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Best affordable undergrad target-schools in Europe
Hi, I will be graduating from high school next year (one of the best high schools in my country, with a GPA in the top 5%). I have always dreamed of pursuing an IB -> PE career (especially in London, but I don't mind Frankfurt and Zurich as I am learning German, currently B2). However, my parents...
UBS London Best Teams for Exits
Looking for some guidance. Aware of previous discussions but none reflect effect of UBS-CS integration and current 2023 market. 1) What teams at UBS London get looks from UMM headhunters? Eg M&A, TMT, GIG, LevFin etc 2) Is it 2 year analyst to associate due to Credit Suisse integration? 3) Is it...
Which infrastructure career path to pursue?
I’m London-based with 2+ years of experience at a boutique infrastructure consulting firm. I mainly build and audit financial models for PPP, PFI, project finance deals and portfolio valuation across power, utilities, transport, social infra, etc. While I am sometimes involved in advisory work,...
Goldman Sachs 2024 Summer Analyst IBD - London
Hi all, Do you have any news concerning GS SA IBD (Financing Groups)? Have you heard of anybody who has received an offer or even any response? The AC was 2 weeks ago, and I did not receive anything. According to your experience, is it common to wait this long and to receive an offer? Do you think I...
Top Environmental Trading Desks
Hello monkeys. I've been a trader for a few years now, primarily in physical oil and associated paper markets. I'm interested in a new realm- environmental markets. Specifically emissions. The most relevant exposure in my career has been RINs and LCFS on the refined products side. I haven't touched...
PJT/Evercore/Laz/Roths (London)
Curious on how you would rank the above for Vanilla MF/UMM PE exits in London. Also, How significant is an additional European language when it comes to both mf and umm pe recruiting? Additionally would appreciate some insights into the internal mobility at these firms (requesting a move to ny).
ER Internship Timeline (Europe)
Hi, Im aware that most of recruiting for IB in Europe is already over, but I was wondering if it is the same for Equity Research? I still see some pure research firms having open positions, are those up to date or just no being closed? What Timeline should I follow if I want to recruit for Summer...
Quitting after few weeks due to better offer?
Hi, advice needed on the following: - Just started working for a small boutique, I'm few weeks into it atm, it's in Europe (analyst) - Got an offer for a BB off-cycle analyst position in London. I can start in January or April - Question: Should I quit the very small firm already and go for the BB...
LMM Associate comp - London
Senior analyst 2.5 years in at a small (sub 20 hc) LMM (£10 - £200m) shop in London. Having conversations about promotion and looking to gauge street comp for a 1st year associate at this end of the market? Obviously I understand there are many factors to consider here, but I'm hoping to get...
Break into M&A in London/NYC - Resume got “messed up”
All, I’d like some feedback on my approach to get into M&A after 6 yr’s of experience, with a kind of “non-consitent” resume: - Real Estate CF (Big4) c. 1.5 yrs - Big4 Business Modelling and Valuation experience c. 3 yrs - Real Estate PE (large european fund) experience c. 1.5 yrs (front...
Mid-week Football
Is it appropriate for BB IB associates in London to attend evening football matches during the week? Would be AFK from 6:30-11pm. I expect the answer to be no, but am keen to get views from London bankers.
Cover Letter for Spring programs
Hello, I'm a first-year student of a three year program at a top target in France and I plan to applying to several Spring Insight Programs in London and Paris to get a valuable experience about the finance industry before getting summer internships for my second year. I have never had a work...
London Project Finance
Junior banker looking to move internationally to London. Can anyone provide any insight into PF Banking salaries both in Advisory and Lending in London? Also which firms to aim for other than the French and Japanese? i.e. Are there any boutiques? Thanks!
Evercore LONDON- PE Exits, Pay, Deal Size/Flow, position relative to other BBs/EBs in LONDON
For Evercore LONDON only: Does EVR London get placements into MF PE firms, or just constrained to MM (do MF headhuunters look for EVR London)? Any updates on latest salary and bonus for analysts? How involved is EVR London with large cap deals, or is it just constrained to MM? What teams are best in...
UBS 2024 SA London
Does anyone know what stage of the recruiting process UBS is at for Global Banking?
LSE General Course
Hi there, I'm thinking about applying for the general course at LSE, and I've got a couple of questions on my mind. First off, I'm curious about the prospects of landing a sponsored job in finance or consulting after finishing the general course. Is it likely? Additionally, I've heard that...
London 2024 SA Timing
Was wondering more about the timeline of the whole application process. I know MS moves quite quickly and is on the HireView stage rn and automatic hireviews for BofA and JPM have been sent alr. But when do most banks get back after the initial application process to invite candidates for first...
European High Yield / LL - London Long Only / CLO comp
Do not see much on European CLO / LO Credit Comp in London, so wanted to share some insights. Currently at a European Credit Strategy of a US Credit Alts Shop with a substantial AUM and many different credit strategies. I have ~8-9 years of experience and cover a number of credits for the performing...
Undergrad Bocconi or IE or St Gallen or Bristol? Open to recommendations.
I'm Indonesian (I don't have any other citizenships sadly). If I wanted to work in London as an investment banker (or any financial jobs for that matter), should I go to Bocconi, St.Gallen, IE, or Bristol uni for undergrad? Actually, is working there even possible as a foreigner? My knowledge in the...
Operations PhD London Career Advice
Hi everybody! I am a last year PhD student in a top university in the UK in Operations. I started my PhD intending to do an academic career, but realised it is not for me. I want to make a transition to industry and I find quantitative finance quite interesting. My research focus so far has been...
London 2024 CV Review
Incoming final year student year, will be applying for S&T or quant based roles in London for this coming summer, any feedback/help with my CV would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Israel HF to London Value / L/S fund
Hi guys, Would appreciate your thoughts here. I worked for a local Israeli special sit HF for the last 5 years (titles are different here but the equivalent would be somewhere between a sr. Associate and a 1st year VP), additionally I have a few years of transaction advisory experience from one of...
Routes to London REPE firms for non-UK resident.
[Re-posted, as my original post was too lengthy] Hello everyone, Seeking career advice in CRE here. I graduated in September 2022 with a Bachelor's in Business Admin and Finance from a top-tier French business school. Interested in CRE, particularly Acquisition. I completed multiple RE internships,...
Signing Bonus
Is there a signing bonus for full time IBD Analysts in London and Paris? If yes how much do they get on average in BB/EB?
Tips: London SA 2024
For the ones who've done it, what tips/recommendations (CV + CL, Hirevue, Fit, Technical, AC..) do you have for the IB SA 2024 applications in London?
When will 2024 London SA applications open?
Is anyone aware of any websites / tools that inform us on when IB 2024 SA applications will open for London? Mid-july is when I've heard applications open but I'm working a job and its hard for me to check each of the banks websites everyday. Thanks!
Assessment Centers IRL or Online
Hi, I am a European citizen and student at a top non-UK school preparing for London SA 2024. If you get to the assessment center stage of recruitment, are they done in person or virtually? Also, what are the sponsorship policies for BB/EB/MM firms in the UK? Any info at all is appreciated. Thank...
Morgan Stanley IB London
Does anybody have some info on the Morgan Stanley teams in London? How do the regional coverage teams interact with the product/industry teams, what sectors does the London office do well in, and what do they pride themselves on?
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Aussie HF looking for LDN move
Hi all, I'm 2nd year HF analyst at a small firm with some supplementing co-portfolio management and operations responsibilities, based in Sydney, Aus. I am seeking a more prestigious move, and Australia is extremely limited with opportunities on the HF/buyside space. I have UK/Aus (dual) citizenship...
Off-cycle Investment Banking Internships at Bulge Brackets Spring 2024 London
Hi, I am looking for an off-cycle Investment Banking Internship at Bulge Brackets in London during Spring 2024. When do the applications open and close? Br, Monkey
Augusta & Co London
Hi - I'm interested in pursuing a summer internship at Augusta & Co (boutique energy IB in London) for 2024 but there's not much info on them on WSO. Does anyone know/have any info on their culture, comp, interview process/timeline, exit opps, etc or just general info on them at all? Thanks!
London IB Middle Market
Hi Monkeys, are you seeing much recruitments happening in London middle market lately (Analyst/Associate levels) ? I think they are quite dry and might only start picking up in Q4 or early next year. If you have any knowledge of any live roles or any that may go live in the next few months, please...
Elite Boutiques or BB ranking in London for work life balance, controversial
Can those who have actually worked in the EB & BB firms please share the real rankings of EB & BB firms in London (or elsewhere in the UK) with the best work-life balance From my research (best to worst) EBs 1) Rothschild 2) Jeffries 3) Lazard 4) Evercore 5) PWP 6) Moelis BBs 1) BNP Paribas 2) UBS...
Bath Placement vs King's
I'm very sorry for the repeated posts but I'd just like to make a new post since finding a course at Bath which includes an industrial placement. King's: 1. Prefer the location, and can commute from home saving £21k over the course of the degree. 2. Internationally well-known - better international...
Should I take a gap year before MSc in Finance to get more experience
Hi guys! I'm currently a second-year bachelor's student at Bocconi University. Unfortunately, I was late applying for SA internships and missed out. Ultimately, I ended up with a financial planning internship at a big multinational industrial group. I plan to get into IB in London, and I know that...
Distressed Buyside Internships
Hello everyone Can I ask you to share some buyside addresses (distressed PE / private credit) where I could potentially apply for an internship? (Officially or speculatively) I have the following background: - Undergraduate student from a target university - Restructuring internships at Big4,...
Should I pursue a MSc in Finance to get into IB London
Hi guys, I'm currently a second-year bachelor's student in Bocconi. I want to break into IB after my studies, preferably in London. Unfortunately, I was pretty late with the preparation for SA and could not land one. I'm currently doing an internship in the financial planning department at a big...
Thoughts on Invesco - Credit
In particularly their credit team as I have an interview for an entry role analyst position on Multi Sector credit. Don’t seem to be spoken about a lot on forums or generally as a sought after place to work. Which is surprising as considering how large their AUM is with 70%> actively managed. Any...
Starting a year-long internship at UBS AM in a few weeks.... any tips or advice for before I join/during the internship?
Hi all, I'll be starting a year-long internship at UBS AM in London within an ESG team. Any advice on what I should do before/during the program to make the most of it and also gain that return offer? Also any other tips surrounding the internship i.e. How many suits or quarter zips I should buy....
Pushing for GS with MS/JPM already secured - worth it in London?
Hello, my question is as the title suggests. I have converted my Spring Week at MS/JPM and wondered if it would be worth it to recruit for GS. Right now, I think I probably won't find the IB lifestyle sustainable and will push for PE as an exit after 2-4 years to have a slightly more controllable...
Summer Internship Accommodation Available in London! (June-Sept)
Hi all! I know many of you are probably looking for a place to stay during your summer internships! I am coming to the rescue. I am looking for a student to take over my contract at Urbanest Kings Cross, a student accommodation just minutes away from the Kings Cross tube station. It's for an ensuite...
London Equity HF scene (ako, lighthouse, gladstone)
Any info on these funds? Have received inbounds and not much info out there especially on gladstone? Any info on performance, comp, culture?
MBA vs MSc in UK?
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UK Undergrad (lse/oxbridge)
Hello, How is LSE Bsc Finance perceived compared to LSE’s more ‘flagship’ courses such as LSE Bsc Economics? Would there be any disadvantages when it comes to recruiting for IB/PE if you study LSE Bsc Finance compared to LSE/Cambridge Bsc Economics? Thanks in advance
SA vs. FT London
I am an incoming SA at a MM shop in London, then ideally I would like to go to a BB/EB after this. I have gone to a semi-target and will be undertaking a master's at a target after the SA (LSE/LBS/HEC). Would it be best to target SA roles again, or go straight to FT? Is the SA route less...
Aussie HF employee looking to for London/US move
Hi All, I've been working in the Aussie L/S space for a while now and am possibly seeking to move abroad to work. Possibly London or the US, though I have a British passport so I would bet it's considerably easier for a London move. I have family over there but no one that specifically works in the...
What to Focus on in London BB and EB Summer Internship Applications?
I would just like some clarity on what areas to focus on when approaching preparing for London Summer Investment banking applications at BB's and EB's. Recently I have heard that London summer IBD recruiting at BB's focus more on the behavioural/motivational/cultural-fit aspect of an applicant in...
London 2024 SA timeline
Hello everyone, I couldn't find a similar thread for investment banking recruiting in London for 2024, so I thought I'd start one. Based on my research, it seems like applications usually open around July/August, can anyone confirm? I'm also curious about networking in London. How important is it in...
London MSc in Finance: LSE vs LBS
Hey guys, I am looking to apply to a Masters in Finance in London as a college senior with ample Private Equity experience. I want to learn more about the structure, alumni network, lectures, professors and overall experience of students at London School of Economics and London Business School...
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