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Investment Banking in Montreal vs Toronto
What’s the main difference between the two cities? In terms of deals, size of teams, opportunites, And finally, what is the salary difference? Are bankers in Montreal paid much less than bankers in Toronto, or is it comparable and sometimes insignificant? You can also add the compensation by level...
Investment banking salaries - Canada edition
Could anyone give me figures about their overall compensation starting from Associate, VP and going up to MD in Toronto? At BIG 5, Bulge brackets, and Boutiques to compare them all I'm guessing VP's go at about 450k to 650k , Directors 650k-1M, MD's 1-5 Million (Do you think one could attain...
Bay Street VS Wall Street Investment Banker
It's been a while since the latest blog posts on Bay Street VS Wall Street have been up to date, so I decided to refresh the trend to get better information reflecting the current market condition. I know Wall Street bankers will undoubtedly close more big deals, have better exit ops, and be in the...
Need guidance to enter Investment banking in toronto at 30
Hi all, Your guidance is highly appreciated ! Before i introduce myself, i would like to say that, this forum serves as a great source of motivation & guiding path for me and other liked minded aspiring finance professionals on a big scale. I am 30 year old accounting & finance undergraduate from...
Mid Market M&A - BB Canada
Hey Guys, Looking for some advice if anyone had any knowledge on the subject. I recently got an interview for an Analyst in the Mid-Market M&A group at a BB in Toronto. Looking at my job application, under Industry, it says Personal / Commercial Banking. Does anyone have any clarification why it...
Trouble finding a job (recently immigrated to Toronto)
Hey all, I have recently moved to Toronto from Prague, Czech Republic where I have worked as an Audit Assistant in one of Big4 companies for around 1 year and before that I have worked as Financial Analyst for 8 months in a big US Company. I have master's degree in business administration from Czech...
Toronto Summer 2018 Rent Advice
As an intern for summer 2018 at a big 5, I'd greatly appreciate advice on where to live downtown TO. Where did you live and how much rent did you pay? Any advice? My friend would like to share a studio in Yorkdale, but I'm thinking closer to work. Thank you!
Canada (Toronto) Post-MBA Comp
Coming from Canada and headed to M7 this fall (got off summer waitlist). Plan will be banking post-MBA and considering opportunities back in Canada. Does anyone have updated Associate salary ranges (including bonuses) for banking in Toronto? Would it differ between U.S. BBs based in Toronto and...
Outside NYC/SF, how would you rate cities for finance/consulting/corporate opps?
NYC and SF look to be the top placement cities for almost all the MBA programs. What other cities fall into the top tier of business opportunities for MBAs? DC? Chicago? Toronto? Boston? Dallas/Houston? Atlanta? LA? I am considering a relocation from western Canada and wondering if there is anywhere...
Transfer to Queen's Commerce for 3rd Year?
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BreakingBayStreet Reviews
Hi all, I'm a Canadian in IB and I was wondering who else had used BreakingBayStreet for interview prep? For those who don't know, BreakingBayStreet is a Canadian version of Breaking Into Wall Street. I tried it and had a terrible experience and I'd like to hear more stories. For those of you...
Dejected, Rejected from Dream Job.
Hey guys, I'm pretty down right now. Yesterday I received an email that I was not being presented an offer for my dream job as a buy-side equity analyst at a value investing shop. I'm not really sure what I'm hoping to get out this thread other than a place to vent, and maybe some advice on what to...
CPPIB Rotational Program
Does anyone know what the interview for the CPPIB analyst rotational program is like? Does it gear towards the technical or stick to more personal type questions? Moreover, does anyone have any info on the culture and the experience of being an analyst over at CPPIB? Interested in applying for this...
Executive director
I'm looking for jobs in Canada in investment banking, corporate banking or derivatives at executive director
Relocation to Toronto + Career Switch - Schulich/Rotman/Ivey or T-20 US MBA?
I'm just wondering if anyone has opinions regarding what the best move is for someone looking to transition into management/consulting in Toronto from a Western Canada city (while planning to get an MBA) - a top 20 US school (or top 5 Euro like LBS /IESE, etc.) or a Schulich/Rotman/Ivey MBA? The...
Recent graduate looking to meet/network with people in Toronto
Hey guys! I am a recent graduate of an economics program at the undergraduate level (think Queens/Western/UofT), and am interested in getting to know more people/learn more about IB . Any sort of input would help me as I am hoping to learn more about the industry! Appreciate it.
MBB Toronto Compensation?
Hi, I have a friend interviewing for a lateral with one of the MBB's, (Bain in particular) in Toronto. He's interviewing at a few other places, one of which told him that he'd make roughly the same amount there as he would at Bain. Does anyone have numbers for first and second year all-in comp for...
Lateraling to Toronto
Hi, Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm about to start my second year at a BB in London. I'm a European citizen (German) but hold a post grad work permit in Canada. I'd like to make a move to Toronto and possibly work in banking there but I'm not too familiar with the recruiting dynamics. How...
Investment banking in Toronto?
Inspired by the Vancouver thread, wondering if anyone can shed some insight on what investment banking is like in Toronto in terms of pay, culture, deal flow etc.
Canadian ALM Trading Intern - Advice?
Hi, I'm currently interning on an ALM desk with one of the big five Canadian banks. My desk consists of traders managing a fixed income portfolio for liquidity management, BASEL III HQLA compliance, issuance, and cash management. I'd say there's a 60-40 split between focus on pnl and focus on the...
Moving up from STIR Trading - Toronto
Hello I'm an associate trader at one of the Big 5 Canadian Banks in Toronto on a STIR desk (think money markets, repo, fx forwards... etc). I trade a shared book with two other senior traders (Director and MD). I'm a top performer: great reviews, above average comp, grind out good trade ideas,...
Toronto PE salary + bonus
Hi everyone, Pretty much everything is in the title. How much are fresh associates looking at in terms of salary and bonus at funds in Toronto after a classic analyst stint? Any answer welcome regardless of fund size/tier but please specify MM , MF etc.
Oncap (Toronto PE)
Hi, Does anyone have any information about Oncap, the middle market PE of Onex, based in Toronto? Looking specifically for all-in comp / comp structure / hours / culture. Thanks in advance, please feel free to PM me if you don't want to share too publicly.
Jr Buyside Analyst Salary
Hey guys, Going through the interview process with a few boutique shops ($5-$10B AUM) in Toronto and want to have a general idea if/when salary comes up. Does $45-50k base with $10-15k bonus sound reasonable? I just want to be in the ballpark if the subject comes up. I've been working in wealth...
MBA at Rotman (University of Toronto)
Hi Everyone, Has everyone heard anything good or bad about Rotman's MBA , part-time program in particular? I could only find older discussions. The cost is close to $100k and it's very reputable in Canada but how is it known in the U.S.? Does anyone even know about it? Apparently it's top 10 in...
Seeking Female Roommate / Housing for August move-in in Toronto
Hello all, I recently transferred to the Toronto office after spending my first year in NY , and wanted to see if there are any other fellow analysts here looking for housing for an August move-in. Since I'll only be here a year, am looking for furnished units only within a ~20 minute commute from...
Bay Street Brawl
So check this out: Twice a year, in Toronto, Bay Street professionals get the opportunity to beat their colleague to a pulp in a legit boxing match. They get 2 months to train, no prior experience, and they fight! Why not, right? Have a look at what blogto has to say about this: [quote]The Brawl on...
Milos Barutciski International Trade, Investment and Competition Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto
Milos Barutciski practises in the areas of international trade, investment and competition law, and other aspects of economic regulation and compliance. He co-chairs the firm's International Trade and Investment Practice and has represented Canadian and international clients in matters relating to...
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Bain vs BCG (Toronto)
Hi, So I know that forums all over are littered with posts comparing the firms. Nonetheless, I'd like to ask if anyone has information *specific to the Toronto offices* of Bain or BCG. Specifically, I'd be interested in learning about differences in terms of work, size, opportunities for advancement...
Toronto SA recruiting
Just wondering, if any of you have any knowledge about the recruiting stages for SAs in Toronto. As far as I know, CIBC is done. But what about the other Canadian or Murican firms?
IB Summer Internship Recruiting in Toronto
Hi guys, pretty new to WSO , just wondering about recruiting for IB Internship in Toronto. I am currently at a non-target, however there is only a few target schools in Canada so I am still at fairly good school. I am majoring in finance, have 1 internship at a BB bank in a back office type job, my...
REAL Dress Shoes for Toronto SAs
Dear WSO , After beating the soles of my old Aldos (yes, back when I was in high school and had no idea about what shoes to grab), I've decided to spend some more cash and get a new pair of shoes and to throw those old POS Aldos away.
Barclays Toronto
Anybody know anything about this office? Any insight on what kind of deals they do and culture? Thanks in advance
What to do next? - Private airline
Hey there.I am trying to start up a private airline in Africa with private jets(I will be catering to the elites) but the only problem is that I lack the necessary funding to buy the jets. There is a market for the type of product I will be offering and it greatly differs from what is in the market...
Asset Management Internships Canada
Hey guys, I'm new to WSO , hope this type of thing is kosher. I'm hoping to gain some insight on up coming internships for summer 2014 in Asset Management in Canada. Specifically smaller boutique funds that could slide under the radar or perhaps satellite offices that don't often document their job...
Happy Hour Review: WSO Toronto
It had been a hell of a day to travel anywhere in the Northeast. Winter storm Nemo had just dumped 2 and a half feet of snow in the greater Boston area, and only a little less in New York. I had been planning to visit Toronto for a while to attend a WSO Happy Hour and see the sights, and the weekend...
Oliver Wyman vs. Accenture - Summer Internship
Hi All, Looking for some insight in choosing between Oliver Wyman and Accenture for a summer role in Toronto. Which would you pick and why? Are there any major advantages to choosing either at this point?
Anyone in Toronto need a roommate?
Plans fell through with another guy I was planning on living with and I need to find a place in Toronto to live, starting in September. I'm working at Bloor & Yonge and would prefer to live somewhere around there. PM me if interested
Question about boutiques in Toronto
Hey guys, I'm looking for summer internships in Toronto. Given my situation (I'm a sophomore and late in the internship season-- it's a long story), I'm trying to target smaller, more flexible boutique firms. Do you guys have any suggestions for places I should get in touch with? I'm open to...
CAD BB M&A
Has anyone heard anything about CIBC's or TD's M&A group (in terms of deal flow, people, hours etc)? Would PE exit opps be the same as any other Canadian IB? Or is it more beneficial to go to a US BB in Canada (taking into account the fact that most US BBs are cutting and do not have nearly as much...
BNP Paribas Toronto?
can anyone comment on them?
Blair Franklin Capital Partners?
Anyone know anything about them - pay/hours/exit opps wise?
any word on evercore toronto?
They opened up shop about a month ago and hired a former Greenhill MD to run it I believe Anyone know anything about hiring there?
Toronto Stat Arb
Hi, do you guys know any stat arb hedge fund in Toronto? Something similar to Tower/Millenium/Knight but probably inferior tech? Thanks, - theboy
groups in toronto
hi guys, im starting ft in toronto and i have the opportunity to either focus on oil and gas or be a generalist. which has better deal flow now and going forward? also if i focus on oil and gas will i have to relocate to calgary in the future? thanks
Lunch with Kevin O'Leary
Hello, I will be going to a small lunch reception on Wednesday, where Kevin O'Leary will be present, and I'll have the opportunity to talk to him face to face. I am a senior in high school, and want to fully utilize this opportunity! How do I bring up the idea of offering my unpaid services as a...
Toronto SA Housing - Woodsworth College
New to the forum and couldn't find too much information through the search function. I will be moving to Toronto for an summer internship starting on May 1st and have been considering a few different housing options. UofT's Woodsworth seems to be one of the cheaper alternatives and the commute to...
Need Advice about Toronto I-banking Vs Corp Dev in US
Hey guys, I am looking for some good advice on making a serious career decision. I was supposed to start in one of BBs in NY , and due to personal reasons have to move to Toronto now for a year upon which I can come back to NY . I have no clue about the banking scene in Toronto and how it will...
Updated Canadian Bonuses - 2012
It looks like base salaries for incoming analysts in Canada have already increased from 70k to 80k+ in some places. I'll be joining the M&A group at one of the top Canadian banks in the summer and am getting 80k...i'm wondering what kind of numbers people are hearing for all in comp these days in...
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