Tech News...Where to go?
I'm greatly interested in joining a tech industry group at a bulge bracket (or perhaps going to a firm such as Qatalyst Partners).The dilemma I have right now is where to go to get the latest news on...
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Excel Technical Problems
I figured I'd post this since most in the industry use excel every day.Two problems:I use a laptop with windows 8. When I was adding columns to a worksheet, I pressed (Fn)+ F4 to add a ton of columns....
View ArticleBanking with an MBA
This might sound like a dumb question, but could a student who attended a non-target during their undergraduate years get into investment banking after getting an MBA from a top business school (think...
View ArticleMS Consumer Retail Coverage
Hi all,Does anyone have any knowledge about MS's consumer retail coverage group in NYC? How are hours/exit opps? Does the M&A group do most of the modeling at MS, or does a coverage group like CR...
View ArticleWhere to find a Fairness Opinion?
If a public company is acquired, where would one go to find the fairness opinion associated with the deal? I need to find as many financial metrics as possible regarding M&A deals. Would this even...
View ArticleUS target school summer analyst looking to move to London for FT
Hello all! Post written in sections for ease of reading. Thanks in advance!Background- I'm doing my undergraduate studies in the US at an ivy target. Currently I'm working as a summer analyst at a...
View ArticleStructured Finance Groups
Could anyone tell me a little bit more about these groups? Some banks advertise them as a mix between cap markets and traditional IBD, so I would love to hear about the work that they do and the skills...
View Article2015 IBD Analyst Bonuses
'Tis the season. So far, I've only seen posts on speculation. Would like to get a post started with actual #'s (or percent of salary). Anyone receive numbers yet?2015 bonuses
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Free Investment Banking Training Courses
In these Free Investment Banking Courses, you will find useful resources for mastering your understanding about the Investment Banking industry and its desired skill-sets.Investment Banking Industry...
View ArticleWall Street Prep's $10 Financial Modeling Courses until July 29th at Udemy.com
Hey guys,Udemy.com is offering Wall Street Prep's financial modeling courses online for $10 a piece.financial modeling classesWall Street Prep
View ArticleHelp me choose between EMEA M&A at Nomura and Consumer Retail at Rothschild?
Guys - need help from veteran monkeys in the jungle!Could you please share thoughts with regard to long term prospects, exit, pay, culture, team etc.Both teams have seen lot of attrition, I believe....
View ArticleIlliquid Asset Valuation
Hello,i was just wondering what method you would use when valuing illiquid assets? Would you compare it to a comparable liquid asset? Just use a modified DCF? Thanksilliquid assets
View ArticleDeal structured as a stock sale- Any asset write-up on the books of the...
Relatively simple/quick question for you guys:Assume that Buyer Co. is acquiring 100% of Target Co. via a purchase of Target Co.'s c-corp shares.Is there any asset write-up to be had on the books of...
View ArticleModeling Tech Startups
Just curious, what are your best sales drivers for tech startups? My MD is talking about using sales quote per sales person but I personally don't care for that. I would defer to using top-down...
View ArticleWall Street Prep Course - What to Expect
I recently signed up for a 3 day WSP Public Boot Camp. I'm in corporate finance today and just getting my company to pay for some training. This this related to my day job, but more just to stretch my...
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CFA Results - 2015
Today is the big day we've been waiting for/dreading since early June, when we peeled out of the testing center parking lots, burned our books, and went off to get drunk with our long lost...
View ArticleIB over PE?
Hi guys,What are some of the reasons people choose to stay in IB over PE? From what I gather, PE is the route to an "easier" life and it's what every analyst craves, but I see it all the time where an...
View ArticleHonesty in IB?
Hi all,I have a friend who was in IB who is of the opinion that there is an inherent amount of dishonesty in the industry. I'm very interested in the industry, but I'm also fairly religious, so I was...
View ArticleCareer Advice: US School -> UK Banking
Hi everyone,I'm a current sophomore at a semi-target/target in the US interested in pursuing a career in investment banking - in the UK.I understand the recruitment process is different in the UK/EU...
View ArticleDo clothing brands matter?
For interviews and SA jobs, does it matter where you get your suit? I find that H&M has dress shirts and suits that fit me well and go for pretty cheap, do interviewers even care as long as the...
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