MBA Associate Investment Banking IB IBD M7

Displaying 1 - 50 of 430983

Interesting Carve-Outs

I've been trying to learn more about sponsor-backed carve-outs (ideally from large public companies) - what are some of the most interesting carve-outs you've read about?

Alexander Chapman HH

Anyone heard of the HH firm Alexander Chapman? Any insight into who they recruit for? Thanks all in advance

Ultimate Guide/Resources to Prepare for IB Summer Analyst

"touch grass" "talk to the opposite sex" "just go crush some beers bro"... alright, we get it, anyone who asks for this type of advice is an incel or virgin. And the reality does seem like getting a return offer is heavily based on if you can get the team to like you. But esp if you're entering a...

How much should return rates be a consideration for choosing offers?

Received offers from a solid MM and an EB in London. MM has historically had 80-90% conversion rates whilst the EB is around 60%. Given how average intern quality is likely worse in MM, assuming that will also make it easier to convert. Obviously I've seen how trash FT recruiting was this year so...

Freshman summer internship?

I am a freshman at a no name state school on the west coast. Got a spring accounting internship at an engineering services firm lined up and ready to go, which I'm honestly very excited about. How much is this going to boost my resume? It'll be basic desk work. I'm applying to as many BB and MM...

Nevermind

DeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeletedDeleted

How Essential is Mandarin for BB IBD Jobs in Hong Kong, as an expatriate?

As per the title, I was wondering what the fluency requirement of Mandarin/Canto is for IBD/Consulting interns in Hong Kong? Was born and raised in Hong Kong as an expatriate. After graduation, currently am attending University in the UK at a semi-target. Am a second year university student...

Networking vs GPA

Can you out network your GPA? Can a person who has a 3.2 GPA out network their GPA and break into Investment Banking? Curious about your stories and thoughts?

IB Recruitment timeline (SA) Is it too early?

Is it too early to start cold-calling/emailing firms about internship positions? I plan to start cold emailing/calling firms about 2025 summer internships now but I'm not sure if it is too early to do so, considering this is a year and a half in advance but considering I'm at a non-target I feel...

No Real Friend Group?

Have had this problem for a while now and am 25 in a "Tier 2/3" city Austin/ATL/CLT/Nashville. Due to a series of moves/not great college experience missed out on making a core group of friends when younger. Figured things might change once I moved cities and started working but it has been a few...

Where does Gotham rank amongst cities for IB?

With around 10,000,000 people it’s is quite a large city, around the size of NY. While also being in the North East it is presumably one of the business centers of the world. At the same time, why put your firm in Gotham rather than NY? When you take in to count how dangerous of a city it is, I...

Do grades matter anymore?

Just got a FT analyst role for next year at a boutique bank. I’m doing an MS program and currently going through final projects/exams for the semester. I’m struggling to stay motivated to maintain the same GPA I had throughout undergrad (~3.9). I’d love to be able to take it a little bit...

ATL IB Scene

From the ATL area and was curious was the IB scene is like here. Know that there is some previous forms, but could someone speak on the different banks/WLB/exits from them, as it doesn't seem that there has been much of an update in a while? Know that HL, Guggenheim, Stephens, and others have...

Wells Fargo and Company - Salary & Bonus - Healthcare

Morgan Stanley - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking

Citadel Securities - Interview - Quantitative Research

Amazon - Salary & Bonus - NA

Insight into Schools in Chicago?

Aside from UChicago & NW, how would rank other schools in the area for MW Banking opportunities?

What is going on at Blue Torch?

With Near and Troika filing I swear they've done like 7 loan-to-own stalking horse credit bids this year. Are they doing this on purpose or is it just a matter of the loans that they were making?

Lateral in London

Hi everyone, I am currently analyst 1 in a lower tier BB/EB in London and I am thinking about lateraling to a better bank. I have two questions: 1) Is it risky to just drop mails in people's inbox as they might know someone in your current team and then you're basically screwed? 2) Given the current...

Credit Agricole SA 24

I know Credit Agricole doesn't have a great rep, but just wanted to see where the process was

What should I do? Help please

Had already accepted an offer for a solid MM which I was happy with but then got an offer from a top BB. However I have a problem that the BB internship starts quite early and will clash with exams that I have whereas the MM won't. I study a v intensive degree and the fail rate is somewhat high with...

Longest resume gap that is still acceptable?

All in the title. What is the longest resume gap that is still considered to be acceptable? What is the longest you've seen where someone still landed back on their feet?

Interview Advice Needed - How to Best Approach Deal Discussion

Hi I’m currently an A2 in IB looking to get into PE. I’ve done a few interviews and realized I need to improve my interviewing skills. I find that my experience with interviewing is somewhat mixed: some go well but others not as much, even within the same period of time I usually know my general...

How to Tell a PE Firm is the Right Fit

Hello All, Having final day interviews with a few LMM / MM Tech PE firms in the next few weeks. Was wondering if anyone could provide insight into important things to look for and informative questions to ask during interviews. Most of the firms I’m looking at are 20-40 person investment teams, so...

Quitting IB before I even start?

Hi all, Current junior in college here who was accepted into a 2024 IB analyst program at a mid-tier BB. When I initially accepted the offer this past summer, I was VERY happy as I had just gone through that grueling process of networking and interviewing. But now, I'm not looking forward to the...

Transportation/Industrials IB

Current sophomore recruiting for SA 2025. What are the best places to learn about these industries. Also, major players in the MM space and culture would be great! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Accidentally landed an IB interview…

Alright boys… so I’m at a cross roads. Background about myself. I went to medical school and non target background. I didn’t go to residency and went straight in ER. For the past 4-6 months I’ve been trying to land a biotech ER seat (I’m currently in MedTech). Either it’s me or how the...

Goldman Sachs ops vs Jefferies ops

Hello I work in ops currently. I make around 6 figures and am able to average 40-50 hrs a week. I was curious if Goldman sachs would be a good move. I am looking at their change management departments Global Banking & Markets. It would pay 40- 50,000 more but I keep seeing horror stories about ops...

Choosing Between LBS MFA, LSE MSc, Imperial MSc in Finance for Investment Banking and Future PhD Pursuit

Hi everyone, I'm facing a bit of a dilemma and could use some insights from those who are familiar with the finance industry and academic pathways. I've been fortunate enough to be accepted into both the LBS MFA (Master of Financial Analysis) program and the LSE MSc in Finance program (and Imperial...

McKinsey - Is Solve Game Given ASAP?

Hi everyone, Just looking to understand if all applicants to internships at McKinsey receive an invite to complete the Solve game instantly? Thanks.

Turnaround & Restructuring - 2023 Perspectives

There is relatively little current information on the forum regarding Turnaround & Restructuring Consulting so curious to get current perspectives on the role. Specifically interested in hearing current lifestyle perspectives across various firms (have travel dynamics changed post-pandemic or are...

First Citizens Bank Real Estate

Has anyone heard anything about First Citizens Bank's CRE? Specifically, information on deal flow, the bank's culture, or any general details? They acquired CIT and the CRE portfolio of Silicon Valley Bank, which is widely known.

Natixis - Interview - Fixed Income

Citadel Securities - Interview - Prop Trading

Client Coverage at different AMs advice

Whatsup monkeys, Got offer from AM like Neuberger Berman, Pictet, Schroders, and Columbia Threadneedle in client coverage. Any thoughts? How's the monkey business of these compared to their giant competitors like BlackRock, PIMCO? What about pay? So am considering a jump into client coverage...

Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Salary & Bonus - FICC - Fixed Income Currency and Commodities

Penn Alum threatens to pull $100M

Wow —- “Ross Stevens, a Penn alumnus and the CEO of Stone Ridge Asset Management, said in a note to employees that he will rescind $100 million worth of shares in his company currently held by Penn - "absent a change in leadership and values at Penn in the very near future." Lawyers for the firm...

Worth going to MBA if not in T15?

Hi. Received internship at MM Bank and did not convert Summer. Did not have right work experience and Summer did not go well. Currently enrolled in T35 MBA program. Is it worth it to continue program at T35 or withdraw, get degree to break into a similar field, get right work experience and perhaps...

VP / ED Comp London BB

Any known data points about VP / ED Comp in BB London? How's the split between base / cash bonus / stock? Is there any deferred comp?

Where do I go from here?

I am a college senior who did not have much luck throughout the last few months of the consulting recruiting cycle. I networked, prepped, and studied a ton, but either wasn't able to secure interviews or make it past the first round. Now that it seems that hiring is pretty much all over, do you have...

Are some Monopolies more Beneficial for Consumers?

I was talking with a friend the other day about streaming services, and we felt like consumers these days are significantly worse off than the days when you really only needed to subscribe to Netflix, despite Netflix operating somewhat like a monopoly in the digital streaming space when this was the...

2024 Hiring Outlook

Curious as to everyone's thoughts on how the hiring market will play out heading into 2024. With treasuries falling the past few days/weeks I think there has been a bit of a shift in sentiment that we may be at or close to the bottom (I understand this can be argued, and that certain asset classes...

PwC - Salary & Bonus - Advisory

PwC - Review - Advisory

Ft recruiting for nyc from west coast

Current junior at a west coast target who accepted an sa offer on the west coast. However my long term goal has always been to end up in nyc. I’m gonna try to internally lateral with my firm to the nyc office, but if that doesn’t work out I’ll likely have to full time recruit. My problem is,...

How are job offers done?

Hi all last week I completed final rounds of interviews at Cambridge Associates and I was told I was a finalist and that I would be given an update this week. All communication has been done via email with HR thus far. Each day passed anxiously waiting and then today finally got an email saying I...

Job offer question

Hi all last week I completed final rounds of interviews at Cambridge Associates and I was told I was a finalist and that I would be given an update this week. All communication has been done via email with HR thus far. Each day passed anxiously waiting and then today finally got an email saying I...

20 years old and screwed up, how can I make it into a high finance role like front end IB or should I give up?

In Fall 2021 I attended my freshman year at a community college because I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do. I wasn’t motivated in school and fell into a depression. I messed up bad and ended up failing some classes that semester and did not return my second because I felt like the time...

What are my chances?

Hey all, just wanted to get an opinion before recruitment for SA 2025 fully kicks off. I'm a sophomore with a 3.5 GPA at a school that's known for extremely hard grading(I also didn't really study freshman year as I did not know what I wanted to do which set me back). I managed to secure a PE...