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Summer 2025 SA Role - BB S&T or MM IB
Recently got an IB SA offer from a pretty good MM. I also got a BB offer for Trading and now I don't know what to do. I had been considering/applying to both, I think that I'd like the work in IB more but I also like some of the work they do in trading. Same prorated salaries, similar signing...
Straying off the beaten path
Hello all, I missed the boat on IB somewhat, discovered what it was and became obsessed with it a little too late in college (semi-target). Even if I had managed to start on time, my GPA was abysmal. I was academically unprepared and did not value the opportunity I had. Right after my "aha" moment,...
Project Finance Exit Opps
Looking at a model-heavy Project Finance team at a BB (JPM, GS, MS) and was hoping to get some understanding of possible exit opps. I know a few people exit to MFPE Energy focused firms or infrastructure teams. Any chance of entering vanilla PE from an infrastructure modelling background, or are all...
Does where you do your internship matter?
Hello, so I'm a first year and unfortunately I didn't get any luck with super days or spring weeks even thought I put in a lot of work and even had a summer at a central bank on my resume. But It is what it is, that is all in the past and now I'm looking at what I can do. I'm thinking of applying...
UBS IBD Summer Anlayst (UK) interview - unexpected
TLDR; Have one more Investment Banking video interview (UBS modern hire) for a summer position but am heavily underprepared and it is my last chance to get something in IB. Not sure how to prepare and don't want to ruin my only chance. I checked LinkedIn to see if UBS offers have been out but have...
Office attire during late night work
I always wondered why people working late in IB (past 11) don't just change into a polo shirt and lightweight trousers with some trainers. Surely that would make it more bearable and you are unlikely to face clients and if so it would be via zoom anyway.
Student Managed Fund or Search Fund internship?
Good evening all, My question is, should I try to get the internship for the spring so I can apply to something better for the summer (in any industry, or bank, I know for most banks recruiting was earlier but I got rejected and decided to focus on building a resume) or should I just keep all the...
Private Funds Group at Investment Bank
Hi, I have an upcoming interview with the Private Funds Group team in an Investment Bank that sits within IBD and essentially works as a placement agent doing fundraising for alternative fund managers. Any insights on what to expect during the Super-day, specific technical questions, and advice on...
MSF or Recruit for FT?
Hello all, Going to keep it short. 25 years old, graduated in 2021 with a 3.15 GPA from a semi-target (unfocused, did not value the opportunity, medical issues etc.). Interned at a boutique M&A shop for about a year. In parallel, searched for FT roles but no luck. An opportunity fell into my lap to...
2025 SA Hiring Conditions
Hello. I'm currently a sophomore, and I'm getting ready for 2025 SA recruiting. How do you guys think the hiring conditions will be? Do you think most EB's, BB's, and MM's will increase or decrease the size of their 2025 SA class?
Move from Search Fund to Investment Banking?
I have just got an offer for a very small search fund as an analyst. Would working at very small search fund provide valuable experience I can leverage to get into investment banking. It only started 2 years ago and they have only done one deal so far. I studied Finance from a non-target and just...
Goldman Sachs 2024 Summer Analyst IBD - London
Hi all, Do you have any news concerning GS SA IBD (Financing Groups)? Have you heard of anybody who has received an offer or even any response? The AC was 2 weeks ago, and I did not receive anything. According to your experience, is it common to wait this long and to receive an offer? Do you think I...
Moelis London V.S. IBD US
Hey! Currently a student in the States and am wondering how is Moelis London compared to banking e.g. Citi FIG in the States? Can summer interns relocate to the States after the internship?
Looking for MBB/IB/PE related PT/SA/SW as an EUR 1st year student
Hi guys, I'm a first-year international student (with EU passport) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, studying International Business Administration bachelor. I'm dreaming about MBB/IB/PE career in London. After finishing my bachelor's, I'm planning to get an MSc in Finance from a top-tier UK uni...
How to lateral
Hi, I’m a student at a good semi-target/ target for west coast double majoring (business/econ + stem). I have an offer for next summer as an intern at a Bay Area eb (think laz/ghl/pwp/moe) in their tech group. However I really dislike the Bay Area and could not see myself working here after. I...
SG Investment Banking Comp for Local Banks
Hi, Got into the later rounds of the interview process for the investment banking division for a local SG bank, i.e. DBS OCBC UOB. I can't seem to find information about working in the local bank's IBD team, so was wondering if WSO has any information on: 1. Compensation for associates 2. Working...
Jumping from Buy Side to Sell Side - LevFin vs Private Credit Role
Need some advice on making a career move, I'm currently at a boutique private credit shop for 2 years now, doing very interesting special sits and direct lending deals. However, comp is pretty bad and we just aren't closing any deals at the moment, none of the deals we bring seem to close. I believe...
Fall Private Equity Internship advice
I have a summer internship at a top MM bank in one of their best coverage groups for next summer, but I want to rerecruit for an EB or BB bank for FT. I was wondering if I should take an unpaid Fall Private Equity/Search Fund Internship. Would this increase my success for full time recruiting or...
French baccalaureat grade cut off
Hey, so I've been seeing a lot of people on this form talking about grade cut off for IB, such as ABB or 3.7 GPA and I was wondering if the banks had grade cut offs for the French baccalaureate? Thanks a lot.
Leaving Graduate Scheme during probation for another offer
Currently completing a graduate scheme in IBD coverage at a large bank. The probation period is 6 months and the scheme is a contract for ~ 2 years. I've recently received an offer that would result in me leaving slightly over 4 months into the graduate scheme. It's also worth mentioning the offer...
New London IB Analyst - WLB/Comp Questions
I'm starting a new analyst role at an elite boutique coming from a non-IB background, and have a few questions for the forum. Knowing a few people in IB I already have an initial impression but obviously experiences vary and I'd be keen to get your thoughts on any of the following: - Do you bring...
IB Lateral Case Study: What to prepare
Hello everyone, I just completed the first segment of the technical interview portion for a lateral IB position and that was an LBO modeling (quite long since I was asked to project 3 statements and then perform LBO). The second segment is a case study for about 2-3 hours. What should I expect in...
Investment Banking: Brand vs Group Strength
I used the search function but couldn't find threads with pretty clear/updated points about this topic. Long story short, I was very fortunate to have received two IB SA offers in NY—one with a top US BB (JPM/MS/GS) and another one with a leading Canadian bank (TD/RBC/BMO). While I was placed in a...
Careers/pathways in Market Risk?
Hi, I'm currently an incoming freshman at my state school (non-target) and have been doing some research and wanted to learn more about the Risk mgmt field. I currently plan on doing a dual degree in finance and math/statistics, and while I would say have good qualitative/relational skills, I would...
Best way to detox from a toxic group before new PE job
TLDR; Advice on how to ramp down from job when current group isn't aware/supportive of leaving for PE? Hello Monkeys, Background on me - lateral hire from a MM to BB as a second year hire. Lucky enough to secure a MM PE offer for this summer and I'm really excited. I've had a very tough experience...
Skills to succeed as a summer intern
I'm an incoming summer intern at an EB (pwp, Greenhill, Moelis type) in London. I'm trying to prepare as much as possible so I can guarantee myself a FT offer. So I wanted to make this post to hear about the specific skills that could help one standout (beyond the basic Excell, Basic Valuations and...
London - Santander CIB Analyst Salary?
Anyone have any insight on Analyst/Associate Salary at Santander CIB in London?
College Decision Advice: Syracuse vs UConn
Hi, I'm looking to break onto wall street, thinking IB, Equity Research, M&A, or something math related(my dream is quant but I'm aware that's extremely hard to get into, so I think I might want to pursue an MFE after undergrad). I also might want to pursue an actuarial career. Unfortunately because...
Georgetown McDonough vs. NYU Stern vs. UMich Ross vs. Northwestern Weinberg
I was recently admitted to Georgetown McDonough, NYU Stern, UMich Ross, and Northwestern Weinberg. I've been really struggling to decide which one to commit to, and after reading through countless college comparison posts here, I thought I'd make my own to answer some of the questions I have...
Looking for advice for which college to pick to best position myself for breaking into Wall Street
Hi, I am a current high school senior and am pretty set on becoming an IB or PE analyst on Wall Street and transitioning from there. I also might want to pursue a Quant career, as I would confidently say I am very good with numbers. I have gotten into Syracuse, Uconn, Rutgers (NB), Binghamton, and...
Is Anyone Hiring?
I've been at a no-name LMM boutique IB for about 18 months now, and have finally garnered enough deal XP to feel comfortable in interviews. I've taken all of the WSO, Financial Edge, and WSP modeling courses (Three-Statement, Precedents, Comps, M&A, LBO, DCF) to mitigate the lack of modeling at my...
How to contribute as an analyst?
I’m a new hire Analyst c.1 month into the job, but I don’t feel like I’m contributing enough. I always offer to help and do my bit but I’m mostly just doing presentations or sending emails etc. How do I contribute more and should I be worried that I’m not contributing enough(will I be cut...
Do banks care about your location when hiring
Hi to what extend does location matter when you’re job searching. What if you work in a smaller country (Asia, ME or Eastern Europe) but have good exposure to international clients/ deals, solid buy-side exp., modeling skills and you sorted visa problems. Is it difficult to get interviews in major...
Morgan Stanley hirevue interview went awful (summer analyst IBD)
Disclaimer: Edit - taking disclaimer off as it has too much information about myself. Tbh not sure what the point of this post is and it's done now so nothing can be changed but just wanted to ask whether anyone received a hirevue interview after completing the online assessment and found it a lot...
Soph. Summer - RX consulting or Corporate Banking
Heading into SA recruiting for IBD, have a dilemma as far as what I should choose for my sophomore summer internship. It's been between a RX consulting position (think Alix, FTI, A&M) and a corporate banking capital markets position(think Regions, KeyBank, Fifth 3rd). Which of these two would make...
Advice for Analyst starting in IB (dos and donts)
I'm gonna be starting a new role as an Analyst and I wanted to know some tips from other analysts, and above on how to integrate into the team and what I should do so that I can survive lol. Any dos and don'ts? Thanks
Moving internally from risk to IB
Hey WSO, I'm now networking with IBD analysts and associates with the aim of moving to IBD internally from Credit Risk. It's going well so far having talked to many analysts and associates, learning about their team and keeping an eye out for churn and open roles. How would the interview questions...
Move from IB to REPE
Hey everyone, For context I currently work as an investment banking analyst at a small shop here in Paris I have just received an offer to work for a real estate developer helping manage their investment pipeline It is my first foray into the industry, would this be a good move (I do want to move to...
MBA Choice - Stern vs. Darden for IB
I'm fortunate enough to receive offers from both Darden and Stern for their fulltime MBA program. I'm determined to transit into IBD in NYC for my post-MBA career, and I'm struggling to pick between these 2 programs. I'm intentionally hiding the scholarship information because I really prioritize...
Any Investment Bankers Relate?
Don't know why I'm making this post. Partly to ground myself, partly to vent, partly looking for advice I guess. Background: I’m an Associate (A2A) at a boutique in NY (not super recognizable). Recently, I’ve thought a lot about my future career path and plans in general, so I began asking...
Small IBs/ PE firms/ AM Firms providing good experience
Can someone share a list of small IBs/ PE firms or AM firms that provide good short-term experience on speculative applications?
Ranking LACs by placements.
There's not much information about LACs on WSO. Ranking top LACs in the country based on pure placement to help those trying to decide on college choices. Feel free to drop your own thoughts and please let me know if I've messed anything up! Targets: -Amherst -Williams -Middlebury(just slightly...
Ranking LACs by placements.
There's not much information about LACs on WSO. Ranking top LACs in the country based on pure placement to help those trying to decide on college choices. Feel free to drop your own thoughts and please let me know if I've messed anything up! Targets: -Amherst -Williams -Middlebury(just slightly...
Ranking LACs by placements.
There's not much information about LACs on WSO. Ranking top LACs in the country based on pure placement to help those trying to decide on college choices. Feel free to drop your own thoughts and please let me know if I've messed anything up! Targets: -Amherst -Williams -Middlebury(just slightly...
Should I Leave Banking?
I am a post-mba associate and have been on the desk a little over a year, and have realized that banking is not for me long term. I have always loved finance and following the markets so went the IB route as I thought it would be the best place to start. What I’ve realized is that deals don’t...
GMAT & GPA required for HEC Paris and other target B-schools in Europe
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Converting FT offer from one division to another after summer internship
Hi everyone. I think that I have a decent chance of getting a FT offer at the end of my summer internship (US bank in London) in my current division. However, I'm interested in converting my offer to IBD - I have a few options, but I can't decide which is most optimal - any advice would be...
LevFin deal flow?
With the likelihood of a recession hitting soon and debt markets drying up, it seems that the deal flow in LevFin is pretty dead. I got an offer to join a LevFin team in August/September but due to the above, I am not sure if I should aim for another team? Do you guys think the deal flow will be...
MSF program Choice and deferred MBA pre
Hi all, I am an international student from China who graduated from ASU and majored in supply chain management. I got my Master of SCM from NUS and NTU in 2021 but I delayed my enrolment and throughout 21 so far I got into finance and completed two internships, they were both PEs, one of which was a...
Sign on bonus for A1 (Graduates) 2022
I was a wondering what the sign on bonus for A1 have been at different banks for IBD? Also do the European counterparts also receive sign on bonus'?
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