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IB Offer doesn't specify bonus % in offer letter?
Hi guys, I just completed full time recruitment and came out with an offer I'm very happy with: it's a strong boutique firm doing MM tech deals. MD mentioned during interviews they pay over street. In the offer letter, base is $110k, full normal benefits, 12 days of paid vacation, etc... and it...
JPM - Media and Comms London
monkeys - need your insight on culture, dealflow and WLB
Lazard TMT vs Rothschild HC
Folks - would like your insights on culture, deal flow, WLB This is for the London office
Best City for Investment Banking in terms of pay. Let's uncover this once and for all!
Hey all I know that investment banking pay is very dependent on firm, seniority, market niche, location, among other factors. However, I feel like the answer as to which location pays the best on an after-tax base is still quite obscure. Could you help me uncover this once and for all? Perhaps a...
Timing For Networking For Sophomore Summer Boutique Internship?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a sophomore at a non target in the northeast. This past summer I interned at a search fund and now am looking to do anything in my power to get a boutique ib offer for this summer to position myself for BB's and MM's come junior year. My question is, when is the...
Why is there so much misunderstanding? Most of my high school friends think Finance is a fraud.
My high school friends went to quite different majors (Bio-Chem, Psychology, CS, forestry, etc.) and when I talk with them, they all think that I shouldn't study Finance and Economics, because "bankers are liars and swindlers.". After they knew that I hope to work for GS (I know it's hard and...
Top sell-side IB industry / vertical groups for 2023
Share your thoughts on which sell-side IB industry / vertical groups will have the best deal flow and all-around best outlook over a long time horizon from 2023 onward. Personally think HCIT could be in the mix, but interested in hearing some alternative perspectives.
EYCA Investment Banking
I was looking into EY's Investment Banking arm and really could not understand too much about the group. Is it a great group to start at, what do exits, comp, etc look like. If anyone has any inside to the group all help is appreciated.
MM Credit Delivery vs MM PubFin
Hey everyone, So I am currently recruiting for 2023 SA positions, and was fortunate enough to get an offer to do Credit Delivery at a MM firm. I am currently in the recruiting process for another MM in their Public Finance team, and was told that I would likely be advancing to the Superday. The only...
Investment Banks target schools?
I'm currently a Senior in high school with college applications around the corner. I plan on going into investment banking after getting my college degree. I've been told by countless amounts of people on how stressful and competitive it is. So no need to reiterate that to me, I'm aware that the...
BB vs. Vista Equity Partners PE for SA
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Wells Fargo CIB 2023
Hi, Has anyone heard back from Wells Fargo after group preference surveys for the CIB 2023 Full-Time analyst roles? Thank you!
Superday advice (Tech)
Hi guys, I have a super day coming up at a tech group at a boutique firm, the initial rounds went very well and I've talked to analyst/associates/directors already and there seems to be a good click. It's for a tech group within the boutique, I feel comfortable around most of the IB400 and have been...
Starting a Career in Secondaries
I attend a semi-target in the states and have the opportunity to go full-time in an EB's secondary advisory team (PJT/Moelis/Lazard). Although the opportunity seems excellent, I am not sure if starting out my career in secondaries is a good idea. I am not sure how much optionality I would have later...
IB French targets schools
Just wanted to know your thoughts on how is the placement for Sciences Po "MSc Finance & Strategy" and Dauphine Master's programs in IB. How they compete compared of Grande Ecole targets (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP) and semi-targets (EDHEC, EMLyon) ?
What happened to the employees/juniors at Lehman Brothers?
Anyone who is ex-Lehman IB can speak about their experience after being let go? Would be great to hear about anyone’s experience as a junior ib analyst after the events of lehman
US IB to Canada buyside exits?
Canadian citizen here thinking about doing an MBA in the US. Assuming i go to a T15 school and work at a top NYC BB/EB upon graduation for 2-3 years, how hard will it be to exit to a MM/LMM PE shop or pension fund in Canada? Also, will it be easier to switch to the same/another bank's Toronto office...
How does MBA IB Associate Recruiting work for those with pre-MBA IB experience?
Hey everyone, I noticed MBA summer associate recruiting/networking has recently kicked off and wanted to ask those in charge of MBA Aso recruiting or others with MBA IB recruiting experience what the process is like for candidates with a few years of pre-MBA IB experience? The only other threads...
Completely Bombed Credit Suisse Numeric Test for IB 2023 Internship
Hey, I completely failed the numeric tests for Credit Suisse; however, I don't think I did too badly on the verbal reasoning one. The time constraint just kinda killed me. I was wondering if I still have a chance or will they just flat out deny my application :(
Drexel University? 2022 - IB Placement
What are your thoughts on Drexel University in Philadelphia? I am looking to commit there for a D1 sports team. Honestly, academically I could probably get into a "better" school, but I was offered a full ride for sports and I like that it is in the heart of a city and has a co-op program. I did...
Outlook on Tidal Partners?
There is another thread on this but wanted to get more perspectives on how they think Tidal will compete in the current tech M&A landscape. They recently started recruiting at my school and wanted to explore the opportunity. They seem to be backed by 25madison (Apollo backed VC) and Consello Group...
How to land and internship for the summer with no experience and only one year of college
Hello, I am currently a freshman at The Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan. I have dreams and aspirations to do investment banking, the biggest reason I chose to go to Ross. I know its essential to get my foot in the door with an internship and therefore I think it'd be great to...
How ageist is IB?
Hi all, I'm coming into the industry late after making silly mistakes in my early 20's. I am dead-set on IB to start off my career in finance. I will be going to a top 10 university in Canada and be partaking in networking events and internships in my penultimate year. I have spent many hours...
Moelis London - Lateral Modelling Test
Hi Monkeys - I got a modelling test from Moelis coming up. I was only told this is a 3 statement model involving a DCF and LBO and will take 2.5 hours Has anyone done this previously that could shed some light? Would be good to know if this is built from scratch or a template will be provided I am...
Lazard - Lateral Hire Modelling Test (London)
I was invited for a modelling test and was told this includes doing a trading comps valuation and a DCF valuation using a broker note. I get what they are testing on the DCF but trading comps is mostly a pull from CIQ / Factset + bridge adjustments, so am a bit confused what they will be looking at...
Advice needed for post-grad: MM PE and IB Offers
Hey guys, I am a senior at a very solid school, though not an ivy, and I have offers from a MM PE firm in NYC as well as Truist Industrials (NYC), TD Securities (Industrials), and maybe Wells Fargo Industrials (Charlotte). I think I'll be getting interviews from Jefferies (Charlotte), HW (Richmond),...
LionTree SF - updated thoughts?
Hey guys, I'm thinking about doing tech IB in the Bay Area and just curious about LT SF's reputation, exit ops, comp, culture, etc. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
TripleTree SA
So, I just recently went through the Superday process at TripleTree and just got offered a SA position for next summer. I was just wondering if anyone has worked as an SA or Analyst here in the past and could share their experiences at TripleTree. Like, how are the projects, hours, and culture?
Continuation Vehicle Modelling
Hey guys, I briefly came across a continuation vehicle process but it ultimately didn't happen. CVs seems to be getting more popular as GPs look to keep the quality assets for longer given where things are getting priced these days. Very interested to see if anyone knows how this is modelled from a...
IB Lateral - Salary Negotiation London
Need some advice on how the process works Got told by the recruiter to submit my current salary figures, so they can make me an offer. Is this how it normally works? I was expecting the bank to provide a package before I negotiate.
Moving from a BB to a MM
Hi there, Thinking of pivoting down the line from my BB in a HCOL to a MM firm in LCOL city. Has anyone made this change? Is it easy to do?
Lazard TMT interview
Hi monkeys - I have an upcoming Lazard TMT interview (London office) Anyone who has recently went through the process? How were the interviews? Anything specific I should prepare for apart from the obvious - technicals and why Lazard
ER vs IB Offer
So, I'm in industry and have been working to pivot out of it for a few months. Turns out I have offers in ER and IB. I know, it might sound like a no brainer, only it's not. The ER gig I'd be coming in as an Associate in a BB, while the IB role would be as an Analyst at an MM. All in all here's the...
How long does it take to get a response after a rolling superday?
Did a Superday last Wednesday with a BB. Had a zoom interview with the MD on Friday and was told to wait until early this week. It's Wednesday now so I emailed HR to which they responded by saying that they're finishing a final round of interviews this week and will get back to me by next Wednesday...
[Post-MBA Job] Investment Banking or Private Equity
Some of these questions may seem elementary but I frankly do not have any private market experience so please bear with me. 1) I would like to explore working in the private market, and I am thinking whether I should first get some banking experience (e.g. TMT) or jump directly into privat equity....
Have I missed my window!?
Hi all, I am a current junior at a non-target (Babson College) with a 3.6 I interned this past summer in PE and have been involved in the IB recruiting process this whole summer, networking and applying everywhere. I have stepped up to the plate with confidence, made it to 3 super days, and have...
EIG Partners 2022
For those of you currently working in the industry, what's the current outlook for EIG in 2022? Seems like they are making a big push towards renewables and have made a few notable acquisitions in recent years. Any insight into reputation relative to other energy / infrastructure funds, compensation...
OID - Balance Sheet Debt Impact
Monkeys, need help with the concept of OID. How does this impact the 3 statements specifically the balance sheet debt? Say we have Term Loan of £600 traded at 6% discount, term of 6 years. Tax rate of 20%. My understanding for year 1 is as follows: IS: We record $1 as an expense - Net Income is...
Tech PM looking to maximize income. Is IB the best bet?
I've realized that the tech lifestyle is a little too slow for me, so I'm looking to make a switch to IB. Studied STEM in school so I don't have formal training in finance, but I learnt how to make DCFs and read SEC filings after going through Point72 Academy's interview process (dinged after case...
TAS at Big4 or Corporate Banking at JP Morgan internship?
Which of the two opportunities would advance me more in terms of getting an IB internship?
Honestly, Does Life ever Get Better in Banking/PE/VC/GE/HF etc? (feeling low...am seriously consider leaving finance)
3rd Yr Analyst at a BB (JPM/MS, ignore the tag of summer associate lol) - decided not to recruit for 2023 earlier this year. But I am not feeling finance anymore.. Look I get it, money is good as your more senior (VP making 700k + in IB/PE/ etc.) But do the hours get better...or is high finance...
Bad anxiety during recruiting after interviews fizzled out
I’m currently enrolled in one of the top MSF programs in the US- I have solid experiences in boutiques and big companies. Recruiting was going well, I was networking consistently and landed a few first rounds that mostly fizzled out. It made me doubt myself, and now I feel anxious interviewing and...
Should I Apply to Sector-Specific Coverage Groups?
When applying to IB jobs, does it matter if the position is for a specific coverage group (I.e. Healthcare, Tech. etc...)? Throughout my networking, I've talked to guys who had not much prior knowledge on the specific vertical that they operate in. Obviously, if you go the traditional route of...
Spring Weeks for American Students?
I've been hearing a lot about Spring Weeks for freshman/sophomores interested in IB, but they all seem to be held in Europe? Assuming I have the means, would it be worth applying as a US student and attending for a week, or are they not that important. I've tried looking into some US companies'...
Moelis London - FTMT Team
Got an interview with them - opinion on culture, hours and exit opportunities?
Rothschild Healthcare London
Monkeys, I want to hear your thoughts on Rothschild Healthcare London team - how is the people, culture, work hours and exit opps?
Hiring freezes in IB?!?!
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Moelis vs Rothschild London
I got an offer for both Moelis and Rothschild (London office). I am planning to do a few years of banking before moving to the buyside Which firm positions better for PE? Ideally, I am targetting large cap, UMM funds Would love to hear your thoughts on exit opportunities
How to break into IB
I’m currently at a retail bank (big 4 in the UK) on their Corporate Banking Graduate Scheme. I’ve had some good roles ( lev fin credit, derivative structuring) but I find some of the work boring and workflow minimal. Unfortunately, my firm doesn’t have an IB division. So, I want to move and...
Want to move into IB
Hi all, I currently work in consulting as an Activism and M&A analyst, but want to move into IB. I got my BA in Business Admin, with a minor in Finance and got a MS in Finance and Investment Management. I have built multiple financial models throughout my master's degree and understand some of the...
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