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Networking is working.....I think.
So...I've been networking a little bit. I've only sent out about 30 emails in the past 6-7 weeks. I've been surprised by how many responses I've gotten back. I think about 12 or 13 people have responded back, 6 or 7 people have responded back with some very good advice. I emailed an MD at a boutique...
Is this guy legit?
Don't use names kids.
What exactly does an MD do on a daily basis?
So I think I get the basics of what an MD does - source clients for deals, such as acquiring a company and provide advice on the deal, for example - but I am still confused on what they do on a day to day basis. When they're on the road, they are obviously trying to sell to the clients, but what...
Weekend Wars: Hands vs. Eyes
I have yet to commission a full-fledged study, but I would bet the two most popular questions on WSO are: 1) How do I break into IB from a non-target? 2) Here's my resume, what do you think? So many different responses, so many times a person told "use search function" and still we have yet to come...
Weekend Wars: The Associates
Much maligned and oft misunderstood. The Investment Banking Associates. To many analysts they are the deadbeat hippie embroidery/glass blowing double majors who decided to get their acts sort-of-straight and become investment banking lifers with no better Buyside tomorrow ahead of them. To the...
?'s to ask MD at BB
monkeys, With recruiting season approaching I have begun cold emailing bankers trying to set up meetings in person and/or phone conversations. I happened to get a response from a MD in a respected department at a BB . I'll do the usual look up this guy's info online and find as much as I can about...
Early Bonus Season
Christmas might come early to Wall Street this year . WIth higher taxes in 2011 and beyond a distinct possibility, Wall Street banks are looking to do right by employees and pay out their bonuses before the anticipated IRS onslaught. So what is the general future of banker bonuses? It's easy to say...
What firms (besides Goldman) fast-track employees?
What firms, besides Goldman Sachs , fast-track employees? What firms are willing to promote Analysts to Associates after only two years, rather than three years? Same goes for promoting Associates to Vice Presidents after two years.
Average tenure of an MD at Goldman only around 8.5 years?
I thought it could be roughly estimated with just # of MD's hired per year and # of MD's total. #MDs/(#MDs hired/year) = average tenure of an MD. (ie: a firm has 10 MD's, one MD hired per year, means average tenure is 10 years) From this article of questionable reliability:...
Have you thought about doing anything other than finance?
Have you ever asked yourself if my job didn't exist what else would I really enjoy doing career wise? Or have any of you ever thought about pursuing other interests possibly post MBA or after you have some finance experience on your record?
portfolio manager vs md (ibd) salary
wouldn't a portfolio manager funning a fund at a bank make more than a MD in investment banking? comparing a goldman fund vs goldman md or William Blair (for mm) fund mangaer vs blair md
Interview with Managing Director of McKinsey: Dominic Barton
Here are a series of videos that I found on youtube where McKinsey 's Global Managing Director, Dominic Barton, is being interviewed. http://thepoppedkernel.blogspot.com/2010/02/conve… His journey to the top is really quite interesting. Perhaps his insights might be helpful for all those aspiring...
GS Partners
Hi guys, Quick question I've been pondering- since at Goldman you can become a partner at the top level, does that make it impossible to reach such a high income at other firms? Would regional/industry heads at other BBs / top boutiques be making similar money, or does GS partnership give you a...
Which would you rather be? A US Senator or an MD?
Which would you rather be? A US Senator or an MD in IBD at a BB? How about other political appointments like Congressman, Governor, or Mayor (e.g. of NYC)?
Lunch with a Managing Director. What to do?
I was offered a lunch with one of the managing directors from risk management. I was going to network my way into investment banking or PE sometime during my analyst career (I am in risk management) and still feel very strongly about it. Should I accept the lunch offer? If I do, how do you think I...
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