Last summer I did a BAML / WF / JPM summer analyst internship in an ABL division of the commercial bank and received a return offer to...
Commercial banking to MBA
Hey everyone. First time poster here. I've been working as an analyst at a BB commercial bank since my graduation from a non-ivy target school in 2013. Overall it's a great analyst training program that included a formal 10-week credit course. While I've enjoyed my time at the bank, I eventually...
Commercial Credit - Salary Negotiation
Would you negotiate a 60k + 5k signing offer from a BB for a commercial credit analyst role? I know someone who received the same offer last year that was able to negotiate an extra 10k total, but the firm may have been desperate at the time. All help is appreciated, thanks.
Which credit analyst position do I take?
I am being offered what seems like my choice of an internship at a commercial bank. One of the internships is a grad internship that will mainly focus on counterparty analysis of other banks through CAMELS analysis, and the undergrad internship appears to be more of a typical credit analyst's role...
CAMELS Analysis
Hey everyone. I had an interview for a credit analyst internship today. It was for an undergrad internship, and the interviewer seemed impressed by me. He stopped me at one point and told me that they had not had any good candidates for a position in the same department that they generally only...
Need Advice - Rising Senior
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Please help me decide which offer to take!
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Commercial Banking Exit Opps
Anyone know of what exit opps there are from a top BB commercial bank analyst program? This includes doing the formal credit training. Also wondering what starting pay is as well as bonus and signing bonus? Do you develop a solid skill set to transfer to other areas of finance? Wondering if this is...
Commercial Banking Question
I recently received an commercial banking offer from one of the BB . It has a great credit training program. However, I'm worried that the lack of exposure to the markets will present problems for me down the line as I try to move into research, am, or something along those lines. I was hoping to...
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I'm in need of career advice, please read.
Dear WSO , I’m a long term lurker, first time posting. I’m really desperate for your help. I don’t know what direction to take and I know I’m going to get blasted by you guys for making a post like this, but I exhausted all methods and need some genuine advice. I came from a non/semi-target...
Commercial Banking Offer
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Pls help: Should I let BB IBD know of my Commercial Banking offer?
Hi guys, I received a summer internship offer for a top 5 China bank that just opened a branch in my hometown. The internship does not have a certain structure, as the bank does not have a formal internship program in the US. It is for commercial banking. I am still waiting to hear back from BB IBD...
BB Commerical Banking, Boutique MM IB, or Boutique MM PE???
To all, What are the strengths/weakness of choosing offers between a BB Commerical Banking Analyst Program, Boutique MM IB , or Boutique MM PE? Assuming the desired path is: BB IB ---> Large PE Fund After my reasearch, it appears that this is what I've come up with so far. BB CB Strengths: Stable...
What a Good Bank Looks Like
I came across an interesting article in The Atlantic entitled, "In the Era of Greed, Meet America's Good Bank: USAA", and I couldn't agree more. You see, I used to do business with each of the Too Big To Fail banks, until I wrote my plan . I had sizable accounts open at B of A, Citi , Chase , and...
Real Estate Credit Analyst==> Valuation?
Monkeys, -Long time lurker, first time poster. Some background on me... -Non-target state school 3.55 qpa, Finance major (3.8 gpa), Econ minor (December 2012 grad) -Taking CFA L1 in June I recently accepted an offer at a commercial bank as an RE credit analyst (starting in 3 weeks). The position...
HOW ABOUT A CORP / COMMERCIAL BANKING FORUM?
While I am sure everybody is fascinated with IB / PE / HF , etc that uses this site, not all of us will be lucky to get there. Based on some messages I have received, a lot of people are curious about Corp/Commercial Banking. I've searched google and there is not a ton of info out there like there...
Commercial Relationship Manager to Fixed Income Research
I am interviewing for the MBA Commercial Relationship Manager program with Wells. I ultimately want to move to Fixed Income Research though. Since FI Research roles are few are far between I thought a CRM role would be a good place to get credit training and experience until a FI Research role...
Resume for Commercial Banking or FIG Banking
I already have some interviews but am still applying for some small FIG IB's and some credit analyst positions. I just want some constructive criticism before I submit it to a few more career center posts. Thanks http://www.razume.com/documents/27569
Showing internship work in an interview? Good Idea?
I'm going to interview for commercial and corporate banking spots with three of the big guys and a few big regional banks in Texas. In my internship, I created a lot of performance reports in SNL for the bank...would there be any benefit to showing one or two in an interview? I mainly want to show...
Commercial lending & levfin/DCM deals
I'm interviewing with a management associate program for a commercial bank in HK in a few days. Not IB but from what it seems like associates get some exposure to club deals, leveraged finance deals, bond issuances, etc. I'm curious as to what role commercial bankers play in the deal process for the...
Commercial Banking vs. PE FOF
Hi Guys, So I graduated from a non-target and I've been in a credit analyst program at a large commercial bank for two years now. I have an offer to go to the associate credit program at the bank in about six months. I have also been interviewing with a large PE FOF and feel fairly good about my...
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