Lobbying

I remember creating a thread for this with regard to lobbying (given the largely transferrable skills between roles), but I've sat in on a few information sessions with varied federal and international organizations that talked about how they will often hire early-career consultants. I'm assuming...

04 Jan 2023

I know the very notion of switching over to the public sector is probably blasphemous here, but I'm curious about this because there are a lot of areas where the analytical/speaking skills you'd build in IB or consulting can transfer to some pretty cool careers on the other side. Granted, you likely...

06 Jan 2022

For long-term careerists who built true expertise in a particular industry: I'm curious about this because a lifelong career focusing on both granular and high-level business issues (in your respective area) likely gives you visibility into the politics around issues you're trying to navigate as...

02 Jan 2022

I know this will likely catch a lot of flack, but I'm really interested in ESG research positions. Wondered if anyone here jumped from IB, ER, consulting, or a similar role to an impact fund or an organization/tech firm doing ESG research + investing. Feels like a natural, more intellectually...

21 Sep 2021

Hey fellow monkeys, I would like to ask about your opinion on inhouse lobbying roles (government relations team) at large financial institution (think BB, exchanges etc.). I have background in politics and finance, so I think this could be a good personal fit. I'm going to have an interview for such...

29 Oct 2019

Mod Note (Andy): Best of Eddie, this was originally posted on 4/17/13. To see all of our top content from the past, click here. This is a fantastic discussion about the mechanism of government corruption given in February by Lawrence Lessig. This is a subject that hits really close to home for those...

21 Nov 2015

I was hoping to find a spring internship with a hedge fund but it doesn't seem too likely at this point. I got an offer from a state-level lobbyist firm, though. The work is moderately interesting and it would be a neat experience, but it will take up a lot of time. How might such an internship look...

05 Jan 2015

Since compensation is probably one of the most talked about topics on this site, what do you guys think about compensation levels for elected representatives? The quote "X is payed more than the president! Outrageous!" is often thrown around but the value that most presidents and other...

22 Apr 2014

Well folks, it looks like there's a brand new exit opp to discuss and debate on WSO. And for those of you who are looking to wield some real power one day, this ought to be of interest. So, what is this new exit opp I speak of? Presidential Candidate --> Head of the Banking Lobby And which former...

27 Sep 2012

When you think of Wall Street (WS), what images comes to your mind, a powerful market predator like Gordon Gekko or a morally conscious broker like Seth Davis in the Boiler Room? A realistic answer would be in front of the Senate Banking Committee (SBC) or more acutely firms' lobbying and political...

17 Jun 2012

So as I'm getting closer to graduation I've been thinking about career paths outside of finance and lobbying came to mind as one that *seems* like it could be very lucrative and have a great work life balance. Is that perception correct? Does anyone here have any experience working in Lobbying at...

21 Dec 2012

In many ways, I'm a huge hypocrite. It's a terrible character flaw of mine, but one I've learned to live with. And I make every effort to call myself on it when I'm at my worst. I also like to think that I'd do anything for money - a real OG. But I know deep down that there are things too...

14 Feb 2012

I just saw Casino Jack the other night (the movie with Kevin Spacey, not the documentary). For those who are not familiar with the film, it tells the story of Jack Abramoff, a famed Washington DC lobbyist who served a 4-year prison term for fraud and bribery. This was the 3rd time I've been exposed...

07 Jun 2011

I've seen a lot of posts on here comparing a career in banking versus a career in law, a career in banking versus a career in big oil, a career in banking versus a career in being a Hollywood Agent, a career in banking versus a career in politics. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about a...

08 May 2010