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Credit Analyst roles
Hi fellow monkeys, How hard is it to get a Credit Analyst role-- Do you still have to network like IB? Thanks!
How to get back into the industry after a year
Hi, I've been working in the industry for about 9 years, but I left my last role after my dad passed away in May last year and my mom the year before. I took it really hard and my family thought it would be better for come work for them. I've been working in a family business (non-financial...
Diversity Session
Hey guys, I've been chosen to attend a major firm's diversity day next week and I wanted to know if anyone had any tips regarding the session. Is it a good place/event to help position someone to getting a 1st round interview or a superday ? I'm new to banking and I'm trying to break into the...
How to break in the finance industry
I am 24 years old, graduated from USC in Dec 2013. I passed the CPA Exam and CFA Exam Level I & II. I have worked as Revenue Accountant in private industry for a year. About to get certified as General CPA . Going to take CFA level III in June 2016. My career goal is to get into the finance...
Getting a job at Bain
Hey Everybody, I am above my pay-grade and need some help from you all. I have been lucky enough to meet some Bain employees this past week, and have fallen in love with the company. I think the work that they do is fascinating, and even find the mundane activities to be the best that I have heard....
What companies do entry Credit analyst apply to?
Hi, This might be a dumb question but Is there a credit analyst (risk) in every group? From Asset Management to corporate banking? what companies do entry credit analyst apply to? I know rating agencies, and commercial banks. But what else?
Advice for emailing a Senior Partner?
I have a family friend that plays golf with a Senior Partner at one the the big 4 firms. He brought my name up and told him I will be emailing him. Should I attach my resume and cover letter in the first email? Any pointers on what to and not to say?
Gartner Phone Interview, What to expect?
Hello all, I've received a email from Gartner to schedule 20-25 minute phone interview. I did not apply to a specific role, I only submitted a general application. What should I expect?
Small Liberal Arts College Student Looking To Hit Investment Banking And Curious About Paths To Other Industries
Hello WSO , Full Disclosure: This is a post by a confused undergrad.
AllianceBernstein SA to become HF analyst?
Hey guys, Just wanted some opinions on my internship decision. To give some background, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) that is interested in investing. This means I eventually want to end up on buyside, probably at a Credit HF , but I may be open to working at a large AM . Basically, right now, I am...
applying online if no OCR
Hi, My University does not have a lot of OCR for graduating students for ib / s&t . I do however have some good internship experience through my school's co-op program and not too bad of a gpa. If I apply online through the job portal will I not be given the same consideration as opposed to someone...
JP Morgan IBD SA Superdays?
Does anyone have an idea when JP Morgans IBD SA superdays are? or for that matter anyone (non target) do phone interviews and waiting to hear back regarding a superday?
Resume Review: Welcoming All Criticism
Sending out applications to junior roles in : Management Consulting Equity Research Associate IB TMT Analyst VC PE
NY IBD Summer Analyst 2015
Thought I would start this thread so we can all have one place to discuss networking/dates/interviews etc. Lets keep this keep this thread to non target recruiting for the most part. Specify if you are going through OCR , Minority Program, SEO etc. I know so far that GS and JPM have begun their...
Urgent: Morgan Stanley Finance Analyst Program
So I got approached by a recruiter for the Finance analyst internship, I have to express my interest in 2 days. I've looked online and i can't find much on the program and what people think so I wanted to hear your thoughts. Is it a good program?
When Does Goldman Sachs Drug Test?
I recently got an offer from GS in their credit department. I know they drug test, but my question is when do they? Is it immediately after you accept the offer, or is it before you begin full time, which would be sometime in august? Goldman Sachs Drug Testing Policy The length of time our users...
Networking to an Interview? Looking for advice.
A little background: I spoke to a VP @ a BB bank of a prominent division recently and he told me that he'd refer me to human resources for an interview in the upcoming January interview cycle (I go to a target that has a late OCR cycle). I emailed him with a question a week ago about possibly...
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BlackRock IT analyst vs. Big 4 tech consulting
Hi guys, I'm a newbie :) -- an undergrad double majoring in computer science and math. I don't want to be a programmer for the rest of my life. So I gave up my high pay offer from a tech firm and recently have been considering these two options: 1. BlackRock IT analyst base 70k + bonus total...
Anyone hear back from JPM superday in NYC last Friday (9/5)/?
Anyone hear back?
REALITY CHECK! Realistic Possiblities
Hey everyone, I am fairly new to this site and I am still reading over a few discussions on the forum that are relevant to me. Since this site seems to be filled with professionals and experts as well as those that have gone through hell and back I thought that this would be great for me. I would...
Interview Questions HELP! : Analyst at Structured Products Department
I have an upcoming entry level analyst interview where I will be dealing with: 1. Assist in analysis and monitor of bank loan portfolio, and structured products backed by bank loans including CLO senior and equity. 2. Credit analyses of transactions. 3. Assist in analysis of bank loan and its...
Trading SA - High Flow
Internship advice has been asked a million times, so one more shouldn't hurt. Currently working in Credit Trading at a MM . The problem is that because it's such high flow, everyone is massively busy and it's really tough to either find out more about how they trade/the product or get shown how to...
Duff and Phelps M&A intership vs. Campbell Lutyens graduate program
Hey guys, A friend of mine is struggling with this choice: Would you rather go to Duff & Phelps in M&A in the London team? or would you rather go to Campbell Lutyens (Secondary Advisory programme) as an analyst? What would be the best for PE /LevFin afterwards? Thanks for any input! Cheers JJ
Need help comparing 3 opportunities
I need help comparing three job opportunities. If you are interested in viewing the job descriptions please shoot me a PM. I would prefer to keep this private until after everything has been signed and settled. Once I do decide I will post the job descriptions and a summary of input from users so...
Syngenta Finance Management Program
Need advice regarding job. Some of you were really helpful in help regarding CVs etc so I thought I could ask for an informal opinion. I've gotten an interview for Syngenta Finance Management Program. Now the doubt is its an agribusiness company. The sector is pretty niche, and I'm not sure about...
Unbuttoned suit for interview?
So I know this is probably a non-issue, but I know for interviews/generally you are supposed to keep the top button buttoned up while standing and undo it before sitting... I have a few interviews coming up and my best suit was tailored to a 10 lb. lighter version of me, not that it looks ridiculous...
When to call back for job
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I did it.
mod note: this was originally posted on 6/25/12; definitely one of the most inspiring stories of the year posted on the site I finally landed a FO gig at a top MM investment bank. I have been waiting a long time to finally have the opportunity to create this post. I am a non-target, barely 3.0 gpa,...
5 Sources You Haven’t Used to Build Connections
I’ll preface this post right away by saying that some of these are really more geared to an American looking outside the US. Also if you’re not from the United States, but are looking for positions here, just replace “American” with the comparable organization from your respective country....
Location, location, location?
Hello Everyone. About 5 years ago I decided I wanted to work on Wall Street as an IB . Unfortunately, I went to a non-target university in the southwest and after college I started working for other southwest universities as an HR analyst. Even though I graduated in Finance, I was looking for...
Investment Banking Written Tests
Hey so I've heard for full time recruiting, particularly for analyst positions at middle market banks, its not uncommon to have a written assessment or finance/accounting test. How difficult are these and how much preparation would you suggest (just reviewing intro to accounting, basic valuation, or...
Is cold emailing a former interviewer after about 2-3 years better than cold emailing an unknown person?
Has anyone tried this, and is it better to email an MD level person than an associate level person? Also what is the best way to go about this?
Thinking About Actuarial Work? Why? I Mean, Read On...
Morning Monkeys, For one reason or another, I've been seeing quite a few references regarding the potential benefits and downsides to being an actuary. And, unsurprisingly, there seems to be a bit of confusion as to the nature and progression of those within the actuarial profession. Hopefully, this...
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High GPA, top west coast school, how to get into finance?
I'd like some advice on getting into finance. Primarily I'm looking for some kind of junior/assistant trader or i-banking entry level position. I graduated fairly recently from Caltech with a 3.8 GPA, double major with a bonus MS in electrical/computer engineering, and a BS in...
Structured Products: how to prep for interview - What can they ask?
Hi! I have an interview for an intership at Structured Products department of Deutsche. I was looking for some guides like vault's guide to ib , but couldn't find anything useful. So what would you recommend to prepare for this interview? What can they ask? Technical questions, market understanding,...
GPA Dilemma: real or fake transcript?
So, I have an issue here and I need some advice. I just finished my final round with a very well known Financial Technology company. This is seriously my gateway into a great career path and means the world to me. Here's the issue.. I stated that my GPA was a 3.6 on my resume when in fact it really...
Corporate & Institutional Banking Relationship Manager- Need Advice
Hey all. So, of course I drop down to the WSO gods and humbly ask for a line or two of advice. I am being recruited for a MM Corporate Banking Relationship Manager position for a large bank. This position would be working with general funding issues, capital injections, M&A advisory, etc etc. I am...
What Can You Do with a Level 2 CFA?
Hi all, Just what exactly can you do / new jobs can you obtain by passing a level 2 CFA? Does it really make you that much more competitive if you have almost NO work experience? I would appreciate all inputs, Thanks all!
Anyone hear back from Morningstar?
Anyone hear back from Morningstar about the MDP program?
Do I take my only offer?
I'm about to graduate from a non-target with a lower GPA (3.4) and a good amount of internship experience. I've been networking since earlier this year, was able to get about 20 or so informational interviews , about 10 first rounds, and a few superdays. I've found that anyone who really got a hold...
What Should I Be Doing?
I could use a little guidance here WSO . I'm a graduating senior from a non-target state school. I will be receiving a degree in economics. My GPA is a 3.5 with a 3.7 in major (expecting both to go up). I was pretty set on going to pharmacy school when I came to college, but eventually developed a...
Interesting situation.. could use some advice
Hello guys. So I have a bit of an interesting situation. I am looking for a part time winter internship. I cold emailed a principal of a big 4 firm and he forwarded my inquiry to the MD of the particular office I am looking to intern in. The guy responded, " Thanks for your inquiry, blah blah, but...
Walkin Cold Call's for Consultin
I recently read this and find myself inspired. http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/walk-in-col… would this type of strategy work at consulting firms, in smaller (not NY/SF) office cities like Seattle/Dallas?
Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
It is the fall and interviews are here for some and coming for others. Though the same questions are asked and the same obstacles faced over again, it seems some never learn. It is never any one single thing that gets you the job you want, unless we are talking about the eternal present 800 pound...
"Recruiting season" for recent graduates
So, as far as I understand, "recruiting season" consists of BBs and boutiques posting openings online and then going to target schools trying to fill them. Interviews are conducted mid-Fall, and openings are filled by the end of the year. Am I missing anything? I'm a recent graduate living in NYC ....
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