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What kind of hours can I expect at a low volume boutique?
I am an incoming analyst starting in July at a boutique bank, focused on a specific industry vertical, purely in M&A. Low volume, maybe 4-5 deals a year, but "high-touch" (very involved, mentioned there is a consulting aspect on top of the pure IB side during interviews). Also, relatively big deals...
Trouble deciding between FT vs. Off-cycle offer
I am an incoming 2023 SA at a BB with internship experience (both regional IB and MF PE buyouts). Some time ago, I accepted a 2023 FT role at a MM bank with pretty limited exit opportunities. This has always been my "backup". However, recently, I got an offer to do an off-cycle internship with an...
Can I get a job in IB, in London, if I have a degree from another country?
Hi, everyone! I am a student from a Western European country and this year I'm graduating with a degree in Banking & Finance and another one in Computer Science. Although, my university is considered to be one of the most prestigious in the country, on the international map it's average at best. I...
Taking 10+ vacation days as an Associate?
Monkeys! I wanted to collect thoughts and opinions on taking a long (~10 biz days) vacation as a (high-performing) junior banker. Below I summarized the relevant context for my situation (tried to keep as short as possible). Any and all advice / personal anecdotes would be extremely appreciated....
MBB/IB Background Check
Disclaimer: I haven't done anything questionable. I'm pretty tame online tbh. Just watch TikToks and go on instagram with a comment here and there. So few years ago, I was gifted a used phone and the sim with it by an old friend. It was great and worked really well. However, I had forgotten that a...
Securing an interview for an internship role via connection
Wanted to know if there can be any reason for an HR to ignore hiring manager's recommendation for a role they are hiring? A bit of background. I have a few years of experience under my belt, and have done masters in the recent summer. I have applied for an internship role there for which I...
What is my best course of action to break into investment banking?-A Community College student
Hi everyone, I hope you all are having a great start to your weekend. I am currently a freshman in my second semester attending a community college in California. My current GPA is 3.56 and I will be applying to schools for transfer this fall for the start of my junior semester which begins fall of...
Switching to IB in Late 20s
Hi everyone, I'm working towards a career change to investment banking. I'll provide below an overview of my profile and near-term plans, and would welcome objective (if not brutally honest) perspectives -- ideally from those who've done something similar -- about the viability of my objectives....
IB to Trading?
This summer I have an energy ib internship at a decent bank. Last summer I was in intern for an analyst at a crude trading group. i want to get a solid finance background to open doors, so I want do put in 2 years in banking before making my next move. Is it possible to go from being an IB analyst...
Top U.S. banks and groups for the semiconductor industry?
I'm a student on the East Coast interested in IB and the tech space, specifically chips. What banks in the U.S. have a track record of semiconductor deals? Do any banks have dedicated groups that often work with chip companies, or semiconductor equipment suppliers perhaps?
Preparing for IB phone chats after cold emails or cold connects on LinkedIn
I've recently secured a few 30 min phone calls with people in IB at various levels after cold emailing. These will be my first calls and I'm not sure how to prepare and what to expect from them. What advice would you have for me in this situation? These will be crucial due to the little time I have...
Should I go for IB or stay within my BB back office post grad?
Hi, I'm a 2nd semester senior at a non-target liberal arts school. I have an offer to return to a BB internal audit department. Right now, my resume has a private equity (at a search fund) internship, investment banking internship (boutique) and a BB internal audit internship. I'm seeing traction to...
I need your insights
FIG vs TMT, which is the better industry group to join at this moment and why? Especially at BAML. Anyone questions I should be asking while researching and thinking about them? I would appreciate your insights.
European IB industry prospects
Ciao guys! Please, share your thoughts, which industry groups will be flourishing in the next 5 years in Europe and the UK and why? Quantitative justifications are welcomed! Kudos for the great answer
Italian aiming to break into London IB out of undergraduate
Hi everyone, wondering about my chances of getting into IB (BB/EB) in London straight after undergrad. Im about to graduate from a public university in Milan, i got a good GPA (3.8), did 6-months internship in accounting, about to get C1 certification and did lots of extracurriculars (developed an...
Truist Layoffs?
Does anyone have an update on the Truist Situation? I saw Litquidity posted that 71 bankers got fired but i'm wondering if anyone has more insight???
Top AM Firm Ghosted me After Signing FT Offer Contract (Summer Associate - FT Hire)
Hey everyone! I was hoping to get you input on a situation I have with the firm I interned in 2021. In summer 2021, I worked with an asset management firm (AUM over $2 trillion) as a summer associate and I was able to secure a FT offer with them. I ended up accepting the offer, but my graduation...
High Finance Outside of US
Recently came across an article stating this "No matter where you live, a finance career could earn multiples of the median household income in your country - although these numbers are much lower outside of the US." Does a career in high finance offer the same ROI in Canada (or elsewhere) as it...
Dropping a banking offer before starting the job?
Has anyone dropped a banking offer before starting the job? Any advice on this type of experience would be helpful.
Interviewing after getting laid off
Hi everyone, I was recently laid-off as a first-year analyst at a lower-tier bank. My position was affected due to RIF layoffs throughout the bank, especially in my group. I am confident that the reasons for my layoff were not performance related as I had solid reviews from those that worked with...
JPM - EMEA IB Technology Credentials
Monkeys, I know GS, MS, Qatalyst dominate the tech IB M&A space in EMEA; to a lesser extent JPM I was wondering what deals have JPM EMEA Tech team worked on. Can't seem to find their creds online
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Can I do well from Fordham?
I'm a current senior in high school who wants to go into either IB or management consulting (probably consulting). I got a full ride from Fordham and got into the Global Business Honors Program, which has only like 15-20 kids and seems like it could be helpful. I won't be able to transfer to a...
Should I Pursue a Summer internship in Quant Trading or Investment Banking?
I am a Math major and had data science internship experience. I feel my academic strengths, interests and personality point toward quantitative analysis and quant trading as a career. I have taken Finance courses, so I can prepare and apply for IB internship too. Would a quant internship or IB...
Tips for being "good enough"
Incoming IB analyst here. Sure, there are going to be hardos who want to be top bucket and go on to mega funds and rule the world. Not all of us care for that. A 10k difference in bonus isn't worth the strain during my analyst years. For those content on being good enough, how did you do it (ended...
Morgan Stanley hirevue interview went awful (summer analyst IBD)
Disclaimer: Edit - taking disclaimer off as it has too much information about myself. Tbh not sure what the point of this post is and it's done now so nothing can be changed but just wanted to ask whether anyone received a hirevue interview after completing the online assessment and found it a lot...
ESSEC vs Bocconi MSc
Sorry if this story is too long. I have been accepted into ESSEC's Master in Finance and Bocconi's MSc in Finance for next year's intake. Bocconi's offer just came today with a full scholarship covering tuition fees. I have already paid ESSEC's deposit and submitted a loan application with Prodigy...
Looking to go into banking from HF - would appreciate any mentorship.
I've been doing arb at a hedge fund and highly structured capital markets trades for the last two years with some very light fundamental work on some high yield credit names for the last ~6 months. I'm generally considering moving into banking because I think it would build a foundational skillset,...
ASO stub comp: stub = terrible bonuses??
How badly does being an ASO stub affect bonus comp?? was on the platform for 8 months, considered mid/top bucket.. made 30% base for bonus.. wtf
BB Associate Lateral to MBB
I am currently in BB (think GS, MS, JPM) with 3 years experience. I recently received an offer to join an MBB. Is there anyone who has made a similar move? What was the experience like? Any regrets doing so? I don't particularly dislike banking, but I am just find I am no longer learning much. Would...
Scotiabank healthcare group
Anyone have insight into Scotiabank’s IB healthcare group? It must be a new group for them as I can’t find much on them
What can I do outside of school as a freshman?
Hi everyone! I'm a freshman at Kelley and am looking at a career in investment banking. As mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I'm feeling extremely behind in comparison with the other students at Kelley. I have virtually no advanced knowledge of stocks, bonds, the markets, etc. I've only...
What are some cool M&A deals that have happened recently?
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Right of use asset & Net Debt Bridge
Should "right of use assets", be included in the net debt bridge? I know lease liabilities should be included, so was wondering if they are also included? Some help please
Including Favourite Podcasts Under Interests
Do you guys think it would be weird to include your favourite podcasts under an interest section in your resume? I don't see it much different to including favourite movies / books, and seeing how huge podcasts have become over recent years I think it could be a good talking point. (BTW I am not...
AN2 @ US BB - what to do to keep my CV up to date / considerations on exiting or stay in IB?
Hi - I'm currently an IBD AN2 @ US BB in London and debating future plans i.e. stay in IB or transition out of traditional IB. What key things should I be looking at doing to keep my CV up to date and topical? Also any thoughts / considerations you have had on staying in IB and exiting would be...
TD Securities - London
Any info on TD Securities London? Comp, Exits, Culture etc. Seen a few job postings open up but ik very little so any info at all would be great
Info on Raymond James NYC?
Does anyone have any insight on the RJ NYC office? Looking to hear about culture, rep, comp, etc. What are the main groups there? I know their RX practice is based there; how is it perceived in the space and how are the other groups there?
Cousin Applying to College, wants to do IB
Long story short - cousin is applying to colleges and is interested in IB. He wants Penn but most of my family went to HPC (Harvard Princeton UChicago) so don't think they will support his decision. Does the street still perceive a major discount to Penn compared to more traditional brand name...
William Blair Interview - Motivation to work there
Hey fellow Monkeys, I have an initial interview to join WB for IB coming from Risk GS. What are some things WB has that GS couldn't give me working in IBD? How should I prepare my responses for motivational questions to ditch GS and join WB? I survived the GS layoffs btw.
Investment banking but no MBA
Are there any Investment banks in India which don't require an MBA to get into, if there are how to get into them or even get an interview from them? I've tried the networking route but that doesn't seem to take me anywhere. Also, I mean the front-end banking roles. Any help would be appreciated.
MUFG Capital Markets Insight
I stumbled across an old job posting on Linkedin about MUFG. It got me curious and looking to learn more about their capital markets group (DCM, Leveraged Finance Markets, Loan Syndications). How do they place in terms of getting deals? Is it modeling intensive (LevFin platform)? Is the pay street...
anyone has any suggestions on the online testing?
got rejected by quite a few companies after doing the online tests for spring insight days. really struggling to figure out the right approach to those tests (numerical, situational judgement test, etc) anyone got any advice? appreciate xx
Presidio Technology Partners - Any info or thoughts?
Does anyone know the bank Presidio Technology Partners? It's an investment bank north of SF. Would love to hear insight on comp, culture, and deal flow if anyone knows
These "Magical Terms": Data Science, Machine Learning, AI... in HF
Hi All. ...Data Science... ...Neural Networks... ...Machine Learning... ...Artificial Intelligence... => Seem like sort of Magical Terms (almost like "landing on Mars"... or buying Twitter ;-) but I guess they are used more & more in the Financing World. I wonder where have you seen practical...
These "Magical Terms": Data Science, Machine Learning, AI... in IB
Hi All. ...Data Science... ...Neural Networks... ...Machine Learning... ...Artificial Intelligence... => Seem like sort of Magical Terms (almost like "landing on Mars"... or buying Twitter) but I guess they are used more & more in the Financing World. I wonder where have you seen practical...
C/o 2024 FT Timeline
Hi guys, pretty much as the title states. I am a current Junior wondering when the recruiting period will begin for FT positions.
Winter Internship Programmes - Australia
Hi guys, For context, I live in the UK but have an Australian passport. I have internship experience in IB and will start an OC stint later this year. I'm aiming to do a Winter internship beforehand in June / July and spend some time with my family. Does anyone know how competitive my application...
Thoughts on CITIC CLSA
Does anyone have any insight into CITIC CLSA in the UK? e.g. deal flow, reputation, comp, past experience, etc. Thinking about applying, any insight is appreciated!
Can a bank withdraw my offer and not hire me?
Signed the contract about 2 months ago, and typically vetting checks take like around 1 month but this bank is being extremely slow. Was wondering could it be a sign that due to the current economic situation, can the bank withdraw my offer to save costs - even though the contract has been signed...
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