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Citadel IBD
Hey guys can anyone tell me more about Citadel's Investment Bank in NYC? Culture, dealflow, exit oppts? Would be extremely grateful
Cougars...
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 of the younger females. Personally, I love cougars and I'm...
BAML IBD Rotational Program
Talking with a buddy of mine about what's out there for IBD opportunities post-undergrad and he said a friend of his is doing a 2-year rotational program in IBD at BAML at their headquarters in North Carolina. I didn't think analyst rotational programs existed and you just did your 2-year stint in a...
Dropping a subscription
What do I drop? American banker, IBD , or FT? Just don't have time to read them all anymore. I am keeping WSJ and Barron's no matter what but think one of those three need to go. They are also more expensive. Or I could drop 2 and get an II subscription? What u think?
IBD that requires coldcalling?
Just came from interview with a decent size boutique and was told the job would require some cold calling and I was wondering exactly what type of role they were looking for. Never heard of any cold calling in ibd before and have no clue what it could entail.
Analyst: Spending 5k+ on a Timepiece - Sensible?
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 analyst. I don't know too much about watches - but do they...
Evening MBA vs Full Time?
Looking to break into banking, planning on getting my MBA from BU/Bentley/Babson in their evening program (I work in Boston and don't want to quit my job). My question is this: will employers in banking care if my MBA is evening vs. full time? (I realize the best case scenario would be to get my MBA...
Need Advice!! Unique Situation- Oxford vs. BB S&T
Alright guys, I am in a situation that I need advice on: -two weeks ago I accepted a FT Sales offer from a BB , I love the desk, the MD and the job, it sounds great and I'm excited about it. -today I was informed I got into University of Oxford (UK) into a non business/econ school (random I know,...
Friends Don’t Let Friends Get Into Finance
Found a great read dealing with the attractiveness of finance and why, presumably, you shouldn't let your friends get in. Enjoy! http://techcrunch.com/2011/03/26/friends-don%E2%8…
Sales? IBD? PWM/AM? HELP PLEASE
I am fresh out of college and need serious advice form someone who knows about various i banking divisions. Basically, im looking for a career which would involve recommending stocks to clients and developing relationships with them. I understand that this is obviously a sales role, but which sales...
Help deciding between offers --- With a twist
Hi everyone, I've been lurking around this site for some time and actually own two of the interview prep guides. I've learned a lot from everyone here just reading, but now I need some advice. I go to a non-target, and was able to secure two offers for internships through networking with alumni....
are you smart or hardworking?
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
New San Fran Group
Hey all, Long-time reader, more recent poster. Will be moving out to SF for FT and created "Bay Area Finance Professionals" group; think it can be a meaningful group and hope those in the Bay Area join. Thanks.
Roommates at Non-Target end up in the same BB
So my roommate and I will both be working in IBD at the same bulge bracket this summer. What are the odds? We found out a week apart and I dont think they know we're roommates. Has this ever happened to anyone or has anyone seen this before?
Piper Jaffray IBD HK Office
Anyone know anything about this office? Any comment is appreciated.
GS New Analyst class full?
I was recently referred to a GS hiring manager through a contact with the brief response that the New Analyst class has been filled already. Do you guys have any suggestions as to how to still be considered for a position within GS IBD ? As for background info: I will be graduating from non-target...
Rape me One More Time Baby
Long Story Short: 3.38 GPA, non-target, no brand-name internships, 2 semesters abroad (see resume) http://www.razume.com/documents/19165 Most recently a Foreign Service Economic Officer candidate for Department of State. The bureaucrats in D.C. ripped my asshole apart, scored a 5.15 / 6 on a...
Jumping from industry to banking.
Hey guys, I'm graduating in May with a Finance degree from a non target and ~ a 3.9 GPA. Unfortunately I didn't receive any offers during the fall and am wondering where to go from here. My goal is to get into energy banking and was wondering what WSO thought of going from an entry level financial...
London M&A Associate Compensation
The Cornell Partnership just released it's report on M&A Associate compensation. The sample size is several hundreds, so I'd imagine it's fairly accurate. BAML are the clear winners in this and are pretty much leading the pack in Assoc 1, 2 and 3. What is surpurising to me is that GS seem fairly off...
MFIN + MBA, worth it?
Hey, Is a Mfin from MIT then a top MBA from H/S/W/C/C worth it? Let say you will be 27 when applying to an MBA , 2 Masters (one mfin), 2 years ib /consulting experiences (one pre MFIN one post MFIN)? I GUESS you will be promoted to associated when you already have an mfin... but let say you got...
Habitat for humanity vs unknown boutique
hey guys, junior here didnt get the BB that i wanted so I'm thinking of doing habitat for humanity. its something im passionate about. Will it put me at a big disadvantage come FT recruiting? I really don't wanna spend a 100 hrs working at an unknown boutique
MD/MBA to IBD help
I am currently finishing my medical degree. IF I go to a top 5 business school like Harvard, how much of a chance do I have of landing a job as an -associate- at an I-banking firm? What other doors are open to me as an MD/MBA?
Non OCR- does it work?
hey guys, how many people get interviews by applying online? Don't most banks hire OCR candidates
SA Investment banking to FT Sales & Trading?
Is it possible/ how hard is it to get interviews for full time Sales and Trading after doing a summer in Banking (Middle Market bank)? Coming from non-target, I wanted to (and still want to) get into Sales and Trading, but only managed to get interviews in Banking. I now have accepted a banking...
Work experience- how long should it stay on a resume?
hey guys, how current should my resume be? should I keep a finance internship I had and elaborate on it? or instead should I focuses on a club im currently in? thx
Am I doomed to poverty?
So i have no offers. People in similar situations what did you do? Any ideas
Non-Target Student Resume -- Please Critique
Good evening all, Please take a look at this resume and let me know what you think. I am trying to break into BB IBD and go to a non-target state university. http://www.razume.com/documents/19033 Feel free to be honest. Thanks!
When does JPM ...?
Does anyone know when does JP do background check for SA? When are they going to send out the forms? When do they do group selection? Any input would be appreciated.
Looks like IBD and PE discussions were retarded back then too
http://www.vault.com/messages/Investment-Banking/…
Better for FT S&T: IDB or IBD? or something else?
So i'm on hold at a BB for my last S&T opportunity for the summer. If this falls through, I will obviously have to look for something else, and i have a few connections at a couple Inter-dealer brokerage firms. Would it be better to take something like this, or look for a boutique ibank to work at...
International Students breaking into banking - ask and I'll try to help
Hi all, I've enjoyed reading the posts on WSO and have personally been helped by numerous forummers, including one that went the bat for me and wrote a lengthy email to his HR because I was dinged the first round of my on campus interview. He never even met me and helped me unconditionally, it...
Is it common to get phone calls from
the people who interviewed you after they give you an offer? So far, it has been a lot of talking up the company/division, the projects I will work on, etc. I take this as being standard follow-up to sell you on committing to their company, but wasn't sure. Maybe this is an elementary question, but...
So the guy next to me picks up his 200K bonus and says...
So the guy next to me picks up his 200K bonus and says... (keep in mind I am a pro bono intern) "Send your full name and address to the HR department" "Why?" "So we can send you your paycheck" "REALLY?!" "No."
Boutiques still hiring in NY? / upsides of working in boutique?
fellow monkeys, I got into the game a little late and wanted to know what boutiques are still recruiting in NYC (and their deadlines if possible) since most BB's have closed their recruiting season. Thanks!
GS Chi/SF vs DB NY, SA 2011
First time poster, long time reader. Thoughts on these two offers? The GS office is one of their better regional offices (SF/Chi)...both IBD of course . Looking for the offer that leaves the most and biggest doors open. GS would be an easy pick but Im not sure about their policy on transferring a...
Does any team REALLY know how it all works? (IBD)
For everyone who is working / has previously worked in IBD ... How do you guys feel about the huge number of analysts and the large variety of industry/coverage teams that are now standard for the industry? For example, say you have an Industrials M&A deal that simultaneously requires equity raising...
HK IBD - League Tables
Hi everyone, I started the HK IBD SA 2011 Thread earlier and I hope it helped some people. Recently, since most offers have been given out, I have been asked about which bank/group to choose from. I downloaded some league tables data and I hope it might be helpful for some of you guys! M&A: Any...
Barcap IBD vs UBS IBD
I currently have offers for SA from both Barcap and UBS IBD . Recently looked at some 2010 league tables and saw that Barcap was 4th in US M&A , while UBS was not in top ten (for US, for overall IBD Barclays was 7th and UBS 8th). So while obviously Barcap has a bit more prestige, I was wondering if...
MS tech menlo park or barcap ibd nyc
hey guys, which is the better internship? better exit opps? comp? thx
Bad resume?
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 materials for clients • Attended and...
SA Offers for HF Route
3 SA offers all for NY: 1) Top BB for ER 2) MM IBD - small recognized firm (~50 employees) with ex- Merrill guys . 3) International bank ( BNP , SocGen , HSBC etc. ) - IBD related My goal is to end up at a hedge fund in a few years down the road, have no interest in PE . Which would be a better...
From HeadHunters to IBD
How difficult is it to get a FT IBD position if you don't intern at a specific bank. For instance I've secured an internship at Heidrick & Struggles(which is a Head Hunting firm), but I'm not sure if I want to work there full time and wonder if I could use that internship to beef up my resume and...
What is an industrial trade buyer?
Anybody heard of this before?
UBS ECM vs. KBW banks group??
Need to decide between a full time analyst offer with UBS ECM and the financial institutions focused KBW, both in NYC . As a senior undergraduate, I am interested in a variety of industries and do not have enough experience to say with confidence what I would prefer. I have read a lot of bad things...
Best Offer In the List
I am deciding between offers, but wanted feedback on which would set me up best for BB IB FT recruiting, B School down the road, and if I don't make it into IB after graduating, transferring into IB after B School. I am a Junior non-target. Offers: BofA Global Commercial Banking Wells Fargo...
SA Macquarie IBD vs. Nomura IBD (both in NYC)
Hey guys, I recently posted a question asking whether I should take SA Macquarie IBD over HSBC Strategic Transactions Group (both in NYC), and I can safely say that I'd much rather prefer Macquarie over HSBC in the NY office. However, I'm now faced with the choice between Macquarie and Nomura IBD ,...
Internship 2012
I'm going to apply for the summer internship programmes at London banks next year and I'm wondering is there anything I could do now to improve my chances? I'm two years out of college...working for Big 4 audit. I will have all my accountancy exams passed by then, I have a 2.1 degree in economics...
Judging firms by their business cards
hey guys, im totally undecided about where to go and what to do. recently ive been looking at all the business cards I have and some are far better, heavier - think the scene from amer pyscho- than others. some look ridiculous, I have one that has the colors of the flag. is there any merit in...
Nomura HK IBD SA interview????
Does anybody know when Nomura will send out its 1st round interview invi?? This is kinda my last chance to break in this monkey league... Thanks all
I turned down BX/LAZ M&A NYC for Barcap IBD NYC, NOW WHAT? HELP - PE EXITS?
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-m…) Now my question to you now is...To make up for the disadvantage I have in...
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