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I-Banking deals in the US 2013
Hello all, There was a total of 13 ibanking US deals last year in real estate. Here's the list in case some of you don't have access. If you want a true ibanking experience, this list of firms is a good start. If you want to get the actual deals, PM me. It's giving me a hard time to copy/past at...
Post-MBA IBD Associate recruiting at B schools that are less than 2 years
Sup, I understand that "career switchers" who want to come in as an ibanking associate will most likely summer at a bank in between years at bschool and then get an FT offer. But how does this work for schools like IMD or INSEAD where they don't have a full 2 years? I know that most schools like...
Drinking
how important is it to be able to drink and handle your liquor in the business/ibanking world?
Healthcare banking exit opps?
What are the most common exit opportunities for this work? It seems like you get pigeonholed? Being an associatefor a healthcare investment bank. After a couple years and I was wondering what the exit opportunities are. I was thinking healthcare vc but have read that you need operation experience...
FT Recruiting - Didn't get an offer
Can someone shed some light on the FT recruiting process. Few questions: Should I recontact people I was in touch with during junior year if I didn't get an offer (rejected versus waitlisted). Should I bother trying for top banks if I didn't have a BB summer internship (interned at a very respected...
What California banks pay summer analysts hourly?
I'm trying to make a lot of money next summer, and I know that some Cali banks pay hourly. This translates to 25-40k in a summer due to overtime. If you know of any banks that do this instead of paying prorated please let me know! Thanks!
Big 4 Assurance into Banking
I am currently a rising senior at a non-target school and have recently received an assurance offer from a Big 4 for an internship next summer within financial services. My plan is to eventually get into banking especially within M& A or ECM . I am currently interning at a BB within prime brokerage...
Master's Programs (MFin, etc.)
Hey guys, I missed the boat for summer recruiting for BB IBD SA positions; my interest developed very late in my undergrad. I've heard and searched through numerous threads that one could do a master's in finance at a reputable university and then continue to apply. I am confused though: would I...
Milestone Partners
Has anyone heard of Milestone Partners in Philadelphia, PA? If anyone has any experience interviewing with them, what was the experience like? Any insight on the firms reputation, culture, pay, hours, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.
What to WEAR?
I have a stint, not an SA gig, at a BB coming up, and I was wondering what to wear? What color suit, shirt, shoes, tie? If you think of anything else that's beneficial, please include that too! Please help me out, and thanks in advance
Goldman Sachs Global Atlantic Financial Group???
Hey guys, Opinions of this group? They actually acquire assets and are forced to be spun off in medium future due to Dodd Frank. Are they merchant banking? They aren't a coverage group for sure.
Ok?
OK? And now?
Tech Valuation text suggestions
Can anyone from TMT suggest a basics book of tech based valuations?
Find out if/when your email has been read by the recipient!
Now this is very interesting, I've had an interview lately and sent a "Thank You" note after it. Got no reply, and of course, its a weekend and I shouldnt expect it. However, I stumbled upon few free programmes, some of which could do wonders for you... [quote] They allow users of an almost every...
I-Banking
Hi All, I come from a LAC on the west coast. A good school but not non-target. I was pre-med but have always loved finance and I changed last minutes to work in the finance world. Honestly I would love to get into ibanking but need some guidance on where to start. I have a 3.2 gpa and am an...
McCafferty & Co.
Does anybody know anything about this tech, media & entertainment boutique in LA? They do not have tombstones on their website but seem to be pretty busy in terms of deal flow from what I have heard. Anyone know anything about dealflow, experience, pay, etc?
Advice for a Sophomore
Hi all, Currently I'm a sophomore economics major at the University of Chicago. My GPA from my first year is a 3.1 (had a pretty rough time to say the least); however, this quarter (and most likely this year) should increase my grades tremendously and I expect to have around a 3.4-3.5 by the end of...
Justin Bieber
Learned that the little prick makes 50-60 Million per year :( :( :( Now I have to live with the fact that even in the highly unlikely event that I become the next Blankfein ... I'll be making less than the creator of "Baby, baby" .... demotivating as fuck haha
Boss' condescending email...What do?
WSO , So I recently put in my resignation letter and giving my 2 weeks notice. The boss, at the time, seemed upset but not overly dramatic about it. Then, yesterday I exchanged emails giving my official date and for whatever reason, he was not pleased. Thereafter, he started attacking me personally,...
so you want to be an ibanker
hey guys, im currently working in PE (mid size 200millAUM) and want to switch firms. i havent gone into bschool and dont have undergrad finance experience, or worked at an ibank. i have just under a year of exp in PE so im not familiar with the traditional recruitment process that occurs. could...
Gleacher Interview
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience interviewing with Gleacher (first-round), and if so, what questions to expect both technical and fit. Would be appreciative of any help. Thanks.
Building a DCF model from scratch manual
I would really appreciate if anyone has any DCF model manuals from Training the Street or something similar. I've never made a model from scratch and would like to learn how.
High School Interests
Hello Monkeys,
For Canadians: Toronto vs. New York, which city is easier to break into a boutique?
I am living in Toronto and I am looking to break into a regional investment banking boutique. Should I focus on cold-calling Toronto firms or New York firms?
Excel Sum Formula Showing Zero
I got an excel with a simple sum equation, but if I go into it (F2) then press ENTER, then it turns into 0. It clearly can't be 0 because I actually see the cells it's trying to sum up and it's not 0. At first, I thought it's because I had it on manual calculation, but it's not. It's on automatic...
Interview Help - High school junior
Hi I'm a high school junior who through some luck and emails was able to land an interview with a small mm / regional( idk about terminology) bank. Im meeting with them on Friday and don't really know what to expect. I'm only in high school so I wanted to solicit some feedback on how you guys...
Renting condos downtown NYC in the summer
So, I am starting my summer internships soon. I am looking for an average-priced condo to rent in the summer. I currently pinned down a sweet place at about 3000$ a month in financial district (2 bedroom,). But, tbh I'd rather pay 2000-2500 max. Does anyone have any "insider tips" on where to find...
Any Info on Victory Park Capital
Hey guys, looking for any info on Victory Park Capital...they have offices in Chicago, Boston and SF. anything on rep, deal flow, the usual stuff would be great. thanks
Sample Valuation Project Request
Hi guys, i am a senior going through the process of FT interviews with boutiques right now. I recently had an informational interview and followed up for next steps. As part of the next steps i will be meeting with another member at the bank and they also asked me to provide them with a sample of a...
Any Info on Progress Partners
Hey guys, haven't been able to find much about this firm on the boards. Offices in NY and Boston. Anybody with experience or knowledge of the firm have any info on their reputation and the like? Thanks
Is it wrong for a student to sleep with an employee for a job
Is it wrong for a student at a university to sleep with an employee at an investment bank and he help her get a job there?
Metals and Mining
Would being in this group pigeon hole you?
Investment Banking Social Events?
Where can I find networking events with Bulge Bracket bankers in NYC?
Reasons NOT to work in Ibanking?
To those who have achieved their dream of working in Ibanking: What reasons would you give for NOT working in this industry? What you hate about Ibanking? The pay not good enough, the hours, jerks at the office?
Big industrial deals?
Does any have any big or relevant industrial deals that I could read up on? Anything within the last 6 months? Some that come to mind are AA filing for chapter 11 , the Goodrich sale to United Technology. I have an industrial's industry interview coming up so I would like to stay on top of current...
BarCap Interview Tomorrow
Guys, I will have a first round interview for IB Summer Analyst at BarCap tomorrow. Anyone who is familiar with the process please share your experience. I would really appreciate. Also, need help answering the question: What makes BarCap IBD different from other bank? Thank you guys so much! Thanks
Former MS M&A / KKR here to field questions
In the spirit of thanksgiving, I have decided to host a thread where you can ask all you ever wanted about banking or PE . Please feel free to ask away.
The Analyst Exchange/Intern Advice
I'm looking for any advice for this upcoming spring recruiting season for I-banking and corporate finance. More specifically, I'm curious about The Analyst Exchange and their 5-day sessions (public courses). There is one coming up in Chicago from December 5-9th that I am looking into. I was...
Harris Williams vs. Lincoln International
Thoughts?
Top places for working in iBanking?
Which are the top places to work in the iBanking sector, other than London and New York ? Top places in terms of growth opportunities.
Need some counselling for the future*
Hi, I am currently a grade 11 student in Canada. I am studying in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). At the moment, I achieve high marks in my school (Around 94-97%). I am involved in few clubs in my school. I am part of the Student Activity Council, part of the investment Club (will be an exec or...
the all nighter - just hilarious
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Valuation: more art than science, more bullshit than art
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...
IBanking recruiting and GMAT - Top 15 school
I am about to start my first year at a top 15 school (NOT M7), and I'm trying to get an IBanking summer internship. However, I've heard some stories from people that GMAT is often used as a cutoff for interviews. I currently have a 690 (Q48, V37), will this be a major hurdle? should I retake the...
Nikki beach (club) networking
NB on south beach = breeding ground for iBankers. Just came back (friend of mine got me in). It is insane, every second person seems to be in finance, and 50 % of that are i- bankers (rough drunk estimates haha). Also, shit load of traders. Do you guys think "networking" with drunk ibankers in such...
International Student from Colombia in BU
Hello I'm going to introduce myself. This is my first post. I go to Boston University Class of 2014. I'm an international student from Colombia. I'm an Econ and Math Major, 3.4 GPA. I want to go get a job in Ibanking when i graduate. I've read a lot of books on investing and banking and very up to...
how does barclays differentiate itself.
How does Barclays Capital differentitate itself from its competitors?
Job prospects out of UCLA?
Hey guys, I'm heading to UCLA in the fall as a transfer in the Math/Econ major, and am aiming to work on wall street as an analyst after graduation. I'm planning on taking an extra year there (they gave me a substantial amount of money to enroll there) in order to have one summer to study abroad...
Hairy grade advice
Hey everyone- I've been put in a situation by my UC school that threatens my upcoming recruitment cycle: I currently work as a summer analyst at a large ($2Bn) PE fund on the west coast. I got here because of my abilities in networking and interviewing. I am a Math & Stats double major with a winter...
IBanker Stories/Advice
What advice would you give to a student that is starting as a freshman this fall? I'm from Canada and I will be at a target, what can I do to get a head start from my peers? Any resources I can use? Also for those of you i-bankers, what are your stories? How did you become an i-banker, share a...
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