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Haven't heard anything or seen anything about these programs - does anyone have any insight on if these will still be around this year? tia!

06 Dec 2023

Hello everyone, I’ve been laid off for a few months now, originally I was just applying for other ER and IR roles but nothing has materialized. I’ve made it to final rounds 3 times now (2 IR roles and 1 ER position under the same coverage) and was ghosted from all 3. I have asked for feedback...

06 Dec 2023

Borrowed format from another thread Background: 2 year A2A. Started at low BB (DB, WF, RBC), lateraled to boutique as an associate Specialized in HC coverage in NY, strong background for HC coverage roles Goal is to maximize earnings over 10 year horizon. Plan to exit from "high" finance around mid...

06 Dec 2023

Any thoughts on changing resume format for experienced analyst? For example have had some headhunters/recruiters recommend to put education at bottom page of resume, but hesitant but because most firms care about the school you went to regardless of experience

06 Dec 2023

Let's say one has the following two opportunities out of college: - Work in the Strategy or FDD group at a Big 4. Things like Transaction Execution, Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Dilligence, etc. - Work as an investment banking analyst at a T2 city in the middle market group of an 'EB.' I...

06 Dec 2023

I work at Citi and we are ranked on two metrics on a 4 tier scale. What is top bucket? Would that only be 1/1?

06 Dec 2023

What's your experience leaving a small team or shop? my team is four people and my role has too many responsibilities to handle which is a big reason why i want leave. I wouldn't feel guilty about giving two-weeks notice but curious if those two weeks would just be pure hell when your team is losing...

06 Dec 2023

So I've been doing informational interviews with financial advisors near me, and none of them seem to know what the process is of me becoming a summer intern, could somebody give some insight, I have to be doing something wrong.

06 Dec 2023

Any good books or go to resources out there that go into more detail about the in's and out's of managing CRE, specifically industrial? Looking to brush up on things to look out for, pitfalls, true-up of expenses, etc, etc.

06 Dec 2023

Recently lateraled to a new bank. (Tier II/III) It’s extremely sweaty and somewhat toxic. How soon can I reasonably look for a new role? And what’s the best way to explain reason applying/interviewing so soon?

06 Dec 2023

I've been seeing a worrying number of complaints (on Fishbowl and others) about the lack of WLB and the toxic culture at LEK, ranging from 15 hour days to lack of breaks/autonomy to plan your own workflow each day. Would any LEKers like to offer their first-hand experiences, particularly as...

06 Dec 2023

Hello! I recently received a private debt & equity internship from a reinsurance firm private equity department. I also received a big tech operations finance internship. The private equity firm's location isn't great, and it is relatively smaller. Which opportunity would be best to break into Wall...

06 Dec 2023

Hello! I recently received a private debt & equity internship from a reinsurance firm private equity department. I also received a big tech operations finance internship. The private equity firm's location isn't great, and it is relatively smaller. Which opportunity would be best to break into Wall...

06 Dec 2023

Curious to hear everyone’s opinions on this MSF. What do you guys think of its placement, selectivity, and career outlook?

06 Dec 2023

Hey guys, i have to do an investment comitee paper for my thesis, its a group work and one guy just quit 10 days before delivery. I'm trying to understand why the BS doesn't balance but sadly i wasn't the one doing the LBO from scratch so it's becoming more complicated, if any of you guys can see...

06 Dec 2023

Hey all - interviewing for this group next week and was wondering if anyone has any experience/thoughts/advice on what to expect? I have done quite a bit of digging online for more information on the role but have not found much regarding the actual interview structure/questions. Any help would be...

06 Dec 2023

Hello all, lateral analyst (CB>IB). One of the biggest acquisitions of 2023 closed last month, and I was an analyst at one of the banks on the deal. Was reading the news and came across a headline that the buyer (our client) has laid off nearly 3000 employees from the target, and the CEO is ordering...

06 Dec 2023

Hello everyone. I've gone through the wso forum extensively and while I'm quite clear on the IB > PE process and WLB/Culture/Comp/Teams for banking, there's relatively less information for Long Only AM or L/S HFs. So far I understand the main players are Balyasny, Point72, Ninetyone, Millenium,...

06 Dec 2023

Hi everyone, im looking for someone who has enough experience in front office finance to be a mentor for me, more giving me guidance on how to survive in an all white male environment as an introvert Asian female (example, gaining more visibility, how to be assertive with the right balance, how to...

06 Dec 2023

Randomly thought about this based on a deal that I’m on. If a middle market PE shop builds a portco to the point it can be sold to a larger PE acquirer, what happens to the corporate finance department in that business after being sold? i imagine that some acquirers would just cut the fat and...

06 Dec 2023

I've already secured a summer position at a BB, so this question is more about trying to improve my methods in case I have to deal with similar situations again. I had an extremely challenging experience this year with my summer internship applications with Dartmouth. Initially, my approach was as...

06 Dec 2023

What is the current perception of Houston to NY exits (either laterals within IB or PE/HF exits) going into 2024? I know many people did well with great exits to top MF and HF in NY coming from top shops in Houston but the heyday of O&G is behind us. What are the options for FT/SA at top Houston...

06 Dec 2023

Hello Bankers I wanted to know is there anyway I could skip the HireVue Video Questionnaire I don’t like it. Is it that mandatory?

06 Dec 2023

Hi all, Looking to do some prep over coming weeks and was hoping anyone could provide me with some insight on the modelling tests P72/ Millennium tend to do? Thanks a lot!

06 Dec 2023

Anyone has any insights into how Mizuho is doing in APAC ex Japan, Investment Banking in particular. Thanks!

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I’ll soon be an Analyst 2 in ECM at an EB. I graduated from a top target but didn’t know enough about AM early to get in immediately after graduation ie missed the internship timeline. I’m still interested but not sure how to make the move at this stage. What steps do I need to take to try in...

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Just as a warning to everyone this is sort of similar to one of those affordability in West Coast and East Cost posts. If you are curious read on, if not no problem. Developers, politicians, citizens often talk about NIMBYism and the reasons people do not want more housing in their backyard. One of...

06 Dec 2023

Currently a senior at university and considering doing oncycle. Interested in the healthcare services space - anyone have insights into the top MM/UMM & MF funds respectively so I can start researching into them? Also, any insights into which firms are willing to sponsor would be helpful. Thank you.

06 Dec 2023

Just wondering if someone can share some insight around Equity Trader comps at large AMs or LO funds. I’m thinking along lines of Cap Grp, Wellington, FMR/FIL, Amundi, RBC etc etc. HF trader comps take all the spotlight but seems not much out there for the AMs. Thinking of making move from...

06 Dec 2023

Throwaway for obvious reasons but rather than going down the PE pipeline, I wanted to try my own start up (in a related field to the sector I cover). If things fail, I was wondering, any idea what my backup plan could be? Could I potentially come back to the bank on good terms? Would it still be...

06 Dec 2023

I would like to understand how this works. I made it to the second round for MS ER 2024 Summer Internship which was in October. Then, never heard back and I assume it's a bump. I sent an email to HR asking for an update on the status and they replied that the application is still under consideration...

06 Dec 2023

Hey Everyone. Context: I am currently enrolled in an accelerated MBA program that totals 18 months total, beginning with a 6-month internship of which I completed 5.5 months already. I'm transitioning into real estate private equity ("REPE") from a non-finance background and currently interning as...

06 Dec 2023

Why don't we take supplier debts in net financial debt in bridge please ?

06 Dec 2023

Dear All, I have spoken to lots of analysts/associates at Barclays London and PE Associates who just left the firm to understand the bank's dynamics. The question is: what are the best teams at Barclays that are worth joining? The criteria are quality of dealflow/exits/culture. I have seen quite a...

06 Dec 2023

Just read an article about Qube HF, looks like they are killing it with 20% ytd returns. The average pay per employee doubled in 2022 to £697k from £343k a year ago in London office. Anyone knows about it and how it compares to other top MMs?

06 Dec 2023

Hello all, currently in IB coverage (analyst level, non-BB multinational BS bank). Hate it. Want to move to S&T. Have an offer for a junior FX sales role, which is not my first choice, but I do want to move to S&T. Gan someone speak to this role and let me know if I’m utterly stupid for moving...

06 Dec 2023

Hello everyone, I am facing a dilemma at the moment, I am currently interning at an investment bank and they offered me a summer position but the pay is quite a ways below the street average and I use the summer to save up money to last me through the school year. Should I value the summer...

06 Dec 2023

Waiting to hear back after my Summer AC, and was wondering if anyone had an update for Evercore's London analyst comp(base, signing bonus, average bonus). I've seen the efinancial careers article stating the an1 base was 80k and average analyst bonus is 56k but Im not sure on the validity of this.

06 Dec 2023

A friend of mine recently received an offer to work for the FDA as a Consumer Safety Officer (entry-level position). The base compensation is ~$52.5k and located just outside Boston, MA. Let’s call my friend Mike… Mike is super confused if he should accept the low paying position or take an...

06 Dec 2023

Hey all, I’m currently a senior analyst at a development shop (been w the firm a little less than 2 years). Generally the analyst serves in a supporting role for an associate on a deal. However I’ve been asked to champion (lead) my first deal which im excited about but admittedly a little...

06 Dec 2023

I’m not a citizen of the USA.. and want a career in buyside in NYC… I have an MBA from a non-target… is this course by Columbia Business School - Master of Science in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis (MSAFA) worth trying to break into buyside I would like to know about the professors and...

06 Dec 2023

Been working in development for years, specifically affordable housing, but thinking about switching to asset management in the LIHTC space. Looking for a more stable role since I have a kid now and more predictable schedule. For people working in affordable development ya’ll know how crazy it’s...

06 Dec 2023

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can share the US base and rough bonus range? WSO database seems pretty outdated. Thanks

06 Dec 2023

Pretty much title. Has anyone consistently invested in real estate while working in IB? Obviously, the high salary and bonuses would help a ton with down payments on large properties. Curious to hear if anyone is doing this and what their experience has been like and any difficulties they have...

06 Dec 2023

Hey guys, I've secured a few offers, boiled it down to two, and now looking for some advice. I really like both teams and comp/WLB are very good for both funds. I can't say for sure that I want to stay in either Infra or Co-Invest/Secondaries for the long-term (hard to know for a jr associate no?)...

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