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APAC 2025 SA
Have not seen a thread on APAC IB SA recruiting for 2025 summer yet. Anyone know when apps open? Especially for HK and SG. Thanks
HK Deal flow 2024
HK and APAC seems to be performing pretty badly these days. How's the overall comp and deal flow looking in HK/APAC nowadays?
Frankfurt -> Hong Kong
Hi, I am working in RE in Frankfurt, Germany and I am going to visit Hong Kong in March and thought that this would be a great opportunity to connect with people in the industry who live and work in Hong Kong. Is anyone here open to meet up for a coffee/ lunch/ drink etc.? Otherwise, does anyone...
Trader Pay at AM/LO?
Just wondering if someone can share some insight around Equity Trader comps at large AMs or LO funds. I’m thinking along lines of Cap Grp, Wellington, FMR/FIL, Amundi, RBC etc etc. HF trader comps take all the spotlight but seems not much out there for the AMs. Thinking of making move from...
Does knowing IFRS too well hurt your chances with US-based IB roles?
Hey all, As the title suggests, I'm curious about American bankers' perception towards candidates with IFRS experience since I will be working on my CPA here in Hong Kong. In short, I am doing financial services audit at a big4 firm and I want to do what I can to prepare for an MBA (in ~3 years) and...
Best city in the world for PE outside the US
Hi, We all know that New York is the largest financial capital in the world. This is where you can earn the most. And the US is the land of Opportunities. However, taking into account factors such as total comp (and carry) adjusted for cost of living, and WLB, what is the second best city to work in...
HK SA 2024
I feel like the discussion of HK SA on this forum has drastically declined over the last 2-3 years. Regardless, I just want to start a forum for people to discuss application timelines, updates, etc.
Dubai BCG VS HK BB S&T
I am currently an analyst 1 at a BB with less than 1yr YOE. I have an offer to join BCG Dubai as a junior associate. 1. My career goal is to become a commercial cofounder of a startup so consulting learning seems more relevant 2. Trading offers way higher salary, almost twice as high as consulting...
Will hk surpass singapore in the next few years as a financial hub?
Seems a lot of people may be concerned about the political issue in HK in WSO. This is the underlying reason why SG overtook HK months ago. Btw if you are still considering about China's invasion, then check this: ( obviously you don't have any knowledge about this. check wikipedia, read books,...
Career progression: L/S Equity vs Prop Trading vs IBD
Background: Upcoming commerce graduate from Aus who landed three jobs in different universe: 1. Fundamental Equity HF @ HK (think of MLP/BAM/P72/DESCO) 2. Quant Trading @ Sydney (think of Optiver/SIG/IMC) 3. IB @ HK (MS/GS) Previously, I did a banking internship with another BBIB and realised...
Year 1 PE internship - what doors are now open?
Assalaumagaleikum Yet another question on job prospects, of which there are many on this forum. Nevertheless, I'm kind of lost, so I'd be thankful for your advice regarding the following: About me: Year 1 student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Major: QFin + Risk Mgmt Recent experience:...
HK BB S&T 22SA Return Rate
I know it's still a bit early to ask this question but I am curious if the return rate for this summer would be low due to the huge intern class and not-good overall markets condition? currently an intern at one of the three, S&T division. Any insights would be really helpful!
APAC IB SA 2023
Some banks have opened their applications for the 2023 cycle, so I'd thought I'd start a thread here. Banks I know have opened: Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley Goldman Sachs: opens July 1st
2023 SA HK
Hey guys, just want to make a thread for 2023 HK summer internship recruitment. Please put any thoughts/timeline for updating the thread:)
HK IB to Toronto IB/HF Coverage?
I'm currently studying in HK and I plan to work in IB in HK after grad then move to IB/HF in Toronto. I heard from a guy doing IB in HK say that local grads will usually cover HK and China markets. Let's say I do that but what will I cover in Toronto? Will I still be responsible for HK and China...
HK IBD - any insights into global boutiques / smaller BBs?
Hello Mid level-ish banker here in HK (think snr assoc to VP) at a one of the larger BB banks in an IBD coverage team thinking more long term. Long story short, decent name in current platform and "safe" path but there's a lot of admin work, low probability pitch chasing, politics. Have always been...
Lateralling from MY IBD to SG IBD?
Hey WSO peeps, As the title suggests- does anyone here have any experience of lateralling from MY to SG in the IB Industry? I know that it's somewhat "easier" for some Finance jobs, i.e. auditors, to do that, but is it relatively rare for someone to move from MY to SG as an Investment Banker? Any...
S&T in Asia from UK semi/target?
Is it possible for someone coming from a UK semi/target (think Warwick/UCL/Durham) to start in Asia? A few questions, any answers would be very appreciated: 1. Does language matter? Assuming i'm an english only speaker, is it still true that english only is fine for s&t in Hong Kong, Singapore,...
Bank of America Hong Kong Investment Banking Full-time Analyst Recruitment
I just wanna ask if anyone knows what's the current stage of BofA HK IBD FT Analyst? I interviewed for the final round about 3 weeks ago and haven't heard back since then. I emailed the HR last week but they said they were waiting for the results from interviewers. Plz let me know if you heard about...
S&T in HK - Do I need Mandarin?
Title says it all, will it hinder recruitment? Also do they hire english speakers (ex. white guys) from US/UK semi-targets? Or is it only top targets in US/UK & local unis? Any info on hours?
Can I live in Hong Kong without housing allowance...?
Just like what the title is saying... Can I live in Hong Kong without housing allowance...? 1) If my employer does not pay housing allowance, do you think it will be possible to live there? 2) If I dont get housing allowance, do employers usually compensate me with higher salary or bonus?
2022 SA HK Thread
Just thought I'd make this thread so we could have a place to talk about how applications are going for summer internships in HK.
Hong Kong BB reputation/rankings
What's the latest reputation/ranking on the street for BBs in HK? Which shops have strong specific sector/product teams, etc, and do bonuses vary wide across BBs at junior level? Just curious if GS/MS/JPM still dominate or do European/other BBs have edges here or there.
Quant in Hong Kong
Hi guys this is my first question at WSO so excuse me for inappropriate details. Do tier 1 quants exist in HK, like Jane Street, Point72, Two Sigma etc.. I'm an HK undergrad and right now I'm very confused about whether there are actual quants at all here because everyone is only talking about...
An 18 year old chimp(haha) extremely interested in finance
I am about to choose HKUST for a bachelor's in Quant finance, but before that, I wish to obtain some information about the financial industry. My thoughts are that studying quant finance + (a double major in comp sci) at a bachelor's would allow me to best develop my quantitative/critical thinking...
London IB internship and placement opportunities for an HK undergrad
My situation is pretty complicated. Seems like I'm gonna pursue my undergrad at the CUHK (Quantitative Finance and Risk Management). Although I do consider going into sales and trading or quant, I also want to know if this degree and my language/culture profile would let me be a competitive...
CUHK Quantitative Finance and Risk Management job prospects
Recently I got accepted to CUHK's QFRM, my first choice in HK. A set of factors didn't let me apply for a business degree, and my passion for juggling numbers is not something I want to waste, so my choice fell on this program. What are my prospects in HK's IB? WSO zoo's views on this university are...
CONTINENTAL DILEMMA
Hello, I am a MiM student (MSc in Management, also said Junior MBA, for the non-Europeans) and I have the opportunity to study abroad next year. I was wondering what could be seen better in the future: a semester abroad in top European universities (ESSEC, IE, St. Gallen, etc.) or a semester in...
How do I increase chances as international - Masters or recruit abroad?
I am an international at a semi-target. A professor who helps with IB recruiting here said I will be better off considering either: - Masters in Finance right out of college to get a 3 year OPT extension - Try to recruit for foreign offices (London, HK) which may be more lenient with visas Which way...
US -> Hong Kong SA 2021
Any US college students going to Hong Kong for SA 2021? Would be down to make a group chat and discuss housing etc.
Tips for breaking into HK IBD?
I'm a freshman at a Canadian target right now and my goal is to secure an IB position somewhere in Asia, preferably HK or JPN after I graduate. I don't know mandarin or cantonese but I'm currently learning japanese right now. Is there anything you did to differentiate yourself from other applicants...
Breaking into Hong Kong IBD as a MBA associate during a pandemic?
Hi! Prospective IB monkey here. I just started my MBA studies at a M7 program, and wanted to ask for advice on how to break into HK IBD post-MBA. I'm a Korean native (don't speak or write any Chinese) and have 2 years of work experience at Big 4 TAS + 3 years in investment management. I got...
An undergrad at a US target school seeking IBD opportunities in China/HK. What's the best way to go about it?
Hi. Hope everyone is doing well during these turbulent quarantine times. Just a little bit about me: I was born in the States but moved to China at three. Grew up there and came back to the States around the start of middle school. I speak fluent Mandarin with no accent and my Mandarin...
NYC vs London vs HK
Hey! I was wondering if you guys could give me the pros and the cons of NYC , London and Honk Kong for IBD? Things like pay, culture, workload, nightlife, cost of living, food. I haven’t seen any discussion comparing these cities in detail so if you could be as precise as possible it would be...
Things to do in Hong Kong
Figured there are a lot of monkeys in Hong Kong so reaching out for ideas: this fall I'm visiting a friend in HK . For those who've been, what are some recommendations for things to do/see/places to eat/etc.? I'm a big fan of obscure food and lots of drinking, but open to walking around and...
Best desk at Nomura Hong Kong (Markets)
I will be interning in Nomura's Markets Division in Hong Kong. They recently sent me an email asking for my top 3 desk preferences. I have heard that Nomura is very strong in Fixed Income in HK /APAC. Any advice on the best desks/asset classes in Nomura? Thanks in advance!
Next steps...
Hi - I've recently been accepted to study PPE at the University of Oxford and shall almost definitely be attending. I'd consider Princeton, however, it's unlikely I'll be admitted and it would cost a lot more and be less fun than Ox. The grade requirement is not very strict and I should have no...
Hong Kong Biotech Listings
Ahead of the changes to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing requirements, which are expected to generate a boom in biotech companies listing in Hong Kong, which investment banks have (or are expected to have) the best biotech equity capital markets teams there? (If anyone knows which law firms will...
Advice Needed: 24yo with start-up experience, no degree. Here's my story:
Greetings, Monkeys ####My background: **- Mid 20s - WSO Lurker (You guys are simply amazing. So much to read and learn here.) - IB Diploma - Army (2.5 years, NCO) - Chose not to go to university - Joined a startup. Did equity research and technical analysis research (recommended trading ideas) -...
CICC Beijing vs bottom-tier BB Hong Kong
Hi All, I am wondering what you guys think of CICC IBD BJ office (their HQ) vis-a-vis second or third-tier BB IBD in Hong Kong (think of DB , Barclays, CS , etc). I know CICC is no.1 Chinese IB in terms of prestige, but heard they are not doing as well compared to they did ten years ago....
HKU in the IB scene in HK
I am curious about roles of graduates from HKU , ie (PE, Front Desk, M&A etc) and whether it is easy for them to break into BB or boutiques compared to their western counterparts( Ivies, oxbridge, lse). My long term goal is to be a quant/algo-trader. I am fluent in cantonese, mandarin and english...
BB Summer Associate Recruitment in Hong Kong
Hi there, Just got into MBA program and start to think about BB Summer Associate next year in Hong Kong (I'm a Mandarin native speaker). I talked with a couple of friends and alums and there are my two key findings so far. 1) BB Summer Associate recruiting in Hong Kong emphasizes pre-MBA background....
Wells Fargo Securities APAC Exposure
Anybody kindly knows the deal exposure of Wells Fargo Securities APAC Investment Banking (in Hong Kong)? Heard that it is quite a small team in HK with little presence.
Hong Kong's first potential $1 billion startup
Imagine travelling to a different country and having to buy a new sim card/phone to communicate. You will no longer have to do this to be able to use your phone thanks to Tink Labs LTD; Founded in 2012 and led by CEO Terence Kwok, a 25-year old entrepreneur. The company leases phones to travellers,...
Boutiques' collection
Hey financial enthusiasms, I just want to create new post to make a good collection of all boutique investment banking firms that suit sophomore students in HONG KONG. It is so important to accumulate this kind of experience for further career pursuit. Everybody knows the job opening from boutiques...
Hong Kong travel advice
Hey guys, I recently booked a trip for post graduation this May. I'm going to be in Hong Kong for four days by myself. I know there is a HK presence on this board and I was wondering if anyone has any tips/advice on hostels to stay and things to do and see while I'm in the city for four days. I...
what are the strong groups of BAML in Asia?
Hi all, I am lucky enough to receive multiple offers from some BBs in APAC. Now I probably will choose BAMl over other offers that I have. I was wondering if anyone knows the strong groups of BAML in APAC? I've heard their fig is pretty dope there, but I am not sure if I wanna do fig .
How to move to more prestigious BB in HK after summer internship
Hi all, I am facing a problem and would really appreciate if anyone can help me out. I am a Chinese citizen studying at a non-target or semi-target (think non-ivy top 20) in the US. I just went through SA recruiting for APAC IBD internships. I got 4 super days but the results are pretty...
Politics & networking internationally: I want to reach out to expat finance professionals. How should I go about this?
With serious talk of trade wars and catastrophic fiscal policies and general unprecedentedly huge uncertainty, we live in interesting times, to put it mildly. I'll be frank: I'm wary. But a lot of people hate talking "politics". I'm one of those guys, regrettably, seriously considering leaving the...
Banking Scene in Asia - what's the future?
I've been following league tables in Asia for a while, and it seems that they have become increasingly dominated by Chinese banks (not just CICC and Citic, but also places like GF Securities, Haitong securities). This has been true for ECM and DCM for a while, but it seems that in recent years this...
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