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Toronto B5/B6 IB — Is It Over?
3rd year (at semi-target) going into 4th year (class of 2025) — GPA: 3.5/4.0. Tried for B6 during SA24 recruitment and wasn't able to get into many processes. From networking calls and other people, I realized I was at a large disadvantage because of my GPA being on the lower end. I got my...
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...
Toronto IB SA Off-Cycle
If a student doesn't get in the process at a B6 bank for the summer, how is it viewed if they try for the Fall? I'm assuming the school captains aren't in charge of off-cycle recruitment and other analysts are given that it's a smaller process. If I apply will the analyst in charge ask my alumni...
SA 24 Toronto Housing
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out as I will be moving to Toronto on May 1st for an IB internship and I'm looking to see if there are other interns looking to team up for a place together. Would also be grateful if full-time bankers/previous interns in Toronto could share some tips and advice on the...
Toronto Big 6 SA Recruitment Question — Captains
Question for Toronto bankers For schools that have a set recruiting team at the Big 6 banks (I think usually 2-3 analysts/associates), is it worth speaking to other people at the company? Are they able to push you?
CIBC EIT
Does anyone know what ever happened to the Analyst recruitment for CIBC EIT IB Toronto? Seems like most people did case study and never hear back?
Freshman Not Seeing Much Traction
I'm a freshman at an American target and, as the title says, I've been diligently applying to various financial institutions in Toronto, Canada and have yet to show anything for it. I have experience at various search funds, each of which assigned me distinct responsibilities, and I am currently...
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,...
Lazard Asset Management Toronto?
Hi everyone, Could anybody shed some light on the groups that operate out of Toronto for Lazard Asset Management. Mainly what asset classes do they cover? And if you happen to have info on group size, comp, or culture, that would be a great bonus! Could not find info on their website. Thank you for...
Trimaven Capital Advisors in Toronto
Are they still alive? Wiz left in 2017 even though he's still on the website and only one on LinkedIn left is Jeffrey
Wealhouse Capital Management in Toronto
What's the word on the street about Wealhouse Capital Management in Toronto? Any insight appreciated
Wealhouse Capital Management in Toronto
Title - what's the word on the street about this fund?
Off-Cycle Internships in Toronto
Besides B5 IB/GM, what are some good off-cycle internships and/or firms in Toronto that can help for 3rd year B5 IB summer recruitment? Thanks in advance! Sidenote: I know some B5s have a MM division (RBC MM and CIBC MM) - would doing a fall/winter/summer here help for 3rd year B5 IB recruitment?
S&T Scotiabank Toronto Fall 2023
thought i should open a discussion here about first round interviews that are happening today and tmrw
Toronto - Big 5 Technicals
Entering my sophomore year. A couple of the upper years that went through the processes in BBs in NY echoed that it was not as technical-focused as B5 processes, and that it was more about culture/fit over techs. At a boutique this summer so I will be trying to get as much of hands on experience I...
Toronto Boutique/MM Comp Thread
Curious on how comp looks at boutique shops in Toronto. Have heard everything from pennies (FirePower) to above street (Agentis). Curious about places like Eight Capital, Osprey, Valitas, CCC, Paradigm etc, but anywhere is appreicted Also curious about comp structure (base/bonus) and all colour on...
BMO Global Markets 2024 - Toronto Office
Hello, anyone interviewing final round this week for bmo global markets summer 2024 toronto office? has anyone receive news on when we will get info about status on the application?
BMO Culture in Toronto Office
What's the update on the culture like at BMO in the Toronto office? What about group specific culture (which one has the best culture)?
GPA for Globals in Toronto
I know that most of the Globals in Toronto are very hard on GPA being 3.8 and above, but are any of them lenient on it being a bit lower (3.7)? If so, which ones?
What is going on with Catalyst Capital (Toronto, Distressed PE)?
Catalyst Capital was basically the only distressed fund in Canada that worked on legit deals (Cirque du Soleil bankruptcy), and was aggressive in fund raising but haven't raised a fund since 2015. An article from Buyouts Insider says faced a ton of litigation and pushed out their last fund by 1...
Which Banks/Groups Are Hiring In Toronto (Analyst)
Hi All, Just wondering which groups and banks are hiring in Toronto at the Analyst level? I am trying so desperately hard to leave my current role, I have never been so miserable in my life in such an unsupportive/toxic culture. Any insight would be much appreciated.
Toronto Internship
What's still open for summer 2023 in IB/PE for a sophomore? TextfillTextfillTextfillTextfillTextfill
TD NY M&A - Cowen Acquisition and Deal Execution
Hi All, I was just wondering if TD's M&A team in NY will be doing more execution work with the Cowen acquisition? - Insiders say it has sped up their growth plan by 5 years - Asking juniors in Toronto to transfer to the NY office - Currently beefing up the team heavily in NY
Brookfield vs. Onex vs. Altas [TORONTO OFFICE] - Which One is Best?
As someone who will be going through on-cycle recruiting in Canada next year, looking to gain some insight on (in my opinion) the top 3 PE shops. Let me know what you all think - below is my opinion based on networking and research I've done. 1) Brookfield Pros: - They have been growing recently...
PE Analyst Comp
Hi All, I was just wondering if anyone knows what a PE Analyst's compensation looks like, particularly in Canada. I saw that Brookfield takes on analysts sometimes in their Toronto office and was wondering if anyone has insight into what their numbers look like. Thank you
Goldman Sachs Toronto Office 2022
Hey Guys, Does anyone have any information on Goldman Sachs Toronto Office, IBD? The last post I saw was from 2008. Looking to get a gauge on: Culture Average working Hours Comp: AN1, AN2 and Assoc 1 - (What is the CAD equivalent ? [USD110K, USD125K, USD 175K] x 1.3] ) ? Update for Global BB...
3rd Year Summer Post-Cdn IB?
Recently managed to land IB at a top Canadian BB in Toronto for my sophomore summer (2023). Now trying to figure out what to do for 3rd year summer. On the one hand I feel like if I don't aim for top NY BB/EB/MFs, then I'm wasting an opportunity; on the other hand, I would be really happy to go back...
Thoughts on Credit Suisse Canada - 2022
Particularly in the Metals & Mining (Toronto) and Oil and Gas (Calgary) sectors
Toronto VC Associate Salaries
Hello, Been getting some inbounds from recruiters and I always ask for salary range so wanted to share some with y'all. (Note: These are all super early on, probably room to move up in negotiations.) - Toronto based growth and VC firm (~600M AUM) - $150-170k base + 30% bonus + carry - Whitecap...
Toronto 2022 FT Roommate thread
Starting FT at a Big 5 in Toronto late July/early August. Looking to rent a place with a roommate, happy to start a new lease or to rent an extra room from someone. PM if you need more info!
Looking for roommates this summer May to August
I'm a male undergraduate student working at RBC capital market this summer, looking for roommates starting from May to the end of August. Preferably near the financial district.
HK IB to Toronto IB/HF Coverage?
I'm currently studying in HK and I plan to work in IB in HK after grad then move to IB/HF in Toronto. I heard from a guy doing IB in HK say that local grads will usually cover HK and China markets. Let's say I do that but what will I cover in Toronto? Will I still be responsible for HK and China...
CAD Big 5 Rankings
Hi All, Just wondering what the current rankings are for the Big 5 in Canada? What would you say is the top group in the country as well? BMO M&A seemed to have a great in 2021, potentially taking out RBC M&A for the top spot.
How good are Scotiabank, CIBC and RBC Mining Groups in Toronto?
Sophmore at a Canadian target and interested in the mining sector. Which of these banks are the best in regards to deal flow/culture?
BMO Toronto M&A Exit Opps
Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping safe, healthy and happy. I was just wondering if anyone has much knowledge on the exit opps available to BMO TO M&A analysts in Canada and in the US. From what I have heard, exits have been strong in both regions - someone went from BMO TO to Onex NY, and multiple...
Canadian citizen applying for TN Visa
I received an offer to join a US bank as an analyst (trading) and will need a TN visa to get through the border. I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics (major is math/business administration), so naturally I believe that I should be applying through the Mathematician occupation as the job letter...
London VS Toronto, which would be better in the long term?
Hello everyone. I really need help in deciding in which direction I shud push forward. Apologising earlier for the long post and thanks in advance for reading it :) So quick background I am an ACCA (for those who don't know what that is it's like being a CPA in US/Canada), I am currently working in...
AM/HF Equity Research Intern Interview
What's up monkeys, I've got an interview coming up for a pretty well respected AM that offers some PWM and HF services as well. It's my first interview for a proper capital markets role, but I've done some interviews for other finance/business internships and I feel decently confident about my...
Macquarie Group SA 2022 Question - Toronto
Sorry for the niche question, was just wondering if anyone had any insight on Macquarie Group Toronto for any Capital Markets-related roles recruitment process for Summer 2022. Any colour at all would be helpful.
Network - CRE - PhD nerd from Life Science want a break in to CRE (Toronto)
Coming from a non traditional PhD life science background I want to break to Multifamily CRE. Running my own $1.6 million portfolio of 18 units but need some real world grind. Will like to connect entrepreneur mindset people. Want experience in CRE (multifamily)
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Looking For Rental in Toronto
Hey, I am looking to find a place in Toronto for September - December 2021 as I will be doing an internship. Does anyone know what the best places to look will be? Also, how much should I plan on spending? If anyone else will be working in Toronto during this time, I would be down to room with them....
Undergrad to PE Pension Funds
Anyone knows if Canadian pension funds recruit FT analysts straight out of undergrad? How hard is it and would you consider it to be better than starting in IB first?
Credit Suisse Toronto Office
Can anyone provide an updated view of what the CS Toronto office is like? How large is it? What is the deal flow like? I've heard that it is largely technology deals but can anyone confirm?
Offer to move to NY from Toronto to do IB M&A. Would only want to go for 1 - 1.5 years, would it be worth it to experience NY and a larger market?
Have an offer to move from IB in Toronto to New York in M&A at a Tier 2 / Tier 3 BB bank as an Associate. Would want to move back to Toronto in 1 - 1.5 years, is it still worth it to move to NY and experiencing the city (if possible when working in M&A in NY)? Would the experience be worth it ,...
MBB Targets? (+ what to pick)
Hey, Interested in mgmt. consulting/tech consulting but also would not be against going into my major (MechEng, ideally FAANG-type stuff). I would like to experience both to get a feel for what I would like to go into as a career. Unsure how recruiting works, I've talked to some current students and...
National Bank Finanical - Toronto?
Wanted to know if anyone had any insight into their reputation on Bay St. I've heard their M&A, Real Estate and Credit Capital Markets (not sure if LevFin or vanilla corp banking) are solid groups. Any info on comp and FT rotational program would also be greatly appreciated.
Best options for a Postgraduate degree for a 30 year old Immigrant looking to break into Canadian IB/PE/VC
Edu Background: Law. Worked circa 4 years in IB (DCM/Generalist) in Nigeria, then moved into mid-level role at a Single Family office (2nd year) here. Just got Permanent residency in Canada and looking to move by mid 2021. What options are best to get into IB/PE maybe VC in Canada (esp. Vancouver)....
Best Banks/Groups in Toronto
Hi All, I'm a first year student at one of the Canadian business schools and curious to know about the investment banking scene in Toronto. Can anyone offer their knowledge on the best groups at the banks in Toronto? For example RBC M&A , BMO Metals and Mining... are they still on top? What bout the...
Please Advise: Never-Ending Job Hunt
I’ve been sitting on this post for a while. I was waiting for it to turn into a success story; started-from-the-bottom-now-we’re-here kind of story. But it’s been so long I’m going to post it anyway. ###My Background: Finance degree from non-target, super involved on campus,...
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