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Middle market investment bank (FIG) or early-stage LMM private equity shop?
I recently received an offer from a very well known (but not top-tier) middle market investment bank within their FIG group (one of the top groups in the space). I've been interning for an early-stage LMM private equity shop over the last semester, and when I brought up my offer, they noted they...
Citi offer holders (EMEA) - what actually happened after your AC?
Had my AC for an IBD internship position last week. Currently anxious about the outcome, so was just wondering the following: Did you get a pre-offer/pre-employment form? When did you receive the offer (how many days after the AC)? Did you have an additional round of interviews after the AC? How...
Exit opps for Structured Finance/Securitization?
Wondering what exit opps are possible and places to go from a structuring role in a Securitised Products Team in a IB. Does anyone also have any experience or is it viable to lateral from the Securitised Products Team to the LevFin team or Restructuring? Thanks
2023 Careers Launchpad Diversity & Inclusion Forum - Market Makers Survey
Has anyone completed an interview for this yet? What were the interview questions like for people who got in past years? This is my first-ever behavioral interview, and I am so worried. It is a HireVue, so there is the additional layer of background, smiling, etc. I would greatly appreciate any...
Project Finance Salary/Bonus thread
Was curious to see how others in the PF pond fared in terms of pay depending on the factors below. Bank: French Bank Region: Non-US Advisory/Lending: Predominantly lending - advisory here and there. Role: An1 Base: $100k Bonus: Expecting at least 30% Any data points are welcome.
Advice for Analyst starting in IB (dos and donts)
I'm gonna be starting a new role as an Analyst and I wanted to know some tips from other analysts, and above on how to integrate into the team and what I should do so that I can survive lol. Any dos and don'ts? Thanks
CITI Pre Offer Survey - Say what?
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Ib technical
I was reading the biws guides and I came across a answer that didn’t make sense to me. The question involved a acquisition where you used some cash made some goodwill. The next part gave u the foregone interest rate on cash unused to make the acquisition. The part I don’t get is that they...
Discussing Boutique Internship Experience
Hey guys, I wanted to ask this as I know many of us prospects will be recruiting for BB Summer 2024 positions and have boutique IB experience on our CV. From those of you who have gone through the process and spun your experience to get that BB/EB offer, what types of interview questions were you...
My Associates Hate Me
I found out a month ago that both my senior associates hate me and talk shit behind my back 24/7. I am a first year analyst and have been trying really hard at my job. What makes it worse is that they never provide me any feedback on my work product nor take the time to teach me anything. But since...
Bucknell Econ major in IB
I am a senior at founders league boarding school with the hopes of working in IB when I am older. I did ED to Bucknell for finance but was given a spot in the college of arts & sciences. Currently set for a history major but will most likely switch to Econ and try to take some finance/accounting...
SA offer from a BB but recently signed FT with another bank - What should I do?
Recently accepted a FT offer from a MM firm. A few days prior to Christmas, however, I received a SA offer from a BB with great exit opportunities (my goal is to work in PE). The FT position starts in September and the SA position runs June-August. Since there would be no time clashes, I am planning...
Cold Calling Banks in Other Cities
Hello, I'm a sophomore out of Philadelphia in the honors college and a 3.95 GPA. I'm looking to get a banking internship at a boutique that I can help to use for my junior year internship, hopefully at an upper MM/BB. My original strategy was to cold call banks in the area, with surprisingly a...
Should I take CFA level 1 alongisde my Master's?
I have been accepted to ESSEC's Master in Finance for the 2023 intake. I am not an EU citizen and I don't speak French, and I was wondering if taking the CFA level 1 would help me land internships and maybe secure a full-time offer in London. If so, I will take it in May, but I'm not entirely sure...
Real Investment Banking Model
Hello All - Does any have access to real investment models? Those that have been used by investment banks and can be located on the internet? I've done all the WSP materials, but am anxious to have as a resource real models to practice with. Thanks. Either excels or links to sources is great....
SA 2024 - Getting Technically Proficient
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MF RE to IB
Hi all - junior at a semi-target/target and interning at a megafund (Blackstone/KKR/Apollo) next summer in the real estate team. Looking to switch to IB for a full-time role. Is this possible/how is this looked upon from an IB recruiting standpoint? I know I'm behind my peers who are doing IB next...
Accounting and finance or financial planning ?
Hi. I am 16 and studying 11th commerce in India. My dream job is becoming investment banker. I have decided to go to Canada for my further education. I dont have enough funds for studying at university, so I have decided to study at the top college of Canada ie Seneca College. I am getting two...
Reasonable Analyst 2 Rent / Where to find IB flatmate in London
Hi all, I've budgeted around GBP 1,500 pcm, salary is around high 60's. Am I being too ambitious / should I go for something more affordable? What websites do you use to find flatmates? I have been using SpareRoom but have had no success. Are there any ways to connect with other IB professionals...
6 months between graduation and analyst training -- what to do
Hi everyone, I graduated college last week and have a new job in Private Credit starting next summer. I'm looking for ways to stay productive and make the most of my time between now and then. I re-recruited and landed this role after my summer internship doing commercial banking at a bulge bracket...
Investment Banking Salaries and Advice
Hi, I am an Australian HS student and am interested in pursuing a career in investment banking and then hopefully move into something like private equity or venture capital. I have heard that the working conditions for IB are much more relaxed in Aus when compared to the US, how does this affect the...
Tech IB Dealflow in Recession Years
Incoming Tech M&A/Advisory analyst at a top boutique. How do you guys see dealflow changing in market conditions ahead? Is it just general M&A activity going down, or how do you see types of clients / industries changing?
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Commerce/Computer Science to Law/Computer Science?
Commerce/Computer Science to Law/Computer Science? Hey, I am a university student who finished their first year studying Commerce/Computer Science at a Go8 university in Australia. Initially, I planned to use this as an avenue to get into Investment Banking (or other finance positions) as a career....
I Squared Capital PE SA vs Top BB/EB Junior IB SA
Hi, I was wondering if it would be better to take a Junior Summer Internship at I Squared Capital, the infrastructure PE firm, or opt for a BB or EB Junior IB SA. I am aiming for PE as a long-term career and if I took the I Squared SA, I would try to get the return offer for a full-time analyst...
My girlfriend told me restructuring is a hot group?
Self explanatory title - I'm an AN1 at solid restructuring EB. I honestly thought she was busting my balls, but she swears to me that modeling heavy groups like restructuring, M&A, financial sponsors, and even lev fin were considered groups with attractive guys. My group has pretty attractive guys...
Networking: zero response rate
For context, I'm from a non-target, a CPA working in financial due diligence (QoE) trying to break into IB. I have sent over 150+ emails and have yet to receive a single response. I have been emailing alumni, other CPAs and other people who have had a similar path as I have but have received zero...
Discussing mental health during performance review
Fellow monkeys, I am an Associate 1 and joined an EB as a lateral hire after bonus season earlier this year. Unfortunately, within a couple of weeks after starting the new gig, my mental health started to decline (for reasons unrelated to work) and with it, my performance started to suffer. It took...
Alternatives to M&A
I am an A2A in a BB M&A group. While there are certain aspects of working with public strategics that I find interesting, I have concluded I do not like many aspects of doing deals (all the process crap, false precision valuation/fairness opinion work, due diligence, etc.) and do not envy or want to...
HELP!!! Leveraged Finance Internship BNP vs ING
Hello, I need your help for an internship choice in Leveraged Finance, with the idea of doing LevFin Origination/Private Debt on the long term (in Europe/London) 1) BNP Paribas Leveraged Finance Portfolio Management (6 months) 2) ING Leveraged Finance Origination (6 months) BNP is a top shop in...
Most badass MD stories?
We've all read the forum on the most badass intern stories (if you haven't, please do) ... does anyone have any about an MD?
PE Recruiting Advice Needed
I was planning on recruiting once recruiting kicked off again in January. However, while I am in a top RX IBD, I have not got any active deal experience. I am on one deal, but have done nothing for it since it is inactive. I have done 4 pitches and a lot of large marketing materials. I previously...
Moving internally from risk to IB
Hey WSO, I'm now networking with IBD analysts and associates with the aim of moving to IBD internally from Credit Risk. It's going well so far having talked to many analysts and associates, learning about their team and keeping an eye out for churn and open roles. How would the interview questions...
Lateral market in NY now (Tech Coverage, AN1)
Any New York-based tech coverage teams hiring lateral A1s right now?
Piper Sandler Minneapolis HCIT Group
I noticed a couple of negative comments on random posts about Piper Sandler's HCIT group in Minneapolis. If you are familiar with this group, could you elaborate on why it's a good/bad group in your opinion?
Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side M&A
As someone just starting their career, I understand the fundamental difference between a Buy-Side vs Sell-Side M&A transaction. However, I want to learn more about the finer details of working on the two separate sides... How do the roles differ (if at all) on both a junior and senior level? Does...
Updated List of Firms that Sponsor TN/H1B/J1 Visas
Hi all, I'm just curious to know if anyone has an updated list for firms that are open to sponsoring Canadians specifically or just are open to sponsoring at least on a case by case basis for the TN/H1b/J1 visas. Theres been a few threads I've seen but none that seem updated. Word of mouth tells me...
MBA target schools for
Hi all, I am currently in the backend operations of a BB investment bank in India and will most likely be moving to a front-end role very soon. I am looking to pursue my MBA to break into front-end investment banking in the West (US, UK etc.) or other countries in APAC (Australia, Singapore etc.)....
Early Insights Programs + 2-Day Superdays: How to conduct yourself at dinners, interviews, workshops, and senior leader chats
Hello Everyone! Now that there has been a return to in-person events, I'd love to hear some advice from senior professionals on how potential interns can best stand out when it comes to super days and early insights programs from an etiquette stand-point. I have a 2-day (one-night) early insight...
Graduation Year on LinkedIn?
Been seeing this a lot lately - people removing their graduation year under education tab on LinkedIn. Assuming this is a preventative measure against age discrimination? What do people think about this? Seems a little silly, but is it something I should do?
What do you monkeys think about Lincoln International (UK/Europe)?
Growing MM with a strong presence in the midwest US - not fully established in Europe or the UK yet. What are your thoughts on Lincoln International in Europe or the UK (London/Frankfurt/Paris/Benelux/Nordics)? Mainly interested in exit opps / WLB / ranking vs. other MM firms (HL, JEF, William...
Which Investment Banking Group is Wise to join?
I'm currently in the placement process to join an IB group. Personally, I am interested in Lev Finance/Financial Sponsors Group because of the opportunity to build skills and networks to transition to PE. However, I am split between M&A, TMT, and RE because they seem to be very active groups and...
HELP!!! Leveraged Finance Internship
CIB - GLOBAL BANKING - LEVERAGED FINANCE PORTFOLIO ANALYST Main activities: • Participation in the analysis and follow-up of LBO portfolio: - Work on internal credit paper and presentation to analyse: sector risks, companies’ and peers’ performance, leverage level, quotations on the secondary...
Investment Banking Recruiting is a Flawed Model
Ignore my title - worked in IB as an analyst before lateralling out to CRE. Hear me out first. Why do investment banks emphasize recruiting 21 year olds right out of college for analyst roles instead of sourcing talent from big 4/other financial firms that have talent trying to break in? When I was...
Natural Resources M&A
Hi guys, How strong is a career in a Natural Resources (specifically Chemicals) M&A team? Seen a few job posting's lately (Lazard for example) and am interested if anyone has any experience/info! Thanks
Student Feeling Lost Seeking for Advice
I feel empty, hopeless, and helpless. I don't know what happened to me. I am an international student from a national top 30 school in the west coast. Since I came to the US back in 2018, I have been grinding real hard. I did all my best to get all the internships and all the good grades possible in...
London FT 2023: Any success stories?
As you all know, FT recruiting for IB has been remarkably harder this year, mainly due to limited spots and general macroeconomic instability. Nevertheless, many have managed to secure offers despite this situation; so to all the fortunate ones - tell me more about your story: What's your profile?...
Infrastructure model template
Hi guys, I have been recently interviewing with an infrastructure M&A boutique, and potentially will end up doing a modeling test for them. I was wondering if anyone could share a sample template as infrastructure models differ. Any interview tips are also appreciated!
Question about restructuring and bankruptcy
I am trying to understand the landscape of restructuring advisors. What is the difference, if any, between "financial advisory" and "restructuring investment banking"? Some boutique banks call their practice "financial advisory", but Big Four restructuring groups also describe their services as...
Potential MBA Routes - Looking for feedback
Hello - would like some feedback on potential MBA routes. I am 31 years old with 9 years of experience in banking, currently in a front office role for a large bank in Boston. Have my CFA charter and want to complete an MBA while working for career enhancement down the road and to increase my...
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