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Cornell CALS InfoSci
Hi all, I am interested in pursuing a major in InfoSci (concentration data science) at the CALS school in Cornell. Was wondering what the employment opportunities are like in Banking (BB/EB) and Consulting(MBB/T2/Big4) from CALS InfoSci as the employment report for CALS was not very clear.
Cornell AEM at CALS?
HI all, I am applying to college this summer and was wondering how you former Cornell students on Wall Street did at Cornell. First I saw that on the CALS website, AEM is listed as a major with some prerequisite classes. How does taking AEM at CALS work? Is it competitive or offered at both schools?...
Moving from Canada to the US
I have seen this is a very discussed topic on this forum. However, I was wondering what the process was like for people who have moved to the US as lateral hires from Canada. Did you reach out to headhunters or just simply get back on the cold networking grind? I am an analyst at a Big 5 bank in...
Going to be an intern / Co-op in Treasury Department at a Bank. Any advice?
They deal with a lot of things and I'm not sure what to focus on studying/preparing before I go. I'm kinda nervous since the job sounds complex. Anyone who worked at a bank treasury can tell me what i should know beforehand as an intern/coop "employee"? Thank you.
GS Credit Risk VP Role?
I just saw a posting for a CR role at GS which I usually do not see. This Job is in NY and underwrites deals brought in by the IB. I thought traditional banks were the ones that has these type of credit risk underwriter roles but it makes sense since someone has to UW industrials, leveraged Finance...
How bad is it to go to a semi-target school?
Good Afternoon All, I'll be finishing my bachelors degree at Brunel University of London, which is considered a semi-target school in the world of business (to my knowledge so far). I am pursuing a degree in Economics & Mathematics with the long term goal of being able to venture off into the...
What should I Do?
Hi, I need to make a decision and I don’t know what to do background: International student from a non-target school in the middle of nowhere in North Carolina. The reason I went to this school was because I got a scholarship to play NCAA D1. at my freshman year I figure it out that I wanna be an...
Help -- Should I Take This VC Internship If My Final Goal Is IB?
Hi everyone, I am currently a rising sophomore (with a diversity background) at a U.S. T30 non-target school hoping to break it into investment banking. In my freshman summer, I remotely interned at a U.S. search fund and a marketing consulting firm with the hope that the prior will help me find a...
[Rising sophomore seeking advice] Should I take this VC internship if my final goal is IB?
Hi everyone, I am currently a rising sophomore (with a diversity background) at a U.S. T30 non-target school hoping to break it into investment banking. In my freshman summer, I remotely interned at a U.S. search fund and a marketing consulting firm with the hope that the prior will help me find a...
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ER or IB/PE for activist fund?
I want to go to an activist fund eventually but I'm not sure which of the 2 paths would be best. I like the work of ER more, but if that won't lead to a job in an activist fund then I'd rather do IB/PE. Any alternative insight is very welcome. Thanks all
2023 Second Year Analyst Bonuses
Starting a thread about 2023 2nd Year Analyst bonuses. I received my bonus number today of $70k. What are other A1/A2 receiving bonus wise? I feel a bit unhappy about this number given the fact that my firm passed over everyone being promoted from A2A this cycle and either let people go or made them...
[Very Long Post] Stepping Off the IB Train
[Apologies in advance for the excessive anonymity - using a throw away] Throwing in the towel after a year and a half in IB. BUT, instead of making this another post of woe is me, I wanted to share some hard truths I’ve had to face over the past couple months while struggling to see myself doing...
Big 4 graduate offer withdrawn a month before start date. Absolutely crushed
Friends, I have recently had my offer withdrawn for a non-strategy consulting role because the company is reducing the amount of work visas that they sponsor. I am already a year out of undergrad, target uni and good grade; however, no previous internships and no related work experience (I've been...
Book Smarts Overrated In IB
So I just finished my summer internship at a solid MM bank (think HL/WB/HW). I'm from a decent semi-target background (think SMU/BYU/Kelley). I had a few small PE shop internships before the summer but nothing crazy. One thing I was really insecure about during recruiting and even before I started...
Networking - Finding a Job in NY (as foreigner)
Hey everybody, Quick background: • I'm from Latinamerica • 3Y of experience in M&A (LatAm) • CFA Level II Passed • Living in NYC with fiancée (attending MBA) • No Visa Sponsorship required I want to get a job in NYC (IB, PE, VC, HF, Corp Dev, Corp Fin, ER, AM, PM...) but no much to see in...
MSc Economics & Finance King's College (KCL) VS Bristol
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LMM Investment Banking vs. Strategic Finance at a Top 10 Firm
I currently have two job offers and would like to hear some opinions on my options. Offer 1: LMM boutique investment bank (generalist) in the greater Richmond, VA area for an experienced analyst role Base: $70k + $50-$70k bonus Offer 2: Strategic Finance Lead at a top 10 investment management firm...
IB Recruiting
Whats up guys. I am a senior at a IU and a little late to the IB process. I had an internship at a prestigious PE shop and am looking to recruit for a full time IB position. Advice on banks still hiring, recruiting, and potential banks to start reaching out to. I have a good gpa and experience......
UVA vs Emory
Choosing between UVA and Emory for my ED1. I was wondering if I could gain some insight on which is better for IB and for Consulting. I will take on an econ/math along with likely a business major at both schools. Which school would you say is better for BB/EB recruitment as well as for MBB and T2...
Hopeless and Lost - Need Guidance
Hi All, I come from a very untraditional background - I currently work at an industry-specific investment bank with limited coverage on other sectors (i.e., think of an investment bank that only covers freight and logistic companies). I began my career in finance as an intern at this firm doing a...
WSO formatting sucks
One thing I’ll never understand on WSO is the formatting and how whenever I make a make a post (this is the second time) the website manages to butcher it in the most obscene ways known to mankind. Didn’t even want to try and fix the atrocious re-formatting on this post so just deleted it
Advice for Transitioning Military Officer Starting IB in March or April
I'm an officer, who will be getting out in March. Looking for some IB advice. My concern is that getting hired in IB at a BB in March may be hard to do. Hiring classes are pretty structured. I suppose I'll apply for analyst roles, which may be a bit strange since I'll be older than everyone else. I...
My bank has no trading restrictions?
THE FIRM IS CALLED EVERCAP ADVISORS For context I am applying to a Fall analyst intern position as a rising junior in college. I am going through the recruiting process and I asked them about their restrictions on personal trading accounts and their response was that they dont have trading...
Business Development Associate Role at Investment Bank
I am currently interviewing a business development role from an boutique investment book. I am currently having ~4 yrs of exp at the investor relation role at a reputable asset management firm. Always hoping to get the opportunity to have the investment banking skillset, as I realize it really opens...
BB Intern switch to MBB Strategy Consulting?
TLDR: Intern in NY coverage BB group considering switch into FT Bain / BCG NY after making it far in processes so far Hi everyone, Currently a nontarget interning at a coverage group at a BB (Citi, Barclays) in NYC but have made it pretty far into the Bain and BCG NYC processes for entry-level FT...
Starting full time in January Vs. June
at an Elite Boutique, what are the odds of starting full time in January following summer analyst instead of waiting till June/July? I graduate in December.
Analyst Budget Thread Follow Up--Actual Expenses For An Analyst & Associate In Chicago
I rarely check WSO these days, but there was a thread the other day on personal finance that caused me to go back and ask the question--"How did my budget actually perform?" Figured I would post the results for those more personal finance geared individuals. I also think it highlights and gives an...
Investment Banking advice
Hello everyone, I am an incoming student at a target school in the US, and I am keen on ib/vc and pe and hf, AM does seem an option but not ideal(smaller salaries). I am looking for advice as I am international student, and adding the fact that i am from Russia, things are not looking good even for...
handwritten thank you cards post internship - good idea?
Do you guys think it would be too much if I wrote thank you cards to the analysts/associates I worked closely with throughout my SA summer? I don't want to be seen as weird/brown-nosing but I do love handwritten cards and tend to always write them to people that helped me a lot. Would it be okay if...
cash free debt free basis? who pays off pre-transaction debt?
hello team. i am confusing myself badly and would appreciate your help here. example: Buyer offers seller $1B TEV, cash-free debt-free basis. Seller has $200M of existing debt on the business and $100M in cash. So prior to or at close, seller uses the $100M of cash to pay down debt to now $100M. but...
Guggenheim's Private Equity Advisory Group
ASO1 seeing quite a few senior laterals across NY to this group. I see on previous threads it's their middle-market tech practice started by WB seniors, so what makes this group so special? Some high-profile bankers from firms like LAZ/MOE moving here... maybe incentives?
Sufferableness of IB
Hey everyone. Recently I’ve read a lot of sob stories on this forum and I’m curious how true they are across the industry vs bad cultures/bad apples who take to wso to take out their anger. If you are in IB, I’d be curious if you could rank your experience 1-10 1 being physically torturous and...
Interesting Background, Want to break into banking
Hi friends, I graduated college about a year ago with a degree in financial math & stats. The past year, I have been primarily focused on building a business which we have been pitching to VC's. I have been in charge of the whole thing, including building the deck, financial projections, actually...
Most Useful Sophomore Summer Internship for Junior Year IB?
Wanted to see what the best option would be for junior year IB recruiting and job preparation. Looking to work in Houston energy IB. Going into my sophomore year at a semi-target uni and I'm trying to weigh out possible options for sophomore summer. Options: Assurance/Audit internship at mid-tier...
Holy how tf do I leave Canada
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Incoming sophomore at a target school - So confused as to how to get started in this field.
Hi everyone, I'm an incoming sophomore at a target school for IB. I've had my eyes on investment banking since highschool, and now that the time is approaching I feel so lost. I'm doing everything I can to keep my grades up, my gpa is a 3.8 currently. However, in terms of finding internships and...
URGENT: CVC CREDIT INTERNSHIP VS BERENBERG IB (ECM) GRADUATE
Hello everyone, The post Is pretty self explanatory. Would love to hear what you think on the choice and why. Thanks!
MM IB
I, unfortunately, went down the college sports route at a LAC and now work at a corporate seed fund (am 28). While the job is stimulating and there are areas for growth, I still feel like I missed out on the IB experience. Am I falling prey to the "grass is greener" mentality or is IB experience...
Feeling Stuck at a Boutique
Hey guys, I hope everyone's doing well. I'm currently working at a boutique, and I joined here after graduation last year. and while I'm grateful for the opportunity, I find myself in a bit of a tough spot. All the deals I'm working on are in the early stages, and despite two getting into LOI, they...
What are the common exit options from industrial M&A coverage groups?
What are the common exit options from industrial M&A coverage groups? I'm not particularly interested in Industrials but its the best team at my bank by far so I'd get a lot of deals on my resume. But atm I do not want to work in this sector in the future. Maybe more towards the infra side. Will...
Corp Dev to Asset Management or Tech-focused PE? (MBA or CFA needed? Should I just stick in Corp Dev long-term?)
Hi, I'm currently working in corporate development at a large Fortune 200 tech company. I got in from previous corp dev experience at a large tech company in the Fortune 50 through a Finance Development Program (Skipped IB). I thought it'd be a great lateral move given I was already in the tech...
Starting FT PE Analyst out of UG versus doing 2-year in IB out of UG
Hi Folks - wondering if anyone could shed light on the advantages/differences of starting at a PE fund directly out of undergrad versus doing IB for 2 years and then going into PE, in terms of modeling/deal experience/learning experience/exit/recognition. I've noticed a trend of PE shops hiring...
IB TALES: Failures, successes, scandals and interns
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Does GPA matter?
Hi everyone, i am a 17 year old student currently enrolled in an accounting bachelor, going into my second year in the Netherlands. My current interest in investment banking made me decide i want to study in the US, so i started looking into colleges and universities in the us. my grades from my...
PE OFF-CYCLE 2025 MEGATHREAD
As we look to the off-cycle, it seems that there are more spots than ever still available. To my knowledge, the only firms that are completely or mostly filled are Apollo, KKR, CD&R, and Apax. If you guys know of any others please let us know. Let this be a thread to track off-cycle processes and...
Cornell vs Goizueta for IB and Consulting
Which school places better in consulting and investment banking Cornell CAS or Emory Goizueta? I know Emory has significantly improved its placement with BBs and MBB and has already placed very well with EBs and MMs as well as Big 4 and T2. So I was wondering how it stacks up to one of the lower Ivy...
CMC vs Goizueta
I am applying to college this year and even tho I am going to apply to both of these colleges I just wanted to know based on your experiences which is better between CMC and Emory Goizueta for getting into consulting(MBB/T2) and Investment Banking(BB/EB/MM).
Include resume in cold email as a rising freshman?
I've been sending cold emails to alums from my school, but I've heard on the forum that people like to see resume's attached as well. Unfortunately, as a rising freshman, I don't really have that many internship experiences. I was very involved in a startup, worked at a fast food restaurant, and did...
CVP 2024 Class
Looks like CVP has wrapped up recruiting for next summer, does anyone any insight as to how many kids they took this year vs last year for New York in particular? Also, how does class quality look? LinkedIn doesn't show many.
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