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Why Is It Called Investment Banking?
I was talking to one of my friends (he's a grad student so he doesn't know anything about investment banking or money) and was telling him that I work as an investment banking analyst. He asked me what we invest in, and of course I told him that we don't invest in stocks. Then he asked if we take...
UCL Vs Warwick Vs Umass Amherst Vs UW Madison Vs UofT for undergrad
Hello everybody, i'm an international student who has been accepted at the above universities for finance related courses. I have gotten a 50% scholarship at Umass and a 10% scholarship at UofT. Which university will set me up for a career in investment banking in a country where i can eventually...
Wisconsin (WSB) v. Santa Clara (Leavey) v. CU (Leeds)
I am a high school senior deciding between UW-Madison, Santa Clara, and CU. I have direct admit to the business schools of all three. I am planning to study finance, and I want to go into IB/PE/VC. All are out-of-state for me, and after various scholarships the cost is similar. I realize these...
Feeling stuck and uncertain where to start my career
Hi, as the title hints, I'm feeling a bit lost and unsure in which direction I want to start my career in. To give some background: Completed my Bachelor’s at a European target university with above average grades. Took a gap year after graduating to get some more work experience through...
How to get investment banking internship
I'm a sophomore in college in nyc I want to get an investment banking internship. What do I do guys.
REFG Interview Questions
I am currently in commercial real estate appraisal and have an interview with GS Real Estate Finance Group coming up. From informal discussions with one of the VPs in the group, I found out that they will likely grill me with questions about appraisal, but focusing on what the bank cares about on...
St. Gallen vs CBS vs WU Vienna for Master in Finance
Hi all, I am in a dilemma for my choice for a second master's degree. A little background about myself: Bachelor in International Business Administration at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) - GPA 9.1/10 (summa cum laude distinction) Exchange semester to NOVA SBE in Lisbon Currently doing a MSc...
UChicago VS Gtown
I am choosing between 2-year UChicago (STEM) and 1-year Georgetown (non-STEM) in the US. BG: international student, UK target undergrad Career goal: IBD at BB/EB and later join a PE, also interested in HF, will consider smaller shops immediately after graduation and then move to bigger banks and...
Cornell Dyson vs Georgetown McDonough
Hi I’m a current high school senior and I was accepted into Cornell Dyson and Georgetown McDonough. I intend to go into either finance/investment banking or management consulting, and I know both schools are targets. I’m having a really hard time choosing a school, though, so any insight would...
IB vs Private Credit Offer. How to chose?
Recently got two offers out of school and deciding which to chose from: Option 1: Small IB shop that is pretty specialized. Seems like a very good culture, with direct learning from MDs who have been at it for 30+ years with over 500 deals. Would have a lot of responsibility right away and report...
BAML IB (or any Capital Market Related) Sophomore Summer 2025Internship
Does anyone have any idea what happened to BAML's Sophomore Summer Internship? When I look online, I see Global Investment Banking Sophomore Summer Analyst Program - 2024, but nothing for 2025. Does anyone know when this will be released or any experience/advice in applying?
Global Hotspots: Key Regions Driving Investment Banking Growth
Hello everyone, With the evolving dynamics of the global economy, certain regions are emerging as significant players in the investment banking sector. I thought it would be interesting to discuss and identify these key regions that are currently shaping the future of investment banking globally....
HS LMM IB Internship
Good morning, (For those who have more important shit to do and don't need a long story, skip to the end) After months of waiting and emailing the same guy about a dozen times to be granted the opportunity, I earned the minor privilege of having a pre-interview first impression of sorts with the CEO...
Best IB group on the Street
Curious to see your guys' opinion on the best IB group across all BB's and EB's. When I say best, I mean in terms of deal flow, exit opps, exposure to technical skills, etc. To my knowledge, GS TMT, FIG, and Industrials are up there for the best groups amongst BB's, as well as the M&A group at JPM...
Should I take on 100k in loans to go to Emory?
Background info: I'm a high school senior with an interest in investment banking (especially healthcare/pharmaceuticals) who was admitted to Emory and UNC (I am not a North Carolina resident nor was I directly to Kennan-Flager Business School), which are both semi-targets from what I gather....
Joining the big family-owned business after IB/PE prior-experience. CFO?PE FUND? OPERATIONNAL?
Hello WSO, I am currently an undergraduate student at a great french business school and I will hopefully break into investment banking (M&A) then move into private equity industry for some years. To finally, moove into the family-owned business. And I was thinking that this community could give me...
ER vs. IB as Short-Term Goal on MBA Applications
Profile Applying R1 this year (M7 + Haas, Stern, Johnson, Tuck, USC, UCLA, Yale) Four promotions in six years at two technology companies (both non-FAANG, one is a Fortune 50) Roles were in business operations and strategy (think internal consulting) and analytics (SQL, Python, Tableau) 760 GMAT...
Ex-JP Morgan analyst awarded $35M decade after NYC building’s glass door suddenly shattered on her
https://nypost.com/2024/04/02/us-news/woman-wins-… Seems like B.S to me - she blamed getting let go in 2021 (didn't know they were even making cuts that year) by JPM on the incident that happened 6 years prior. Good on her for getting the bag I guess, but kinda an eye roll IMO. Curious to hear...
Brown vs Georgia Tech
Hello, I am a high school senior trying to make a big decision between a few schools I got into. I've been accepted to Brown, Haas, UMich Ross, Georgia Tech, and UGA for either an economics/applied mathematics major or a BBA. Right now, I'm mostly torn between Brown and Georgia Tech. Ross and Haas...
Networking for FT IB before PE SA program?
Will be interning at PE firm as SA this summer. Given the macro environment and seemingly low PE analyst return rates, wanted to prep for FT IB. I understand that networking before IB SA is generally frowned upon, but would it be more acceptable from my standpoint if calls are positioned as...
Fellowship as Work experience on application
Hi all, was a part of JPMorgan's Advancing Hispanic & Latino program but I did not get selected for an internship. How can I put this on a application a part from my Resume? Could I put it as work experience even if its not an internship? Or where should I put it? I noticed many applications just...
Best UBS London Teams in 2024
I will be doing an off-cycle at UBS (London) this year. HR has asked us to do our team rankings for allocation, what are the best industry/product teams at UBS in London at the moment? I want to consider (i) best exit opportunities in case of conversion, (ii) most succesful teams at UBS, (iii) the...
Soc Gen Superday 2025
Has anyone heard back from the superday for investment banking?
Moving from Investment Banking to Portfolio Operations and Monitoring at top Private equity brand
I am contemplating a switch from investment banking to a tier 1 private equity portfolio operations and monitoring role. The money expected would be really good. I wont have a carry component in the first year but will be added to the pool in the 2nd year. I do not like to work hours that come with...
SSE MAVFM vs. RSM F&I Master vs. Finance Master @ German universities
Hi Monkeys, As per the title, I am currently deciding between different options for my master studies. I completed my undergraduate degree in business administration at a German university and undertook internships at a mid-cap IB boutique and a mid-cap PE firm, both with a focus on the DACH region....
2025 FT Recruiting Advice
I am will be a 2025 grad from a semi-non target with a 3.55gpa. I have experience in healthcare audit and am a 2024 intern in big tech ops finance (Google, Amazon, Microsoft). 2024 SA IB roles were very tough, but I could’ve done more prep. When should I begin to network for FT & what roles should...
Reneging Bulge Bracket SA Offer -- Advice
Hi! I am a current sophomore and was fortunate enough to get a sophomore SA offer for 2024 at a BB IB. When I accepted the offer, I was told that I would also receive a SA offer for 2025 (Junior summer). However, I am more interested in PE in the long term and accepted a SA offer for 2025 at a PE...
Associate didn't know how to get to free cash flows in Super Day?
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EB asking what firm I signed to after cancelling my interview?
Just signed to a MM firm for a 2025 SA role. Had an interview with an EB and I emailed saying I am no longer interested in interviewing and that I was appreciative of the opportunity. HR person responded and asked if I could share what firm I had signed to "for their records" Anyone have any advice...
Summer 2024: Accept internship or Relax/take classes
Around one month ago, I accepted a 2025 IB SA offer without having an internship for this summer. Earlier this week I was offered a role at the boutique consulting firm I interned at last summer and then an FP&A role at a decently sized defense contractor. Honestly, I just want to relax this summer,...
Highschool Senior Majoring in Finance Debaiting weather Marquette or University of Minnesota Twin Cities
I am a 18 year old senior in high school trying to figure out my college outcome for next year. I am in quite the predicament on weather I should attend Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I was accepted into the Honors program and will most likely join the AIM ( ACCELERATING INGENUITY IN...
Is Brown University a Target School?
Hi, I’m a rising senior from Texas, and I’ll be attending Brown University in the fall. I’m going to be studying economics, and I’m looking to break into top-tier investment banking, private equity, or venture capital firms. Brown as a school has a lot of prestige, but I’ve heard it’s...
Fordham Gabelli LC vs. Penn State Smeal vs. IU Kelley
Currently a HS senior who got obliterated throughout the application process, but got BU guaranteed transfer. For my first year of college, I'm thinking to go to Fordham LC because it's in the middle of Manhattan so I would actually have things to do and be where I want to be. Then I'm going to try...
FT Recruiting Interview Prep
Hi all, I'm a current junior preparing for FT IB recruiting this summer. I'm sure the technical components of the interview are going to be more intense and they will expect more of me. Given that I have no prior IB experience, which resources would you recommend, and is there something else you...
why is there such widespread public finance slander?
I'm looking at both generalist ib and public finance summer analyst roles for summer 2025, and was curious why the latter gets so much hate. To my understanding, you get to work on deals that directly impact and ideally improve the lives of many. Is the public finance slander just due to the fact...
Undergrad School Decision for IB: UT Austin (McCombs w/ BHP) vs UC Berkeley (Direct Haas Admit)
Title is pretty self explanatory. Trying to choose between McCombs with Canfield BHP and Haas. I'm in state for Berkeley but received a scholarship from UT Austin that makes both schools around the same cost before financial aid. Looking to go into IB. I know that WSFM has a great pipeline to NYC...
MFin vs M7 MBA as an International - For IB and beyond
I am about to begin my career as an IB M&A analyst in India this year and I could either: get one year of work experience go for an MFin (say MIT) and try to break into IB or continue with banking in India break into PE (say, CVC, TPG, Bain Capital, General Atlantic) go for an M7 MBA (say, Columbia...
Harvard vs Princeton for undergrad
Hi all! I'm a senior who got into Princeton and Harvard. I would like to pursue a career in IB or something in high finance. I'm having a hard time deciding between these two schools and I'm sure I couldn't go wrong with either one but here are my circumstances/ thinking: Princeton I have a very...
UVA vs WashU StL vs Rice for college
High school senior deciding between UVA, WashU StL and Rice for undergrad. Planning on majoring in finance/philosophy and either going for IB or corporate law. Was wondering how much going to a target school (UVA) would give me an advantage over going to WashU or Rice. Any advice?
BB VP thinks I'm his best friend (associate), but I hate him
Not a long post but need advice. I'm an associate at a BB, and have been with the firm for about 4 years. When I first came in as an analyst, I did really great work for my VP, and we've built a good relationship. As time went on, I realized he's not the greatest guy to be honest - not very skillful...
Well... I made it I guess
After years of posting stupid discussions on WSO as a high schooler/college student ("What are my chances of getting into a top bank!!??") I am happy to say I've finally landed an IB NYC offer at a GS/MS/JPM BB. I'm happy to answer any questions since I know most people on this forum are high...
Balancing IB & Mandatory Military Service: What do I do?
Currently a sophomore looking for IB jobs for SA 2025, but without any secured internships. But I also have been trying to somehow put my (mandatory) military service in there, and it's not working out well. I'm a dual citizen (US/somewhere else) that has to do 1.5yrs military service at some point...
Critical Materials (London UBS)
Hi, does someone have info on the strength/reputation of the UBS critical materials group in London ? In particular for metals & mining ? Thank you for the help!
Profile Sanity Check - Breaking into FO/High Finance
Hey Monkeys, Just want a profile sanity check for my odds of breaking into a FO/High Finance role. Will have c2 yrs of full-time experience at a top BB in Leveraged Credit Have internships at a no-name Boutique HF and Investment Bank Will be joining a top target school in London to study MSc in...
Getting into IB with 3.0 gpa from target school
I am a current senior at a top 10 university (Harvard, Stanford, Yale, etc) and my gpa is in the gutter. 3.0 currently and if I’m lucky, I’ll scrape by with a 3.1 by the time I graduate. I’m job hunting but am a bit anxious about entering the job market with my spotty academic record. I...
F500 Corp Dev (Manager), Or PE Portco Corp Dev (Mid-Level)
Hey guys, I left IB after 2 years and received the 2 offers below for corp dev: Option 1: Manager-level position at a F500 international pubco (industrials). This company has been relatively acquisitive historically Option 2: Senior Associate position at a PE-Backed portco (renewable energy). This...
F500 Corp Dev (Manager), Or PE Portco Corp Dev (Mid-Level)
Hey guys, I left IB after 2 years and received the 2 offers below for corp dev: Option 1: Manager-level position at a F500 international pubco (industrials). This company has been relatively acquisitive historically Option 2: Senior Associate position at a PE-Backed portco (renewable energy). This...
Improving in TMT
I'm now a senior associate in M&A (about to be VP soon). I'm at a generalist boutique, but have been largely exposed to TMT deals for the most part. Despite having completed ~5 deals in the space, I still feel a constant sense of imposter sydrome and it forever feels like I'm trying to catch up on...
Is it okay to ask bankers about deal pipeline during superday?
Some background - I was working at a no-name boutique that focused on a very niche vertical of a broader industry but had great deal flow (6-7 closed transactions a year and lean deal team so worked on almost all the deals). I was laid of at the beginning of this month and to say the least it's been...
Career in JPMorgan Trading vs Deutsche Investment Banking - NYC
What are the differences in professional growth and salary-wise between a career in JPMorgan trading vs Deutsche investment banking? I am debating between the pros and cons. Both positions are in New York City.
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