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Senior here debating between PE and VC internship this spring with the goal of breaking into baking after graduation. What would be the better internship?
Can anyone tell what is involved in special situations? What exactly are they investing in? Is it really just distressed debt/pref equity positions? How transferable are the skills of being a real estate investment generalist (equity acq & asset management)? Is the pay generally higher than other...
Hi all, I'm interviewing for an Associate Portfolio Manager role at a global fund (>$1tn AUM, out of which $200bn is the alternatives business). The alternatives business, which is essentially a hedge fund, covers equity & Real Estate but focuses on credit & fixed income, which is its bread &...
A little bit of context - International student, first year MBA at a non-target T25 bschool in the US. Non-finance background (sales and marketing). Ex-entrepreneur, built a successful agency with USD 1M in annual revenues in India, also worked in directorial roles at prominent agencies in India....
I haven't seen any thread about springs for this year so I thought I would start one. What stages have people reached? Will the trackers make springs as competitive as SA applications this year?
Title (ignore my position - don't know how to update). Long story short, been in IB for 2 years and was told by some people in my corner that leadership is freaking out about deal flow and having too many heads in the firm right now. Honestly surprised there has not been larger lay-offs for my...
What will it look like? Will we see big hedge funds, investment banks, and private equity firms established in the middle east? Will more people be hired in the upcoming years? I would love to hear everyone's thoughts.
Some info about myself - I am working as a Finance Director in F200 MNC. I am 30 and have been working in the same company for 8years after graduation, working mostly in Corporate Dev (M&A) and fp&a. I am brainstorming on what can be the potential 'next' in my career. Other than moving to another...
What must it be like to have your face recognized on the streets for running an alpha male podcast? notorious examples being fresh and fit / andrew tate what are the thoughts that go through your head about the profession of such people? What do you think about their mental level? How many of you...
Hi, What's a good suit brand for a summer analyst? Maybe not the Bugatti or Toyota of suits but the Audi, or perhaps Porsche of suits.
If I'm in Peru, will a recruiter fly me from Peru to NYC for an interview? I'm usually based in the US. Will it be an issue? BB, EB IB
Have been in a Corp Strat seat for nearly a year now — love my job/team but the industry I work for is on the more mundane side. Looking down the road (a few years time), how hard is it to switch between industries? Particularly from non-tech to tech/retail?
Hey folks, I’m planning to apply for deferred MBA programs in April, but wanted a honest opinion of my application. I will be aiming for H,W,S,Sloan,CBS, and Chicago. GPA: 3.8/4.0 Nationality: Canadian Work Experience: Joining Sales and Trading rotational program at a Major Canadian Bank ECs:...
What are the benefits of joining a Liquid Credit team (think CLO fund) vs. joining Private Credit? These seem like the main exits for Leveraged Finance in this market.
Will banks like Moelis and Evercore hire me? If not, what do I have to do? How can I improve my chances of getting hired?
Hi all, I am scheduled to sit a 45-min modelling test as part of an application for a p72 gig. Given that it's a mere 45 minutes, I am a bit perplexed as to what it will include. If it were a full 3 way statement with various schedules and assumptions that required building the test would be 1.5 hrs...
Can anyone please share all the details about this weird accounting test you have to take at marshall wave for a L/S hedge fund role?
If I was placed in a group that I was not supposed to be part of a month ago, like I know that there was no way I would end up there but did due to office politics and the manager in charge is trying to get a promotion, what is the best way to approach this?
I was placed in a group that I did not want to join a month ago and that group doesn’t have good deal flow, what are the best tips to lateral to another firm?
Hi! Need some insight - just got my offer for junior summer, and don't have anything lined up for soph summer - would it be weird to ask the bank im signed at for junior summer if I can tag along as a sophomore summer analyst this summer? for reference this bank does a sophomore program but they are...
Difference between Tech M&A and Tech Coverage group , pls?
I am currently a Sophomore at a non-target hoping to go into REPE acquisitions and trying to weigh my options of cities to focus on for my Junior SA internship. I currently live in a tertiary market in Florida but would like to eventually live in Seattle. My main picks are: Seattle, Miami, Boston,...
Anyone else sick and tired of seeing these “professional” day traders robbing people? Tried to convince my cousin (Andrew Tate cult follower) that it was a scam, but he’s too mesmerised by the lamborghini rentals / burj khalifa pics. Thinking of starting a page exposing these idiots. Any...
Hey guys, really need your help about the career goal choice: IBD or commodity trading. Recently just got admitted by ESSEC in France(Grande école) IBD: Higher comps even in junior level, more structured pathway. Also more competitive in the recruitment, shitty hours. IBD is boring and sweaty but...
Just thought I'd start a thread for people looking at 2024 FT new grad. Will there even be opportunities? Never heard back from that popped up despite a very competitive profile.
Some context: I'm in a competitive Econ program in a top-tier Canadian school on the west coast, and moved out here in 2019 for uni. I'm now in my last semester, graduating with SaaS start-up sales and sustainable finance (emissions work, not actual finance) experience, and very little in the way of...
Sophomore in college, heard back from a HF that I reached out (resume included) to saying let’s schedule an introduction. Do you guys think this will be an actual simple introduction and behaviorals, or is there a high chance will I be asked technicals and to pitch?
Title Above. I'm not sure what this entails but is this gonna be a big loss for FSG at BofA? I assume that Laz RX will see an additional uptick in mandates.Curious on other people's thoughts.
Thoughts on Orix Credit Opportunities? Anything would be beneficial
It sounds like there are a lot of exit opportunities after the analyst gig in IB. I want to ask: what field do you want to eventually be in long term?
Hello All, I'm currently at a Top 10 college, seeking advice on transitioning from tech to Investment Banking on the West Coast. Despite realizing this career shift late, I am eager to explore opportunities in Bulge Bracket, Boutique, or Middle Market banks. I would appreciate insights on the hiring...
I'm a Maths student at Imperial interested in a career in either trading or research (either financial or academic). In the case that I pursue the finance route, how feasible is it for me to join the Army / Royal Marine Reserves? I know employers generally like Army folk, but with something brain...
Hey guys, I have an offer for a Corporate Finance position in a MFPE. Obviously I know it's not going to be as good as an internship on the deal side, but I'm wondering if it'll nonetheless be a worthwhile experience. I'm also weighing this between a potential opportunity to intern at my university...
I'm graduating this upcoming May (class of '24) and am scheduled to join EY-P full-time in late summer / early fall of 2024. Class of '23 just got pushed further back from January 2024 all the way to August... in and around our intended start. Quick math and I've started to realize there's little to...
I’m a recent grad working as a development analyst making about $105k all in. I made the mistake of talking to my friends in IB about this who have $75k+ saved because of their bonus. Although real estate pays well I think it’s clear to everyone that it doesn’t pay nearly as much - especially...
I am an undergrad interesting in recruiting buyside for my junior internship. I am doing a smaller buyside role this summer and want to work in PE full time (if a program has good training for summer and FT analysts)— I haven’t chosen a specific strategy or fund type nor do I think I have the...
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