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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...
Best language (Chinese/French/German) for IB/possibly law in London?
I am going to be studying Law at the University of Cambridge next year. Since I have about 17-months before beginning my studies at uni, I was thinking of learning an additional language (other than English) or two during this period, preferably up to fluency level. Having read similar posts on this...
LBS master in finance associate program
Hi guys, Does anyone know how easy it is to get an IBD associate role in London through a masters in finance at LBS. I have a CFA® charter and 4 years of corporate finance experience at 2 different big4s in the middle east. Thanks,
Post-MBA Comp for HF in London
Just received an offer to join a £500M event-driven fund in the city. Two partners, and one other analyst currently at the fund. Coming from the US so have no idea on comp, would like you guys' take on the offer. Offer: £20k signing bonus, £80k salary, £80-100k bonus. About me: M7 MBA, interned...
London TMT 2021
Hi all, How does HSBC TMT compare with Stifel GTG (formerly Mooreland) team in Europe. Currently an associate at a tech boutique. Trying to decide between big name - HSBC, vs more tech focused deal opportunity - Stifel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Goal IBD in London: LSE A&F vs. HSG MBF
Hi guys, I'm currently making a choice between LSE A&F and HSG MBF. My goal is to eventually work in London for a tier-1 IB. Although LSE is definitely the bigger brand, particularly in London, I wouldn't have to do any extra internships. HSG would allow me to do a SA and an OC before applying to...
Middle Management MBB / FAANG
Hey Everyone I am a middle manager/exec at one of the infamous IT services firm. However, I have a pretty strong healthcare consulting experience spread across APAC countries, then moved to Product Management @USA (grew a successful product) and finally to business strategy. I am currently in the...
Career Start Issues
Dear monkeys of WSO, I hope you are all well. I have been monitoring this website for years now and I can say that it has been helpful and fun to read. However, I never felt the need to seek help for anything. But here I am today. So, I have graduated from a respected university in England last year...
What UK Banks do International Monkeys use?
Hi Monkeys, As an incoming analyst at a BB in the UK, what bank do people use locally and for international operations (ex: FX and sending currencies to home country account)? Curious if you have any recommendations regarding local UK banks? I was previously using Revolut for international transfers...
Why some job posts show both NY and London in location at the same time?
Sometimes I found job posts which show both NY and London in location, like this one from Citi: https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/2/job/Ne…. The same happens in other banks as well. I guess it means it will only hire one either in NY or London and I need to compete with candidates not just...
Rank these (London)
Hi all - how would you rank GS Cross Markets Group (CMG) vs. Citi/BofA/Rothschild TMT (All London)? Any info on how sweaty these teams are would be very appreciated!
No second language a big disadvantage when trying to get a job in London CRE acquisitions?
I'm an undergrad looking to get a job as an acquisitions analyst in London (but would also consider the US where I'm from). I don't have a fluent second language, will this put me at a big disadvantage compared to the competition when applying for roles?
PIMCO Real Estate London
Any thoughts on PIMCO private equity real estate group in London? Seems that they are raising their fourth global BRAVO (>$4 bn) fund and have a couple of other vehicles they invest for (including a hedge fund-like business). Any hint on comp/culture and overall strenght of brand/team in PERE...
IE Business School MS Finance placements
I am aware IE's Ms in Finance has exceptional placement in IB and PE, but I am wondering where in Europe their students usually go to work? Is IE's Ms in Finance a target for London IB? I am an international student and would like to end up in London.
Revcap in London
Hey everyone, Anyone encountered Revcap before and can speak to their culture, pay, growth opportunities, street rep, deal flow etc? Thanks in advance!
Machine learning electives for AM - Incoming MSF seeking advice
Hello monkeys, I will soon be starting the Masters in Financial Analysis program at London Business School and I am looking for some advice to break into BB ssset management. I recently spoke to an MD at JPM Asset Management and he told me that "coding is the new English", he also mentioned that I...
Off Cycle Internship London, potential back up plan if I fail to convert?
Hi guys, I'll be starting an Off Cycle Internship next month at a Tier 3 bank (SocGen/BNP Paribas/Nomura), and was wondering what I should do in terms of back up plans for if I am not able to convert this internship into a full time offer. Should I start applying for Off Cycle Internships and...
UK Employability: Nottingham or Exeter? For BB/Big 4 in London/Europe
Generally have very little idea of UK/EU finance industry. Grew up and attended undergrad in Asia. Recently was accepted for an MSc Finance course at the University of Exeter and MSc Risk Management course at the University of Nottingham . 1) Which combination of degree in course the above would be...
London HF Analyst Comp
I am an experienced American analyst previously at an event-driven fund (3 years), before that did 2 years in IBD. Currently in an M7 Bschool with an offer to join a 1B GBP event-driven fund in London upon graduation. Offer is 90k base + 90k bonus GBP. Thoughts on this offer? Lower than my pre MBA...
Should I shave my beard for my interviews? (London)
I have multiple IBD interviews coming up (Analyst roles & OC internships) for London offices. I have heard mixed opinions on having a beard in EMEA offices, whereas in the US I would always shave it. I look like a 16 year old bitch boi without one and all my peers say I look 100% better and more...
JPM London
Wondering which JPM IB groups in London are the best / how they rank internally. (TMT/ C&R / DI / NRE / FIG etc). Thanks! Would also benefit from a general ranking of the bank from a Ldn perspective :)
London - why do buy-side headhunters ignore candidates?
Hi all, Just wondering why London buy-side headhunters ignore candidates? Just a bit about myself - 3rd year analyst at an EB in London (CVP / EVR / PJT / PWP) looking to move to the buyside (UMM / Large-Cap PE). (Think I have sufficient deal experience) - Got called for an intro meeting Q4 20 with...
HEC/ESSEC MIM placement in London IB
Dear monkeys and apes, I'd love to read your opinions. I've already applied for the MIF at these two schools (no results yet) and that got me wondering as to how exactly does the MIM at HEC/ESSEC fit into the usual rankings that one can find on this site (can't link them, new user). Bocconi is...
Stephens vs. Canaccord
Hi all - I was wondering if somebody had any insights on Stephens vs. Canaccord Genuity, in particular their M&A teams? A friend recently asked me about them and I was looking for info but it's hard to find so I thought I'll post it here since I'm currently considering for either of them. I think...
Moving to London | Recommended Neighborhoods?
Hi everyone, I will be moving to London to continue my IBD analyst stint, coming from the US. Any neighborhoods would you recommend? Looking for a neighborhood that would be great for singles/young professionals, has lots of culture, not too pricey, visually appealing. An added bonus would be...
Which job should I choose now if I want to end up in IB??
Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a good holiday season. I am stuck in a dilemma regarding the next step in my career, I am really hoping some insight from you guys will be helpful. I am currently working as a Data Analyst with The Economist Group, where I work on forecasting models. I have...
BLACKROCK SUMMER ANALYSTS LONDON 2021
accepted an offer to join blackrock as an intern in london next summer....haven't seen any other posts for london interns so would be interested to know who else will be joining/what prep people are doing/what part of london to stay in
ESCP vs Cass for MSc in Real Estate
I recently was accepted into the ESCP Business School Masters in Real Estate (currently ranked #3 in the world by QS) and Cass Business School's Master in Real Estate Investment. My long term goal is to work for a global REPE firm in London, but am having a tough time deciding which is the better...
Tier 3 IB Markets Internship or HFT Trading Firm Internship??
I'm in my second year studying Maths at a Target Uni in the UK and I need advice in which one of these two internships to go for: The first internship is in the Markets Division (Cross-Asset) at a Tier 3 Investment Bank in London. The second internship is as a Trading Intern at a high-frequency...
Dilemma of an IBD Analyst: Tech 'Unicorn' vs. Large-Cap PE
Wise souls of WSO - I need some advice! I've been working as an IBD analyst at a BB in London for 18 months. I am deciding whether to take an offer for the in-house corp dev / finance team at a big tech unicorn or continue recruiting for PE (in the early stages of several processes, but no concrete...
Lincoln International Europe
Hi everyone, curious to know how Lincoln International is positioned in Europe, more specifically London (and also the Benelux). Main points of interest here are: 1. Culture 2. Comp 3. Strongest groups and their deal flow 4. Exits or lateraling opportunities to EB/BB Compared to players like William...
UK - lateral hiring from abroad
I've seen many, many threads on lateral hiring, but still I feel I don't know much. I'm interested in London . I hope there are some people who actually conduct lateral interviews, and they could offer some guidance. What questions would you ask a candidate like me (with huge exp)? 6-month long...
Leverage for ACs?
Hi European monkies, Got 2 ACs from 2 (I-don't-really-like) BB, and now still waiting for other results to come out as some of my friends have gotten some offers/rejections. Also so tired of just waiting as the spots are being filled up. Do you think it would be a good idea to write directly to...
Should I hand in my SPRING WEEK APPS ASAP
I go to a target and am a first year in uni. I’m applying to spring weeks so by the end of the week should I hand in all my spring week applications? My career office says hand them in before the deadline but the deadlines are in November.
Q&A: Vice President - European BB Investment Banking (Industrials)
Open to questions of any nature related to Investment Banking / Advisory fields as well as general finance industry. Background: - BS in Mathematics (Russia) - MA in Economics (Russia) - 6 months in leading Russian, state-owned investment bank - 8 years in European Bulge Bracket bank, including...
London Mega Fund PE Recruitment
Hi guys. I realise there is very little discussion about the London Mega Fund PE Recruitment market so I started this thread. I am personally looking to move to a mega fund and focus on infrastructure investment. Anyone knows any good head hunter that help recruit for Mega Funds in London? All...
London's third-party recruiters rejecting my applications to elite boutiques
I applied to 4 elite boutiques in London, for which all initial screening processes are handled by third-party recruiters. How can I stand out in my application or/and in the first round phone interviews?
MS London Off-Cycle 2021
Does anybody know where they are with recruitment ? I've heard 1st rounds are out but not sure if they've rejected post tests.
Transitioning from US to UK
I am currently considering moving to the UK for IB (No need for a Visa). What is the equivalent of the FINRA exams in the US? Would I need to take the exams again? Does the UK need exams at all?
Importance of networking in London
Hi, I'm studying [non-finance] at a UK target (think Oxbridge/Imperial/LSE) currently in the process of applying for SA 2021. I know that networking is definitely a thing in the US but I've received mixed advice about its role in the UK, both on here and in real life. Assuming I don't really know...
Lateral A2
I will probably be gunning for a lateral next year for an A2 to London. Particularly interested in the top EBs, namely PWP, Greenhill, Moelis (probably Centerview & Lazard are completely out of my league but would like to try as well). Background: non-diversity, semi-target (Bocconi/St Gallen/WHU)...
Professional pokerplayer looking for an internship
Hey guys, i graduated last summer from a mediocre uni in Germany (in business and economics) and moved to the UK to pursue my dream job of being a pokerplayer. I started playing while being in school, therefore i played during my studies and because i have been making decent money of it i never...
Undergrad university and course
I'm an international student (India) , looking to break into IB after undergraduate. I'm looking for genuine advice for course and university prospects. I am considering LSE, Warwick, and Oxbridge(if I get in), how are the recruitment prospects there? and what course( In which uni) would help me get...
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