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General Advice - Just got rejected
yoo peeps, Went through a 5 week process, 5 rounds of interviews (they had to schedule a second final round with me as they couldn't decide between me and the other candidate), in the end they decided to go with the other candidate. This job was something I'd really love and find interesting, plus...
Advice For Breaking Back Into Investment Banking
Myself and other Analysts in my Group were recently laid off. I have good deal experience on my resume (and was a strong performer), and have been reaching out to Associates and VPs in an attempt to break back into IB, but no one is responding. Lateral Analyst postings are practically non-existent...
Busy Groups - How Do We Find You?
Have been reading recent threads on how people are so busy, yet I do not see many apps posted online. I know that not all openings are posted online, but how do we go about finding these busy groups? Do we just blast the entire street?
transferring offices (sf/menlo park to ny) after SA
I'm a current junior originally from the Bay Area who will be doing her SA at a West Coast tech EB (moe/pwp/evr/ghl) in their tech group. I left the Bay Area for college and really do not want to live here for full time, but from a recruiting standpoint, it made the most sense to recruit for Bay...
Tips on internally-moving to different position after SA role
I signed an offer as a BB SA in NYC working in Risk Management (non-deal-centric). It is hard to say my current placement/function, but careerwise I eventually want to end up on the deal side in DCM/ private credit. I am grateful for my current role, but wanted to see if I could leverage the...
Left CS NY and Received Offer at MM SF in Cleantech: Should Accept?
Not a very conventional post, but I am very torn with lateral decision. Given the market recently with lateral hires, I am seeing more group cuts than growth. I left CS NYC recently given the whole integration with UBS. I have been interviewing and long-term, I would like to move to LA to eventually...
regretting decision early in my career
im sure this post is gonna come off as naive or like a troll post but im just gonna launch this post out and see if i can get any advice . i feel like i fucked up bad choosing to go to big 4 audit. I started this fall. was a super conscientious student and got all my CPA exams done very early. cant...
IB AN3 Lateral Process Insights (Cantor M&A)
Hello folks, I need your guidance and insights if you have been through a lateral process before. For a strange reason, I feel a bit off whereas I have been so many rounds of interviews (2 + 1 technical + 1 2-hour super day + 1 MD + Last round with 2 MDs) without any model test. I know they are...
Lateraling from MBB to a BB/EB/MM Bank
I would like to lateral from MBB to a bank in Europe. Different rationales but most of it is that I enjoy corporate finance and also have a degree in finance. I think having both, consulting and transaction execution experience will make me a better investor later in life. I know the market is quiet...
Considering posting on Linkedin about looking for a new role…
It’s been such an absolute bloody nightmare job hunt that words can’t describe how bad it’s been for me. It’s been a full year since I’ve been laid off from my last Corp Dev role (disregard my employment info as I was in Corp Dev). I’ve been on countless interviews majority of times made...
Lateral process for MDs/Partners
Curious what the lateral recruitment process is like at the MD/Partner level? Also why would a firm would hire a lateral MD and why they would want to accept? Only thought was firm needed expertise/coverage in sector expansion. Appreciate your thoughts!
Making sense of this environment // Lateralling & exiting
Hello monkeys, Given the current economic environment and numerous posts about cuts, I want to dive into the state of analyst lateral movements and recruiting at MMs, EBs & BBs. It seems obvious that banks have recently been trying to cut seats rather than recruiting more juniors. Nevertheless, I am...
IB Associate Super-Day Expectation and Preparation
I am heading to a one full day of superday for an IB Associate role. It sounds really stressful and I do not know how to prepare. I have gone through all technical assessments and I have done really well. Hence, I was invited to the superday, but I have not seen a post on here discussing about this...
PE Analyst Lateral
I'm Currently a PE Analyst at a LMM fund in a tier 1 city. I have a couple years of experience in a very different industry and geography, so I don't have a very established network in finance. I'm not confident that my current fund is a good long term fit but enjoy the work and vertical that I'm...
Ensuring Promotion as Lateral Hire
I’m starting at a new MM IB in a few weeks as a lateral Analyst. I have 2.25 YoE as an Analyst at a comparable shop, a one-year Master of Management from an M7, and 1.5 YoE of asset management prior to my masters. The Managing Partner of the new bank has told me there is a 99.9% chance I will get...
Skills to develop in Software M&A IB to lateral to VC?
I'm headed to a fund similar to Q, focusing exclusively on tech/SAAS M&A. We've had exits to solid growth equity and VC funds in the Bay, Boston, and in New York. I was wondering how I can best position myself to land a role in VC within 1-2 years of being a banker. We interface regularly with...
internal transfer to east coast
hi everyone, got an offer from an eb in tech group on west coast, (think lazard, moelis, pwp, greenhill, pjt). I really liked the people I spoke with, but I haven't liked moving to the west coast for college and can't imagine myself living long term in san francisco. do you think it's possible to...
Is Anyone Hiring?
I've been at a no-name LMM boutique IB for about 18 months now, and have finally garnered enough deal XP to feel comfortable in interviews. I've taken all of the WSO, Financial Edge, and WSP modeling courses (Three-Statement, Precedents, Comps, M&A, LBO, DCF) to mitigate the lack of modeling at my...
Any lateral spots?
Currently a 1st year analyst at an MM IB with weak dealflow, trying to make a lateral move to an EB/BB. Is it possible in this environment?
Which Banks/Groups Are Hiring In Toronto (Analyst)
Hi All, Just wondering which groups and banks are hiring in Toronto at the Analyst level? I am trying so desperately hard to leave my current role, I have never been so miserable in my life in such an unsupportive/toxic culture. Any insight would be much appreciated.
Advice for 1st Year Lateral
I wanted to post on here to see if anybody who may have been in a similar situation or has any input could give me advice on a lateral to IB. For context, I am a first year working for about 6 months at a MMB doing valuation / modeling work. I really enjoy the modeling work and some of the more...
Lateraling to BB in Canada
Hi everyone, Quick post - I'm curious if anyone on here has any experience lateraling into a BB from another IB in Canada and how hard it is? I've learned that for recruiting into higher finance roles, particularly in the US, one's best bet is to be in a BB in Canada at a minimum, as they are more...
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...
Mid market bank London to US BB - feasible?
Hi all, Currently working at a Japanese bank in London and I'm currently looking to move to a BB/EB in the US. Reason being is that I am mostly pitching in my team and haven't learned anything in the last few months - don't want to become underqualified in case I make a jump later in life. My...
Negotiating start date as lateral hire?
Hey guys - I'm currently wrapping up my second year as a PE associate and lateraling to a similar fund. Obviously, I want as much time off between jobs as possible and the new firm wants me to start ASAP. I negotiated a start date in the third week of September basically saying my current program...
Didn't get promoted to Associate
Based in the U.S. and didn't receive a promotion to Associate as a 2nd-year analyst at a BB / EB with a 2-year analyst program. I like my BB / EB but do not like my coverage group. Ideally, I would have wanted to get to associate and then lateral to a more interesting group. Should I lateral to...
What's the GS/MS/JPM lateral process
I'm currently preparing for group-specific lateral interviews with a top BB (GS/MS/JPM). How long does the typical process take from interviewing to getting an offer? Will there be a superday just like SA and FT recruiting? Will the interviews be conducted over Zoom or in-person?
How difficult are lateral interviews?
I have a few lateral interviews coming up, but at my firm (small shop), I haven't had much LBO or 3 statement modeling experience, and I've been there for a year. I can balance a 3 statement model and do a paper LBO, understand the basics of it and all, but not much on the job experience. Wondering...
learn how to LBO in a day?
Interviewing for a lateral position next week and don't have a ton of experience with LBOs. I know what they are, why they're used, who good candidates of an LBO are, and can do a paper LBO, but I don't have much modeling experience. Is it possible to get proficient at it in a day? If so, do you...
lateral modeling tests or techincals
Is there a typical test banks have you do when looking to lateral (1 yr experience)? Also, are most lateral interviews more or less technical heavy? And to what level (basic/advanced?) I know it depends on the group but just wondering generally if anyone had any two cents. If anyone has any idea on...
want to lateral but minimal modeling experience?
I'm in IB and am in my second year as an analyst. My resume looks good on paper, but I haven't had much modeling experience at my firm (small no name shop), so I feel like I have imposter syndrome when applying to banks as an A2. I've had firms reach out for interviews, but I'm wondering to what...
IB Lateraling
I'm looking to lateral firms from a regional boutique to a larger middle-market bank as an AN2. Curious about: 1- lateral recruitment timeline (approx) and current job market for banking (is it as good as it was this time last year) 2- I don't think I've gotten adequate modeling experience at my...
Proper way to follow up on interview process
Hi guys - just wanted people's experiences or thoughts on following up properly in a lateral recruitment process. I've had interviews with 4 people in the team. 3/4 of the interviews went very well. Great cultural fit and I could talk through my experience well. There was one person who was very...
BMO/RBC M&A Toronto ---> US PE
Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping happy and safe. I work in a good M&A group in Toronto (RBC,BMO) and am interested in pursuing US PE in New York. I was just wondering if it would be possible to make the transition without making a lateral move to a US IB first? Would a destination like BAM PE, or...
For trying to lateral as an associate, do I really still need to include GPA?
Took it off a while ago and have thrown my hat into the ring on a few recruiter recommendations but gotten nowhere. Would this be the main reason why or just bad luck?
CIBC New York
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knows much about CIBC New York in terms of culture, hours, exits (PE, and lateral to other banks), deal flow, and M&A mandates. Thank you
BMO Toronto M&A Exit Opps
Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping safe, healthy and happy. I was just wondering if anyone has much knowledge on the exit opps available to BMO TO M&A analysts in Canada and in the US. From what I have heard, exits have been strong in both regions - someone went from BMO TO to Onex NY, and multiple...
TD Securities - Power & Utilities NY
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone here has any knowledge on TD's P&U team in NY. The bank seems like a decent spot to work, just wondering what the deal flow and exits would look like from there? FYI I am a lateral analyst coming from a regional boutique in Canada. Thank you
TD Bank NY - Power & Utilities
Hi Everyone, just wondering if anyone knows much about the TD P&U team. They are hiring an analyst and the MD there seems pretty good ex GS. From my research, culture and comp seem great - POV I am coming from a boutique outside of the US and need to make jump fast, and I realize that a place like...
IB Modelling Test Tips Please
Hi All, I have a modelling test coming up for an IB role and would appreciate some tips on how to successfully complete it. From the information I have gathered, the test will look like: 1) A 3 statement model with errors - need to find and fix them, I am assuming errors will be that the model is...
UK work visa -- difficulty if I change jobs?
I'm a US citizen currently eyeing a company transfer from the US to London. Any advice on difficulties I might encounter if I try to change employers while in the UK?
IB Lateral Modelling Test
Hi All, hope you're happy and safe right now. I have a modelling test coming up for a lateral move I am looking to make for a Canadian bank in the US. I was just wondering if anyone can provide some insight on what to expect? Thank you
TD Securities New York
Hi All, hope everyone is keeping safe. I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience with TD Securities in New York? They seem to be a growing franchise, especially in the Chemicals and P&U space. The culture seems good, along with the compensation. It honestly seems like like a better...
BMO FIG Reputation
Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping well and safe. I was just wondering if anyone knows much about BMO's FIG group in NY in terms of deal flow, modelling exposure, and types of mandates (M&A etc..) Would it be possible to jump ship to another bank within a couple months of working there? Thanks for the...
London calling, Frankfurt balling?.. How to make the step
Hello My Goal: FT or OC internship in London IB, bank doesn't matter that much, the city does. I graduated witch a bachelors among the Top 5% of my cohort from a semi-target in Austria. After graduation, I did a 6-month internship with a BIG4 in M&A. Now, I have a 3-month off-cycle IB Banking...
COVID Impacting Health - Thinking of Leaving
Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping safe. About a month ago I caught COVID, and the effects are still lingering (chest pains, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea). While dealing with these problems, it is obviously not ideal to work in banking because of the long hours and stress. In addition to this I am...
IB Lateral after 6 months
I just started at a big MM firm in Chicago for HC (2 months in) and graduated from a Target Midwest school, but due to some personal stuff need to move to Boston by end of summer 2022. How would lateral recruiting work with little deal experience here? I am happy to stay on here for another 6 months...
Considering lateraling midway through A1
Hey ya’ll, Currently a A1 at a tier 2 BB in the healthcare coverage group and am strongly considering exploring lateral opportunities. I’m fairly familiar with the Tier 1 BB’s for this space and will definitely make an effort to apply. Would appreciate any insight on the Healthcare EB space....
Analyst Lateral Interview Questions
I am currently working at a super small no-name shop. I want to move to a bigger shop. I did a lot of studying while in undergrad but have not studied for a while(I am one year out of undergrad). What interview questions do you get asked when you try to lateral from a no-name shop to a MM or a BB...
GS/MS Internal Transfer to NYC from HK
Hello - I'm currently working at a top BB (think GS/MS) in Hong Kong (IBD). I come from a target US university and would ideally want to be able to get back into the US after working in HK for a year or so. I would need sponsorship, but don't need the H1B visa. Has anyone made such a switch before?...
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