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Best EVR M&A Groups 2024?
Hey, incoming intern here. I was wondering which groups are considered best for (Culture, Exits, Experiance).
Transitioning from PwC M&A to Investment Banking: Is it a Smart Career Move?"
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Q1 2025 Internships
Hi, does anyone know of good application trackers for Off-Cycle Internships (Europe and UK region) that are up to date? Been looking for a while but most of them are still for 2024 only...
M&A Consulting to IB - Possible?
I recently accepted an internship in the M&A practice of a consulting firm. I've been angling for IB but wasn't able to get an offer, and figured I'd accept the next best thing as it does sound very interesting. I'd like to get into IB still, but I've been told that consulting M&A has very little...
Chances of Breaking into IB - Non Target
Hey guys, I'm a to-be international student in the US, pursuing an MBA and looking to break into IB. I'm expecting an acceptance into BU Questrom, and I'm yet to hear back from McDonough and Tepper. Now, should I get an admit into McDonough, it would obviously be my go to, but in case I don't, I'd...
Joining the big family-owned business after IB/PE prior-experience. CFO?PE FUND? OPERATIONNAL?
Hello WSO, I am currently an undergraduate student at a great french business school and I will hopefully break into investment banking (M&A) then move into private equity industry for some years. To finally, moove into the family-owned business. And I was thinking that this community could give me...
UK ACA Big4 Audit next move -> LMM TS, LMM M&A or Investment Trust/ Fund?
Hi all, I'm from the UK, 4YOE in Big4 Audit, sick of it and did non-LBS UK MBA last year, struck out of MBB and other LDP, now scrambling for a job, with a few below leads: 1. LMM Transaction Service/ Advisory Senior Associate in London £55k + 5-8% bonus + 26 days PTO + standard 6% pension + 2 WFH...
Would you get wrecked going from top tier consulting to IB?
Currently working at an MBB and on the fence to try to recruit for banking. Reasons are manyfold but mainly I always thought about going to banking post undergrad but chickened out due to hours. Realizing now that I cope with work hours quiet well and doing a lot of 'finance-related' stuff (i.e., PE...
Impact of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy on Future in Finance
Hello everyone, After over 6 years in corporate M&A and development—a career path that I thoroughly enjoyed—I took a leap in 2020 to start my own venture. Fast forward four years, and I'm now faced with the tough decision of potentially closing down my business and filing for Chapter 7...
Improving in TMT
I'm now a senior associate in M&A (about to be VP soon). I'm at a generalist boutique, but have been largely exposed to TMT deals for the most part. Despite having completed ~5 deals in the space, I still feel a constant sense of imposter sydrome and it forever feels like I'm trying to catch up on...
Greenhill Superday (NYC M&A)
I know that first rounds have mostly concluded and superdays are coming up for GHL. Is anyone able to provide insight on the superday regarding format, technical/behavioral nature, or anything else? Thanks.
Asset Management (IN) -> MBA (US) -> Private Equity
Hey everyone, I was just wondering about the chances of someone from Asset Management pivoting to PE post MBA. A bit of background, I'm from India, working in a local botique Asset Management Fund. I'm part of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence and I have 6 years of experience. I currently...
Imperial College Executive Education M&A course
I am considering whether I should attend this executive certification or not. I have just started to work in financial advisory and I want to specialise in M&A. Anyone has done this course? Any feedback?
Let's Talk IB Acceptance Rates / Difficulty
I think we can all agree, besides HF and Quant - Investment Banking is the hardest to break into. But what's the most difficult section of investment banking to break into? Factoring in average class size, upward trajectory of comp, general demand I think we see : (Highest to Lowest Entry...
Opportunity to professionalize the business broker model
I have been in LMM investment banking doing sell-side M&A advisory work for a while. And one thing I've come to notice is that the M&A advisory and lower middle market investment banking space is very crowded. Multiple parties pitching sell-side mandates that are still on the smaller side ($20M -...
Sick of IB - where do I go next?
Context: I work in a European Bank well known in the cap markets space, but pretty sucky in M&A, though still revenue generating. I spent my Analyst years in ECM before spending the last 8 months in a sector team focusing on M&A deals. These long hours are quickly getting old and I have no idea what...
Received BB M&A SA 2025 offer - what are my options?
Hi all - I just received an offer for a BB M&A group in a regional office (SF, CHI). I'm super excited about the offer, but I don't see myself enjoying living in the area after college. I'm wondering what my my best course of action is if I want to end up in NYC. Should I take the offer and then try...
M&A group at BB firms (MS vs. JPM vs. Citi vs. BofA)
Can anyone shed some light into how the M&A groups at bulge brackets differ from one another in terms of: - culture - hours - deal flow / learning opportunities - exit opportunities Especially for MS, JPM, Citi, BofA. Understood that some banks have their M&A done in-house within coverage groups so...
Looking for Buyer Software Company
A few days ago, my father was told that a friend of his wants to sell his software company. (mid market) Since I am involved in finance M&A (private equity), I was asked to create models as well as a valuation in order to look for a potential buyer. How would you guys approach the matter?
London IBD Recruitment - Process?
Hi all, I'm making the move to London in late-24 and wanting to get a sense for how the IBD job market is faring, expected salary, and the recruitment process. Any views appreciated. A bit of background to me: Reputable university with top grades (undergrad + masters) I've been at a solid domestic...
How can I become a great analyst?
Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing great! This is my first discussion here and I hope to get your advice. --- Context: I am currently an MSc in Finance candidate at a top 4 French Business School and have completed a master's degree in engineering in Lebanon before this. Currently doing an...
EDHEC MSc Corporate Finance & Banking
Anyone took this course? Any opinions on doing this MSc after undergrad (without MiM)? Is it a good/easy/'target' course for IB? I'm curious about the pro's and cons of the programme.
What should my promo comp expectations be? (Analyst to Associate - NYC MM IB)
Pretty sure I'm getting the title bump up to associate in a few weeks. I work at a NYC MM IB doing M&A on a very small team (sub 15). Deal flow has been decentish throughout the year. What should I be expecting in terms of base and bonus %? What is the lowest for it to be considered "okay" pay? Will...
Informational interview with PWC M&A/Deals Senior Associates- Help and Tips
Somehow I managed to get an informational interview with 2 Senior associates working in PwC's M&A operations I'm a bit stuck on what to ask them about. I know recent deals are a good way to go ,but what else should I ask them? Apart from basic stuff like how's the culture and how was your transition...
Move from Search Fund to Investment Banking?
I have just got an offer for a very small search fund as an analyst. Would working at very small search fund provide valuable experience I can leverage to get into investment banking. It only started 2 years ago and they have only done one deal so far. I studied Finance from a non-target and just...
M&A Advisory Firm Case Study - How to prepare and what to expect?
Got a 2 hour case study & a interview with a VP at a boutique in M&A (LMM btw) as the last round for an internship. Interviewer (We got on pretty well.) told me during the TI that I do not need to prep/learn anything for this which has left me hella confused and not knowing what to expect. Was...
Broadcom / VMware deal valuation at closing
When the VMware deal was announced, it was a $69 billion deal in EV and $61 billion in equity value. But given the 50% fixed ratio stock consideration (0.252 shares of Broadcom for each share of VMware) and the fact that Broadcom's stock has gone up by 70%+ between deal announcement and close,...
Private equity Thesis
Hello everyone, I'm new here ! I hope this message finds everyone well. I am currently working on my master's theses and would greatly appreciate the insights and recommendations of this knowledgeable community. The Influence of Market Shifts and Financial Dynamics on the Due Diligence Process in...
Do you ever hire CFIUS specialist attorneys?
Would you always trust your general M&A lawyer to handle CFIUS for you or are their times when, in addition to that counsel, you hire a lawyer who specializes in CFIUS to help with that process?
1-on-1 Negotiated Sale M&A Between 2 Public Companies
What's the typical process for a (non-hostile) public company M&A deal where the buyer is the one initiating the acquisition talks (as opposed to the seller exploring a sale)? Since there would not be a broad/limited auction process where the seller invites multiple potential buyers, will a...
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Currently in a LMM Sell-side Boutique advisory firm NEED HELP LATERALLING
Currently in a boutique LMM sell-side advisory firm. Don't really see any prospects in this job but at the same time dont really know how to lateral into another position. Any advice would be good
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From PE Intern to M&A Analyst
Hi there, just wanted to get your opinion on a new opportunity that I've got. So I am an intern (that is being trained to become an analyst) in a small PE firm in a small market. My goal was to eventually transition to a bigger PE firm doing real estate in London. My internship ends late December...
Need help - London Houlihan Lokey M&A Assessment centre - what kind of case study?
Has anyone been to Houlihan's M&A ac in London? In the email, it says it will cover case study, anyone knows what it's about and how hard it is? anything to prepare? Any insight is highly appreciated!!
Hows Healthcare IB deal flow?
Just accepted an SA24 position at a fast-growing HC boutique firm. Was just wondering how HC deal flow has been, expected to be in 2024, any specific vertical(s) with stronger flow etc. Ty!
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...
M&A Trainee Pay SocGen / Credit Agricole
What's the pay for M&A Trainee at SocGen in London and for 12-month internship at Credit Agricole in M&A?
M&A Analyst position worth it as a lateral hire?
Hi everyone. Its my first time posting on here so its great to meet the community. I am trying my best to break into IB. I have already networked with the EB I want to get into and they suggested I lateral over for their IB analyst position. Landed an M&A analyst position for an insurance brokerage...
More Corp Dev Case Questions
I'm in the process for a Corp Dev role for a VC-backed company in the media/tech industry, and I have a case assignment. I wrote a post about it here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/corporate/c…. The advice was helpful, and I found and completed an M&A modeling course that gave me a good...
Application opening for Q3 2024 (summer analyst) Frankfurt & London
When can I apply for Summer Analyst Internships 2024 in Frankfurt & London? When did the application portals open last year? Thanks in advance!
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?
Leaving Graduate Scheme during probation for another offer
Currently completing a graduate scheme in IBD coverage at a large bank. The probation period is 6 months and the scheme is a contract for ~ 2 years. I've recently received an offer that would result in me leaving slightly over 4 months into the graduate scheme. It's also worth mentioning the offer...
PLEASE HELP: Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisory And Valuation Group
Hello guys, I am in the process with HL for a Financial Analyst position in London in their Financial Advisory And Valuation Group - Portfolio Valuation Group. I really need Inside on the group to make up my mind especially about exit opportunities. I come from a target school and I have previous...
Financial modelling courses
Hello! I am a Year 13 student that has just finished A-levels and ready to start studying at university in September. I try to spend my summer holidays in the most efficient way to prepare myself for spring week applications in IB. I am searching for suitable courses, where I can learn financial...
GS NR is absolutely crushing it
Just came across this post from a few weeks back on GS' linkedin page. Spoke to a friend in the group and they said they're crushing it — best $ volume performance across all the groups, with 25% of total M&A activity globally. Next biggest group isn't even close (
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...
Managed to pivot into M&A advisory in a small boutique instead of tech consulting, what are my career opporunities.
As per the title, I managed to get a graduate job in M&A advisory at a small boutique, was wondering where do I go from here, to transactions/deals at big4? a more prestigious advisory such as mercer/Wyman? Move within industry?
Bob Kindler is a legend why go back to law?
I hear Bob Kindler is a legend and been around on the IB side of m&a at JP and MS. Why go back to law? Sure going to Paul Weiss but still scratching my head. Guaranteed supersize bonus at Paul Weiss? https://www.ft.com/content/038a2903-03de-4e93-afc…
Am I biting off more than I can chew?
Will probably have to delete this to maintain anonymity, but really need guidance from any WSO members that may have experience with situations similar to mine. I'm concerned that I may be heading for a pretty serious reality check. For context, my current role is somewhat of a cakewalk for me. I'm...
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