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Goldman Sachs Engineering Superday
Does anyone have any experience with Goldman Sachs ’ Engineering superday ? What was it like, what sorts of questions did they ask, and how did you feel it went? How long does it usually take to hear back from them about summer offers in the Engineering division? How competetive is it? I have one...
Interview with Dodge and Cox (Compliance) Help!
Hey what’s up guys, this is my first post ever on WSO and I’m looking for a little help. I’m interviewing for a Compliance Analyst position with Dodge and Cox on Monday and can’t seem to find any good advice for this position with them. Is there anyone out there that may be able to help or...
Scotiabank ECM Analyst Superday (Toronto)
Hey guys, So a little background about my self. I am recent graduate currently looking for full-time opportunities in investment banking in Toronto. I recently did my first round at Scotiabank for their ECM group and heard back immediately after to attend the superday the following week. I have met...
Walk me through a deal you did this summer.
So this summer I interned at a small boutique and felt I got good experience beyond the usual bitch work. In terms of modeling though, my main exposure to it was pulling comps and creating the P&L with the analyst. However, I was taken off the deal because something else was more urgent that they...
How to take good notes
Anyone have any tips about how to get down all important details in a meeting that might last several hours? I find it really hard to concentrate for that period of time, and sometimes notice my attention dropping in longer meetings. I'm trying to find a way to make sure I can pick up all of the...
Prospective intern
Prospective corporate finance intern looking for help in terms of what to study and what to prepare
TAP Advisors
So, I've seen a couple of threads on TAP and I can't seem to find a consensus on the firm. Like half the reviews are glowing and half are terrible. Is there anyone currently there, or has worked there in the past 2 years that can testify? From my own research it seems like they are a decent TMT shop...
Interview Questions and Prep BREP Blackstone
Hello everyone, I was part of a recruiting event this past June at Blackstone for second year university students and received an invitation for their real estate practice to interview with them. I do have some PE interview experience, however I am a bit unsure how to prep for RE related technical...
HF Interview Stock Pitch: what the market thinks?
I've been reading through some HF interview guides and sample stock pitches, and one topic keeps popping up that I'm having some trouble with: How do you know how the "market" is underwriting their assumptions from a valuation standpoint? For example, the market thinks Company A's North America...
Good Questions to Ask a Bank COO?
Scheduled to grab lunch with the COO at my current MM firm (think Stifel, Jefferies, Baird, etc.). We connected because we went to the same school. I’m a recent college grad, currently in a LDP rotational type of program, and simply grabbing lunch for networking purposes. What are some good...
Technical Questions for PWM Internship at BB
So I have a interview coming up for PWM at a BB and I would like to know how technical the interview questions will get. From what I understand, PWM mostly focuses on fit questions and less on technical, but I am still unsure on what to prepare for. Any info you may have would be greatly...
How to deal with consistent rejections?
Dear all: I am a rising sophomore attending Baruch College. This is my first and probably not the last time experiencing a pool of rejection letters/phone calls pouring over me. These rejections come from interviews/networking event/school program. My GPA is 3.65, finance major, no relevant banking...
Asked about Superday availability? -- Good sign?
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How to value a concession based power company?
Got asked by my friend on an interview question about how to value 20% equity stake in a single asset power company with a remaining concession of 15 years. My thinking is as follows: 1. Project the financials of the company for 15 years till the end of concession 2. Calculate the FCFE (primarily...
What to disclose in Interview
I have an interview for a summer interview at an equity research company in a week and a half. I am a rising junior, but I was first forced to miss the first semester of my sophomore year due to family financial issues. I am still on track to graduate on time and have a very strong academic record...
Interviewing for an acquisition role, my first job in CRE, tips?
Hey guys, I graduated from a state school with a low GPA. I have not had much success applying for jobs but it was reaching out that I got me interviews. I can build a basic multi family model in excel but tbh I am pretty crappy in ARGUS and my subscription expired. What kind of questions would they...
Beer with a Banker
For context: I spoke with this alum a few weeks ago and he said his IB story was more of a beer conversation than a phone call story. He also said he would be happy to meet with me if I came to NYC . Here is the email I have drafted: Name I am planning to be in NYC August 11th-12th. If your schedule...
Citi Phone Screen
Can someone please give any tips on the Citi phone screen? I'm a liberal arts student (Econ) and don't know how heavy they are going to be on technicals and what not.
Need help understanding comps, was invited to a first round interview at Wells Fargo Securities
Hey guys, So thanks to the help of this community I was able to land a first round interview at Wells Fargo Securities. My contact person at the firm told me to be prepared to answer the following questions for the summer analyst phone interview: "Know the operating model--have a high level...
IB interview at regional office - Opinion about the difficulty
Hi guys, I recently interviewed for a tier 1 bank in a regional office for an internship position. The interviewing process was: 1 interview with HR 1 interview with sr analysts, associate and VP 1 interview with director and VP HR asked me the classical fit-questions First technical (sr analysts,...
Wealth Management Internship Interview Questions and Pointers?
Be Prepared and Do Your Research
I will start this by saying, that I found WSO a little to late in the game during my interview prep for making my transition and taking the next steps into a new firm. The month leading up to my superday interview, I was talking to friends, reading text books, internet blogs, and much more in...
Some LinkedIn Advice for you Monkeys:
Couldn't help but to think of WSO when I saw this. Also "CFA® (level 1 candidate). Make sure to do this kids, the monkeys on here especially seem to love it. Any of you know of any good finance meme pages?
UBS IB - Analyst - Funds Advisory
Hi Guys, I have an interview with UBS coming up the position is: Analyst - Funds Advisory and Shareholder Services. I was wondering if you guys had any idea as to what I could expect? I feel like the job description was very broad. Any ideas on what quantitative questions might be asked? For context...
Moving From Equity Research to Investment Banking and vice versa
Hi Guys, So one thing I've been really trying to figure out is Equity Research or Investment Banking. I interned for 6 months in Equity Research and loved it and am studying for CFA . I loved the process, and consider myself not too quantitative and can give presentations/talk to people well. I...
Small Boutique IB or BB Wealth Management
Hi Guys, So I'm caught in a bit of a dilemma. I am coming from a non-target school, graduating in a couple of weeks with Finance degree, 1st gen college student. Didn't do BB summer internship, but I went overseas and worked at a 2B+ hedgefund as an equity analyst for summer internship (they only...
FP&A / Corporate Analyst Interview at Private Equity Firm
Hey guys, wanted to get some advice on what I should expect for an interview for FP&A / Corporate at a big international PE firm, NY office. Most interviews I've been in are for ER so they've been more technical questions on WACC , DCF , etc.... This is my first interview for a corporate Analyst and...
Bank Stock Pitch for Interview Help
Found out yesterday I have an in-person interview for a long-only mutual fund as a research analyst for financials and industrials, in which I'll meet the team and then give a stock pitch on a bank that fits their investment profile (micro-to-mid-cap). The interview is on the 15th, and I'm a bit...
12 things people decide within seconds of meeting you
A recent Business Insider article referenced 12 things that people can decide within seconds of meeting you. I thought that this could be an interesting list for use during interview prep. Below is a brief list and a quote from the article. If you're trustworthy If you're high-status If you're smart...
Missed an interview when flight was cancelled
Hello, Any idea how damaging it is to reschedule an interview due to flight cancellation? Mine was cancelled and I'm forced to reschedule (too far to drive in time, no alternative flights). Is this a killer? Anyone on the hiring side, can you opine?
Job struggle for Eastern European
Hi, guys. I need an advice, and will be glad to hear opinions from industry professionals and HR managers. I'm an experienced cross-asset portfolio maanger with 7 years on markets. Half year ago my company (based in EU) closed its business. Since that time I'm struggling to get new job. There's no...
How To Talk To Anyone
Does meeting strangers make you nervous? Do you have a hard time talking to people you don’t know? Do you feel like an outsider at networking events? Maybe you are like me, when I first came to America in 1995, the fear of talking to people used to paralyze me. I’d often cross the street just so...
CVC Capital Partners Interview Process Advice
I have an interview with CVC in London for a post MBA position. Heard they give a 75 minute modelling test initially. Anyone has an idea about what it entails. Any other advice on the interview process will be much appreciated. Thanks
Job Interviews and Flirting
Hi all, I had a very weird experience recently and wanted to see whether someone here has had a similar one. I recently had last round interview for I job that I really want and I have the suspicion that I got flirted with during the interview - and what is even worse, I think I reciprocated that...
Upcoming Corporate Development(M&A) Internship Phone Interview
I have an upcoming phone interview for a corporate development internship position doing M&A work. This is for a company in the industrials sector. I'm coming from an accounting background and have an MBA . Just wanted to know if anyone has had experience with these phone interviews for this type of...
Answer to Why ECM?
I know there is a lot of information on the board as to what ECM is, but I'm having a tough time answering why ECM group over DCM , coverage groups, other product groups, etc. To be honest, it wasn't my first choice, but beggars can't be choosers. As far as I understand, in the ECM group you are...
Your Most Absurd IB Interview Questions.. and Answers
All, I am doing this because I haven't found a thread like this on WSO . I am curious as to everyone's most absurd ib interview questions that they have been asked, and their answer. Funny, intense, irrelevant, etc... I am not looking for the usual: "How many ping pong balls can fit in a 747?",...
Songs to Listen to Before Interview?
A 2014 study suggested that those who listened to the bass-heavy music felt more confident and performed better at interviews and meetings. Exampled included 50 Cent’s In Da Club and Queen’s We Will Rock You. My personal favorites are Eminem's Lose Yourself and Kendrick's King Kunta. What are...
Business Leaders Face a New Media
In the day and age of Trump, the media has become increasingly aggressive and direct in their questions. Business leaders will find themselves needing new rules to navigate interviews. According to Enterprising Investor, business leaders should especially be careful of speculation. When asked about...
KKR Macro & Asset Allocation Interview
Hi all, I'm new to WSO and wasn't sure where to post this. I was recently invited to first round interviews (phone screen) with KKR 's macro group. I couldn't find much info on them online. Does anyone know anything about this group and could provide some info on them and/or interview process? Want...
Interviewing in the same building you work at
Hello, I haven't had this issue yet, but I'm wondering how you guys have dealt with interviewing at firms in your current office building (or very close by). I work at a place (and in a region) where nobody wears a suit to work, so it would seem weird to my co-workers if I did wear one to work and...
Vanguard College to Corporate Internship
What to expect in the initial phone interview? Just behavioral? Exit opps? Do they ask for transcript at any point? Have one bad grad and cannot afford for it to affect the final decision! If anybody that has already gone through the program can offer their insight- that would be v helpful!!
How do you get off the desk for interviews?
Currently in investment banking and trying to leap to something else. I have some meetings lined up but was wondering - how do you make it away from your desk without ramifications from colleagues?
Need Advice- Oliver Wyman
Hi I want to get into consulting and have be applying to various firms. I have completed my undergraduate degree + Masters. i recently applied to Oliver Wyman and was wondering, how long do they take to get back to you in regards to moving forward with the recruitment process? Do any of the firms,...
Exclusive Edmundo Braverman Interview : Part 1 of 2
Fellow WSO Monkeys, I have a treat for you this thanksgiving. I was able to score an exclusive interview with the notorious Edmundo Braverman a.k.a Eddie Braverman a.k.a Uncle Eddie . ( see part 2 here ) ------ Q. You mention several times in your article after achieving your walkaway number you...
Investor Relations Interview Advice
Hi, I have an interview with a global PE firm coming up with their investor relations division. Could anyone give me some advice on what kind of questions to expect? as well as how to prepare for it. Thanks!
Commonfund In-person interview
Hey guys, So I got an email last week to do a phone interview with an asset manager called Commonfund in CT (200-500 employees) for an analyst position. It was about a 45 minute interview and went very well, i emailed with the CHRO and Director. They emailed me that night saying they wanted me to...
Bank Resource Management (BRM) interview at Morgan Stanley - Any insight?
Hey Guys, I'm a finance student in Hong Kong, and I have a Bank Resource management phone interview at Morgan Stanley next week. From what I understand, BRM mainly deals with Stock borrowing & lending and repo trading to provide financing to the firm and also to provide securities to hedge funds. My...
Story time: My horrible BB Analyst interview experience
What's up folks- I recently became a poster here from a lurker dating back a year ago. I really wanted to share this with you guys to get your thoughts. Forgive me for the length, but writing this all out actually felt really good and I think it will really help paint the picture. Recently, I had an...
Morgan Stanley AC Case Study & Group Interview Help
Hi, I have an assessment center with MS later this week for their IED prime brokerage division (S&T, I am aiming for a sales rather than a trading position) for the industrial placement program. I am worried about the individual case presentation and group presentation, as I have limited technical...
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