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Reputation & Comp. break down for Toronto IB firms, mostly boutiques?
Am a senior BBA student in university at a non-target. Last summer I interned doing origination/business development as a buy-side M&A advisor in a newer division of a boutique IB firm in Canada. It was a good experience & got exposure to the M&A world but I know some do not consider that role...
Fengate PE
Anyone know much about the PE team at Fengate? I know they have traditionally focused on RE and infra, but they seem to be building out their PE team. Based on their website, it seems like the team has some impressive returns, although relatively young. Any insights would be appreciated.
CIBC Calgary - Energy, Infra, Transition
Can anyone give some insights into the CIBC Energy, Infrastructure and Transition team either in general or specifically in Calgary? deal flow, hours etc?
Non-Target Freshman: Should I stay or should I go
I'm hoping to get some advice from anybody who's been in a similar position or has experience and can help a friend out. I'm a Canadian freshman attending a Canadian very non-target school in Canada (not Ontario) pursuing investment banking. I have a lot of other things going for me, and I've been...
Oncycle Recruiting Looks Possible for Canadian Bankers?
Incoming first year analyst trying to learn more about PE recruiting. I know its already extremely competitive for junior bankers based in the US to get looks on oncycle, and my question isn't necessarily for MF oncycle recruiting but was wondering how possible it is to get oncycle looks if based in...
Preparing for IB scholarship
Hi all, I am a first-year student hoping to get an IB scholarship from one of the top 5 banks in Canada through their diversity programs. For those unaware of such programs, they are scholarship programs by Canadian banks to promote diversity in their capital markets division. I believe most of them...
Really confused! Please help with Breaking into Canadian IB- With a US undergrad and CAD master's
Hello everyone- long time listener, first time caller. I was an international student in the US at a semi-target school but did not manage to break into IB as an undergrad. Decided to work in (non- M&A) consulting at a Big-4 for a year before leaving the US due to not being selected in the H1-B...
Brookfield vs. Onex vs. Altas [TORONTO OFFICE] - Which One is Best?
As someone who will be going through on-cycle recruiting in Canada next year, looking to gain some insight on (in my opinion) the top 3 PE shops. Let me know what you all think - below is my opinion based on networking and research I've done. 1) Brookfield Pros: - They have been growing recently...
Goldman Sachs Toronto Office 2022
Hey Guys, Does anyone have any information on Goldman Sachs Toronto Office, IBD? The last post I saw was from 2008. Looking to get a gauge on: Culture Average working Hours Comp: AN1, AN2 and Assoc 1 - (What is the CAD equivalent ? [USD110K, USD125K, USD 175K] x 1.3] ) ? Update for Global BB...
Thoughts on Credit Suisse Canada - 2022
Particularly in the Metals & Mining (Toronto) and Oil and Gas (Calgary) sectors
Most Chill Groups in Toronto
What are the most chill IB groups/banks in Toronto?
Canadian IB - No Sign-on or Relocation Bonus with Fulltime Offer
I'm currently in my last year of university (target school) and received a full-time offer at a Big 5 bank (Toronto office) back in August/September and I didn't do a SA stint with them. When I got the offer, I was super excited and signed (also I know its standardized at the Analyst level so didn't...
How good are Scotiabank, CIBC and RBC Mining Groups in Toronto?
Sophmore at a Canadian target and interested in the mining sector. Which of these banks are the best in regards to deal flow/culture?
PWM -> IBD in Canada
I am a recent graduate from Dalhousie University in Canada. I achieved a BComm degree with a 3.32 GPA. I am currently two years out of school, and am working at a PWM firm in Calgary. I've always dreamed of a career in banking, but was never ready to make the commitment until now. I believe that I...
[Canadian] Does CS Minor Matter for non-trading roles?
To provide some context: Third year at UofT (St George campus if that matters) doing Financial Economics specialist with a minor in STA and CS 3.72 cGPA overall (twice dean's list scholar) zero internship experience (big yikes, I know) and minimal extra curricular involvement (joined one club for 1...
Investment Banking - Calgary
The Calgary threads on this forum (few and far between as they may be) are a bit scattered with a lot of the info a few years stale. I figured I would take advantage of some of my downtime after Stampede to try to start a thread with some fresh info. Some items for my personal interest:...
Undergrad to PE Pension Funds
Anyone knows if Canadian pension funds recruit FT analysts straight out of undergrad? How hard is it and would you consider it to be better than starting in IB first?
Investment Banking - Calgary
The Calgary threads on this forum (few and far between as they may be) are a bit scattered with a lot of the info a few years stale. I figured I would take advantage of some of my downtime during Stampede (while I am still sober) to maybe get some fresh info from the Street. Some items for my...
Turkey Big 4 Valuation to Investment Banking in Canada
Greetings everyone, I am graduating from one of the top universities in Turkey with high GPA. For a career goal, I want to be a part of M&A team in the investment banking. However, since IB scene in Istanbul,Turkey is very small, I am thinking that I should be moving abroad to work in IB. I got...
Notre Dame Mendoza vs. Queen's Commerce?
(Canadian student) Advice on where to go for IB? Cost is a minimal factor. I have been told that ND would be my best bet for IB in Chicago or NY, and QC would be best for IB in Toronto. What are the major differences between IB in US vs. Canada? I have heard that the competition in the US for IB...
Recruitment consultant in Canada
Hi Guys, Can someone please share some major IB recruitment consultants for laterals in Toronto? Cheers!
M&A at PE porfolio company vs Boutique MM IB
Currently work at a platform portfolio company (Canada) for a MM PE firm (Also Canada) doing all of the M&A (Just me and the VP). My role has a decent amount of responsibility (Managing DD, Valuation, and developing, operational/transition plan, and even parts of negotiation) and I also get a lot of...
Question - Canada Associate Comp
Hi, I'm starting as an IB associate at a Big 5 bank in Toronto. Didn't find a lot of recent and reliable info on this topic so would appreciate input: 1. What is the bonus range for a first-year IB associate at a Big 5? (either in CAD or as % of base) 2. What is the bonus structure? (i.e. if I start...
Canadian Tech IB Groups?
I'll preface this post with the acknowledgement that tech IB and Canada are rarely put in a sentence together unless caveated with "non-existent". That said, there has been a bit of tech buzz in Toronto lately with Microsoft, Google and IBM opening up HQ in the city. So I was wondering, is there...
2020 Canadian Stock Pitch Competition
Register for UWFA's 9th Annual Stock Pitch Competition in partnership with BMO Capital Markets! The competition will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 14th to Sunday, November 15th. If you are interested in participating, groups of 1-3 are encouraged to sign up before the registration...
Does Canada IB/PE recruit MBAs from top 20 US schools.
Recent Immigrant to Canada. Trying to decide if to do MBA in Canada or go to top US biz school.
Best options for a Postgraduate degree for a 30 year old Immigrant looking to break into Canadian IB/PE/VC
Edu Background: Law. Worked circa 4 years in IB (DCM/Generalist) in Nigeria, then moved into mid-level role at a Single Family office (2nd year) here. Just got Permanent residency in Canada and looking to move by mid 2021. What options are best to get into IB/PE maybe VC in Canada (esp. Vancouver)....
Immigrant seeking advice on breaking into IB in Canada post an MBA at a Canadian MBA program
Hi guys, This is my first post on WSO. I am an Associate with 4.5 years of experience at a small boutique TMT M&A shop in Sydney, Australia. Deals i've successfully worked on/closed are sales of private Managed IT Services/Enterprise SaaS to larger trade players or PEs, with EVs ranging from A$5m to...
To do ibanking in Canada
After the graduation, I wanna work in Canada, not the US. What are the recommended Canadian universities to get a job in Bay Street other than Ivey and Queens? Also, is doing the Economics major fine breaking into investment banking?
Toronto IDB - National Bank Financial
What is the reputation of National Bank Financial in Canada? Exit opps from their investment bank? Seems like they have been recruiting top people rather aggressively as of late.
Info needed about Canada
Need some information about Canada and Canadian Asset Management market. 1. I plan to cold call people working at Canadian asset management firms. I would like to know how Canadians are towards receiving cold calls. To rephrase, What I am looking for is whether they are receptive like Americans...
Canada Investment Banking
What are the reputations of the different banks' investment banking divisions in Canada? How does a stint at one of these appear on a resume if one would like to move down to the States one day and work in IBD there? Also, do you any of you know the timelines for SA recruiting at the big Canadian...
Q&A: Former Analyst at Big 5 Canadian Bank
Worked at one of the 5 cdn banks. Lots of just obscenely wrong information on this site about banking in Toronto..would love to clarify some misconceptions. Feel free to ask away.
WSO Canada
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Target Programs in Canada
hi everyone, i got my BA in Finance in Manchester, UK and i was just wondering if anyone could suggest some target programs/schools like an MBA or a M.A in Financial Economics. i know the usual five are Ivey, Schulich, Rotman, McGill and Queen but i was wondering if anyone had any advice on what...
Boutique IB Comp
Hey WSO monkeys - Just wondering if anyone can shed some lights on boutique compensations. I heard (at least here in Canada) that boutiques pay their bankers less. How much less? What's the salary and bonus structure like? Enlighten me!
Is Calgary the Next Financial Powerhouse of the World?
As the oil and gas industry grew over the last few decades more companies have made their headquarters in Calgary, alongside that came the growth of financial firms. With Calgary as a booming location for worldwide investment capital, and a center point for the commodity industry, the future looks...
Desjardins Toronto
Toronto monkeys: I'm a junior looking for IB summer internship. I was just wondering if you guys can share some insights on Desjardins Capital Market. I know they're a big credit union and huge in Quebec. But what about their Investment Banking? How about the pay there for FT analysts?
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