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Finnburg Switzer
Saw an advert for this firm in the back page of the Sunday Times last week. Ive done a little research and cant find out too much about them, but from what i gather they are a very private firm based in London. I would like to know more however i called up and was told there site would be up within...
2011 IBD Graduate Interviews
Hi I have applied for 2011 IBD graduate positions of the most of BB banks in London. I also have completed all of the numerical tests. However, I haven't received any news yet except Numura. Has anyone who applied 2011 IBD graduate programmes been invited to internview yet? Can anyone tell me when...
Best Citi groups in London?
Hi guys, Does anyone know what the best IBD groups are for Citi in London, in terms of reputation, bonsues, learning experience, and exit opps? Do industry groups do their own M&A? I know there aren't really product groups, but industry and geography groups. I have heard the UK group is good and...
London Based HF's, Prop Shops, and Buy Side Firms
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any insight into the London buy side players. I'm doing my MBA right now in UK and trying to find some good buy side shops to apply to, since they're not really typical recruiters. Thanks!
Certificate in Securities
Question for those of you based in London. I'm starting in a few weeks as a research associate and have been sent the home study materials for the certificate in Securities covering units 1 (Regulation) and 2 (Securities). Roughly how long do I need to spend studying for these? I've been told to...
**Official 2011 IB Recruitment Thread**
Alright for those of us that are about to begin our final year (next week...gasp) in college and are working on recruitment for IB , I figured I'd make a thread so we can keep each other in the "know" as to who's recruiting when and what positions. This is for USA positions as well as UK. Also, for...
Consulting salaries in London
I searched the forum but did not find fresh info on consulting salaries in London. What kind of money can be made at M/B/Bin the UK? -analyst: -assoicate: Thanks a lot!
Need SA Info / Help
Hello Friends, I need some advice in regard to obtaining a BB SA internship position for the following summer. I go to a University of London school and have two summer's worth of boutique bank experience. I'm curious of the ratio of students who obtain internships based on networking and...
Recruiting for a different office than on campus
I'm going to graduate school in London and will be at a school where there is a heavy recruiting presence. But, I'm looking to work in a different city (not NYC though; I don't know if that makes things easier since that's where everyone wants to go). Is anybody aware of any process where I could do...
Question about managing every interview
Hey guys I'm about to enter my junior year and am trying to learn as much as possible about the upcoming SA interview process. I know many of you guys apply to numerous banks in different locations. How do you guys manage them all if you don't live in the desired location of the bank addition to...
Associate salaries - in London and impact of bonus legislation
Hi, I'm fairly advanced in the interview process with 2 banks (non BB) based in London for research associate positions. I've looked at salary surveys and they suggest the base salary range is £45k - £60k. Does this sound about right to anyone in a similar position? It seems like quite a big...
G20 Rioting in London
I can't believe this hasn't been brought up yet; I figured people would surely be discussing the rioting in London. I was actually a little impressed that some of them got their hands on an APC (presumably more difficult in England than the US). Any City bankers have good stories to share?
HSBC Private Bank Summer Intern London
did anyone hear abut his programme or even participated in it? if yes, how was the experience? would you recommend this intern? and most important: does anyone know how many percent of the summer interns get a full-time offer for the global graduate programme at HSBC private bank?
Transfer to London - NYC to London transfer?
Anybody here pull the NYC->London transfer off for a BB? How realistic is this transfer? Where is it on the spectrum of just mentioning to HR and as long as you're solid it will happen, to the stars have to align and you have to be under the wing of a senior banker who transfers there. Is it...
Credit Suisse - Structuring Salary - London
Hi guys, Currently trying to gauge an offer in structuring for fund derivatives in UK @ Credit Suisse. I have 3 years exp and based in the US. What would be the base pay/sign-on/relocation cost package you think about? I was thinking about 60k/15k/5k in GBP. Any advice? Thx! D.
As European how important is to start in London?
As European how important is to start in London? What about starting in Paris, Frankfurt or Dubai..
Possibility to start as Associate or 2nd yr Analyst w/o FT Exp
Hi guys, I need your help on this. Currently I am doing a 6M IBD internship at one BB in London. Previously I did one 6M internship at M&A division of one Fortune 500 companies, one 3M internship at RBS IBD , one 3M internship at BNPP AM , and another 3M internship at big 4. In addition I was...
When does training begin in the UK?
Does anyone know when the buldge bracket banks start training in London? Specifically MS?
London Investment Banks
This fall, I'm going to a masters program that is heavily recruited by London investment banks. I was hoping someone could shed some light on the perceived quality of the major banks in London. I know that generally speaking the best banks in the USA are going to be the top banks in London (I'm sure...
GPA for Summer 2010
Hi all, I am wondering if my Spring semester GPA matters in my internship (as in will they terminate your offer and will they take you GPA into consideration? I will be working in London this summer.
Energy/Nat Res Banking in London
I'm interested in energy/natural resource banking, but my searches have only turned up US-specific info, and I'm in the UK - I was hoping someone on this board would be able to clue me in. What's energy banking like in Europe? Who are the main players in this space in London, and which banks tend to...
List of new Financial Services Firms in London
If you’re looking for a job in financial services, and are struggling to get into a big bank, or if you’re already working for a big bank and would prefer to work for a hedge fund, private equity fund or fund management boutique, this list is for you. There's no guarantee that they're all...
London School of Economics - LSE reputation?
How is LSE regarded by the IB community in America? I've heard many different opinions. Some say that LSE isn't a target uni at all in the US but some say it will still be useful. Do many LSE graduates work on Wall Street? Thanks
GSO/Blackstone Interview Prep
I posted this question in the I Banking Section but didn't get any bites. Hopefully here will be better: I have a phone interview coming up with GSO Blackstone's credit investment business for a summer analyst position in London. From what I have read on WSO , Blackstone interviews seem to cover the...
Choosing Between IB Offers in Europe
Fellow Monkeys, I'd like your view on the choice I'm trying to make regarding my position next year (1st year analyst) Im about to graduate from a top French school, interned at BNPP in M&A in Paris, GS in M&A in Paris and GS in ECM in London. The offers I have are: GS , Leveraged Finance, London CS...
WSO for UK Bankers
Does anyone know if there is a WSO for London bankers or European banking in general? I optimisitcally tried square mile oasis in google - no such luck!
London Associate Compensation
So, I was recently offered an associate position in London for a major American BB . I am trying to gauge how strong the offer is, and would really appreciate some up-to-date advice. I am currently in the US, and have a competing offer from a major strategy consulting firm, but I know the...
BAML vs MS in Europe (London)
How is the reputation of BofA-Merrill Lynch in Europe (London)? Is it comparable to Morgan Stanley?
HSBC IBD FIG in London reputation
Hi, may I ask the more knowledgeable of you, what is the reputation of the HSBC IBD FIG in London? Notable transactions, ability to compete, etc.
Surprisingly, I have too look for a SA position in London
Long story short, consulting firms don't offer summer (analyst) internships in my country and I was preparing to apply for internships that starts from end of August/beginning September - I already have several contacts. However, I was admitted to the CEMS exchange at the London School of Economics,...
Differences for S&T in London and NYC
Hey people! I would like to know, where there are big differences between London and NYC in terms of being employed at a bank/HF? What are the big differences in terms of business culture? I've read that in London there is more OTC, Fixed Income and FX - is this true? And that NYC is more the center...
Securing a FT offer: is it easier in AM or PWM??
Is it true that it is easier to secure a FT job following a summer analyst stint in Pvt Wealth Mgt rather than Asset Mgt ? How is a summer experience in AM compared to that of IBD ? I know working hrs are much less, but is it very very much simpler??
[UK[ MSc Finance; LSE vs Cass vs Imperial
Hi everybody, I am in a pretty serious dilemma with regards to my postgraduate offers and I need some advice or at least a few opinions! Basically, I have offers for MSc Finance at LSE (conditional on a 1st) MSc Finance at Imperial (conditional on a 2.1) and MSc Trading and Financial Mathematics at...
GS London vs Barcap HK
Offers for S&T summer internship in GS London and Barcap Hong Kong. Originally from Hong Kong and prefer lifestyle/food etc in Hong Kong. Feel GS has a bigger name but think Barcap is growing too. Really want to go for Barcap Hong Kong but feel it'd be wasting a valuable GS opportunity. Do people...
Accepting offer / serving notice - UK employment
I have received a job offer (with 7 days to accept) with a start date of September, and am currently working full-time a different employer. I would like to accept the new job offer, however there are 6 months until the start date, for which I need to keep employment with my current employer to pay...
DB vs. JPM (IBD London, Summer Assoc)
Can you guys give pros and cons? Any idea about conversion to FT? This is London, Summer Associate. Thanks!
Resume for UK Positions
Hi all, I'm applying for an SA position at a boutique bank in London. I'm going to a US university right now so I was wondering what changes I would have to make to my resume. Would I have to make small changes like convert my GPA to the UK equivalent, or would they be much larger? Thank you for...
Fidelity - Equity Research Internship - Final Round
Firstly, I apologise if this post is cluttering the forum. This is my first visit to the site, I did a search but couldn't see a relevant thread. If there is one then please point me in its direction to save time. I have a final round with Fidelity next week for a summer internship in equity...
Citi IBD London - Groups
I've got an offer for a summer internship in IBD at Citi's London office and would like to know more about the groups over there. I'm interested by TMT or Energy groups and I have been told by Citi bankers that the TMT group is doing well (esp. Telecom Media) and has a good reputation. There's also...
Am I getting royally screwed?
When it comes to bonuses for entry level employees (IBK analysts, stub bonuses for analysts, stub bonuses for associates), do banks tend to remunerate all employees around the world (NY, London, HK) comparably? For example, would stub bonuses for first year analysts or associates be typically the...
BB IB Sales -> MBA -> MBB Associate
Hello here is the career i had in mind bb ib sales -> mba -> mbb associate -> industry few questions regarding this; a) is it even possible? how are sales exit ops? (main reason i don't want to do trading is because i don't want to still be a slave to the financial markets at 35 with a family and...
London SA Housing Summer 2010
I will be a summer analyst in the City this summer. If anyone else is looking for housing in London for the summer and is looking for a roommate/roommates, post here or send me a PM.
BB FIG in London - 2nd round
Hi everyone! Long time reader, first time poster here. I'm currently being interviewed for FT analyst position at FIG group of a bulge-bracket bank (London office). I already had 2 interviews with associates in Moscow which included both technical and fit questions (not intimidating ones). Now I'm...
Anyone else in PE looking for a roommate in London later this year?
Moving to London later this year to start a PE gig and potentially looking to rent with someone that's also doing PE or finance. Shoot me a PM.
Anyone moving to London for PE this year?
Moving to London after my analyst program finishes this year for PE . Would be interested in getting in touch with anyone else on the same path.
Assessment Centres
I've got a final round assessment centre for JP Morgan London IBD next week. Does anyone know what to expect or how to prepare for these?
Would it be stupid to...
I currently have a grad with none other than RBS in trading , at one of the bank's better desks (this year at least). Comparative (to the rest of the street) remuneration for the first few years is almost irrelevant to me, however fundamentally the mass exodus of those I enjoyed working with is a...
Need advice: moving into Healthcare M&A team
I have worked for just over 2 years in a start-up « no-name » m&a boutique. Then I recently moved into a business development & strategy position with a fortune 500 healthcare company (but based in a European country that is not the group’s headquarters). My new job is not as exiting as my...
London Analyst Comp 2008-2009
I know 1st years at BAML got: 37.5k GBP base + 5 Sign-on + 20 Year End; moved first-year analyst comp to 45K GBP base + 5k Sign-on for this year. 2nd-year offers of 50k base. 1st year associates got 25K year-end bonus, a bump to 65k base, and a 40k sign-on to stay at BAML . Goldman: 36k GBP Base...
Deutsche Bank LONDON trainin?!!!!!!
What do you know about Deutsche Bank's Global Banking training in London? Fun? Partying? or a taste of I banking all Nighters...?
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