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How to become a post MBA associate in London?
As per title, I'm trying to understand what the IB job market looks like for MBA grads in London. I understand that there are only a few banks that hire MBA summer associates (GS, Citi, Bofa - anything else?), but what if you don't get a FT offer and just end up with summer associate work experience...
Need Advice on Which School to Attend to get a Job in High Finance
Hey everyone, current high schooler here. After narrowing down the list of schools I got into for undergrad, I am trying to decide between the University of Waterloo in Canada and UNSW in Australia. I really would like to break into IB out of undergrad, but since IB roles are super competitive I'm...
CIBC/Canadian IB Interview Questions?
Hello, I’m a rising sophomore and I just got a first-round interview for 2025 IB SA (ECM) with CIBC. Any questions in particular I should be particularly prepared for? What are some questions that might be specific to ECM? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
UVA Econ (Non - McIntire) or Vanderbilt Econ
I'm a current student who applied to transfer to UVA and Vanderbilt. I'm curious to know which school is better for placement into BB banking. In terms of McIntire, I would have to apply to the school after I've been admitted and would only be apart of in my Junior Year. I would also like to know...
OPT
Hello fellow chimps, I'm about to begin my MSc in Finance (STEM) at a top public university on the West Coast. As an international student, I'm concerned about the challenges of U.S. immigration and securing employment post-graduation, espcially OPT to HB-1 and general offers. Could anyone share...
Private Credir Summer Intern - Should I rerecruit for IB?
Hey guys. I recently signed for my 2025 SA position at a BDC firm in Dallas. It’s mostly private credit with a bit of private equity exposure. However, I’m nervous this will pidgeon hole me in private credit as I won’t have any investment banking experience and am also concerned pay may be...
Advise needed, please help
Hi fellow monkeys, First of all, I apologise for this lengthy post. I know some of you would take the time to read this and I am very thankful to you. I am an M&A intern (not product, I am industry group) at a BB in London. I have been at my desk for a few weeks now and actually need advise on a lot...
How often do you have to take meeting notes? Does it stop once you get promoted to associate?
This might seem a little strange, but I absolutely hate taking meeting minutes and having to send that out. Just one of my least favorite things to do on the job. I understand that analysts have to do it. But how about associates? VPs? Is there a point where you don't have to take meeting notes...
Private Equity or Investment Banking for Entrepreneurship?
In a boutique IB firm's UK office, I'll be interning off-cycle for around 10 months, possibly longer if things go well. The firm mainly advises on deals involving small to medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses. They have strong connections with LMM/MM PE firms around the country, and some former...
Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)?
Hey! I'm a student in Canada and have been pretty busy over the past two years. I've sent tons of cold emails, had lots of chats, and done plenty of mock interviews. I also worked at a Big 5 bank (mid office role tho), interned at a search fund, and had a lmm IB internship in the US this winter,...
International student asking for advice
Hi there, I am a high school senior who's an international student from China going to Stanford for undergrad next year. I have a background in starting a small-scale start-up, a nonprofit, and cancer research (published two papers), and I hope to study Human Biology and Economics at Stanford. I am...
St Andrews vs LSE vs Middlebury
Hi Everyone, This is my first post on WSO. I am looking for advice on what university I should pick in order to work at a BB IB firm in London or New York (no preference on which city). I currently have an offer from University of St Andrews for Financial Economics, LSE for International Policy and...
Bentley University or Babson College for investment banking
Hi, i am currently a junior looking for college options in the boston area and I have decided to pursue a career in Investment Banking, I was wondering which university is better for IB, Babson college or Bentley University
DB vs Stifel SA 2025
Offer for Summer 2025 IB at Stifel expires Friday at 5 pm. Considering the options between Stifel and Deutsche, any advice welcome. DB is much bigger but Stifel seems to have a unique culture I fit well with.
A strategy for SA applicants late to the game like myself
Hey all. I wanted to share a strategy (there are many. this worked for me so I wanted to share) for SA applicants late to the ridiculous timeline of IB . In February, I had zero networking calls. Hadn't even sent emails to schedule them-- I was totally asleep while most of the uber-prepared were...
IB in London
From all the posts I have read people hate IB(and finance in general) in London because of the lower comp. Is the compensation really that much lower than in NYC? Are there any advantages of working in London IB? Is PE/HF/VC comp any better?
Roadmap to IB
Everyone knows the easiest way into IB is through maintaining a high gpa (3.5+) at a target, business clubs, and networking with alumni but what about actually learning the material? If you study a non finance major at an Ivy, how do you accumulate the knowledge to not be a complete buffoon during...
WF Charlotte vs MM NYC
Currently debating between SA offers for Wells Fargo IB in Charlotte vs a mid-tier MM bank in NY (think Oppenheimer, Solomon, etc). Wondering which would be holistically better for exits and gaining overall experience. Any insight would be appreciated!
Help Me Choose - UVA or UCLA?
I am a high school senior trying to decide between UVA and UCLA. I am focused on finance, and I want to work in IB, VC, or PE. I know both are good schools, and it sounds like UCLA is better for the West Coast, while UVA is better for the East Coast. Since I don't yet know where I ultimately want to...
Why Is It Called Investment Banking?
I was talking to one of my friends (he's a grad student so he doesn't know anything about investment banking or money) and was telling him that I work as an investment banking analyst. He asked me what we invest in, and of course I told him that we don't invest in stocks. Then he asked if we take...
UCL Vs Warwick Vs Umass Amherst Vs UW Madison Vs UofT for undergrad
Hello everybody, i'm an international student who has been accepted at the above universities for finance related courses. I have gotten a 50% scholarship at Umass and a 10% scholarship at UofT. Which university will set me up for a career in investment banking in a country where i can eventually...
Wisconsin (WSB) v. Santa Clara (Leavey) v. CU (Leeds)
I am a high school senior deciding between UW-Madison, Santa Clara, and CU. I have direct admit to the business schools of all three. I am planning to study finance, and I want to go into IB/PE/VC. All are out-of-state for me, and after various scholarships the cost is similar. I realize these...
Feeling stuck and uncertain where to start my career
Hi, as the title hints, I'm feeling a bit lost and unsure in which direction I want to start my career in. To give some background: Completed my Bachelor’s at a European target university with above average grades. Took a gap year after graduating to get some more work experience through...
How to get investment banking internship
I'm a sophomore in college in nyc I want to get an investment banking internship. What do I do guys.
REFG Interview Questions
I am currently in commercial real estate appraisal and have an interview with GS Real Estate Finance Group coming up. From informal discussions with one of the VPs in the group, I found out that they will likely grill me with questions about appraisal, but focusing on what the bank cares about on...
St. Gallen vs CBS vs WU Vienna for Master in Finance
Hi all, I am in a dilemma for my choice for a second master's degree. A little background about myself: Bachelor in International Business Administration at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) - GPA 9.1/10 (summa cum laude distinction) Exchange semester to NOVA SBE in Lisbon Currently doing a MSc...
UChicago MPP VS Gtown MS Global Real Assets
I am choosing between the 2-year UChicago MPP (STEM) and the 1-year Georgetown MS Global Real Assets (non-STEM) in the US. BG: international student, currently on a gap year, UK target undergrad in a non-finance/business/econ/math/hard sciences subject Career goal: work in the US after my master...
Cornell Dyson vs Georgetown McDonough
Hi I’m a current high school senior and I was accepted into Cornell Dyson and Georgetown McDonough. I intend to go into either finance/investment banking or management consulting, and I know both schools are targets. I’m having a really hard time choosing a school, though, so any insight would...
IB vs Private Credit Offer. How to chose?
Recently got two offers out of school and deciding which to chose from: Option 1: Small IB shop that is pretty specialized. Seems like a very good culture, with direct learning from MDs who have been at it for 30+ years with over 500 deals. Would have a lot of responsibility right away and report...
BAML IB (or any Capital Market Related) Sophomore Summer 2025Internship
Does anyone have any idea what happened to BAML's Sophomore Summer Internship? When I look online, I see Global Investment Banking Sophomore Summer Analyst Program - 2024, but nothing for 2025. Does anyone know when this will be released or any experience/advice in applying?
Global Hotspots: Key Regions Driving Investment Banking Growth
Hello everyone, With the evolving dynamics of the global economy, certain regions are emerging as significant players in the investment banking sector. I thought it would be interesting to discuss and identify these key regions that are currently shaping the future of investment banking globally....
HS LMM IB Internship
Good morning, (For those who have more important shit to do and don't need a long story, skip to the end) After months of waiting and emailing the same guy about a dozen times to be granted the opportunity, I earned the minor privilege of having a pre-interview first impression of sorts with the CEO...
Best IB group on the Street
Curious to see your guys' opinion on the best IB group across all BB's and EB's. When I say best, I mean in terms of deal flow, exit opps, exposure to technical skills, etc. To my knowledge, GS TMT, FIG, and Industrials are up there for the best groups amongst BB's, as well as the M&A group at JPM...
Should I take on 100k in loans to go to Emory?
Background info: I'm a high school senior with an interest in investment banking (especially healthcare/pharmaceuticals) who was admitted to Emory and UNC (I am not a North Carolina resident nor was I directly to Kennan-Flager Business School), which are both semi-targets from what I gather....
Joining the big family-owned business after IB/PE prior-experience. CFO?PE FUND? OPERATIONNAL?
Hello WSO, I am currently an undergraduate student at a great french business school and I will hopefully break into investment banking (M&A) then move into private equity industry for some years. To finally, moove into the family-owned business. And I was thinking that this community could give me...
ER vs. IB as Short-Term Goal on MBA Applications
Profile Applying R1 this year (M7 + Haas, Stern, Johnson, Tuck, USC, UCLA, Yale) Four promotions in six years at two technology companies (both non-FAANG, one is a Fortune 50) Roles were in business operations and strategy (think internal consulting) and analytics (SQL, Python, Tableau) 760 GMAT...
Ex-JP Morgan analyst awarded $35M decade after NYC building’s glass door suddenly shattered on her
https://nypost.com/2024/04/02/us-news/woman-wins-… Seems like B.S to me - she blamed getting let go in 2021 (didn't know they were even making cuts that year) by JPM on the incident that happened 6 years prior. Good on her for getting the bag I guess, but kinda an eye roll IMO. Curious to hear...
Brown vs Georgia Tech
Hello, I am a high school senior trying to make a big decision between a few schools I got into. I've been accepted to Brown, Haas, UMich Ross, Georgia Tech, and UGA for either an economics/applied mathematics major or a BBA. Right now, I'm mostly torn between Brown and Georgia Tech. Ross and Haas...
Networking for FT IB before PE SA program?
Will be interning at PE firm as SA this summer. Given the macro environment and seemingly low PE analyst return rates, wanted to prep for FT IB. I understand that networking before IB SA is generally frowned upon, but would it be more acceptable from my standpoint if calls are positioned as...
Fellowship as Work experience on application
Hi all, was a part of JPMorgan's Advancing Hispanic & Latino program but I did not get selected for an internship. How can I put this on a application a part from my Resume? Could I put it as work experience even if its not an internship? Or where should I put it? I noticed many applications just...
Best UBS London Teams in 2024
I will be doing an off-cycle at UBS (London) this year. HR has asked us to do our team rankings for allocation, what are the best industry/product teams at UBS in London at the moment? I want to consider (i) best exit opportunities in case of conversion, (ii) most succesful teams at UBS, (iii) the...
Soc Gen Superday 2025
Has anyone heard back from the superday for investment banking?
Moving from Investment Banking to Portfolio Operations and Monitoring at top Private equity brand
I am contemplating a switch from investment banking to a tier 1 private equity portfolio operations and monitoring role. The money expected would be really good. I wont have a carry component in the first year but will be added to the pool in the 2nd year. I do not like to work hours that come with...
SSE MAVFM vs. RSM F&I Master vs. Finance Master @ German universities
Hi Monkeys, As per the title, I am currently deciding between different options for my master studies. I completed my undergraduate degree in business administration at a German university and undertook internships at a mid-cap IB boutique and a mid-cap PE firm, both with a focus on the DACH region....
2025 FT Recruiting Advice
I am will be a 2025 grad from a semi-non target with a 3.55gpa. I have experience in healthcare audit and am a 2024 intern in big tech ops finance (Google, Amazon, Microsoft). 2024 SA IB roles were very tough, but I could’ve done more prep. When should I begin to network for FT & what roles should...
Reneging Bulge Bracket SA Offer -- Advice
Hi! I am a current sophomore and was fortunate enough to get a sophomore SA offer for 2024 at a BB IB. When I accepted the offer, I was told that I would also receive a SA offer for 2025 (Junior summer). However, I am more interested in PE in the long term and accepted a SA offer for 2025 at a PE...
Associate didn't know how to get to free cash flows in Super Day?
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EB asking what firm I signed to after cancelling my interview?
Just signed to a MM firm for a 2025 SA role. Had an interview with an EB and I emailed saying I am no longer interested in interviewing and that I was appreciative of the opportunity. HR person responded and asked if I could share what firm I had signed to "for their records" Anyone have any advice...
Summer 2024: Accept internship or Relax/take classes
Around one month ago, I accepted a 2025 IB SA offer without having an internship for this summer. Earlier this week I was offered a role at the boutique consulting firm I interned at last summer and then an FP&A role at a decently sized defense contractor. Honestly, I just want to relax this summer,...
Highschool Senior Majoring in Finance Debaiting weather Marquette or University of Minnesota Twin Cities
I am a 18 year old senior in high school trying to figure out my college outcome for next year. I am in quite the predicament on weather I should attend Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I was accepted into the Honors program and will most likely join the AIM ( ACCELERATING INGENUITY IN...
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