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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...
Indian HighSchooler: Guidance to make it into an IB in London
I am currently a high school senior, with a decent amount of grades and ECs, however, funding fees would be challenging. How can I break it into UK IB roles? What target schools should I apply for?
Whiteshield Partners - Dubai/London office
Hi looking for some info regarding Whiteshield Partners, haven’t heard of them before but they seem cool - focus on policy with emphasis on quantitative analysis. could someone comment on: -salary for dubai/London for Associate, Snr Associate and beyond - general prestige? Is it a T2 consulting...
Silverpeak LLP Graduate Analyst Online Assessment
Is anyone familiar withe Silverpeak graduate scheme online assessment. Its a 25min assessment for its analyst program administered by Test Dome. Is it simple logic, inductive reasoning, situational judgement, etc... (classic stuff), or is it something novel. Any insights on the firm and advice for...
London - Looking for Roommate (Work in City)
Hey all, I am looking for a flatmate to move into a flat with ideally by end of April / early May (potentially flexible around these dates - can discuss). I am currently an associate working in an investment bank in the City so ideally the flat will be c.20mins away or so by walking or public...
London BB capital market or Singapore BB IB generalist for summer internship
i am deciding between London BB capital market or Singapore BB IB generalist. I am interested in levfin group in London BB but the selection might be quite competitive and I do not want to work in ECM/DCM cuz i know they do not really do modeling. For Singapore BB the reputation is not as good as...
Incoming Analyst - Places to Live (London)
Incoming IB Analyst working in the City, where to live in terms of area? Do 1st year analysts tend to live alone or flat share? If I'm planning on saving, assuming a base of around 68,000 how much should go to rent+utilities+council tax etc..? I do prefer living alone but know that this is really...
Top Credit Hedge Funds (London)
Looking for some colour on long credit hedge funds in London and what pay and compensation would be at the VP level. Also how these firms differ and anything on culture. Names that come to mind: Anchorage, Angelo Gordon, Albacore, Arini, Diameter, Fortress, King Street, Och-Ziff/Sculptor, Oak Hill,...
(London) How can I find other finance professionals to live with? (Shared housing)
Hi all, Just landed a job in London and will be moving there this April (big thanks to WSO - couldn't have done it without the wealth of information and amazing people on this forum). I will be on an Analyst salary and thus will be looking to share a flat/shared housing. I'd rather be surrounded by...
Strategy for Choosing Desks S&T SA
Hi everybody, I'm an incoming SA at a BB for S&T in London. The firm allows SAs to suggest their desk preferences for rotation. There are 5/6 desks I know that want to try, across equity and FICC, but I'm unsure of the best way to proceed, though I know the desks will be in competition with the...
MSc Finance Cranfield Vs Bayes (Cass) vs Queen Mary University
Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my question. Cranfield course: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/masters-courses/f… Bayes course: https://www.bayes.city.ac.uk/study/masters/course… Queen Mary:...
Advice required - No Spring Weeks
Hello there, I am in a bit of a difficult situation when it comes to Spring Weeks. I have not been able to secure any so far and I need advice from WSO. I did manage to get 1 non-Hirevue interview for a spring week and I was pleased that I managed to make it past a Hirevue. Overall, I have managed...
Marlin PE - London
Curious on culture, returns, WLB
ESSEC vs Bocconi MSc
Sorry if this story is too long. I have been accepted into ESSEC's Master in Finance and Bocconi's MSc in Finance for next year's intake. Bocconi's offer just came today with a full scholarship covering tuition fees. I have already paid ESSEC's deposit and submitted a loan application with Prodigy...
Should I take CFA level 1 alongisde my Master's?
I have been accepted to ESSEC's Master in Finance for the 2023 intake. I am not an EU citizen and I don't speak French, and I was wondering if taking the CFA level 1 would help me land internships and maybe secure a full-time offer in London. If so, I will take it in May, but I'm not entirely sure...
Reasonable Analyst 2 Rent / Where to find IB flatmate in London
Hi all, I've budgeted around GBP 1,500 pcm, salary is around high 60's. Am I being too ambitious / should I go for something more affordable? What websites do you use to find flatmates? I have been using SpareRoom but have had no success. Are there any ways to connect with other IB professionals...
Didnt get an IB summer internship for London 2023, what now?
I graduate from my masters programme in 2024 and am already taking 2 years to finish it even though it is a 1 year programme, so postponing graduation is very undesirable. Already did 1 internship at a national bank (non-BB) and have time for 1 or 2 more. Recruiting for FT 2024 already starts next...
Q&A : Credit (DL, SSG)
Hiya - from continental Europe, I've been working c.10y in London: 4y IBD FIG and 6y private credit. In buyside, I first did PE-like work (M&A, Board rep, etc) following a portco restructuring, and then currently doing special sits investments (illiquid). Always worked at LDN office of US firms....
LaSalle Special Situations modelling (London)
Looking to apply to LaSalle Debt and Special Situations team in London as an Analyst. Does anyone have any knowledge on what level of modelling they require and what they include on their modelling tests? Thanks!
Corporate Development UK salary expectations
All, I recently received an offer for a Corp Dev Associate position at a PE backed tech company. There isn't much information on salary progression for the UK so I was hoping to get some guidance. I appreciate that it is difficult to compare since role titles tends to be quite variable compared to...
How to plan to live internationally after my Analyst Stint?
So I will be graduating soon from a strong US semi-target (Duke/Vandy/USC) tier, going into a strong Tech M&A Boutique in a Tier 1 city in the US. I am 22/23, and before I'm 25 I want to move abroad and live in either Europe (UK/Germany/etc) or Singapore for around 2 years. I have travelled a lot...
Is it worth recruiting in London for IB as a US student?
How difficult is the process/what do I need to know?
IB London - Best teams
There are a lot of posts on the topic but very few contain useful info. I therefore thought to start a threat. I am interested in practitioners' (please only reply if you really work in IB in London ) opinions on what the top 3 teams across different industries are. I am not talking about league...
Things to Do/See in London
Planning a trip to London sometime in Spring 2023, what's a good number of days to spend in London for someone that hasn't been (not counting countless layovers in Heathrow)? I'm thinking 3-5ish days. I have a friend in the Netherlands that might come too, but could end up being a solo trip. Also,...
CO and AM: how do you stay on top of the application cycle?
What would you guys say is the most effective way to keep track of openings and stay on the ball, timing-wise? The London IB cycle has swooshed completely over my head this year because I couldn’t monitor the openings. I know the business school guys have some spreadsheets circling round, but am...
VC Associate Recruitment London - Recruiters and best shops
Hello hello, long time lurker around here, currently in IB in London and wondering what a jump to Associate at VC is possible - do people know whether this is done through recruiters or pure networking, what have you/people you know previously done? What are also the best VC funds in London, what...
Did not receive BB SA 2022 Return Offer - Don't study Finance, too young...
Hi everyone, just thought I would make a post here as really want some genuine advice. I'm 20 years old and interned in a top BB this summer, won't disclose the name as this post might give away a lot to people that know me. Basically, I didn't receive a Return Offer for FT - of course I had...
Harris Williams London Reputation
Have a potential interview coming up with Harris Williams in London - TMT group. Curious if anyone has any insights on the team dynamic, culture, hours, etc.
Internship: Dubai or London?
Hi, I'm an incoming 2nd year graduate student at Bocconi University (accounting and finance). From February I would like to start an internship in management consulting (MBB or T2) and I would like to do it abroad since except for an erasmus I lack international experience and I would like to go...
Best place to live in London
If your office would be in the city; where would you want to live in terms of best travel time, costs and fun to live. Thinking of living with other people.
On hold/waitlisted by Deloitte UK. What are my chances?
Had my final interview with a partner seven weeks ago for a role in economic consulting (Financial Advisory). About 4 weeks ago my recruiter informed me that they haven't made a decision on my case yet and she would keep me posted. However, I haven't heard any updates yet and there's been no...
Tear my Resume apart for London SA 23
Hey everyone, I'm a Canadian University student who's going to recruit for IB SA 23 in the UK. Could I have some feedback for my resume?
Please review my CV for London SA 2023
2nd semester student from Germany here. I would realy appreciate some feedback on my CV. Also do I even have a shot at SA with this resume or would you rather focus on applying to spring weeks.
CPPIB compensation / hours
Hi folks, can anyone shed some light on CPPIB’s comp / hours / culture / progression opps in London?
LevFin deal flow?
With the likelihood of a recession hitting soon and debt markets drying up, it seems that the deal flow in LevFin is pretty dead. I got an offer to join a LevFin team in August/September but due to the above, I am not sure if I should aim for another team? Do you guys think the deal flow will be...
London Bonus FY 2021-22 Thread
Let’s start a thread with comp (London based) with the following: -Bank -Rank/year -Base -Bonus -Bucket Curious to see what comp is like across the street and how it stacks up to the US/continental Europe
Lateral form regional office to LND/NY
A very simple question. Is it possible to lateral form a regional office (think Milan/Paris/Frankurt) to London (or eventually NY)? If so, when does it happen generally? And what's the typical procedure? Any input or experience is strongly appreciated. Thanks!
QMUL IB firms target
Why are many BB firms like JPM and GS targeting more undergrads from QMUL(Russel group uni) for the London roles? I’ve seen so many of them getting summer internships and spring weeks on LinkedIn. They are not even ranked top 10 in the UK. They are 19th wtf and 117th in the world ranking. Goldman...
Big 4 internship -> MBB full time?
Hi! I am a UK graduate with 2 spring week experiences: one IB firm, one of the MBB's and a summer internship in management consulting at one of the Big 4's. All of these in London. Do you think I stand a chance of getting picked by MBB full time given my profile? I'm coming from one of the target...
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WSO London Meetup - Thur July 14th, 6:30pm, Devonshire Terrace (lower terrace area)
Join the WSO London group for drinks and socializing. The host is Matthew. Join the London chat group to connect with the host and other people attending. Please bring cash so it will be easier to split the bill. RSVP -Please RSVP here so we have an idea of how many people will be attending. WHEN...
AM I MISSING SOMETHING?
Final year of master's in finance previous experience in an equity fund. I apply for summers in London: - Got called by R&Co in Equity Advisory --> Rejected at the assessment centre. Ok, it's Rothschild it's competitive, I keep going (even tough I was dying). The offer goes to a girl. - I got called...
Getting a master in finance in Europe and landing a job in IB at Wall street
Does any of you guys know of anyone they know that got their master in finance in Europe (in schools such as LSE, LBS, Warwick, Oxford, Bocconi, Hec ecc) and got a role in IB at Wall Street? I am european (italian to be exact) and I would like to work in NY one day. Thanks in advance
Buyside Firms in Canary Wharf?
Non-native Londoner who will be working in Canary Wharf soon. I noticed that most of the buyside firms for PE (corporate, RE, Infra, Debt, etc.) and HFs are based in Mayfair and the city. This sucks as Mayfair is a 25 minute tube ride away? Doesn't seem like I can just grab a coffee with someone at...
How many admitted for Summer Analyst (top IB, London)
Hi! I am currently starting my MSc at LSE and I have experience on M&A and PE. Some of the roles I will be applying to are at top investment banks, and I want to know how many applicants are admitted into summer internships... For example, I have heard that Moelis hires around 12 grads each year and...
Which BB/EBs use Pymetrics?
Do anyone have information regarding which London based BB/EBs that use Pymetrics as part of their SA application process?
UK Associate / Summer Associate Opening Thread 2023 London
Hey Guys, I am creating this thread for those of you that are graduating from an MBA or Masters and want to know the deadlines and job openings for associate and summer associate roles in the UK? Please let me know what positions are open right now. I know point72 is recruiting now.
2022 SA and Summer Associate Recruiting UK Thread
Hey Guys, Does anyone know if there any open SA or summer associate positions in the UK? or at least when do they open? I heard that GS and JPM will open on july 1 but not from a reliable source.
IB Recruiting in London is Completely Dead?
I just started my 2nd year as an Analyst at a pretty small, unknown boutique. I was hoping to start looking at some lateral options, especially after seeing older colleagues leave for MM / EB-tier banks during COVID. But right now, I'm seeing absolutely nothing get posted on Linkedin - it's a...
Looking for opportunities to jump into PE / PC in the US from London
Hi everyone, I am a student in Europe and will join as an investment analyst of PE/PC in London (think BX/KKR/WB/GS/Carlyle/CVC/Bain in terms of AuM and brand name). From a tier 1-1.5 school in Europe (probably no name in the US but we have awesome exchange/double degree programs with Harvard, MIT,...
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