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2012 IBD Bonus Tracking
Andy note: this was originally posted in July '12 Hey gang, It's that time of the year, just had my performance review. I am probably a week or two ahead of schedule judging by previous years, but might as well kick it off anyway. I'm at a MM , so not sure how helpful my figure is to the group...
Banking versus Trading - Did a summer in S&T
First of all, bear with me. I know this question has been belabored to death, but hear me out. This is an alternate account of a relatively prominent user on this site .. and for particular reasons, I'd like to keep my identity safe. Background: I summered in S&T . It has gone well. All indications...
What is Investment Banking? 5 Steps to Understand the Industry
An investment bank is comprised of three main areas: investment banking division (IBD), sales and trading (S&T), and Asset Management. The large global banks typically offer all three services, with smaller banks usually focusing more on the investment banking division side covering advisory and...
What are some common acronyms used on WSO?
If you are confused by all the lingo getting thrown around Wall Street and the WSO forums, you've come to the right place. We know it can be confusing but don't worry, we are here to help! Below you will find a comprehensive list of finance acronyms for words and phrases in finance. This is a great...
What to do next? - Alum with a 3.3 in Economics
I know this post may sound rather broad and callow, but I am just curious as to what sort of insight it may engender... As Stanford/Harvard/Yale/MIT/Princeton alum with a 3.3 in Economics who will have spent almost a decade in the military doing some rather interesting (IE very unique application...
Licensing For Dummies
Seeing as there have been a few recent posts about the NASD/FINRA Licensing exams, I thought it would be prudent to discuss them with you guys, since most of you monkeys looking for full-time employment on the street will need to take them in some way, shape or form. Very simply, the licensing exams...
Would you rather - GPUG vs east coast tech vs consumer retail
(all Morgan Stanley): GPUG vs. east coast tech vs. consumer retail
Thanks - Role for op at a BB
Hey everyone at WSO , Thank you all so much. I didn't exactly break into IB like I hoped but I received a offer for a role in Ops at a BB . I know you all tend to shit on it but Im glad to have an offer in the same area with FO people and in a bank where I have connects who just made the switch from...
What to do with my life? - Senior at SEC school
Just some quick background information: I'm a senior at a large SEC school and I will be graduating in July with a degree in accounting. My school is ranked in the top 15 for accounting but I failed to understand the importance of networking so I did not get any big 4 offers (and my gpa is slightly...
Summer Internship - Need Advice
advice?
Career Dilemma - Graduated from a target non-ivy
Ok so here goes: Graduated from a School Banks Target (non-Ivy) 2 years ago but did not get a banking offer. Instead, ended up at as an analyst a small hedge fund making squat for money but getting way more experience (cross-sector) than I think I'd have gotten elsewhere because of the firm size....
Energy Group - Contacted by a BB
I was contacted by a BB regarding an industry specific interview in their energy group for FT . I have already signed with a MM , but I can't turn down this interview. I know NOTHING about this space. I will look on BIWS to look at specific valuation methodologies for Oil & gas companies, but are...
Going to another schools career fair this friday...will I have problems getting in?
Hey all, I am going to try to attend Columbia's career fair this coming Friday , as there is one BB , and a few boutiques recruiting there (for IB analyst positions). Just some background info: I went to a non-target, graduated with a non-finance related degree (enginerring major, been working as an...
Barclays Capital - Heard of many deals?
Hey guys, whats everyones take at Barclays Capital 2 yrs after Lehman. I havent heard of many deals that they were involved in lately so i am wondering what everyone is thinking. specifically what do you think of their position in europe and their sponsors group?
Networking Question - Rising Senior at semi-target
Rising senior at semi-target. I have been networking extensively for FT recruitment this fall, and have been reaching out to alumni bankers this summer since June. Have had many informational interviews via phone or in person, and most of them went very well. My question is, FT recruitment starts...
LBO Question - Clarification?
So I got asked what I knew about LBO valuation in an interview, and although I haven't yet touched on this in my classes, I had recently read up on it on Investopedia. I mentioned, per Investopedia, that it is when a company purchases another company using a significant amount of borrowed money. I...
Excel Question - Different format?
Quick Excel question: I have a large database of M&A transactions (date announced, target, acquiror, transaction value, LTM revenue, etc.) on one sheet. There's hundreds upon hundreds of transactions. One the second sheet, I want to set up six tables, each table showing the deals by a specific...
Best Industrials Groups - Best deal flow and exit opps?
What are the best industrials groups on the street (in terms of deal flow, exit opps, etc.)?
Letter of Recommendation - Useful?
I'm just curious because I haven't seen this question brought up before (well I did but there was only one person answering it), but if you can get a letter of recommendation from someone high up in investment banking would that be a useful thing to include when applying to other investment banks?
Real Estate IBD in London - Interned at an M&A group
Hey all, I'm starting at a BB in London this summer as an analyst and I've recently learnt that I have been placed in the Real Estate Team. It wasn't my top choice but, given that it wasn't one of the teams I was against joining either, the guys I have spoken to in the team seem really friendly and...
Offer: PE FoF or IBD - Any advice?
1) PE FoF: 3-month internship with potential conversion to FT Analyst - Small lean team - MD mentioned looking for candidate to groom to Director level - Paycut: 60% IB pay for 2 years at Analyst level, IB pay at Associate level - Starts immediately 2) IBD: Analyst - 1 year with a pre-selected team...
Blackberry - Many different models
Something I am curious about. There are many different Blackberry models; which is the most commonly used in investment banks? Anyone upgrading to the Bold?
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