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PE recruiting London / EU
Hi All, Have some upcoming interviews with HHs (eg. KEA, Blackwood, Dartmouth) who reached out - already had an introductory phone call. What to expect for the next (deeper) interview with these HHs? Will technicals, deal rationale, industry knowledge already be tested? Or is this more for the...
Timing for Strategy Consulting applications in London
Hi all, as the title suggests I am looking for info regarding the timing/which firms to target for applying to strategy consulting roles in London. A bit of background on me: I have relevant experience in investment banking (only internships) with nice brands on my cv (especially for London). I...
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...
How screwed am I if I didn't get a spring week offer? first year from a non-target (but reputable) university from London
The title is pretty self-explanatory. How screwed am I and what can I do to save my dying chances. Thanks. (I knew I should have gone Warwick to do History or Psychology or something silly)
BoFa SA London
Hello everyone, I'm trying to understand more how the SA in London will work this summer, I've read on other threads that it is going to be generalist but how can you possibly see all product teams in just 10 weeks, same goes for coverage. Do you also get to choose during or after your internship...
Insight needed about City College, London (Bayes Business School)
Just received my first offer today to study finance at Bayes Business School, formerly known as Cass. This is the first offer I've received so far from the UK and I'm currently awaiting replies from UCL, Durham, St Andrews, and Edinburgh (all for Finance). Out of curiosity, what is WSO's consenus on...
Advice for Technical Assessment CS
Hello! I am going to do a technical assessment for CS in London, for full time analyst, and I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what that technical assessment is going to be. It is 1.5h long and in Excel so I think it will be a DCF but not sure. Does anyone know or has anyone did this technical...
Suit & Shoe Advice for FT
Looking to make some sensible purchases before I start FT in September, trying to roughly budget now to work out what can be spent on enjoying the end of uni! I had a look through a few posts on here for advice, just wanted to check still up to date and query colour. From previous posts seems like...
Growth Equity Headhunters
Hi, Hoping to spread/receive intel on the headhunters for some of the larger growth equity shops in London. I'll start with a couple of names - any input on the other ones is greatly appreciated! TCV: Arkesden Accel: Dartmouth PSG: Dartmouth Apax Digital: Nordbridge KKR NGT: KEA (added) BXG: ??...
How to best secure a Summer Analyst position in London with no finance/spring weeks?
Hi all, Currently at a target school in the UK (Oxb,WW,UCL,ICL,LSE) studying a math degree. Applied to many springs this year but have yet to make it very far with any (likely due to failing OT, poor CV/CL, late applications etc). I have heard some other opinions about doing a masters to reapply...
Trending: RMG Equity Trader?
What kind of trading is it and is it FO? What's the pay/bonus/exit opp, etc? https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/jobs-UK-Londo… RMG Equities TradingThis role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the...
RMG Equity Trader?
What kind of trading is it and is it FO? What’s the pay/bonus/exit opp, etc? https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/jobs-UK-Londo… RMG Equities TradingThis role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the...
Does course at UK Unis even matter for IB placement anymore?
Hey all, Just doing some research for UK Unis for Undergraduate studies, and I'm just wondering - does it all even matter what course you pick? Are you able to get into a good economics masters program even with, say, a degree in philosophy or business management? Thanks!
London Analyst 1 PE Very Small Prep Group
Hi everyone, Looking for a couple of other London based analyst 1's or equivalent in IB/Consulting who would like to do/share PE prep/insights/models together. Looking to keep it extremely small (like maximum 3-4 people) . Not a huge fan of massive group chats where it becomes a bit of a cesspool...
Undergrad at Bocconi University or Boston College
Hey, I'm a high school student who is apply to college, and I've received my first acceptance not long ago. I was accepted to Bocconi's Finance Undergrad program with a 50% scholarship. With hopes to work in finance some day, I'm considering other options. I seem to match Boston College's stats...
Is it worth it to learn Spanish?
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London VS Toronto, which would be better in the long term?
Hello everyone. I really need help in deciding in which direction I shud push forward. Apologising earlier for the long post and thanks in advance for reading it :) So quick background I am an ACCA (for those who don't know what that is it's like being a CPA in US/Canada), I am currently working in...
S&T Trading vs. Entry-Level AM
Hello! I am a final-year UK student (top UK uni, STEM degree) and I have two job offers, both in London, both entry-level analyst: one in S&T (likely FX, Gov't bonds, or rates trading) at a lower-tier bank (think RBC/Nomura/SocGen), and the other at a relatively small asset management firm (10-15bn...
Choosing right uni for undergrad
Hello, I hope this is the right forum section to post this. I recently graduated from an Austrian high school and because I attained the max grades in our school leaving exams (1,0 in the Austrian Matura) I have a couple choices. My goal would be to get into IB. These are my options: UK: So far I've...
R&Co Summer Internship: Rejection at AC
Hello Everyone, Some days ago I was called for the AC at Rothschild & Co for the Summer Internship in IB - London. Before proceeding I must say that I have a great understanding of the firm (I modelled it in a previous internship), I have friends there, and I met the managing partners during my...
London Raymond James reputation
Hi all, There isn't much information on Raymond James in the UK - both in terms of market reputation and culture. I was wondering if anybody could shed some light on: - General reputation as MM investment bank. Especially compared to other MM banks such as Canaccord Genuity. - Work/life balance and...
JPM London 2022 Trading Summer Analyst | Virtual Assessment Centre (AC)
Hi guys. Got invited to JPM's London Assessment Centre for S.A. role (Trading) next week. Apparently, it's gonna be virtual and I'm quite clueless about what to expect from it. Anyone in a similar position, or has been through the same process last year/this year? I'd appreciate it if someone can...
Nomura CFS SA 2022 London - Interview questions
Hi everyone, I just received an invite for a final round from Nomura's Client Financing Solutions division (CFS) in London (SA2022). Anyone willing to share his/her experience? How did you prepare? In particular with regards to the 1 hour case study. Thanks!
Citi London Best Teams
I have signed an offer for an IB SA position . Since we have to submit our preferences for teams, which ones are the strongest ones in terms of dealflow, reputation and exit opps? I have heard that Industrial/FS are good groups, but I would like to know more about if there are any other strong...
Citi Bank Consumer Group
Hey guys, Would appreciate any insight on Citi's consumer group. From league table, it should be a pretty small group. The questions are: how's the deal flow/culture? When it comes to conversion, will team size affect the conversion rate? Will you recommend to join this group? Thank you so much for...
Bank of America vs Citi vs Credit Suisse in London
Hi monkeys, could you give as some insights on these banks? Obviously they are behind GS/MS/(JPM), but how would you rank them in terms of prestige for exits options in general? Any ranking to enter MF PE in London? Or am I dreaming? I understand that general consensus is BoFA > Citi. You monkeys...
Bank of America vs Citi vs Credit Suisse in London
Hi monkeys, how whould you rank these in London? They are obviously behind GS/MS/(JPM), but what would be your prestige ranking? Which if best for MF/UMM PE and for exit ops en general? Or am I dreaming? Best groups in each bank in London? There has been some threads on this already, but wanted to...
Is there any chance for me to break into IB or am I screwed?
Hey fellow WSO'ers, I am currently trying to plan my future career and I am not entirely sure whether this would work out. About me: Eastern European with a 1st class degree from a no name UK university (major: Finance), currently in Eastern Europe working in Transaction Advisory at Deloitte (going...
GS Top Teams in London
Hi monkeys - does anyone know what the best teams in GS London are? My guess is all of them are pretty strong, but wanted to get a feeling of the ones that are considered the strongest in the space, with not only high deal flow but quality deal flow too.
JP Morgan Summer Internship Assessment Centre
Hi there, I have an assessment centre coming up next week for JP Morgan Trading summer internship. Does anyone have any advice/ tips? What questions did you get asked? Thanks very much for your help :))
Rothschild (LDN) M&A or Debt Advisory/Restructuring?
Hi guys, I've been fortunate enough to get a summer internship at Rothschild and I have to choose between either M&A or Debt Advisory/Restructuring (Rothschild put DCM and restructuring under the same group), but I don't know what to pick! I'm drawn towards restructuring as I find the debt analysis...
An Englishman on Wall Street
Good day my esteemed gentlemen, I am a young fellow from England who has taken a keen interest in the field of banking. I have recently begun my undergraduate degree at a rather prestigious university, and am examining potential careers in this field. I have also identified the former colonies as an...
Working a Summer Abroad in London
Hi everyone, I'm an incoming full-time IB analyst at one of the Canadian banks, having worked in PE (major shop with total >$100B AUM across all asset classes) and IB (mainly M&A) for a summer each. School ends late April for me and my job starts the beginning of August, so I'm thinking of working...
Get relocated to London, any recommendations on where to live?
Any recommendations on where to live and how to make friends in London? work place is the city. Thank you!
Typical UMM comp for 1st year Associates in London
I recently got a couple of offers to join a couple of MM/ UMM shops in London. Excited about the UMM especially until I heard the comp - 85 base and avg. 100% bonus. All in 170, which is good overall vs. my current role, but is (1) lower in terms of base vs. my current job (although bonus makes up...
Visa sponsorship in London IB
Do IBs in London currently provide visa sponsorship for non-EU candidates at Y2/Y3analyst & associate level? If yes, which banks?
BlackRock FT Investment - top groups
Hi, Just starting my BlackRock FT application (London) and was wondering what groups are seen as top tier at the firm (between Alternatives, ETF & Index Investing, and Portfolio Management). Is it much more difficult to get into some of them than the others? Thanks.
London 2022SA Progress Megathread
Updated 14/11/21 (thanks for updates in comments)
Bain Capital - offers out
Barclays - Some ACs out
Berenberg -
BlackRock -
Blackstone - 1st rounds
BofA - ACs out, most offers out
BNP - Hirevues out; Markets & IBD ACs out Campbell Lutyens - First Rounds Done
Centerview -...
Graduating after Starting FT at BB
I'm currently a postgraduate student on a 1 year master's programme in London and recently received an offer to start full time at a BB in September. I expected to graduate this September (that's also what my CV said) but due to personal circumstances now won't be able to finish my dissertation by...
Top paying pe firms in london
Hey guys, who are the highest paying funds in uk with interesting deals? Apollo’s and H&F’s comps are only given for the US. Whats the deal in london? thanks
EU Citizen applying for IBD internships in London - sponsorship ?
Hi everyone, So I'm an EU citizen who is currently preparing to apply for summer internships at BBs in London. My understanding is that after Brexit I will now require a T5 visa with sponsor in order to work in the UK. My question is, will specifying that I need a sponsor hurt my chances of being...
WM - PB in London
Hello, I was hoping someone could fill me in on the not very commonly-talked WM/PB recruiting process in the UK, average salary scale, and interview tips for the SA 2022. Thanks for the help
Questions about spring weeks for IB in London
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I will be starting my bachelors course (BESS) at Bocconi University in September as a non-EU first year international student. I will also be applying to spring weeks at banks in London. -Is being a non-EU student a huge setback when it comes to applying for spring...
*URGENT* American BB vs. Credit MF
Hi all, I currently work as an associate at a European BB based in continental Europe Currently got two exploding offers as follows: - associate role at an American BB in London in IBD - associate role at an American MF in my current country in their Credit team Few data points: - base salary is...
Chances of landing a FT IB/PE role in London?
Hey guys, I will be applying to MFin/MFE programs in the UK this fall (think LSE/Oxford). Let's assume I get in and given the new automatic UK 2-year visa after graduation. (I'm from South America), What do you think are the chances of landing a FT role in IB/PE after graduation? Do I necessarily...
*URGENT* Relocating to London in a post-COVID, post-Brexit world
Hi all, Just got a job offer from a top-tier BB to join one of their sector teams in London. Alternatively, they proposed I join their mid-cap country coverage team based in the same city I am currently working in, in continental Europe. The value proposition of a European sector role vs a regional...
London IBD Spring Week 2022 from Continental Europe
Hi All, I'm looking to apply for the 2022 IBD spring weeks in London from Sweden, and I don't know what to put for the "Are you legally authorized to work in London" question. Will banks sponsor visas for non-UK spring week applicants or are spring weeks now a UK exclusive thing?
London Summer Analyst 2022
Hi, quick one. Am I eligible for an SA stint if I am graduating in June 2022. I know most banks say applicants must be in their penultimate year but I would like to know if there is a way around it. Plus how exactly do I apply on the portal without getting dinged automatically
From Big4 deal advisory to a job in London
Hi Guys, I have wished to move to London for many years and started to apply this winter, but I don’t get invited to any interviews. I have mainly applied through LinkedIN’s job board, but also approached random people at companies I find attractive. Do any of you know if Brexit have made it...
UK work visas for EU citizens applying post-Dec 2020
Hi! I recently signed an offer at a t2/boutique in London and wanted to know 2 things about the UK work visa process for EU citizens post brexit (post Dec 2020): timelines and any out-of- pocket expenses. Any EU citizen here that recently signed an offer in UK and has gone thru/is going thru the...
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