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I'm currently a junior and I landed a 2022 IB SA at a lower-BB at a west coast office. I liked the people I've spoken to for the most part but I'm thinking about recruiting for 2023 FT roles at top-BB's in NY, mostly for location but also want to help my chances for buy-side recruiting. So I was...

14 Mar 2022

European national living & working in London since 2014. 4 years IBD, 3 years PE & Special Sits at a US-based fund. Happy to answer any questions. Provocative thought: I think young bankers have it all. A job without risks (sitting at their desks moving fingers on a keyboard) with a salary almost...

10 Jun 2021

Hey all, I am currently holding 2 offers, one from a local top IB (MY) and another from a mid-tier non-Big 4 accounting firm (SG). I am struggling a little as to which one should I take up. To put it simply:- Offer 1: AM, IBD Offer 2: SA, TAS The packages are rather comparable, so it really boils...

28 Feb 2022

Hello everyone, I'm a grade 12 student from Ontario. I wanna compare a couple of programs and need some advice on what I can do in this situation. So I applied for a couple programs and got accepted by all of them, but the four programs I mainly wanna compare are listed below Ryerson Bcomm:...

19 Mar 2022

Hi everyone! I see that there are lots of experienced people here and I would really appreciate your advice as well as any opinions and even critics. I live and work in Moscow, Russia. My background summary: ■ 2 years at KPMG, Analyst (Valuation and M&A) ■ 1 year at the largest Russian OTT VOD,...

28 Jan 2022

Hi everyone, I wanted to create a post about my process on GS for Junior Analyst in IBD. Sadly I did not get it but anyways. Context: Applied in Mexico City, 2 years of experience in AM and from a mexican target school. 1.- Apply through the page 2.- Webinar of general information (No filter yet)...

17 Mar 2021

Do investment banks judge the the physical appearance of the job seeker when recruiting？ I heard rumors that not only some of them do, but they also exclude some applicants because of their height (or weight and other physical traits). Are there physical limits, or standards for potential...

04 Jul 2022

Hi all, Currently at a target school in the UK (Oxb,WW,UCL,ICL,LSE) studying a math degree. Applied to many springs this year but have yet to make it very far with any (likely due to failing OT, poor CV/CL, late applications etc). I have heard some other opinions about doing a masters to reapply...

05 Jan 2022

Did my bachelor in UK and now working at a BB/EB as analyst in Germany. Just wonder why I have not met or even heard many gays in this industry, only some guys during the LGBT diversity events, and rarely FO (M&A PE Trading etc)... And on these hook-up apps such as Grindr/Tinder, I have not chatted...

02 Mar 2022

Okay! So who's taking UBS's BB spot? BNP Paribas, Wells Fargo, Nomura or RBC? (Other?) Your opinions are valued! May the best bank win!

24 Oct 2021

Hi, I know that many threads on exits in London have already been opened, but I would really like to have one specifically on Hedge Funds. It would be great to recollect info from where headhunters seek candidates for Hedge Funds in London! If possible, also with the specification about which kind...

28 Oct 2020

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...

14 Jul 2022

Hi I heard that GS and MS also consider final year students for their SA programs. Does anyone have an experience with this. Someone who applied with final year graduation date, for example for this years recruitment period with grad date 2022 and still got considered? I know that some people...

04 Aug 2021

Can anyone provide some color on the the Stephens Atlanta office? What groups are there? How is the culture? How is comp? How is upward mobility?

12 Aug 2021

Hi Guys, I would like to ask, does the need for Visa Sponsorship in the UK put me into disadvantage when applying to investment banks in London for Summer Internship? I currently have Student Visa that allows me to work without sponsorship. I am not planning to lie on my application when the...

01 Aug 2021

This is my most recent blog post on my site, ThoughtsOnFinancedotcom, "The Working in Finance Series, Part 1: So you want to be an investment banker?". I've been on the sell-side and buy-side for a decade now and am reflecting on my time moving up the ladder. It's the full truth of how I spent my...

12 Dec 2020

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the exits/experience and any other aspect of GHL RX. They seem to do a lot better now with Augustine but I wonder if that increased deal flow is sustainable given the current environment. Also they had some good exits like...

25 Apr 2021

Currently a sophomore at a regional university that has connections with regional midwestern MM banks (peep username). Had an internship last summer doing Business Development at a pretty well known organization. Was recently given the opportunity to work on a fishing ship in Alaska this summer...

26 Jan 2022

Hi guys, I'm currently making a choice between LSE A&F and HSG MBF. My goal is to eventually work in London for a tier-1 IB. Although LSE is definitely the bigger brand, particularly in London, I wouldn't have to do any extra internships. HSG would allow me to do a SA and an OC before applying to...

18 May 2021

Hi Monkeys, I recently checked the status of the application portal and it said "You are under consideration for an interview" for my London IBD SA, but I received nothing as of mails from them. Yet my other application for a continental off-cycle internship (same position) is still "Your...

08 Oct 2020

Currently stuck between the first 3 options in the title for Undergrad, but leaning towards UCLA. Any advice for which school would best set me up for a career in IB or consulting is appreciated! Also waitlisted at Cal Berkeley, Cornell, Northwestern, and Georgetown. Have around 10 days to decide on...

21 Apr 2021

Anyone know much about Lincoln International (NYC or Chicago)? Asking for a friend looking at a lateral opportunity. What does the comp progression look like from associate to director level? WSO Database numbers look a little off relative to street. Any other perks / benefits? What is culture like?...

28 Mar 2021

Hey guys. Currently, a non-diversity attending target and gearing up for Junior year recruitment. Business major with a 3.65. Tanked because I've been interning for 2 of the 3 semesters I've spent in school. Recent experience in Big4, LMM PE, and now incoming IB SA at Tier 3 BB (HSBC/BNP/SocGen) in...

18 Dec 2021

Hi all, description of the role below. If you are passionate about markets and fit the requirements below, this should be a fairly unique opportunity. Please email me your CV on the following email: shad_penne_0p[ at ]icloud[ dot ]com (not my real name). I will of course be able to share the name of...

03 Mar 2022

I joined an acquisition team of a REPE and previously worked as an associate in IBD. I love my new team, and most of the seniors are pretty easy-going and willing to teach me. However, when doing corporate-level deals, I noticed that something can be considered totally wrong from the aspect of IBD,...

04 Oct 2021

Hey everyone, I am currently a rising senior at a semi-target thinking about post-grad jobs and working in finance. This might be a long post but I'm hoping to get advice on what I should do and if I have a chance at getting a FT IB role for 2022 or if I should think about other job options/careers...

06 Jun 2021

Hey fellow monkeys, the title says it all. Was wondering if post MBA associates, in particular from M7 schools, get paid less compared to other BBs. The consensus seems to be that a decent post MBA A1 can pull in on average around 300k per year (it's probably somewhat higher at EVR and CVP and...

23 Mar 2021

I did an internship last summer and really liked everyone in my group, but it was not my top choice and I've since decided that I'd rather be in a different city. I did get a full-time offer and accepted it because hiring was looking pretty bleak in August and I had an exploding offer. I see a lot...

24 Mar 2021

I am a sophomore at a semi-target school. My goal is to break into IBD and later HF but potentially go to grad school after a few years of work. I am currently an Econ/Math major, and, after quick planning for my degree work, I realize my credit space allow me to do either of the below: Complete an...

12 Sep 2021

WSJ, FT, etc is helpful and all, but do you have any specific newsletters or resources you use? Like for tech bankers, I'm sure most use a mix of sources from techmeme to Axios to whatever.

19 Jan 2022

I have an offer from a BB in Frankfurt and a top MM in London (think Baird, WB, non-RX HL) for an internship, which I plan to convert to a FT role. I go to a target and have previous EB internship experience. I really want to live in London long-term, but the MM internship is the only thing I've...

29 Apr 2021

Hi all, I'm not sure if you saw my recent post but I'm a first year at a target for London recruiting essentially who missed SW recruiting this cycle and attempting to recruit for summer roles without any finance experience so far whatsoever. What would be the best direction for me to take right now...

16 Jan 2022

What are some interesting M&A / IBD deals going on right now (or recently) that would be interesting to read about to learn more about global developments?

16 Nov 2020

Wondering which JPM IB groups in London are the best / how they rank internally. (TMT/ C&R / DI / NRE / FIG etc). Thanks! Would also benefit from a general ranking of the bank from a Ldn perspective :)

27 Jan 2021

I am an IBD associate at a low-tier BB. While I failed to land an offer of corporate PE, I may have an opportunity to join a REPE with a good brand name and solid deal flows. This REPE not only does asset-level investments but also is very proactive in corporate-level deals. These deals, though...

06 Apr 2021

Hi guys. Answering your questions on career path to start with; also giving some initial generalities about what undergrad schools I'm seeing. The full cut of undergrad/b-school and exit opps data is on the way. Reminder: this is longitudinal career data from a sample set of several hundred bankers...

28 Aug 2012

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...

08 Nov 2021

Hi all, first of all a big THANK YOU to the community for being helpful and informative. As inferred from the title, I got accepted into all these programs and am currently weighing out my options. Overall goal is to work in IB at a BB in NYC. Little background info regarding work experience: - 4...

25 Mar 2022

Applications for full-time analyst positions at the following firms are now open unless otherwise stated. Get after it, monkeys! See you on the Street ;) Front-office IBD, S&T and/or Research Deutsche Bank Evercore (superday scheduled for 8/8) Lazard Lazard Middle Market Wells Fargo (Application was...

05 Sep 2014

Hey folks, By way of introduction, I am now a 4th year analyst (yes, 4th!) in the investment bank which is generally considered by WSO community as an elite boutique (see the likes of Lazard, Evercore, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, PJT). At the very beginning of 2020, it indeed seemed that the year...

28 Apr 2021

Moderator Note (Andy) this was originally posted by bankerella on 9/5/12 All right, folks, got some hard stats here. Read 'em and weep, or rejoice (you know who you are). Reminder: this is longitudinal career data from a sample set of several hundred bankers in bulge bracket IBD at all levels. Make...

22 Oct 2012

Where do i even start..I learned so much from this forum. The brutally honest opinions, sincere willingness to help, the technical information and random tips on everything has been absolutely crucial for me landing this offer. Coming from a non-target I didnt get that 3rd year SA position at a BB....

12 Jun 2013

Andy note: Best of WSO - this post originally went up December 2009 and we thought it deserved to go back on the homepage for those who may have never seen it. After reading and commenting on this board it is very clear that everyone has goals/dreams and an idea of how to obtain them. Another common...

20 Sep 2012

I'm a first year at a London Target (equiv of a freshman ig but treated as a sophomore) trying to recruit for SA IBD/Markets division at a BB/EB/ firm preferably. I have the 7 or 8 guides from BIWS and the 400 M&I questions. Would revising all of these be sufficient? Or would additional material...

17 Jan 2022

I just wanted to reply to a few of the comments on my first post... http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/life-after-… 1. I don't know what else I could do The picture on this post is an entry I wrote in my journal one hour after walking of the door of the bank.

26 Apr 2012

Hey all, I'm currently working as an intern at a top 10 PMW firm and have been since I graduated college last semester. I come from a non-target school with a 3.5 GPA and some involvement with a finance club on campus-not very impressive to recruiters to say the least. I got into finance a bit late,...

09 Sep 2021

Below is the first installment of an interview with WSO Certified User and 2nd year banking analyst 'duffmt6'. Interview conducted by Asatar. SEE PART 2 1) What is your background and how did you get into investment banking? I graduated from a top 25-30ish school in 2010 in a quantitative business...

06 Feb 2013

Hello, I'm a new member of this forum. I am studying economics in Bath, and my dream job is Investment bank/PE/VC, I want to know what should I do further based on my existing background? Edu: Asian top 50 Uni, BA of economics; Bath, MSc of economics. Job/Intern: Big 4 (Asia) for 4 years...

25 Nov 2020

Receive an email from HR scheduling for a quick chat after the superday. Is it a good sign.........?

21 Feb 2022

I'm currently an analyst at an industry focused boutique located in the NY area(throwaway account to protect identity). At the risk of being screamed at for having no prestige, I'd like to answer people's questions on life at a leading boutique covering a specific industry. There is a ton of info on...

01 Sep 2015