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What banks have (Class of 2024) diversity programs for IB?
I am a male class of 2024 diversity student and was wondering about what banks have diversity programs for IB for Summer 2023. Is there a list somewhere on this site where I can access this? If not, can you drop the names of the banks that you know have these kinds of programs for summer 2023? Below...
Investment Banking Recruiting
Hi, I have a full ride to the University of Florida (Finance undergraduate). I was also accepted to UNC with ensured enrollment to Kenan Flagler but would have to pay the sticker price. Also accepted to Notre Dame with ensured enrollment to Mendoza and would have to pay full price. My goal is to get...
IB Job Cuts: London Edition
Anyone hear any rumours on job cuts yet? Imagine that most banks will be looking to cut pretty soon given the crazy hiring market last year. Places like Perella, Jefferies, Evercore and the BBs which hired like crazy are likely to start the proceedings. Read a rumour about the cuts at JPM. What...
IB / PE "Dictionary"
Was reviewing potential buyers and found a hilarious feature on a fund's website - shoutout to Sentinel Capital Partners for a great dictionary of common finance terms, and what they really mean: Considerably ahead of plan = Hit plan in one of the last three months Major opportunity = Last chance...
Are there any Investment banking prep courses (ie, ones what would be similar to LSAT or MCAT prep??)
Are there any paid courses that focus on interview prep and understanding financial statements, modeling, LBO, etc to help those with minimal finance experience or knowledge but want to learn more? TIA!
Best Plug-ins / Services for Excel, PPT, Finance in General
It's been awhile since one of these was posted and figured there could be new or old software out there that analysts should be aware of. Any of you people have some great plugins/ software/ services you use that speed things up? Examples: Arixcel: For auditing in excel, I personally think it is...
How to network for bizdev purposes when in finance?
I'm an incoming analyst at an MF in RE. As a non-target, I networked my ass off to get this seat. It consisted of me doing a lot of cold emails and reaching out on LinkedIn to learn about their careers and companies, before asking about recruitment. I fully understand how beneficial networking can...
Minimising errors in models and formulas
Hey all, As an analyst, there's a natural expectation that the work you produce be error-free (or as devoid of errors as possible) As I've done my own models/looked at others, I've realised that there are occasional issues that have an impact on output e.g. formulas don't reference the right cells,...
pre vs. post money valuation? purchase price? so confused!
hi team... 1st scenario: assume I am a buyer assessing a potential target. this potential target had a recent financing round and you can see both the pre and post money valuation from the round... which metric (pre or post) would be more relevant for helping me, the buyer, determine how much i...
Pathway to IB
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Good investment bank for AI, data, and analytics deals
Does anyone know of any IBs either boutique or larger that are solely focused on or have a lot deal history in the AI, data, and analytics space space?
Do i need german for frankfurt internships?
Hello, I am incoming masters student at german target ( think MBS, LMU, TUM, etc. ) and speak german at A2 level ( although enrolling in german language courses). Would language proficiency be a dealbraker when applying for SA internships at BB in here?
Why has Consulting become more popular than IB for post-MBA career??
One or two deacades ago, IB must be the most popular career out of MBA. looking at HBS's employment report in 2021, only 2~3% went to IB, while 30% for consulting. More surprisingly, Columbia sent 16.3% to IB and 33.4% to consulting in 2021. I am not curious about the difference in the nature of the...
From IB to BB trading or prop trading (junior level)
Hey guys! For the context, I'm French, 24 y.o., top 3 French engineering school and top 3 MSc Finance in the UK! That being said, Im coming to you as I plan to redirect from IB - where I was doing Project Finance - to trading. I feel like it's the only field of finance where it will be quantitative...
100% Remote UK Finance Jobs
Hi everyone, due to unforeseen circumstances, I am looking for a position based in the UK that's 100% remote. I have completed 2 years at an EBB in M&A. Does anyone know firms that's offering 100% remote positions, or recruiters with specialty in this space? It does not have to be PE/IB but...
Real Estate on the side as a DCM guy?
Folks, I'm working a good old boring DCM gig (working both corporate and CRE debt deals) at a no name middle market bank. Pay is ok (in line with lower middle market bank pay). Hours aren't bad ~50 hrs per week. Work is boring and there are limited exits. I'm not being mentally challenged at work at...
Networking and timeline for 2023 FT IBD recruiting
I'm currently a junior and I landed a 2022 IB SA at a lower-BB at a west coast office. I liked the people I've spoken to for the most part but I'm thinking about recruiting for 2023 FT roles at top-BB's in NY, mostly for location but also want to help my chances for buy-side recruiting. So I was...
Data Table
For a sensitivity analysis, how do you show in excel two outputs being sensitized. For example, what's the excel formula/syntax to show "IRR/MOIC" concurrently as the sensitized results. This is as opposed to just linking one output and then blanking it out. Thank you.
Would you lateral to a significantly smaller company for a significant raise?
Currently work in Corp Dev at a Fortune 10 company. Was offered a role at a much smaller regional competitor (still Fortune 500) with a 75% pay bump along with a title bump. I’ve been at my current company for 4 years now, and have lot of respect for the people I work with. If I stayed, I doubt...
Moving office from UK to USA as an IB analyst married to an American citizen
As an incoming first year London based analyst at a BB IB who is married to an USA citizen, what are the possibilities of moving to a NY office (my wife is based in NY BTW) at the beginning of my 2nd analyst year? I know I won't have to go through the L1 visa BS as I will be receiving my green card,...
Pick IB offer at UBS or go for BlackRock?
Hey, I currently hold two offers from UBS IBD and BlackRock, Financial Markets Advisory for a summer internship. I could see myself going into markets most likely, perhaps even IBD. With these internships, I mainly want to explore what I really like to do. At the end of the day, I believe something...
Breaking into IB from TAS / FDD background then -> PE -> HF
Hi All, First post here. WSO is great and has given me some helpful insight into the industry. I am a first year M&A Transaction Advisory Associate working in FDD (financial due diligence) at a boutique consulting firm (think BRG / A&M) about 9 months in the job. My work primarily consists of...
Bonus for Off-Cycle
I lateraled as a first year analyst and started 3 days ago. Was told that I would receive a bonus with the rest of the 1st year (on-cycle) in summer. How much would I be expected to receive? 10% of what others get?
Top BB/EB or MBB for Buyside Roles
Would appreciate any advice or insight into the following situation. Currently a graduating senior with offers from a top BB/EB (i.e. GS TMT/MS M&A/EVR M&A/PJT M&A) and MBB. No idea exactly what I want to do, but definitely interested in the traditional buyside (particularly at more...
Unique Personal Style
What are the little style decisions that you make in order to add some personality to your appearance? Things like jewelry, tie patterns, or haircut. Personally, I think men should be considered the sexy gender and women should be simping for us. In this spirit, I've decided to get jerry-curls. I'm...
What sophomore summer internship looks better to an Investment Bank
I'm currently a sophomore coming from a semi-target recruiting for IB SA 2023 positions. I have two offers for summer 2022 positions and am looking for feedback on what looks better in the eyes of an investment bank. Offer 1: 90-person investment banking firm in NYC, position would be as an...
If/When does Credit Suisse test for Weed? NYC
If/When does Credit Suisse test for Weed? NYC Is it during the onboarding/background check or closer to the start date? Asking all current fulltimers!
Is this experience worth putting on an investment banking CV for spring weeks?
My friend and I will be applying for Investment banking spring weeks later this year and we have been debating whether putting these two experiences on our investment banking CV would be relevant. (DELETED)
Self-Education Recommendations - Suggestions Appreciated!
Hi all. Long time lurker that forgot my login from when I was back in University. I'm currently a senior associate in an IB and received offers for small cap PE and F500 corp dev. I'm still deciding which path to pursue, but my mentors and future team members recommended that I brush up on the...
CVP vacation + location policies?
Does anyone know about CVP's vacation and location policies (i.e., is it easy to switch from SF to NYC or vice versa)?
Do you think the IQ required to be successful in America is increasing?
With wages failing to match inflation, the number of jobs that are able to provide for the needs of the average American are shrinking and those that are able to provide are becoming increasingly competitive. Do you think this will be an irreversible trend and what happens when the majority of...
What job can you get at an bulge bracket investment bank if you are a non-target with low/medium GPA?
Everyone knows that you need to come from a target school with a high GPA to become a person with the job title "Investment Banking Analyst" at the Bulge Bracket Investment Banks like GS, MS, Barclays and etc. But I am wondering what OTHER jobs can a recent finance graduate from a non-target and...
Summer Analyst - Pimco Alt Credit vs BAML IB vs Lazard M&A
Dear all, I'll be so much appreciated if I could have your valuable thoughts on which summer analyst role to choose among the following 3, in terms of learning curves, career trajectories, full-time return rates, compensations ... and all other aspects . I haven't decided which route I want to take...
Truist Associate Bonus Comp
Anyone know how this years bonuses shook out for associates? Debating whether or not to stay in this industry depending on if I am truly bottom bucket or not.
How good are Scotiabank, CIBC and RBC Mining Groups in Toronto?
Sophmore at a Canadian target and interested in the mining sector. Which of these banks are the best in regards to deal flow/culture?
Should I use my internship for another internship?
Hey everyone, My situation is that this summer I will be interning at a lower ranked middle market IB. My goal is to get into one of the top 3 BB. So my dilemma is, assuming I get the FT offer, do I take it and graduate after my internship? Or do I delay my grad and potentially try to leverage this...
Corporate vs Investment Banking
Hello, I am currently a junior trying to finalize on what I want to do and I have found myself ping ponging back and forth from Investment banking to Corporate banking. I have an upcoming internship in Corporate banking and don't know if I want to stay with that or transition to Investment banking....
First Year Lateral from one sector group to Technology
Hello, I am looking to pivot to IB Technology as it is my passion since day one, and I think it is time for me to go back to what I love to do. For a lateral interview for a first year at a MM Bank to another MM Bank in the Technology group, do you expect any Technology-industry-focused questions?...
Online Resources for Studying for the SIE/63/79
What online resources (preferably free) did you guys use to study for the series exams before your ibanking gig? Did you guys start before the "training month" or during it?
Q&A: HK IBD
Hi Guys, I am currently an analyst at a HK BB, happy to answer questions if anyone wants to do IB in HK. Ask me anything. WSO Mentor Want to work with me? Check out my profile here .
Lateralling from MY IBD to SG IBD?
Hey WSO peeps, As the title suggests- does anyone here have any experience of lateralling from MY to SG in the IB Industry? I know that it's somewhat "easier" for some Finance jobs, i.e. auditors, to do that, but is it relatively rare for someone to move from MY to SG as an Investment Banker? Any...
Barclays Discovery Diversity Program 2022
Don't see a thread for this year's Diversity Program for Barclays, so thought I'd start one. My understanding is that applications closed on February 18th-does anybody know when the program is held / when decisions will come out?
Non-target Bsc, Target Msc, chances to break into IB
I have done a maths degree from a non-target (bottom 10 Russel Group) and got an offer for Imperial (applied computational science and engineering). What are my chances of breaking into IB given I have no relevant work experience?
Houlihan Lokey update?
New to the industry and doing some research on mid-market IB's although there doesn't seem to be as much info on Houlihan Lokey compared to other firms (Baird, WB, Jeff etc.). How is the deal flow for the M&A group (have heard they work their analysts to the bone)? And how's the comp? According to a...
My job has ruined my relationship
After 7 months working as an Investment Banking Analyst at an EB in London, my GF and I decided to put an end to our 4 years relationship. I've been dating this girl since my first year in college, and I really envisioned a very serious future with her, I was considering proposing once I got...
Drug Tests for Weed NYC 2022
Anyone know if NYC IBs still drug test for weed? Is it legal to get fired for weed in NY? Would be open to anyone’s experiences at GS/MS to Euro-BBs to EBs to Tobin & Co/FT Partners. Any fun experiences would be dope too. Cheers guys
Barclays Discovery Diversity Program 2022
Don't see a thread for this year's Diversity Program for Barclays, so thought I'd start one. My understanding is that applications closed on February 18th—does anybody know when the program is held / when decisions will come out?
Advice on Offers?
Hi all - in need of some advice in terms of career direction. I'm pretty junior career-wise; went to a semi-target UK university and studied Finance, had a placement year in Research at a stock brokerage, and have spent the last 1.5 years working in Quant Analysis (python, stats, models) for a tech...
Less live deals, better for hours?
I was very lucky enough to land a FT capital markets (loans) role for a BB and will be joining this summer. Please correct me if I'm wrong and sorry if this is a dumb question, but now with the increased rates, would companies likely to borrow less and thus lower volume of live deals (purely on...
Breaking into IB from Law
Hi all, I am a second year/sophomore at a top 5 UK university studying law, where I have top grades and offers from three T20 law firms. However, I really am more interested by finance and want to break into IB in London I landed an internship in PE over the last summer which I converted to a...
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