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Front office at smaller bank or middle office at bigger bank?
Deciding between a structuring IB role at a smaller bank or a modelling/analytics team (i think this is middle office) at a bigger bank. If I were to go to the bigger bank I would eventually want to change teams into a front office role but this could be years wasted doing something I don't...
Advice for Technicals
Hey guys, How did y'all study for technicals? Backgroud: Finance major, only had intro to corporate finance so far. (Time value of money, CAPM, WACC) Internship will start next semester with a >$400b asset manager, but always liked PE and wanted to at least give IB a try. Thought I should utilize...
When did Millennial Bankers peak?
I think we peaked when Green Day released American Idiot in 2004, but open to other thoughts?
what is management ebitda? same as reported ebitda?
what does "management ebitda" mean? have seen that come up a few times. is that just the same as reported ebitda? and not adjusted ebitda? thanks so much team!!
ComCap LLC
Currently in the last round for a FTA position at ComCap LLC. It’s a boutique firm based in San Francisco, but the position is fully remote. Has anyone heard about them? Any insights from previous/current employees?
Likelihood For Lateraling Office Locations
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on the protocol or even the likelihood of incoming first-year analysts switching office locations. To give context, I will be working at a BB in SF this upcoming 2023 fall and have recently been interested in potentially relocating to the NY...
LSE vs Cornell AEM
I am currently a first-year undergraduate at LSE, and I'm looking to transfer to Cornell Dyson for AEM next year. Is this a good choice to make? Is LSE or Cornell more prestigious for Investment Banking? Are IB placements better in Cornell than in LSE?
How many networking calls do you receive?
Hi Guys, Was just wondering that as there is a huge discrepancy between the number of applicants for a role in IB and the number of roles and all the applicants are trying to network as best they can how many networking calls does that result in for those already working? Would love to hear your...
How many referrals is too many?
Hi everyone! Im in the recruitment process for IB summer internship at a middle market bank and have been networking with one of my school’s alumni who has been SO much help. he said that if all went well for the first round assessments I would likely get straight into to superday (miracle ik ..)....
Severance Pay
Given recent layoffs what does the typical severance package look like for Associates and VPs? Curious to know specifically for Canada or UK if anyone has that info.
Question about transitioning from banking to a more heavy algorithm related job
Hello, I am currently a sophomore at UMich Ross studying Computer Science with a heavy emphasis on algorithm design and analysis. I posted 3 months ago about whether I should take the NWM Financial Advisory Internship and I am glad you guys told me to get the fuck out. Digressing from that, I have...
Meeting w/ a Managing Director at an Elite Boutique Investment Bank
Hello all, Background: I am currently a medical student on a research year post M2, but have come to the conclusion that I will not be completing this degree and plan to go into finance. My undergraduate degree was from an SEC state school which is obviously a non target with a 3.8 GPA in Biology....
Best banks to work for in securitisation in the UK/Europe?
Which securitised product groups would be best to work for in UK/europe? There are some strong banks in the sector like Lloyds and Santander etc, but globally these aren't bigger names than HSBC or Goldman etc. so should it play a part?
Trading vs. Banking?
Hey guys, I know this question has been asked before but I’m looking for some specific advice for my situation. Last summer I interned at a major in Crude Trading. It was something I networked my way into and wasn’t very structured. I enjoyed my work, but didn’t get close to any...
Any Investment Bankers Relate?
Don't know why I'm making this post. Partly to ground myself, partly to vent, partly looking for advice I guess. Background: I’m an Associate (A2A) at a boutique in NY (not super recognizable). Recently, I’ve thought a lot about my future career path and plans in general, so I began asking...
Applying to Investment Banking after Medical School
Hi, I graduated medical school in Europe in October 2020. However, I didnt pursue anything in medicine and dont intend to. During med school I also started studying economics and I am planing to finish my economics degree in 2023. I am interested in working in finance. I am looking to apply to...
Tidal Partners Recruiting
Tidal Partners coming to my school (target) for OCR. I understand it was founded quite recently -- curious what consensus looks like on the firm as it's been a few months now. Seems kind of like a diamond-in-the-rough from what I've heard: tech boutique, with the Centerview team plus a more flexible...
Tips for Freshman for The Sophomore IB Interview Process
Hey Everyone! I'm currently a sophomore at a major non-target and I'm going to be interning in IB at a BB next summer. I wanted to give some tips for Freshmen on the whole process and will drop the firms I interviewed with for sophomore IB positions so you can get a better idea of how I went about...
List of Diversity Programs for Freshman
Hey Everyone! I'm going to be naming a few of the big diversity programs that are feeders for sophomore internships. Goldman Sachs : Emerging Leaders Series is a sophomore program that heavily recruits for their Sophomore programs. Apps typically open in the spring and acceptance rates are pretty...
IB Diversity Program for Freshmen
Hi Everyone! I'm currently a Sophomore at a major non-target, and I made a program to help BIPOC freshman navigate their path and provide you all with the resources and interview materials needed in order to land internships in IB. I was fortunate enough to have been admitted into some of the most...
IB AM
Have the opportunity to join the AM division at one of the big 5 Canadian banks in Toronto (RBC, TD, BMO), within the Investment Management function covering one of the asset groups (equities, fixed income, alts, etc.). I've been recruiting for IBD but didn't land anything. Now that I'm presented...
Thoughts on Augusta & Co.?
Anyone here have experience in/know anyone in this Mayfair-based renewables boutique? Specifically after info on culture, work-life balance & pay. Thanks in advance.
What Coverage Groups Deal With Clean Energy (Nuclear, Solar, Wind, etc.)
In the process of trying to figure out which group I would like to target for my internship (Mid BB). I am very interested in renewables and think it would be really cool to get to work on these types of deals. I want to know where the line would be drawn for which groups cover what. I think my bank...
Portfolio Manager(AM) vs. MD(IB/PE)
What is the best track to being a high level portfolio manager? (I assume a high level PM can make more than an MD?) Is it ER Associate -> ER Analyst -> Exit opportunity to asset management/hedge fund? I've read that IBD is going to have better HF/PE exit opportunities, so would IBD be a better path...
Looking to Pivot after MBB Ding
Yeah basically this is a filler I’m writing so I don’t expose too much info about myself. Please enjoy the comments tho!
Advice needed about starting the job
Starting early on, as I will graduate in December 2022 (incoming analyst) Have the option to start early at BB around March 2023. Now a lot of you will say don't start early; enjoy time to myself; travel etc. However I would like some real advice on my situation. Pros: I am poor, well my family is...
Student Athlete/mid-level MBA student looking to enter investment banking industry
I am a D1 athlete and decided to continue into doing my MBA following undergrad while staying on scholarship at a great undergrad but a top 30 MBA program (think William & Mary, Villanova, Johns Hopkins) because it made sense at the time to just get it out of the way. I am looking to get into...
Best MM Tech Group? (IB)
As the title goes - what are the best MM tech groups, what makes you say so? How does the group rank up against other top shops?
Small IBs/ PE firms/ AM Firms providing good experience
Can someone share a list of small IBs/ PE firms or AM firms that provide good short-term experience on speculative applications?
backing into purchase price by looking at balance sheet? help needed
hi team - is this possible? looking at a balance sheet of a PE backed portco (recently acquired) and trying to figure out what the purchase price was. long-term debt is $200M Total stockholder equity is $500M.... of that $500M, $10M is common stock and $490M is additional paid-in capital To back...
Mortgage/REO Database Search Service?
Is there any searchable mortgage database for outstanding multifamily loans? Basically, my team was toying around with the idea of being able to search senior loans on multifamily properties and narrow down search results by maturity date and interest rate to gauge potential opportunities in the...
Goldman PE?
Thoughts on the private equity wing at GS? Right after undergrad, should one choose IB at a top EB (EVR/LAZ/CVP) or PE at Goldman if prestige, exit opps and long term compensation potential are your main goals?
Opportunities for VPs in IBD?
Howdy all - first post! I'm currently a second year ASO in a M&A advisory boutique (similar to Incentrum, Broadhaven, etc.) Had my chance at recruiting before and dabbled a bit in PE / HF recruiting - mostly MM / LMM shops. Went through a handful of processes without an offer, but gave up very early...
Insights about Freitag & Co
Is anyone out there who can provide me with some information about the german boutique Freitag & Co? I would be interested in culture, salary, working hours, etc. Thanks!
Infantry Officer to IB
So it turns out all that glitters isn't gold. Really not enjoying my current role as an Army Infantry officer. I've graduated all the schools necessary including ranger, but cannot see myself staying past my four year commitment. For anyone that has done the military -> MBA -> IB pipeline, how has...
Internally moving from (Retail) Credit Risk to Market Risk within a top tier Investment bank
I am currently working in market risk since few months and was offered a position as associate for retail credit risk which is paying double my current salary. Is it worth starting this position to then move back internally in the same bank to market risk after few years? Is it possible to move to...
Deutsche Bank or Jefferies?
I have a Grad offer from both places. In particular London office? Private equity exits? Thoughts? Thanks!
How much do I network now that I landed a job?
So after months of many calls a week, a lot of interview prep, and a lot of rejections, I got an offer that I am very happy with (group/comp/geography). I've gotten so used to networking it feels odd no longer needing to cold email dozens of people per week. Is it worth it to keep networking in IB?...
Landed a job but not ready... what to do?
So I recently landed a full time IB gig at a highly regarded boutique firm. I prepared extensively for interviews, have had a stint at a tiny boutique at the past, and generally understand the job function, but I feel like I am not ready for the job. I have until the summer to get prepared and there...
Thoughts on joining an M&A group given current economy
Update: I took the offer. Lets gooooooooooooo TLDR: Work in Big 4 FDD and received an offer from MM IB (recognizable name) with their M&A team that opened shop ~5ish years ago. Should I accept the offer even though IB profits are down across the board and the economy is tanking? Hey everyone, I'm...
London Investment Banking Compensation 2022
Lot of data on US Salaries, but looking to see what my peers are getting paid in london at different shops? Currently A1 at HSBC 66k - trying to find out if im underpaid :(
Ranking LACs by placements.
There's not much information about LACs on WSO. Ranking top LACs in the country based on pure placement to help those trying to decide on college choices. Feel free to drop your own thoughts and please let me know if I've messed anything up! Targets: -Amherst -Williams -Middlebury(just slightly...
Ranking LACs by placements.
There's not much information about LACs on WSO. Ranking top LACs in the country based on pure placement to help those trying to decide on college choices. Feel free to drop your own thoughts and please let me know if I've messed anything up! Targets: -Amherst -Williams -Middlebury(just slightly...
Ranking LACs by placements.
There's not much information about LACs on WSO. Ranking top LACs in the country based on pure placement to help those trying to decide on college choices. Feel free to drop your own thoughts and please let me know if I've messed anything up! Targets: -Amherst -Williams -Middlebury(just slightly...
Understanding Global Targets (Exchange)
Stupid question involving useless rankings but considering exchange in undergrad, and was wondering if there was a resource to find out which business schools are targets internationally, that might end up placing well in major financial centers (i.e Bocconi, etc.). Would appreciate any color anyone...
Debt Capital Markets vs Loan Structuring & Syndication Group
Hey everyone, I've recently got an offer to join the Loan Structuring and Syndication team at an investment bank. I was told however that despite it operates under the Corporate & Investment Banking umbrella, it is not regarded as an investment banking role. So, I'm just curious - what is the...
My Journey So Far
Over the last two years, I have spent countless hours on WSO reading about Finance, IB , PE , and all the funny and sh*t posts in between. Every time there were setbacks, I'd find some success stories on here from students with similar non-traditional backgrounds, and they always motivated me to...
My Journey
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DCF Question - Partial year CF
Say we have a company with a Dec FYE We are purchasing the company on 30 June 2022. We want to do a 10 years DCF Forecasted FCF at 31 Dec 2022 is $100M which will grow every year by $20M How do we adjust for a partial year valuation? Am I right to think we still set out the DCF using December Year...
Putting deals on resume - confidentiality
Hi everyone, I have worked on a public takeover that was announced a while ago but my bank was not mentioned in the press. The deal is public and all the rest, could I mention it in my resume or is it still confidential?
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