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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...
car in toronto
just got an offer for ibd in toronto. how many analyst in toronto have cars. I was thinking that i would get the chance to use it on the weekends. is it worth it to get a car if you are in toronto?
Credit Suisse Toronto/Energy
I would like to get a few opinions on their operations in Canada (energy in particular) as it is my only BB offer (the rest are Canadian banks). I know they are amazing in energy globally but how does it compare to the other BBs in Canada/what kind of reputation do they have (or did energy mostly...
Toronto Securities Research
I recently graduated with an MA in economics from the University of Toronto and am actively looking for positions in financial research in the Toronto area. I posted a censored copy of my CV on razume, it is available at: http://www.razume.com/documents/21214 I would be very interested in chatting...
Corporate Strategy in/around Toronto
Hello, I'm looking for some information on corporate strategy type programs in and around Toronto. I see that GE hires into their FMP program (although as I understand it I could end up pretty much anywhere if I pursued that) but do any of you know of any of the other large companies around here...
Late Summer Unpaid Internship in Toronto
Anyone have any advice regarding where or how to look? Kind of exhausted all my contacts through cold-calling/e-mailing, and still have nothing. This is for IB btw. But I definitely wouldn't mind anything in PWM either. If any of you know about any opportunities, please do post. I would really...
Transfer Student at Ivey - Keys to Success?
Hi Guys, So after 3 months of intense thought, I finally decided on transferring to Ivey for the HBA program from a non-target (my school should not be hard to figure out) this September. Having been probably been one of the most difficult decisions of my life (definitely the most annoying), a...
Working at Toronto Boutique
So back in February, I got snubbed by a BB ibank for a SA position in Toronto. I ended up cold-emailing boutique firms in Toronto and joined one here. When I met the guy, he told me the summer post would be unpaid with a bonus and that I would "make more money here than I would in any other...
[Canada] CA + CFA® + MBA?
Hey guys, first post, I'm currently at a half-decent school (University of Toronto at Mississauga) studying Commerce (50% Economics; 50% Accounting or Finance. For Americans I guess this would be a double-major in econ + acct or fin). I have to pull the trigger and choose either accounting or...
Canadian MBA: Ivey, Rotman, or Schulich?
Most of the info I can find on these schools is about the undergrad programs. How about the MBA programs? Which ones are the targets? I've checked out the stats from the schools, but I would prefer hearing from people in the industry.
How to go from Canada to the US?
It was only in my fourth year of university that I decided to pursue investment banking. Luckily, I was able to land a position at a large Canadian bank in Toronto and will be starting there in a few months. I was and am ecstatic about securing the job, but I very much want to be in New York (for...
IB networking sessions
I'm in Toronto for an internship for 8 months with RIM. Where can I find out where and when some IB networking sessions are taking place? I'd also be willing to travel to New York and Chicago to attend some sessions. Also, does anyone have any tips on how to connect with a IBanker at and after a...
Marsh Canada Summer Risk Analyst
Has anyone ever gone through the application process or held a position with Marsh Canada? I am applying for a Summer Risk Analyst position based out of Toronto and am curious if anyone has any first-hand experience with them. Thanks!
MACNICOL & ASSOCIATES ASSET MANAGEMENT Toronto
Has anyone hear of them? What do you guys think of the firm, how would it look for SA? Does anyone know anything about it? http://www.macnicolasset.com/
GS/MS IBD in Toronto/Calgary vs. Mid-tier BB IBD NYC???
Please advise me - would it be better to accept a top BB (GS/MS) offer from Toronto/Calgary office? Or mid-tier BB (think UBS/ DB /Barclays/Citi) in NYC? Both are IBD ... Which is better for PE exits? Would the GS /MS name outshine the regional difference?
URGENT: UBS Toronto; culture insight? more info?
Hey guys, Need urgent insight into UBS toronto. having a hard time find info about the bank, culture, pay, strengths, weaknesses etc. Thank you in advance!
TD & BMO IB Associate Toronto
Hey can someone give me the strenghts of these two banks, how is the work environment, opportunities, downside, salary etc? I would love to know what associates that work at these two banks think.
Canadian markets
Hey WSO , I'm curious to know who here invests in Canadian markets. Here are the stocks I currently own: PEM - Premium Exploration MDL - Medallion Resources AXE - Acceleware Corp. ESO - ESO Uranium Corp. ARK - Archer Petroleum MAA - MagIndustries (Getting rid of this one next week probably) SEY -...
Canadian Business School MFE U of T vs Ivey HBA
Hello everybody, I got something to ask (even for ppl outside of Canada). According to many discussions within WSO forums, UWO's Ivey is seems to be most recognized undergrad b-school in Canada. I am currently at University of Toronto's Rotman Commerce. What do you guys think about these two...
Any details on Imperial Capital (the PE shop in Toronto, not the IB in LA)
Anyone know anything about this shop in Toronto (besides what you can find on their website)? Besides Onex, Teachers and Edgestone, I haven't really heard much about any other PE shop in Canada, or more specifically Toronto. I know there's a bunch, but not much discussion on WSO . Another place I...
Gluskin Sheff - Toronto HF
Hey everybody I was researching for good hedge funds to work for in Toronto and I came across a post where several were mentioned. Does anybody know how well "Gluskin Sheff + Associates" fairs? I have read a lot on the BB banks in TO but seldom come across any HF information. Any other great hedge...
BMO vs TD in Toronto
Hello all: First of all, I don't want to sound rude but this question is intended for people that are actually in the industry and not just college students. Where would you prefer to work? ER at BMO or ER at TD (in Toronto)? and please why? DnC
TorontoOasis?....anyone?
guys, does it make sense if we create a TorontoOasis forum? I know we are a small community in here but I think it would be interesting to have a TO-focused conversation, just reply to this if you interested, i wanna see what would be the count. DnC
Equity research associate salaries in Toronto
Anyone have any data points? Thanks.
Advice on renting in Toronto
Does anyone know of good resources to find a place for rent in downtown Toronto? Is it advisable to contact real estate agents for this matter? Looking to spend about $1400-$1600 a month.
Toronto / Calgary / Montreal headhunters?
Does anyone know some good recruiters for Toronto / Calgary / Montreal? Would consider both sell side and buy side. Trying to transition to Canada from NY /London. Relatively junior, BB commodities background (front office). Thanks
Canada Associate Bonuses MUCH Less?
I have been trying to find out what I-banking associate bonuses at the big 5 banks in Canada are, on average. I assume they are MUCH lower than in the US but I have no data at all on this. Does anyone have any data on year 1, 2, and 3 associate bonus levels (post MBA) at RBC , CIBC, BMO , Scotia,...
Where to get bespoke shirts in TORONTO??
Looking to spend under $150 per shirt CAD. I have heard of TREND custom shirtmakers, are they any good? What is the difference between MTM and Bespoke?
Toronto BB hours
Hello, is there a big difference between typical hours worked at a Toronto US BB office versus the same level (analyst or other) down in NYC? I would imagine it is much less (60-65 hours for a Toronto office)??
BMO Toronto IB offers?
Anyone heard back from BMO Toronto for SA IB yet?
US Bulge Brackets in TORONTO
What is the highest paying, best deal flow US Bulge Bracket in Toronto? Is ML its own entity in Canada or is it BAML in Toronto as well? Any numbers appreciated. Also, is GS Toronto still surviving?
UToronto MMPA Program?
Anybody here who graduated from, or is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto Master of Management & Professional Accounting? I'm trying to find out the quality of the program and the prospects of recruitment and employment after completion. I'm interested in doing a transaction advisory...
Anyone Heard of Paradigm Capital?
They're a boutique in Toronto. What are your thoughts/have you heard of them?
Offer Selection
Would you recommend: accepting an offer at a BB /Top Boutique’s Toronto office, or accepting an offer at a Big 5 Bank? The BB’s Toronto office has a base of $85K, but I’m afraid I’m not going to get that much of an experience, considering it’s mainly execution/coverage. Accepting an offer...
2010 Comp for Canadian Banks
Does anyone know what banks are offering for 2010 FT analysts? I've heard RBC is 75k base but no signing bonus. Also, does anyone have rough bonus numbers for the most recent full year?
Toronto Money Vengrowth
Which bb /boutique pays the highest base/bonus out of undergrad in TORONTO?? any numbers? How about out of MBA? Also, has anyone heard of VenGrowth Capital Partners in Toronto? Numbers? thx
Bankers north of the border?
What do associates, VPs, MDs make at BB firms in Toronto? Is it comparative to bankers in NY? What about the big Canadian Banks (TD, BMO , CIBC)? thanks guys
Who's summering in Toronto?
Curious how many people here are going to be in Toronto and if anyone wants to organize a get-together somehow. I go to school in the U.S., so I don't know many people in the city (all my friends are in NY).
Transition from Toronto to New York?
I'll be working as a SA at one of the canadian banks (rbc, td, cibc) in Toronto for the upcoming summer and was wondering how I can position myself to get a job in NY for full time. I'm pretty sure there will be almost no job postings for positions in NY at my school for the upcoming year, so what...
s&t interview
hi guys, i have recently been offered an interview for s&t with a boutique in toronto. i'll be speaking with the head of trading, so i'm assuming that it's a trading rather than sales position. this is my first finance interview, so i really don't know what to expect. i've read the vault guide but...
GS Toronto to GS NYC
Is it a relatively easy move to go from GS Toronto IBD to GS NYC IBD assuming a good performance as an SA in TO. moving to a FT position in NYC?
Macquarie Toronto Office
I've got a final round with Macquaire Toronto, and I would love to hear from anyone who is familiar with the final round interview process for analysts! Thanks in advance!
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