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The 10 Weirdest Wall Street Gifts For Sale on eBay
You can't make this stuff up. Findings include: A 2001 Gordon Gekko hip-hop album, Harry Markopolos's high school year book, Leonardo DiCaprio earrings, and much more. http://www.firmex.com/thedealroom/the-10-weirdest…
Culture at Old, British, Well-established RE PE Shop
Hey All, I accepted a job offer for an analyst position at a well-established real estate investment firm based out of London. They have offices all over the world, but I will be working from San Francisco. I would say the office dress code is somewhere between "Executive Attire" and "Traditional...
Barclays IBD - FIG
What is the general perception of Barclay's FIG group? I am in the middle of interviewing for a few BBs and looking to enter into FIG . I understand it may be a specialized industry, but I really enjoyed my experience over the summer and want to continue working in that field (summered at a MM firm...
Hello. I like finance, but the culture is repulsive?
I'm a senior in college. I am a business major with knowledge spread around finance, econ, and marketing. I'm not 100% sold on finance mainly because of the culture. Do more relaxed places exist? Or am I looking for corporate finance? Anyway nice to meet you all!
So You Think You Work Long Hours?
So You Think You Work Long Hours? Greetings! I’ve decided to interrupt my article series for international students in order to provide some content that’s potentially interesting for all the readers here at WSO . I will however return to writing articles for international students in a couple...
BB Culture in Two Words
Describe the culture of each BB in two words. Based on impressions or experiences. Both equally valid.
Quantum Global Alternative Investments
QG Alt Investments is part of Quantum Global Wealth Management working out of Zug, Switzerland. I have an interview coming up for Sr. PE Associate in their Infrastructure Fund. Not much deal history or news publicly available on these guys, aside from their affiliation with the ruling family of...
Communication Policy / Culture in Banking?
Previously my time in banking, there was a lot of rigid communication rules (unspoken ones). I had to be super cautious when reaching out beyond my team for information. And it wasn't just the department I worked, but its company wide cultural thing - from IT to Ops, to BD and Finance, IB ... etc......
Cultural Identities
What does everyone think about the importance of having a connection to your cultural identity? I hear about this issue a lot with second generation Asian Americans and Jewish Americans. Seeing this forum has a lot of Asians and Jews, I want to get your opinion on this. It seems like the later...
Do people use Name Fields in IB
Do people use the name fields in excel within formulas? I can see it going both ways. I can imagine an associate flipping a Shit when he sees average (Cogs) as opposed to E7:H7. But at the same time it might be more helpful if there is a name in the cell that makes it more obvious what you are...
Looking for contributors for men's lifestyle blog
Many of you might have seen the CNBC article or segment on TV today about YUMmies (yes, it's kind of a shitty acronym), or Young Urban Males as a growing group of the luxury retail and travel industry. While the CNBC article points out the highlights of YUMmie culture, they portray...
Bridge Strategy Group Reputation?
Wanted to see if anyone was familiar with Bridge Strategy. They're a boutique MC with a lot of ex MBB , Booz & ATK people. I wanted to get insight as to the type of work they do, culture, lifestyle, etc. Thanks!
"Industry Expertise" as a Junior Banker
Hi Monkeys, A lot of IB applications (both student and experienced) ask you to include 'industry expertise'. I worked at a boutique investment bank focused on one industry last summer. When asked by interviewers if I want to stay in that space, even a larger organization, I always joke that one...
The Fundamental Difference Between the US and China
In the comments from my post last week about differences between the US and China, a few people had expressed interest in what Chinese people see remarkable about our culture. I think the biggest thing that almost in a sense fascinates Chinese people about our culture is our spirit of individualism....
Mandara Capital - Culture, Pay, Prestige?
Hey all, anyone heard of Mandara Capital? I had an interview with them and the next step would be a face to face in London. Just want to see if anyone has in depth knowledge of the company culture, presitge, pay, and anything else that I might need to know. Thanks
Is Marriage Useless Today?
mod (Andy) note: "Blast from the past - Best of Eddie" - This one is originally from November 2010. If there's an old post from Eddie you'd like to see up again shoot me a message. Has marriage become obsolete? According to a recent Time Magazine/Pew poll , 40% of Americans believe that marriage is...
OppenheimerFunds
Hi, does anyone work at OppenheimerFunds that could give me some insight into the company? I'm looking more for the culture, environment, pay scale, people, and how easy it would be to move up.
Leveraged Finance Groups' Hours Across Street
Lev Fin seems to be one of the more variable groups I've heard in terms of average days. Specifically speaking, how do hours compare between BBs vs. Elites vs. Boutiques? Obviously the days are much slower than a DCM group but nature of the companies you advise could cause you to be in the office...
GS Interest Rates Desk
Hey Everyone, Does anyone have any insights on Goldman Sach's interest rates desk? I was looking to find out more about the culture there and what qualities they look for so as to get a feel for how to prepare for an interview (for both sales and trading sides). Looking through their website the...
JP Morgan Private Bank Solutions team?
There has been a lot of talk on this forum regarding JP's Private bank and their IM team. I was curious if anyone could give a perspective on the Solutions team. In particular, what are the typical hours of the various groups and what the work environment is like. Thanks, Bankers
Decline of the American culture
I've been reading Coming Apart by Charles Murray, which details the systematic decline of morality and industriousness among the bottom rungs of society. It pissed off Paul Krugman, which meant I had to read it myself. Murray argues that this decline of "American" values is as much a symptom of...
Leaving Desk During Day
I am more familiar with S&T jobs where you have to be at the desk all the time during the hours of 6am - 4pm, give or take. You basically have no time to go off the desk and do w/e. However, in banking, is this also the case? I know that you basically are playing a waiting game until you get work...
Satori Capital
Is anyone familiar with Satori Capital? They are based in Dallas, TX. Yes, I'm asking about general hierarchy attitude, hours, etc.
Trying to Pick Offer
What are some good questions to ask an analyst/associate of a firm you already received an offer from? I know what the people there are like and I truly enjoyed meeting them? Would it be horrible to ask about pay/bonus or hours? Maybe how the weekend hours are? Any other good questions that would...
Best Wall Street banks to work for and why
http://afr.com/p/business/financial_services/the_… No idea why this was published in Australia as three quarters of these firms don't even operate here. Thought I'd share... 10. CREDIT SUISSE (DOWN FROM 4 IN LAST SURVEY) Pros: “Working with some of the smartest, most highly motivated people in...
Blackstone Culture
Can anyone comment on the work environment at BX , particularly in PE? Dress code formal? Start time in the morning, interaction with senior management etc? Thanks for any insight!
The "Culture" of a bank
Since we are slowly migrating from the interview stages to the post offer stage, the threads are starting to move much more towards XYZ vs ABC. I wanted to take time to talk about the "culture" question that keeps coming up. In particular kids asking about the culture of the bank. My one piece of...
Brown Brohters Harriman NY IBD
Can anyone chime in on culture/pay a BBH M&A /PE? I know its an old company, looks like analysts get a great experience and move onto the PE / VC world or bschool. Not a lot of info. on culture, hours, pay on here. Would greatly appreciate any info.
The Money Culture
Where would we all be without Liar's Poker ? No other single book gave such a funny and accurate portrayal of the culture inside an investment bank. That book and the movie Wall Street heavily influenced my decision to become a stock jockey. Michael Lewis has had a string of bestselling books,...
What’s your poison?
After a long day at work, few things can beat having a good drink to relax. As you hit the couch and open the bottle, the aroma greets you like a seducing temptress. And man do you want to give in. Pouring yourself a glass and giving it a whirl, the scents tease and allure. You succumb; sipping,...
Characteristics of those in I-Banking
The overwhelming impression here is that investment banking is suited for aggressive, confident alpha males. Deal-makers, rainmakers, Ari Gold types. Why is it then that many analyst classes are filled with Asian females of all people. This won't be politically correct, but this group is not known...
WASPY- Culture
The culture in my bank/team can be best described as sorta-"WASPY". Without going into too much detail, how to best ... "deal" with it? The guys are pretty nice--- it's just that coming from a more diverse background (including school), I haven't been exposed to this that much before. I know a big...
Highland Capital Management
Anyone know anything about Highland Capital Management's NY office? Size, culture, how desks are structured? Comp would be great but I know that's asking a lot. I know Highland's got a wide range of credit strategies and is pretty big in the CLO/leveraged loan space, but that they also have some...
Lexicon partners
What are people's views on Lexicon partners? Are they a good shop? What's their reputation like? Also, does anyone knwo what it's like working there (hours, culture etc)? Thanks in advance for any info!
Goldman Sachs Asset Management: Analyst Culture
Im curious about the culture at a Goldman Sachs for an analyst in the Asset Management division (GSAM): Specifically, I'd like to know: - How many hours per week they work. - If the work is stimulating and exciting (relative to other groups) - Salary and bonuses - Opportunities for a) exit and b)...
MM Equity Research out of ugrad
I'm considering getting into ER after graduation. I have two boutique IB (or will have) internships under my belt along with a 5 month internship in public finance. I go to a nontarget with a 3.4 gpa. I've done a lot of searching on this site, just trying to get some more info. Please feel to...
JP Morgan Culture NYC
Hi I have an unofficial interview with an executive director at JP Morgan IBD in NYC . I wanted to ask about what the culture is like and what kind of people they look for in new hires. I've heard that people who work there tend to be pretty chill but do work and play hard as well. JP Morgan Chase...
I have 2 offers .. what do y'all think?
I have an offer from Stifel Nicolaus for their IBD office in Baltimore. I also have an offer from Ewing Bemiss , its a boutique in Richmond with about 20 bankers. I liked the guys at Ewing Bemiss more, but I feel like Stifel would provide me with better exit opportunities. What do you guys think?...
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...
Highbridge Capital
Just wondering if anyone has any inside info on this firm? I know that had a pretty rough 2008 with losses and redemptions but had a pretty solid 2009. Have they pretty much rebounded? What is the comp/culture like?
Barcap Healthcare Group?
Does anyone know what the healthcare group at Barcap is like? The people, size of group, deal flow, etc.
JP Morgan/Citi interviews. Suggestions?
Hey guys, I have interviews with JP Morgan and Citi this week/next week. Was wondering if you guys have any comments on what the culture is like at each bank, and what kind of person they would be looking for? Any specific things I should mention during the fit part of the interview? Are there any...
Piper Jaffray SF office
Just wondering what the culture and hours are like at Piper Jaffray's SF office. Tried running a search here, but all I come across are the typical knocks on its lack of prestige and the "that's so Piper Jaffray-ish" remarks.
Why Shitty Bonuses Might Actually be Good for Wall Street Culture
Most people working on the street will agree with me that the culture is full of people with egos bigger than the size of their brains. Your most trusted comrades at work will not think twice before sticking a knife in your ass. From working for the last few months and hearing people gossip around...
lazard freres: elite boutique
Lazard Freres really looks like the Goldman of the boutiques in the US! However, do you know any specificities of the firm that make it look so special! coz well it's still a boutique! Why do so many sophomores prefer offers from Lazard as opposed to Citi or Nomura in Europe? Are they good across...
Anyone works for Barcap Europe?
I have an AC for Barcap IBD London next week, and I'm trying to do my research as thoroughly as possible. However, I do not actually know anyone in Barcap except for a friend of mine who's already been offered an SA position. So, if there is anyone that actually works there or has worked there, I...
Fights at the Office
I was just reading about the charity Wall Street boxing match that was held a while and it had me wondering if real fights ever occur between coworkers? Obviously there can be a lot of tension/competition . Have you guys ever seen any good fights break out on the trading floor or in your office?
Has anyone worked / is working for Schroders?
Hi everyone, I just want to ask if anyone has worked for Schroders before or is working for Schroders? What's it like working there? What's the company culture like there? Thank you thank you!!
BofA vs Deusche
Hi all, I'm a college senior, trying to decide between offers for full time Analyst at BofA and Deutsche. BofA ML is for generalist in their NY office. Deutsche is for tech in the San Francisco office, which is also Deutsche's headquarters for tech. I would appreciate any insights or recommendations...
European Bank Culture
Hi all, I've heard that European banks have different cultures that can only be described as "European." What exactly are the traits of the cultures of European banks, and how much does it affect their offices in the US? Thanks.
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