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UCLA Econ vs. UCB Econ
Is there a real difference between UCLA and UCB for IB recruiting? Plan to work in West Coast in LA/SF. Recently admitted and contemplating both (will major in econ/biz econ). At UCLA I'll probably have a quality of life, but willing to sacrifice that if UCB will give me a substantially higher...
Starting at a West Cost Fund and I Hate the West Coast
Title says it all - signed at a UMM West Coast fund a while back during on-cycle and was feeling great about it then. But having to move out to a completely different coast in a couple of months with no friends and very little support is scaring the s*** out of me. Does anyone have any tips / ways...
west coast eb hours?
Hi, currently a junior who will be doing SA at PWP/Laz/Moe/GHL in their SF tech group. Was wondering if anyone knew what the hours/cultures were like for these firms for their West Coast tech groups.
Thoughts on MBA - California Dreaming
Just wanted to speak with the fine folk on WSO about MBA moves. New year new me type beat. Current situation: - Previously from BIG 4 FDD (3.5 years). Now an analyst II at a NYC MM IB bank within their M&A team. Newish shop (2017/2018) with solid name recognition but not for IB. I have solidish WLB,...
Things To Do/See In Vancouver
Planning a trip to Vancouver in a few weeks, any West Coast American and Canadian monkeys got some recommendations for watering holes, unique things to do/see, places to eat? Generally prefer places that are transit-accessible. I'm also interested in urban planning and architecture, so if anyone has...
Recruiting for LA vs NYC from West Coast
Hey, I go to West Coast University where we are LA/SF target and NY (semi?)non-target. My goal is FT in NY IB. But at the end of the day, I just want to get my foot into the door through an SA 2023 offer. There are certain firms like PWP where I can only apply for one office, which makes me wonder...
Need Advice / Anyone been in my situation
Hi all, I currently work in a Mid-West Major city for a valuations firm. I have lived here by whole life (1 year out of U/G). I have been thinking about moving somewhere else and have always been drawn to the west coast. Has anyone been in my shoes before? If so, what helped you make the move? Any...
Thread of Private Equity Shops in Los Angeles (or nearby)
Hi guys! I am compiling a list of PE shops based in or have an office in LA. I hope this helps someone else. Can you guys reply with names that I have left out? Oaktree Sweet Water Capital Platinum Equity Accel-KKR Valor Equity Partners Spectrum Equity Aurora Capital Freeman Spogli Marlin Equity...
Cal Poly v UCSD v UCSB
Accepted to Cal Poly Business school, UCSD Economics, and UCSB Financial Mathematics and Statistics as in state. Cal Poly has the Business Administration degree with a hands on learning approach. UCSD is more theoretical with a bachelors of arts in econ. While UCSB has an up and coming major in...
West Coast Equity Research Opportunities?
Hi, I am currently an undergrad at UC Berkeley. Do you guys know if there are more equity research opportunities in the east coast or the west coast? and how do I go about finding opportunities in the west coast? Thanks!
CS versus Haas at UC Berkeley?
I'll be attending UC Berkeley in the fall and was wondering how majoring in business administration at Haas versus computer science would impact my ability to get a job in investment banking. I'm pretty interested in both and would ideally like to double major, but if that's not possible, I'd like...
West Coast Hours for a Research Analyst?
What are the hours like in the west coast for a research analyst? I've heard portfolio managers usually are there ~5, and while research isn't exactly operating on NYSE hours I would imagine they have to show up early as well. Do research analysts have to come as early as them (will this vary also...
East Coast vs West Coast PWM- Investment Advisory
Hey everyone, I am from New York, but I am going to be interviewing with an investment advisory firm out in Los Angeles (SEIA Signator). They have 5.1 billion AUM as of December 2015, and growing. I am a 22 year old that graduated from college last May (Syracuse University) with a degree in...
Clients for CarterPierce?
Does anyone know some of the firms that use Carter Pierce? They focus exclusively on west coast opportunities, but I feel like most of the major shops still go through the major east coast HHs (HSP, Amity, etc). Thanks.
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)
West Coast options after East Coast MBA?
I'm admitted to NYU Stern's full-time MBA program for this fall (Class of 2017), and am pretty seriously considering working and living on the West Coast post-MBA. Close to New York in terms of preference (am actually in SF now!) I should probably clarify that I currently live in NYC , don't have...
4 Yr Work Exp + MBA enough to transition to IB with focus on metal commodities?
Hi All, My story: spent 4 years in Asia as a physical metals commodities trader after undergrad from a top west coast schools. But I wanted to come back to the States and get into an IB . I couldn't land a job, so in the main time I took a corporate finance job in a non-related industry (which was...
UCLA vs UC Berkeley recruitment for IB
In terms of recruiting, how prominent is UCLA among investment banks, including BB and boutiques, especially compared to UC Berkeley. I’ve spent a lot of time researching and I've looked up literally every post with the tag UCLA but I can’t get a clear answer. I’ve heard some people say UCLA...
What business schools to apply for to be an investment banking associate?
Looking to get my MBA to be an investment banking associate. Should I just apply to the top 20 business schools? Looking to eventually work on the west coast, preferably in southern California. (So would USC or UCLA be my best options? Or does location of the school not matter that much and would...
What schools to apply to for West Coast?
If I wanted to work/live on the west coast, primarily around southern california where it is nice and sunny (also where I am from) what are the best schools to apply to? My list right now is: Stanford Berkeley UCLA University of Texas Should I put USC in there? My end goal is to become an investment...
UCLA major??
Hi, I’m attending UCLA and hope to eventually work in finance or consulting. I’ve heard people tell me that its a target, while others say it’s barely a semi-target. It’s at least clear that it’s not as much of a target as the ivies, so I’m assuming my major will matter more. I’m...
West Coast Trading - Semi-target and interested in trading
I go to a semi-target on the west coast and am quite interested in trading. However, one of my friends who did a sophomore rotational at BAML told me that west coast kids getting S&T in NYC is unheard of and virtually impossible. Thoughts?
5 Differences Between East Coast and West Coast Finance
I’m commonly asked what investment management firms are like on the West Coast, whenever I meet people in the industry from the east. The northeast (New York, Connecticut and Boston) is obviously the Mecca of finance in the US. But there are also many finance firms dispersed throughout the rest of...
West Coast MM IBD to East Coast MM PE
I'm looking to make the jump to the buyside, but I'd like to move from the West Coast to the East Coast as well. How open are funds in, say, NYC to a first round phone interview rather than meeting in person necessarily?
ECM/DCM Jobs on West Coast
Do BB banks have ECM / DCM positions on the West Coast or only on the East? Thanks!
Best BB offices on the West Coast/SF/LA
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Looking for input from IB/VC/PE folks in the west coast
I'm a student in SoCal and received an offer for a summer analyst position at Montgomery & Co. in LA and Stifel in SF. I found some info on Stifel here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/info-on-sti…, but since there's not much information about Montgomery & Co. online, I was wondering if IB /...
NYSE hours from the west coast?
I might have an in for a fund in San Fran, but the prospect of getting up at 4am every day sounds pretty awful. Is it as shitty as it sounds?
2012 West Coast IBD SA Thread
Anyone heard back from anywhere? Questions about west coast recruiting? List whether its LA or SF.
West Coast BCG (LA)
I'm currently pursuing my MBA at a top tier university. Although I'm from the east coast originally, I have strong ties to the west coast as well (mainly the LA area). In addition, from a lifestyle perspective, I feel i'd really like to work on the west coast full time. I'm targeting consulting as...
West Coast Consulting Advice
Hi everybody, I am an incoming freshman who is going to UC Berkeley. I want to work at a top consulting firm in SF (Bain, BCG, Mck) after I graduate. I plan to get into Haas and maintain a high gpa. I might decide to double major in business and economics or business and legal studies. Secondly,...
West coast office size
Generally, how big are the BB and elite boutique offices in the west coast? For example, GS SF, Moelis LA, MS Menlo Park, BAML Palo Alto, etc... Thanks!
Full time group placement
Hey all, If you get a FT offer from a BB or an elite boutique, do you get to choose whether you want to be in the West coast or the East coast? I know that offices in SF, LA, etc. recruit directly for their offices, but will you still have a shot at being placed in, for example, MS tech at Menlo...
Does the west coast recruit at Wharton?
Do west coast consulting firms, hedge funds and private equity firms come to Wharton at recruiting time (Philadelphia Wharton obviously)?
CS LA vs. CS NY
Is it true that CS LA is better in terms of deal flow and reputation than CS NY? Are there any other banks whose west coast offices trump their NY offices?
SA Interview Time Frame - West Coast
Do the West Coast tech offices of BBs traditionally interview for SA positions in the same time frame that the New York offices do (i.e. starting in late January/early February)? I'm interested in interviewing with some of the West Coast BB offices, so I don't want to be surprised if recruiting...
Integrating a social life into West Coast trading hours..
OK, I work at a trading desk on the West Coast (California) from 6:00am to 3:00pm local time. Which means I need to get up before 5am to get ready for work every day. I also would like to be able to hit up some bars or clubs with friends on the weekends, usually from 10pm to 2am. I'm curious about...
Centerview LA: good FT opportunity?
Does anyone know anything about the Centerview LA office? I know they just hired Skip Paul Jones, but there isn't much else out there. Have they closed anything yet? How many people work in that office? Would it be a good FT opportunity, or is it best to stay away from brand new boutique offices?...
New expectations going forward
Now that the war is over, how would you rank the groups on the West Coast as far as expectations over the next couple years? I am particularly curious about what you guys think about JPM TMT (M&A). When it comes to exit ops (PE), are CSLA, GS TMT , and MS Tech still a cut above all else for...
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