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  2. 2015 FT Recruiting Mega Thread

    Job Search Advice

    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 L ...

    195 comments6 May 2020 -

  3. Banking with chronic health issues

    Investment Banking

    Hey WSO, I'm 22 and male and will be interning at a BB in NY this summer. Yesterday, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis by an endocrinologist. Basically, having Hashimoto's means that my thyroid glands will slowly degrade to the p ...

    95 comments6 May 2020 -

  4. Are Ear Piercings Appropriate for BB IBD Analysts?!!

    Fashion for Business

    I have 2 piercings (1 on cartilage, 1 on ear lobe). I'll be starting in a BB in NYC for full time and I was wondering if it is appropriate for work. Should I swap the rings to less flashy pins, or do I have to keep them off at all times? My cartilage ...

    144 comments6 May 2020 -

  5. Getting ripped off in NYC

    Off Topic

    Fellow Monkeys, I've never been to NYC (besides interviews) and I'm having a hard time trying to find apartments for my upcoming FT IBD gig. I understand brokers are the best way to go, but I'm afraid of getting ripped off (considering I li ...

    81 comments6 May 2020 -

  6. Depressed and re-considering IBD offer after accepting

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys. There is a lot of useful advice on this site, so I figured I would reach out to you guys with what has been on my mind lately. I feel like I am falling into a pit of depression. As background, I accepted a bb IBD offer after summering at the sam ...

    80 comments6 May 2020 -

  7. Ask me anything: Ex BB IBD analyst

    Investment Banking

    Hi all Gained a lot of useful knowledge here back in the day. Have just started a PE gig after 3 yrs in BB IBD in London. More details on me below. ...

    74 comments6 May 2020 -

  8. Looking for 8 Mentees to place into internships/FT for IBD/Trading/Big 4 Ad/MBB Consulting

    Job Search Advice

    List, closed, thank you all =) Within 48 hours, we had 130+ applicants and 5 mentors.--Using this thread for a "What do you want to learn/What would help you?" thread. We're going to invite recruiters, MDs, VPs, to speak to mentees, do resu ...

    156 comments6 May 2020 -

  9. DC Advisory (ex Close Brothers)

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, I have a 1st round interview for the Summer Intern position with DC Advisory coming up this week. I will have 10 min conversation with Dartmouth Partners (ex Cornell Partnership) employee. Any idea what can I expect? Btw, this is for either Londo ...

    77 comments6 May 2020 -

  10. Best Non-Target / Semi-Target Undergrad?

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi all, I'm a current HS senior looking to do something in Finance and Investment Bankings seems like an appealing and interesting thing to pursue. I know IB is not the end all be all, but I would still like it to be an option for me should my intere ...

    59 comments6 May 2020 -

  11. Analyst: Spending 5k+ on a Timepiece- Sensible?

    Investment Banking

    Gents, I'm consider indulging myself and dropping $5k- $7k on a nice watch as a graduation / pre-employment gift to myself. Although I do have enough cash myself to buy it, I wonder how sensible it is to buy a "premium" brand-watch as an an ...

    111 comments6 May 2020 -

  12. Tech vs. IB

    Investment Banking

    Why is that so many people have told me I should go into technology rather than finance? I'm completing a computer related major at a target school and have been intending to go for investment banking. If I can get a bulge bracket investment banking ...

    65 comments24 Mar 2019 -

  13. Energy IB Exit Opportunities?

    Investment Banking

    Hello, If I were to work in Energy IB (probably in Houston), what would the exit opps be like? I assume that an analyst at a decent IB could exit into HF / PE /Corp Dev, but would all of these jobs be in the Energy industry, or are generalist firms or oth ...

    37 comments6 May 2020 -

  14. Paying Own Travel Costs for Interview

    Investment Banking

    I'm interviewing for an experienced position with a firm that gets the "elite boutique" title thrown its way quite often. I've had multiple phone interviews and now the VP invited me to come up to NYC next week to interview in person b ...

    96 comments6 May 2020 -

  15. BMO Capital Markets IBD

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, Looking for some information regarding BMO Capital Markets and their Investment Banking group-- specifically, their U.S. operations and their Technology IBD group. I know there won't be much info regarding deal flow or culture in the U.S. T ...

    74 comments6 May 2020 -

  16. IBD in Europe

    Investment Banking

    I know that there are a few real target schools in Germany, so I was wondering if the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management is a bad choice. I won't be able to attend universities due to my degree, so I have either the choice of private schools ...

    64 comments6 May 2020 -

  17. Why UBS Will Die

    One common criticism I hear on the street is UBS, the U've Been Sacked bank, or Ultra Bullshit Shit bank has a poor reputation. Either through routinely failing institutional clients by wiring money incorrectly to a counter-party while they're i ...

    55 comments21 Mar 2017 -

  18. Morgan Stanley's Best Groups in IBD

    Investment Banking

    Hey, I'm going to be in MS IBD this summer. I was wondering which groups at MS are the best on the street besides M&A? Product groups or industry groups, doesn't matter! Thanks! Morgan Stanley IBD Best Groups Salary ...

    141 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  19. Non-target with 3.8/4.0 GPA vs target with 3.2 GPA

    Investment Banking

    I am curious about which one is better. I'm a first generation for college and I can't decide whether I should go to a target like Ross and end up with a 3.2 GPA or go to an easier college like OSU and get a 3.8/4.0 GPA. My goal isn't neces ...

    44 comments6 May 2020 -

  20. What banker careers REALLY look like: The DATA

    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 ...

    106 comments22 Oct 2012 -

  21. Why is I-Banking so selective?

    Job Search Advice

    Obviously we all know investment banking is a very selective field to get into, but I'd love answers on why they seek the kids from the most elite schools, and what intellectual horsepower does the job really need, vs. trading, etc. Is it more the wo ...

    50 comments31 Jan 2020 -

  22. Greentech Capital Advisors

    Investment Banking

    anyone know about them? they look really legit- they do several billion dollar M&A deals a year, the partner was head of IBD at UBS, but Ive never heard of them on this forum IBD Salary ...

    62 comments12 Dec 2019 -

  23. Citi Investment Banking Superday

    Investment Banking

    Hey, I have a Citi IBD Final Round super day coming up in a few weeks. Does anyone have any advice for me? What questions can I expect? How was the first investment banking Super Day that was held in December? Thanks. Investment Banking Citi interview IBD ...

    89 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  24. Advice On Finding a BB or Big Boutique Internship For Sophomore Summer With Freshmen IB Experience

    Investment Banking

    Hey all, I'm a rising sophomore from Emory University wrapping up my last few weeks working with a Boutique Investment Bank in NYC. Its a small firm that has several veterans from BB's and they have been tremendously helpful in teaching me the f ...

    32 comments6 May 2020 -

  25. Goldman Dallas office or IBD elsewhere?

    Investment Banking

    I was accepted into the Discover Goldman Sachs regional camp in Dallas/Irving where you get an on-site first round interview, and I really want to aim for an investment banking summer internship. So two questions: (1) It seems that Dallas may not even hav ...

    30 comments6 May 2020 -

  26. UBS TMT

    Investment Banking

    How's exit opps from this group? How does it stack up against Financial Sponsors and M&A? UBS IBD PE Exit Opps TMT Salary ...

    53 comments3 Sep 2019 -

  27. Thank you WSO! Got my FT Offer! ADVICE NEEDED

    WSO Success Stories

    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 ...

    27 comments6 May 2020 -

  28. Throwin In A Dip

    Investment Banking

    Most of the guy analysts dip, including myself. I knew most guys did going but it's still a pretty nasty habit. So when I was sitting in on a phone call w/ my VP not to long after I started and hey threw in a pouch I thought it was no biggie. Ever si ...

    178 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  29. Wells Fargo IBD groups

    Investment Banking

    I've got a sell day coming up for WF and want to get some more info on groups within IBD. Looking for info on M&A in particular, but any group will be fine (dealflow, comp, exit ops...etc) IBD WFC placement WF Salary ...

    146 comments2 Aug 2017 -

  30. Post MBA IBD Associate hours

    Investment Banking

    How are the hours for a post M7 MBA associate in comparison with analysts. Also how hard is it to get into IBD, post MBA, with a consulting background? MBA IBD associate work life balance ...

    56 comments23 Jun 2018 -

  31. Oppenheimer & Co IBD

    Investment Banking

    Have used the search function but there isn't too much info and most of it is dated. Does anybody have any general comments on their banking division? Or even better, if anybody works there would you mind PMing me? May be interviewing there soon and ...

    103 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  32. Bad resume?

    Investment Banking

    EDUCATION Dartmouth College Hanover, NH Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Mathematics Graduation May 2012 * GPA: 4.0 EXPERIENCE BIG BANK 1 Private Banking Intern Chicago, IL June- August 2008 * Collaborated with two financial advisors * Prepared marketing mat ...

    34 comments6 May 2020 -

  33. LGBT Investment Banking Conferences- Citi, GS, Barclays, JPM

    Investment Banking

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone has heard back from any of the firms for their LGBT conferences: Citi Pride Summit Goldman Sachs Pride Summit Barclays Bootcamp for corporate finance and Markets J.P. Morgan Proud to Be ...

    60 comments31 Jul 2017 -

  34. Switch from Equity Research to IBD

    Equity Research

    Hey guys I've been offered an ER position at a BB after an internship, but IBD is where I really want to be. Unfortunately, in this market, not many people are hiring, especially not through the non-internship route (I dont have any prior banking exp ...

    113 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  35. Any First Day Internship Advice?

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, I'm an incoming junior, and I'm about to start my summer internship at a small (around 20 employees) middle-market investment bank tomorrow. I really don't know much what to expect, but I'm very eager for it to begin. It' ...

    59 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  36. ER vs. IBD

    Investment Banking

    After spending some time today on this forum, it seems that banking is much more in line with my interests long term. Is it possible to making the switch to banking after a year? Despite what has been said on here, I am confident I could network my way in ...

    91 comments5 May 2017 -

  37. Goldman Sachs is Anti-Ivy-League?

    Investment Banking

    Gives hope to non-targets? Browse random IBD ANALYSTS (not VP, MD, etc.) in LinkedIn and you will see a very clear trend: almost nobody has Ivy League degrees. My guess is something like 1/3 at the most, and of those with ivy degrees on their profile we s ...

    30 comments6 May 2020 -

  38. Intern Burnout, Considering Full-Time

    Investment Banking

    I interned this summer in investment banking and got completely crushed. My hours ranged between 85-105 each week, but were usually around 95ish. I started to get really burned out. Its been over a month and I am still very stressed from this past summer ...

    41 comments15 Sep 2015 -

  39. My thoughts on one year in banking...

    Investment Banking

    As some of you may know from prior posts, I decided to take an offer with a small PE fund, and chose to forgo my second year as an analyst. I figured I would give my overall thoughts to prospective monkeys... First, I think IB is highly overrated. I can&# ...

    31 comments6 May 2020 -

  40. LinkedIn Premium worth it?

    Off Topic

    What do you guys think about LinkedIn Premium? Is it worth it? I am starting as an analyst next month and am wondering if Premium is worth it. LinkedIn emailed me recently offering me a free trial of it. Anyone have it? Any thoughts? Networking IBD ...

    57 comments26 Oct 2017 -

  41. HK BB IBD/CM 2012 SA Social (Future Colleagues Thread)

    Investment Banking

    Updated 2/7/2012: All BB offers are out so which bank will u join next summer? ill keep the posted updated. GS: MS: JPM: Papagogo, DB: rossgs210, CS: Citi: UBS: BAML: BarCap: algorhythm, ...

    342 comments11 Feb 2012 -

  42. Do people really go into medicine to help people or for the steady and high income?

    Other Industries

    Obviously, the profession of medicine is to be respected. But one can respect a professional but not necessarily each professional. All the time, people say stuff like "doctors heal people, IBankers make rich people richer, lawyers lie and sue," ...

    25 comments6 May 2020 -

  43. Korean for Hong Kong BB

    Investment Banking

    I've heard hong kong bank divisions want fluent mandarin speakers for just about everyone. But since Hong Kong is Asia's main office other than Japan, and I know Korean deals are originated out of Hong Kong, wouldn't they also want Korean s ...

    27 comments6 May 2020 -

  44. Barclays- Top IBD Groups in UK/EU?

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, "long" time lurker here. I was wondering if anyone could drop some insight on top IBD groups at Barclays, London office in particular. I was given an opportunity to name my top 3 preferences for the SA internship. I talked to several an ...

    24 comments6 May 2020 -

  45. What banker careers really look like: schools and promotion rates

    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 ...

    39 comments28 Aug 2012 -

  46. Life after Investment Banking, part 2

    Investment Banking

    I just wanted to reply to a few of the comments on my first post... http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/life-after-i... 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 ...

    26 comments6 May 2020 -

  47. Should I Quit My Job?

    Job Search Advice

    Currently having to make the hardest decision of my career so far and input would be much appreciated! So a little background, I graduated from a semi-target UK university with an Economics degree and a frankly TERRIBLE grade (sub 3.0 GPA equivalent, a 3r ...

    61 comments6 Feb 2013 -

  48. Top Restructuring Groups

    Investment Banking

    As we all know, restructuring is hot right now. What is the general consensus as to which firms have the top restructuring groups? IBD restructuring ...

    80 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  49. Life Plan (for Everyone) to Ponder

    Investment Banking

    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 a ...

    64 comments20 Sep 2012 -

  50. IFC-> MBA-> PE

    Private Equity

    A previous discussion on similar topic is here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/ifc-exit-opps Specifically, assuming the track of IFC-> MBA-> private sector PE (think KKR /TPG/Carlyle), how would the IFC investment analyst experience be rated ...

    29 comments31 Aug 2019 -

  51. Barclays Capital IBD Interview

    Investment Banking

    I have a first round investment banking interview with Barclays for a summer analyst position. I was wondering if anyone has advice for this interview. Thanks. IBD Interview ...

    55 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  52. CICC IBD?

    Investment Banking

    Hi everyone! I am a sophomore at a target. I have an opportunity to intern with CICC (China International Capital Corporation) in its IBD in Shanghai (personal connection) this summer. Should I take it? Will CICC's internship help me in my internship ...

    24 comments6 May 2020 -

  53. Do i have a shot?

    Investment Banking

    Hey all, long time reader first time poster. Im looking to get into IBD next summer as a summer analyst. U Minnesota 3.1 GPA (Major GPA 3.3) Finance 1240 SAT (720 math) No internships Basketball Intramural champs, business club, volunteer work Should i go ...

    27 comments6 May 2020 -

  54. Help.. How do outperform @ for the Super-day??

    Investment Banking

    I have had several super-days, and am not getting traction. Sure, the market is tough, sure there is less demand for bankers, sure there are more bankers applying, but honestly: What does it take? I'm a nice and friendly person, with past IBD M&A ...

    22 comments6 May 2020 -

  55. NY IBD- What are my chances?

    Investment Banking

    Hi all, first time poster I'm at a semi-target US school looking to break through to IBD. So far, no luck. My GPA is 4.0 and I have had some interviews at MM firms like EC,L,GH and R. The BBs and Cdn B5 (RBC, BMO, etc.) have not been easy although i ...

    25 comments6 May 2020 -

  56. Have offers at Barclays and Credit Suisse IBD- Which to Take?

    Investment Banking

    I don't know which group I'll land in at either, and I like the culture at both places and either of them would be a great fit. I have no idea how to decide, though. IBD CS Barclays barcap credit suisse Salary ...

    38 comments31 Jul 2017 -

  57. Is the University of Hong Kong (HKU) a target school for Hong Kong/Asia IBD/PE?

    Investment Banking

    Wondering a lot. Since a lot of the bankers I meet in Hong Kong are actually from the US and UK rather than local hires. IBD Hong Kong target Asia Salary All Asia Pacific United Kingdom ...

    21 comments6 May 2020 -

  58. Private Equity: why it's so sexy

    Private Equity

    I am sure many of the WSO readers are well aware of an analyst's dream paths from a BB to a large leveraged buyout shop like KKR. But I am curious to see why you think that PE is or is not all it is hyped to be. Brutal honesty is greatly appreciated. ...

    147 comments3 Jun 2010 -

  59. Goldman Sachs Sophomore

    Investment Banking

    Anyone here intern as a sophomore at GS IBD? Wondering how the process is like, how competitive, etc. Sophomores who interned at other BBs, feel free to weigh in as well. IBD Goldman Sachs sophomore Salary ...

    38 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  60. Consulting internship during sophomore summer?

    Investment Banking

    Hello fellow primates, I currently attend a semi-target (think USC/Berkeley/UCLA/McKenna/Pomona) and will be a sophomore in the fall. I recently received an offer from a top consulting firm for summer 2014 (think MBB, Booz, Deloitte, LEK). However, I defi ...

    40 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  61. 2011 IBD Analyst Bonus Prediction

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys, It may be too early to say how the 2011 bonus payout across investment banks is going to be. I still wanted to see what you think would be the 2011 bonus level for IBD analysts. Between 40K and 70K for first year analysts? What do you think? Tha ...

    139 comments19 Jan 2010 -

  62. Werr

    Investment Banking

    werw career IBD mm banker ...

    36 comments1 Sep 2014 -

  63. Interivew with duffmt6, 2nd Year IBD Analyst, Part 1/2

    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 ...

    29 comments15 Feb 2013 -

  64. Stephens Superday 2016

    Investment Banking

    Anyone get an invite? Someone posted in the full thread they got one already, but looking at similar threads in years past it seems they send out invites first week of October. Thanks. IBD Salary ...

    36 comments20 Oct 2015 -

  65. are you smart or hardworking?

    Investment Banking

    hey guys, how did you answer this question if you had it? And did you get an offer? Having a debate with my friends here. Thanks monkeys nyc IBD sa Summer ...

    37 comments29 Jan 2018 -

  66. Preparing for a TMT interview

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, So suppose you having been working in a BB for two years in ECM / DCM and have gotten the opportunity to interview for industry groups, specifically, TMT. What would be the best way to prepare for such an interview. Would the interview be very mu ...

    43 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  67. Dumbest thing you've seen an SA do?

    Investment Banking

    As the title says, what was the downright dumbest thing you've ever seen a SA do? IBD ...

    27 comments23 Sep 2017 -

  68. HK SA-> NY FT Possible?

    Investment Banking

    If I grew up in NY and had a few internships in NY but did my SA at GS /MS/ JPM HK, is it still possible for me to start in NY for FT? I know its hard for me to move back to NY FT if I did Asia IBD FT, but given that I only did the HK SA gig to get an int ...

    22 comments6 May 2020 -

  69. Accounting/Finance vs. Economics/Finance

    Investment Banking

    I know this question has been asked before, but I was wondering which double major is preferable for students attending a low-end semi-target, like William & Mary. To be clear, this question is different from the one I asked in the last thread I start ...

    32 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  70. Cougars...

    Off Topic

    I'm curious as to what the overall opinion is on these wonderful women. What age actually classifies a woman as a "cougar"? (I would go with 35 & up). It is funny, but it seems as though I get more attention from these women then some o ...

    53 comments10 Mar 2010 -

  71. Official SA 2010 interview status thread

    Job Search Advice

    Hey guys, Frequent reader here but first time posting. I wanted to make a thread to keep updates on the BB interview status for summer analysts for this year, 2010. By updates, I mean whether you got invited to an interview (1st, 2nd, superday rounds), wh ...

    84 comments8 Feb 2010 -

  72. College (undergrad)- Syracuse or SMU for Investment Banking

    Investment Banking

    I am choosing between SMU or Syracuse University for undergraduate studies. I will be majoring in finance, and plan to go into investment banking. What will my opportunities coming out of these two schools? Will SMU lock me into working in Texas/the south ...

    18 comments6 May 2020 -

  73. Can the Bank cancel an offer?

    Investment Banking

    Hi all! I want to ask such an interesting quesyion! Have you seen any exaples, when IBD cancelled an offer? Thanks! IBD ...

    66 comments24 May 2011 -

  74. What Would You Do? The Trials and Tribulations of ALOT of Time to Kill

    Investment Banking

    Hey everybody, My start date as an IBD 1st year has been extended till 1-2 months later (very long story, maybe one day I'll post it on WSO Success Stories forum after I find peace & resolution with the past 1.5 years). Now with all this time to ...

    17 comments21 May 2020 -

  75. RBS vs WF

    Investment Banking

    I currently have offers in IBD from RBS in Stamford and Wells Fargo in Charlotte. 1) Would RBS DCM and WF LevFin offer similar exit opportunities? 2) Is there any point in joining their M&A groups? 3) Which firm would offer higher year-end analyst bon ...

    21 comments6 May 2020 -

  76. Worth making the move?

    Off Topic

    This is mainly aimed at the more experience monkeys on the board. I won't delve into my job or what I make except I don't work in IB, PE, or a HF. I have an upcoming interview with a bank that is about on par with my bank, except the pay is 30% ...

    64 comments8 Jun 2011 -

  77. So be honest, can networking like a ninja overcome this???

    Investment Banking

    So, I have this friend who I've been trying to encourage to network. I'll call her Esperanza because I really love that word. She has overcome a lot of things already. She is a 1st generation student from a spanish speaking country. She doesn� ...

    19 comments6 May 2020 -

  78. Nomura vs Houlihan Lokey

    Investment Banking

    Which would you pick over Nomura or Houlihan Lokey for FT IBD? To put it simply wondering which one has greater prestige and would bestow better exit opps, both in London and the US. ...

    18 comments6 May 2020 -

  79. "Why I Wish I Had Stayed at Goldman Sachs Longer"

    Investment Banking

    Great Goldman Huff Po Post: "Why I Wish I Had Stayed at Goldman Sachs Longer"- sent chills down my spine towards the end... in a good way. Greg Smith's New York Times op-ed and subsequent book created quite a stir. As a Goldman Sachs " ...

    16 comments6 May 2020 -

  80. Out of Undergrad: PE or Top IBD?

    Investment Banking

    Obligatory already used search engine/not trolling-- I'm trying to hear some current opinions on doing sell-side banking immediately vs. trying for the buy-side out of undergrad. My school historically places a handful of people into BB 's/globa ...

    37 comments15 Jun 2014 -

  81. Accelerated Interview Process

    Job Search Advice

    Hey Guys, I know this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find a definitive answer and since now is the season for said recruiting process, I wanted to ask again for any insight. Is this just HR reaching out to SAs at other banks, or is it ...

    19 comments6 May 2020 -

  82. I turned down BX/LAZ M&A NYC for Barcap IBD NYC, NOW WHAT? HELP- PE EXITS?

    Investment Banking

    Ok so if you guys read my previous thread, I turned down LAZ/ BX SA for FT at Barcap IBD... I'm getting really concerned about my exits now after I read this thread (http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/former-ms-ma...) Now my question to you now is ...

    19 comments6 May 2020 -

  83. Max age of IBD analysts, when is it too old?

    Investment Banking

    Hi all, what age is it 'too old' to start an analyst stint? Are there many people who do a BA then JD or MD and transfer to IBD? What's the oldest analyst you've met, and how did he/she get along with the rest of the analyst class? IBD ...

    65 comments19 Aug 2009 -

  84. Prevent me from committing career suicide (offer dilemma)!

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, I am in a huge quandary... no where to turn but here- if you have some informed advice on the matter please offer your thoughts! I received a return offer from a top group (in terms of exit opps- M&A / LevFin /Financial Sponsors) from "m ...

    19 comments6 May 2020 -

  85. Marijuana Deals

    Investment Banking

    Throwaway account for obvious reasons. Rising junior right now. Over the past summer I worked at a boutique investment bank, where I worked on a marijuana deal (legit company, not potheads). Would there be any negative stigma if I included that on my resu ...

    23 comments23 Aug 2015 -

  86. S&T SA to IB FT?

    Investment Banking

    How will Banks view S&T SA experience this summer when applying for full time IBD positions in the Fall? I'd like to have at least somewhat related experience so I can leverage it when applying in the Fall. Of course, I have applied and been thro ...

    67 comments27 Feb 2009 -

  87. Info on Restructuring

    Investment Banking

    Any suggestions on how to read up on restructuring and get a good grasp of terms, methodology, etc. What should I expect in a restructuring interview vs IBD for SA Thanks Investment Banking IBD sa restructuring ...

    29 comments31 Jul 2017 -

  88. Michigan Kids

    Investment Banking

    Anyone know how this kid got Citi IBD as a sophomore? Philip H. "Philip is a sophomore in the Ross School of Business studying Finance and Accounting. This summer, Philip will be joining Citigroup in their investment banking division. He previously w ...

    19 comments6 May 2020 -

  89. Salary and Bonus London IBD

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, Does anyone have some insight on the typical salary bonus progression for IBD analysts in London (BB / good boutique / good MM firms). Let's assume we are dealing with a bank that's been faring relatively well (hasn't hit by massiv ...

    18 comments6 May 2020 -

  90. How do I get good grades?

    Investment Banking

    So I just finished my sophomore year at a target/semitarget. Not WHYPS, but we send quite a few kids into banking every year. The thing is that all the kids we send have GPAs of 3.7+ while I'm at 3.0. I've talked to a few contacts in the industr ...

    49 comments21 Jul 2011 -

  91. Duff & Phelps IBD

    Investment Banking

    Looks like there hasn't been any updated posts regarding Duff & Phelps, the company had very negative views in previous posts. Can anyone share some thoughts on this firm now? Seems like they've been ramping up their IBD with a string of acq ...

    38 comments7 Jan 2014 -

  92. Partying/drinking culture at BBs?

    Investment Banking

    Let me start off by saying that I do not drink... I am starting at a BB this summer and am worried how well I'll be able to manage my networking ability/social status in the firm without the advantage of being able to 'grab a beer' with fel ...

    55 comments30 Jan 2010 -

  93. Goldman to notify Summer Analysts in NOVEMBER for certain divisions

    Investment Banking

    I have heard directly from a professor at my school who knows students that interned at Goldman over the summer and they said they will not hear until NOVEMBER. Goldman is going to merge with another bank. I can't see anyway for them to continue to e ...

    63 comments16 Sep 2008 -

  94. Chicago MBA Programs

    Job Search Advice

    So I am thinking of going back to school to get my MBA. I want to work in Chicago when I graduate and I would like to go to school in Chicago, as well. I know Kellogg and Booth have the best reputations in Chicago, but I am not sure if I can get into eith ...

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  95. Forget IBD, get your PhD

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  97. Getting into IB as an associate- worth it?

    Investment Banking

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  98. DB first round, very technical

    Investment Banking

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  100. Analyst Spots

    Investment Banking

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    Investment Banking

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