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SF 2018 FT Roommate
Anyone who already knows they'll be in SF next year looking for a roommate? July 1st start date.
Any info on Alpine Investors?
Hey all. Has anyone heard of anything about Alpine Investors? Any insight on their culture, reputation, and comp would be appreciated. They are a low/middle market private equity firm based in San Francisco
Jefferies vs. Houlihan TMT in San Francisco
Any insight into Jefferies / Houlihan TMT in San Francisco? How do the two compare in terms of culture, deal flow, and exit opportunities? Are either / both generally respected in the TMT space? I know there's been some upheaval at Jefferies with several new MD's coming over from CS in the past...
Citi SF IBD Superday (SA Class of 2017)
Hey all, Just got an invite for a superday in Citi's SF office for their technology IBD team. I was hoping for some color on their interview process, recent deals worked on, culture, average analyst class size, anything. A lot of the posts regarding this group are pretty outdated - I read that they...
LevFin Groups in SF/LA
Can anyone shed some light on any leveraged finance groups that sit on the West Coast? I'm only aware of WF in SF but looking to see if any other MM / BB LevFin groups are in CA as well.
Tax Rates For Major US Financial Cities?
New York City 2.907%-3.648% New York 4%-8.82% (more tax rates at the bottom of the post) Do you all consider income taxes of different cities when considering living there? I've read before that when city, state, and federal taxes are calculated for a wealthy New Yorker, their tax burden is about on...
RE Buy Side Quarterly Dinner/Drinks - San Francisco - Updated
UPDATED: Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 Time: 6:30pm - TBD Location: Schroeder's (Financial District) - 240 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 What: Happy Hour (no host) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Happy New Year monkeys....
Piper Jaffray SF SuperDay
Does anybody know if the summer analyst program for Piper Jaffray will be a generalist program or will we be placed into different industry and product groups?
Bay Area 2016 Summer Recruiting
Figured we could get this discussion going, as it looks like the Bay Area banks have started the 2016 summer recruiting process.
Houlihan Lokey TMT
Can anyone offer any insight on the culture, deal flow, hours and reputation of Houlhan Lokey's TMT practice in San Francisco?
West Coast I-Banking: Lazard, Houlihan, BAML
Would love any insight on the following: Lazard SF (tech) vs. Houlihan LA (TMT) vs. BAML LA (generalist)
San Francisco FT applications deadlines
I am currently doing my SA analyst at a great firm in the Midwest. However, I was staffed on a tech deal and had a moment of epiphany, realizing that I would be a much better fit in SF, since I am more of a geeky guy that likes computer, technology, and other nerdy things, much more than I like...
Networking events in the Bay Area
Does anyone know of any good networking events in San Francisco? I just started a job a few months ago, but I'd like to meet more people in finance.
JPM SF - Groups??
Is it still just TMT and HC? Any additional context you can give on the groups / culture? Much thanks!!
25yo College Freshman
Hello everybody, This is my first post so let me give you guys a little background about myself. Like the title says, I am 25 and a freshman in college. I am just starting down the road to my career in finance, and would like to eventually become an analyst. I currently work full-time (not finance...
MSF Application Advice
Hey all, I would be applying for the class of 2017 and I would still like some advice. I go to a top 50 school and am an accounting undergrad, but it is a top undergrad accounting program. 3.6 GPA. Decent extracurriculars: college athletics, humanitarian service in foreign country, ESL tutor, and...
San Francisco Real Estate Professionals
Long story short, I do not know very many people in the industry especially around my age (24) or at all for that matter. I work in REPE in SF and would like to meet more people in the industry and finance in general, I think it would be nice to be able to talk to someone about what I do (and what...
Need YOUR help WSO! What to do if you take an offer and then get a better one?
Hey Everyone - I'm hoping that the broader WSO community can weigh in here. I have a buddy that just finished up recruiting for a BB and started last week. He was still in discussions with others and one came back to him with an offer - and it's a firm that initially he might have taken over his...
Student in need of assistance
Hi all, I posted a forum topic earlier and received very critical, yet important advice that I have recently used. I'm nearly reaching the end of my freshman year and have applied to several firms, have gotten one interview scheduled for this Monday. I am continuing to apply to as many internships...
SF 2015 FT Analyst Room-mate Thread
Hey guys, I'll be working in SF FT this June and am in the need of a room-mate. Inbox me if you're also looking for one with your FB name or email and we can take it from there.
Housing/Living Tips for FT IB Analyst in Downtown SF
Hey everyone, I'll be going into investment banking in SF starting this summer and I just wanted to ask my fellow finance guys for some tips. I don't know anyone in the area and I'm not familiar with SF at all. I'm currently looking into leasing a studio and I was wondering if anyone could provide...
SF Housing FT 2015 Analyst Class
Hi guys, I'll be moving to San Francisco in late-July/early-August for a full-time analyst role and am interested in hearing the opinions of current/former analysts on where to look for housing. I know there are some threads already on subletting for the summer, however, I'm looking for a minimum 1...
San Francisco I-Banking culture
How does the culture across BB , MM , and elite boutiques differ in the SF Bay Area (specifically in the TMT groups)?
Exiting to a non-PE / HF role in SF
Hi everyone, Little bit of background but I am a 3rd year DCM analyst at a BB (well reviewed and all that) but want to switch roles to something on the corp fin / business development side, particularly in SF. Anyone know someone who made a similar switch / mind sharing how they went about it?...
San Francisco Summer Housing
Does anyone have suggestions on the best sources through which to find summer housing within San Francisco? Preferably near the Financial District (Nob Hill, Russian Hill, North Beach, etc)
San Francisco Roommate - January 2015
I am planning to relocate to San Francisco this January and will be working in IBD . I'm looking for a roommate who would be willing to split a 2 bedroom apartment around the financial district area. PM me if you're interested and we can chat.
SF IB groups
Trying to figure out what industry/product focused teams have offices in San Francisco. Particularly interested in bulge brackets and e.boutiques as well as any consumer/retail focus If anyone could add to this list it would be greatly appreciated: Greenhill - advisory (M&A restx) Lazard -...
NYC vs. Chicago vs. San Francisco
Another typical city vs. city thread. What's your all's favorite city above, everything inclusive (including cost)? I'd like to revisit all three cities. Chicago has been my top choice for a while. Low cost of living, and a very urban feel (and beautiful). I don't think the winter would bother me as...
Best Tech Group in SF?
Hey guys, I know there's a few topics on this, but most of them are quite old. I was wondering what you guys think are the top tech groups in SF, and which have the best exits? I know there's GS , Q, MS, CS , etc. but how would you rank them? Thanks for any help.
San Francisco - quality of life?
Alright dudes and dudettes. I'm considering being a traitor to the East Coast and setting up camp in San Francisco. Can anyone attest to quality of life in the area? Can you live comfortably off a salary of 50k or so? And most importantly - do you need a car, or is public transport good enough that...
Elite Private Clubs in San Francisco
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/THE-CHOSEN-FEW-S-F-s-exclusive-clubs… I came across this article yesterday and found it interesting. I realize it's 10 years old but, it seems these clubs in the city still exist, and I think one of my bosses might be a member at SF Golf Club (although he's very...
PWM / Boutique IB internship- requesting region
Hi, Rising sophomore in college hoping to get a PWM / boutique IB internship next summer. I've done a software engineering internship as well as a marketing internship, but I want to get a finance internship on my resume next summer to help me with BB IBD recruiting. I'm at a semi-target in SoCal...
Breaking into IBD 3 years after graduating
Basically it boils down to this, graduated 3 years ago, and took a job in NYC that seemed alright in a BO /MO hybrid role. Mostly took it as the market was still in the shitter and i needed to pay the bills. Been promoted twice, but the luster has long since worn off. Just moved to San Francisco and...
Going to San Francisco, who should I meet?
Hey WSO , With the communities help last year I finally landed an investment banking internship at a middle market brokerage in Toronto. Since the commute was terrible, I slept on my grandpa's laundry room floor for four months, haha. After the four months, I realized if I want a career in tech...
GS Equities S&T San Francisco?
Looked through the forums here, have seen a lot on the IB side of the house, but can anybody here offer any insight about GS Equities in SF? More specifically Institutional Sales? Would be interested to hear the client types, hours (assume extremely early starts), and general feel of the office.
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San Fran Locals, does stuff like this really happen?
#3 on this list: http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-reasons-san-francisco-worst-awesome-city-… Supposedly near a really busy mall and near a main street.
Roommate(s) needed - SF
Hi all, I'll be relocating in March to SF for a full time opportunity. Looking to room with 1-3 other individuals in the area, preferably in a nice apartment complex (i.e. not some "charming, renovated" house in Tendernob). Will be working in consulting in the Financial District. Open to a variety...
San Francisco investment banking
What does everyone think of starting their finance career in san fran? How does it compare to New York? Take into account everything from deals, exit opps, living, etc.
West Coast Tailors
Specifically in San Francisco (and Los Angeles occasionally), who are your go-to tailors? Good mix of price and quality of course. My last one did quite a shoddy job and left me with an unflattering shirt. Looking for better.
Super Bowl XLVII: Ravens-49ers
So the matchup is set -- the Baltimore Ravens will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. The game has plenty of storylines, one of the biggest being the head coaches for these two teams are brothers John and Jim Harbaugh. It will be a game of stingy defenses and electric offenses, with...
Cloud/SaaS focused Investment Banks
Fellow Monkeys, I am looking for boutique investment banks or industry groups in the Bay Area focusing specifically on Cloud / SaaS? Any ideas which banks are seeing a lot of deal flow in this area?
How we do in SoMA
I know we rarely talk startup and VC scene here in the Oasis, but a new startup based here in SoMA has thought of an idea to secure seed funding that is so profound I can't tell if they're brilliantly bold or just idiots trying to mask an awful product. I just had to share it here. Either way, I...
Stifel San Francisco Superday 10-12
Has anyone who attended the 10-12 superday in San Fran heard back? Does anyone know how many analysts they are looking to hire? I appreciate the input. Thanks in advance. Best,
Looking For Roommate in San Francisco Area
Hey everyone, I am a recent college grad who is wrapping up his 2-year banking program and moving to SF for his next position. I am looking for roommate who is in a similar position and would be interested in searching for apts/living together for the first year in the bay area. I am a clean,...
new user- need direction!
Hi everyone- I'm a long time lurker, first time poster and wanted some general career direction. I'm a current senior at a Cal State University( I know I'm not landing hedge fund jobs with this school) with a non traditional path as a Political Science major. I have worked through out college (by...
SF Room mate
Looking for a roommate who wants to live in downtown SF. FT . PM
Lazard Night Analyst
I have seen the Lazard Night analyst come up several times, but can someone elaborate on how this works? Do you apply the summer before? Is it for junior year students? Difficult to get? I have searched, but so far all I know is that Lazard SF offers a night analyst program during the school year...
US Capital Partners
Any info on this boutique investment bank? Thinking of applying. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! www.uscapitalpartners.net
Cowen vs. Jefferies vs. Raymond James
Raymond James Real Estate IBD in St. Petersburg, FL Cowen Healthcare IBD in San Francisco, CA Jefferies Retail & Consumer Products IBD in Charlotte, NC Which would you choose? What are their reputations? Exit opps? Culture? Compensation? I would love to hear your opinions... It is regards to a SA...
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