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S&T Opportunities on the West Coast?
New to learning about the job opportunities and responsibilities that come with S&T, but starting to consider it out of undergrad more than IB. I'm at a top-10 West Coast Target school right now for IB (not sure how that translates to S&T), but does anyone know any significant opportunities in SF,...
Help: GS SF S&T vs JPM NY S&T
Hello hello! I'm a sophomore at UMich and I recently received an offer (that expires 2 weeks from today) from GS in SF for 2025. I learned in the interview that GS puts their sales division in SF and trading division in NY. However, I have also received an offer from JPM for this summer through...
Updated BB S&T Desk Ranks?
Hi all. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction so I can see what desks at BB's are good at each firm or tell me what they know? Wondering specifically about FI desks and what each firm's strongsuit is.
BNP Global Markets Superday
Hi - I have a Superday for Global Markets and wanted to see if anyone had any tips or ideas on how it goes at BNP. Would appreciate any help!
S&T Off-cycle (Fall & Winter) Internships - Canada/Toronto
Clearly Summer 2025 has went live for most Big 5 in Canada, I was wondering when banks are going to release Fall 2024 or even Winter 2025 applications specifically for S&T in Toronto. Also, is it worth pushing back a semester to do one of these off-cycle internships considering that you can't really...
Summer 2025 SA Role - BB S&T or MM IB
Recently got an IB SA offer from a pretty good MM. I also got a BB offer for Trading and now I don't know what to do. I had been considering/applying to both, I think that I'd like the work in IB more but I also like some of the work they do in trading. Same prorated salaries, similar signing...
Poached After IB Superday - Not Sure What To Do
I ran into a very odd situation today and wanted to see if anyone could offer insight. Today, I had a superday for a product group at my dream bank. For reference, I am non-target, non-diverse, and networked super hard at this bank, and my superday interviews went well. Around 30 minutes later, I...
Nontarget to Multiple BB/EB/HF Offers: How To Do It
I’m a senior at a non-target school and will work at a top MM HF full-time once I graduate. I also had multiple offers from BBs and EBs when recruiting, but I chose to SA at the HF because I like to invest, and it has way better hours. I’m not diverse, and I have 0 connections through my family....
S&T 2025 Timeline
Prospective SA 2025 here, leaning towards S&T/AM. Does anyone know when S&T apps get released this cycle? I know there's a AM ones out rn but not seeing S&T yet.
EM Sales Technicals? Help
Hello, I have an upcoming interview in EM Credit Sales for a BB in Paris. Second round - passed first round where they mostly asked me about the news and bonds, nothing super technical. But I feel like 2nd round will be a lot more technical and idk what to study to prepare? Have already interned in...
MSc for S&T / Market Making
Hi Monkeys! I am finishing my UG at a top eng school in Europe (top 10) in Applied Mathematics I am looking to apply for an MSc in Europe for personal reasons and I am having a hard time deciding which one would suit me the best. I have a pretty average GPA 3.0 but a couple of experiences in...
2023 Canadian Analyst + Associate Bonus Thread (S&T)
Brutal year, tired of hearing “this was a bad year for the bank let’s focus on the year ahead” for the 5th year in a row to justify shit bonuses. mfw all banks were posting record years until the most recent FY. Clocking 65h a week as an Assc and was benevolently gifted a $0.00 bonus,...
What's the Citi S&T Full time conversion rate from summer internship?
Hearing different stories about Citi's conversion rate. I'd appreciate if someone could shed some light on Citi's S&T FT conversion rate from summer analyst class.
How to land / increase chances of landing on specific desk rotations during S&T SA rotational program
Been spending quite a bit of time on both the HF and S&T forums and have found a big interest in global macro. I'm an incoming S&T analyst next summer on a rotational program and was wondering how I could land on / increase my chances of landing on certain desks (ex. rates, rates options, fx vol)?...
S&T Tables
Ok, this might be a really stupid question, but I am new to recruiting for S&T from IB, so I know all my technicals for that but how should I go about studying/recruiting for S&T and also, how do I know what Tables are at specific banks and their functions. Again really stupid question but I am new...
Do You Need to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to be a Quant Trader?
The short answer is yes. Background, there are plenty of jobs in the Quant Trading Realm. This is because banks, MM, and prop shops plan to give about anyone or every one the chance to interview in hopes of finding the .001%. While Quant Trading is in the Finance Realm, they are against hiring those...
Using VBA as a Fixed Income Sell Side Trader
Do any sell side traders use VBA a bunch to make their job more efficient? Interested in hearing how you use it and how you learned it.
Picked IB FT over S&T SA
Hi all, Been a member here for a while now and received lots of help so far. I am based in Europe and would appreciate some advice. I recently accepted a FT IBD offer at an "elite boutique" over a SA in S&T at a BB. I made my decision based on the fact that I have graduated already and was sort of...
Recruitment Prep
Hello, I am a freshman at a semi-target university, and I think I've decided I want to try for fall recruitment. What is the best approach to it? I have very little experience with finance, and I wouldn't even know what jobs/bulge bracket firms I'd aim for. What can I do, or what should I do, to...
How do I approach entering finance?
Hello, I am a freshman at a semi-target university. I recently became interested in the thought of having a job in finance. Ever since I decided to go for major in economics, the decision to pursue was always a question at the back of my mind. I think I want to try to go for recruiting in sophomore...
Oil Trader to S&T BB
Is it possible to transition from a trading role at a large Oil company into an S&T role at a BB? Thanks
Dubai BCG VS HK BB S&T
I am currently an analyst 1 at a BB with less than 1yr YOE. I have an offer to join BCG Dubai as a junior associate. 1. My career goal is to become a commercial cofounder of a startup so consulting learning seems more relevant 2. Trading offers way higher salary, almost twice as high as consulting...
Sophomore Breaking into S&T
Hello, I am currently a sophomore from a non-target. I have a strong resume of being in the largest undergraduate investment fund in the U.S. As well as being in another undergraduate investment fund that is partnered with the best universities such as Harvard, MIT, Penn, and LSE. I have a weak GPA...
Offer Received: PIMCO PM Trader SA VS. Barclays S&T SA
Heard back from both PIMCO and Barclays with offers for SA intern for summer 2023, wondering if anyone can give some insights into each of the programs and which one may be better for me. The PIMCO role is under PM team as a Trader SA (Newport Beach), while the Barclays one is in S&T for SA role...
Wells Fargo Summer Analyst Program NYC
I'll be doing a Wells Fargo equity S&T internship in NYC. It seems that Wells Fargo's SA program is a bit of a black box. Could y'all illuminate what it's like ex: hours (arrival, departure), work, competitiveness etc? Tips to succeed ex: which programming languages to learn, networking etc?
Barclays S&T or Citi Quant
I am conflicting between Barclays S&T and Citi Quant at the moment. I am interested in derivative trading. From my understanding, both position are rotational program, however, I am not entirely sure if one can rotate to a trading position for Citi Quant. I would like to learn more about the...
S&T vs Strategy Consulting?
Hi, I’m a junior at a target and I’m very fortunate to have offers for S&T at Bofa in NY and strategy consulting for EYP a mid-tier city. Interested in recruiting for management consulting (MBB) full time. I’m primarily interested in the position that will look the best on a resume and let me...
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For those of you that have internally moved from S&T to IB at a BB...what was the process like and how long? Thanks in advance
Need an outlook on London
Given the looming energy crisis and outlandish inflation in UK, is it still wise to do a BB S&T internship for Summer 2023 in London? (in terms of return offer and career potential)
Advice for Internal Networking and Moving to a FO Role
Hi all. I'm looking for advice on how to network internally with FO traders and transition out of my current MO job. Context- I work at a BB in Ops where I do trade booking and client support. I've been here for 3 months out of college and have been enjoying the work so far. Its been interesting...
New Salesman - Anyone Have a Good Family Office Data Source?
Essentially title. First week in an equity sales gig and looking to tap into the family office market for accounts. I've come across a few sites but wondering if any of them are worthwhile if I have Bloomberg and can just sort IS. Any color would be appreciated.
McKinsey vs Morgan Stanley S&T internship offers -- which to choose?
I know I'm very lucky to be in this position and able to choose between two really great opportunities. I'm having trouble deciding and want to know what factors I should consider or weigh importantly. I'm a junior in undergrad and one of my offers is expiring soon. I've seen lots of posts comparing...
HK BB S&T 22SA Return Rate
I know it's still a bit early to ask this question but I am curious if the return rate for this summer would be low due to the huge intern class and not-good overall markets condition? currently an intern at one of the three, S&T division. Any insights would be really helpful!
S&T or GCM?
I am an incoming sophomore and am looking for a 2023 sophomore summer analyst position. MS only lets me apply to 3 and I cannot decide between S&T and GCM as my third. (IB and WM are the other two I am going for). I don't know exactly what I want to do career wise, probably IB initially, so which...
Potential 5th Year - Need Thoughts
Current Situation: Just finished junior year, heading into the summer where I am doing a s&t program. I am considering going back after my senior year (which is 22-23) to do a masters in finance (23-24) and play out my last year of eligibility. Thoughts on going back for a fifth year and playing/...
Sales and Trading Exit Opps
I thought I would just get a post going discussing exit opps for S&T. I know it is commonly said that they aren't nearly as good as IB. However, I'm just curious what are some potential opportunities that I should look into. Thanks.
Why Stocks Outperform Bonds
Stocks are known to significantly outperform bonds on a risk adjusted basis. This video breaks down one of the key theories as to why this has continued so persistently over the last 100 years. Would highly recommend watching if you are interested in markets. https://youtu.be/7r5uahuCRms
Corporate Banking vs Securitized Products vs S&T
Lately I was fortunate enough to receive three different SA opportunities from several BBs. I haven't seen a lot of discussion on CB and SP on the forum, and I'm curious why most people opt for IBD when all these divisions have similar pay and better wlb. Which is the better long term career for...
Bulge Bracket S&T moving to Middle Market S&T
Edit Hi all, Could use some advice here. I have been in a Bulge Bracket S&T role within the Equities space for about ~3.5ish years. I have this potential opportunity to pivot to a smaller bank (middle market) within their S&T division. In my current role (BB S&T) it is hard to pivot to other areas...
Time to get results from Barclays sales and trading in Hong Kong?
Hi everyone,I was interviewing with Barclays for an S&T summer internship in Hong Kong about on 1st March. So, I was wondering if I'm already out? Or is it normal to wait such a long till the decision? Also, do they normally reach unsuccessful candidates? Also interested in waiting time for other...
Dropping Courses
I am currently in my second last term at uni. But, I am thinking of withdrawing from a second course this term (dropped one already) as I am quite burnt out. I already have a BB S&T SA this coming summer, but I would like to apply to other banks as well for full time and maybe even an entry analyst...
JPM Intern Placement - Best Desks in S&T?
I'm interning in S&T (Sales track) at JP Morgan this summer and it's not a rotational program. This month, we essentially network with members of the 20+ desks to find a good fit before being officially assigned to a desk in March. I was wondering what the best desks are in Sales/Trading, both in...
MBA associate - Hate banking, what now?
As the title says, I’m a first year mba associate and am quickly realizing that I have very little interest in the transaction process. I find myself very bored and uninterested in the work. I really see myself in more of a markets role, as that is where my passion really is. What roles should I...
Job Offer Advice: JPM vs. PNC
Hi, I could really use some career advice. I'm graduating in Spring 2022 and luckily I've received a couple of really solid offers. Both are in S&T on the sales side. One is with PNC Bank on the rates desk and the other is with JPM in SPG (NYC). The pros to working with PNC are better work-life...
Sophomore offer help: BB S&T or Boutique IB?
Looking for advice deciding between summer internships. Does anyone have experience choosing between BB S&T sophomore program vs. a MM/boutique IB if the end goal is BB IBD junior year? Worried about S&T making for a difficult “why IB” question when recruiting next year. Also, do people ever...
Bonuses at JPM
Hey guys, interesting news that all JPM analysts (regardless of industry) would make 100k base pay for the first year. Anyone have an idea for expected analyst 1 bonus ranges at JPM for the following?: IB S&T PWM AM
From MBB to S&T/quant?
Hi Everybody, I have a weird situation and I would like some help as I am quite unsure about my future. So, for context, I have a bsc in physics engineering, I just graduated from an msc in maths from oxbridge (albeit not with top grades, I got a 2:1 rather than a distinction) and i hold a deferred...
Sophomore S&T SA to Junior IBD SA?
How would a BB sophomore S&T internship fare if I wanted to try and recruit for IBD for junior summer? Would it be preferable to a boutique/MM IB gig by name recognition or are the skills/experiences not as relevant when interviewing for IB roles and “pigeonhole” you? Thanks for any advice.
Network Etiquette - S&T To IB
Hey WallStreetOasis, Hope y'all are well. Let's say an alumni from my school put me in touch with their colleagues in S&T. I had a good conversation with them and they ended the meeting with typical jargon: "You have my email," "Let me know if we can be of any help," etc. I made it clear during the...
Network Etiquette - S&T to IB
Hey WallStreetOasis, Hope y'all are well. Let's say an alumni from my school put me in touch with their colleagues in S&T. I had a good conversation with them and they ended the meeting with typical jargon: "You have my email," "Let me know if we can be of any help," etc. I made it clear during the...
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