Goldman Interview for full time IB - what should I expect?
Hey Monkeys, Got a call from a recruiter to set up a phone interview tomorrow - 2 interviews with 2 associates. Its for FIG IB; I interned at a boutique in healthcare IB and honestly don't know FIG in...
View ArticleNon-Target Rising Senior Seeking Resume Feedback
Hey Guys,Rising senior here, just finished my SA in a MO role at a BB and received an offer to return upon graduation. Looking to move into IBD/Corporate Banking/ Big 4 TS for Full Time, I just updated...
View ArticleFT Decision: Moelis vs Lazard
Hey all,Both for NYC. Moelis is M&A/RX generalist while Lazard places you into an industry M&A group or into RX. Year end bonuses are slightly higher at Moelis.Which would you pick if looking...
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Hard work and sacrifice will get you only so far
Mod Note (Andy): This post by @SSits is a comment originally posted in this thread "Karoshi": Death from Overwork on Wall Street" and I thought it deserved it's own spot on the frontpage MBAGrad2015:...
View ArticleWhat are some good technical questions to ask?
I have a boutique informational interview coming up. Was just wondering what are some good knowledge demonstrating technicals questions that I can ask about the firm (to show that I'm not ignorant...
View ArticleBAML - Investment bankers paid less and unsatisfied?
At the risk of getting some monkey shit thrown from other users, I would like to ask if the investment bankers at BAML paid significantly less than than the average and are less satisfied than the...
View ArticleDegree for a good job in trading or IB?
Finance, CS, Economics, or any other degree. I think CS with a minor in Finance would be fine, but I believe that CS will be dead by the time of graduation as everyone is learning to code as fast as...
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BIG NEWS: 2014 WSO Compensation Report is OUT!
Dear WSO Community,I'm pleased to announce the release of the 2014 WSO Compensation Report! We had another great year with even MORE entries than last year (over 5,000)! It took many months of hard...
View ArticleMiddle Market
Recently, I had an interview at a middle market bank. The interview was very fit based. The MD'a discussed company culture extensively. I was called back for a second round with 3 other people. I have...
View ArticleAny way a sophomore can land a summer internship at a BB in NY?
Looking to break into the bank as a sophomore, likely wont be in IBD but something in the bank so my summer of year two can set me up to land the IBDsummer internship in year 3. Any advice ?summer...
View ArticleWall Street Prep vs. Training the Street
Hey guys,Which of these two financial modeling courses is the better program? I know that this site is biased since WSO partners with Wall Street Prep, but if anyone has used either I would like to...
View ArticleInclude my current job on resume when sending?
I interviewed with the hiring manager a couple months ago but I ended up taking an exploding offer because of time constraints and I started the new job 2 months ago. I saw that another opening on the...
View ArticleTransferring colleges during senior year with offer
I currently attend a non-target and have an offer to BB. However due to financial reasons I might have to transfer to an instate school for the rest of my undergrad. It's undergrad business program is...
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2015 Investment Banking Interview Prep Pack PLUS ...New updated version just...
We are excited to announce a brand new new and improved 2015 investment banking interview Prep Pack, just in time for recruiting season! As always, we keep improving our resources at least once a year...
View ArticleMorgan Stanley Bested by Goldman?
Goldman's name demands respect, obviously. But how has Morgan Stanley not achieved the same level of status? Does Morgan unanimously rank second due, only, to its PWM red-head stepchild?Morgan Stanley...
View ArticleHypothetical Offer Question
A hypothetical I am curious about! Lets say I get an offer from a firm, I accept, sign it, but will start in a months time. During that 1 month, I get another offer from my dream bank.Before I start my...
View ArticleSwitching to IB associate role from another front office analyst role without...
Will be coming in as a senior analyst (lateral hire) at a top 10 bank in a non IB front office role (corp banking, s&t, cm), but was wondering if it's possible to enter an IB associate program in...
View ArticleThoughts on being an analyst at 25
Throwaway account - I am a first year associate in capital markets at a BB in a satellite office. Our firm hasn't been great at keeping salaries for the satellite offices on par with NY/SF etc, even...
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Bankers decide to take their talents to...Cleveland?
By now, I'm sure all of WSO is sick of the Wall Street vs. tech debate, but this article from Bloomberg is saying that bankers are not only leaving for tech but also smaller banks in cities like...
View ArticleFrom Wake Forest to IB?
I'm considering going to Wake Forest for either a MA in Management or MS In Accounting. Will I be able to get into IB? Also, can one start from a small IB and land into a bigger one or do you generally...
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