Not sure what to do?
Here is my situation. I am trying to break into IB but i have no experience in it. I just graduated in December and did 4 internships. Most in tax and one at big 4. Now I am working as a financial...
View ArticleHeard of China’s Fake Rolexes? Now There’s a Fake Goldman Sachs
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-27/...China has been accused of pirating movies, handbags, Rolexes -- even cars. Add Goldman Sachs to the list.Goldman Sachs (Shenzhen) Financial Leasing...
View ArticleWas off by .08 on gpa. Will this be an issue and how to handle it?
Had an interview with a very small IB boutique firm with fewer than 10 employees for an internship. 5-100 million.Was asked what my gpa was and being that I had not checked since last semester I was...
View ArticleImportance of Pre-MBA experience in Post-MBA associate recruiting
I missed the boat on banking out of undergrad and joined an FLDP program and now work in FP&A at a Fortune 100. I'll be applying to MBA programs this year, and I'm interested in associate positions...
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UG Recruiting Part I: How a resume becomes an interview
Mod Note (Andy): #TBT Throwback Thursday - this is the 2011 Finance-forum post of the year (from Jan 28, 2011). Thanks @Marcus_Halberstram for a great post!Since it is recruiting season, Im posting a...
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AMA Boutique Investment Banking Analyst
I'm currently an analyst at an industry focused boutique located in the NY area(throwaway account to protect identity). At the risk of being screamed at for having no prestige, I'd like to answer...
View ArticleNon-core superdays?
So non-targets are considered separately by bbs? Just found this out lol. I know that OCR>online apps by far, but for god's sake, if non targets arent directly compared to targets, idk why everyone...
View ArticleOffer decision - Lazard Asia/Hong Kong/Beijing
Received an offer from Lazard in their Asia office. I am a lateral hire and eventually want to be placed into a mega PE fund. Any thoughts or advice would appreciated.Thanks.lazard
View ArticleConsidering IB to ER switch, need advice
I'm a first-year IB analyst at a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) and have been here for only a few months. I am thinking about trying to make the switch to ER after a few more months, mainly because I just hate the...
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WSO Investment Banking Resume Template for College Students Released to the...
Big Announcement: WSO Resume Template is Out in the Wild!: Mod Note (Andy): If you're looking for our resume for experienced IB professionals or a private equity resume template, click here.. For those...
View ArticleDo I need to network for diversity programs?
Some diversity programs such as Barclays Generation Next and Citi SOARS. Do I need to network with alumni before applying to these programs? Or I can directly apply? Who is evaluating my application,...
View ArticleSmart LevFin/Sponsors Questions to Ask?
I have a superday with a LevFin group and want to know smart questions to ask for the end of my interview. Does anyone have suggestions on what types of questions I should ask? Appreciate the...
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Why YOU Aren't Converting Your Interview - DCF Example (No Math)
Inspired by the "Why YOU Aren't Getting Offers" repost for #TBT.I just participated in a series of interviews and I was sincerely disappointed. I was asked to cover the technical portion and no one...
View ArticleNon-target SA recruiting logistics
For those non-targets who successfully landed SA positions at BUlge Brackets and Elite Boutiques, were the steps in the recruiting process for you the following?1: Apply online (company website, NOT...
View ArticleWhich one: UBS or BCG?
Hi guys, need some opinions over here. I am a fresh graduate, have recently received two full-time job offers from BCG and UBS, both in Kuala Lumpur. UBS offers me an IB analyst role, while BCG offers...
View ArticleWorking on a deal in which client is family
Quick question here. Are there any laws or regulations prohibiting a banker from working with a client that has a family member of said banker on the management team? It sounds like something that...
View ArticleStructured Products Career Mobility/Exit Options
Hey all, I recently received an offer to be an analyst for a structured products group (ABS, CLO's, etc.) upon undergrad graduation. I interned with them this past summer and found the work really...
View ArticleWhat makes a deal interesting in your opinion?
This is following the "If you could have worked on any deal of the last few years, which would it be?" (no links allowed as new on the website) topicHello everyone, this is my first post here. Did a...
View ArticleWhat makes a deal interesting in your opinion?
This is following the "If you could have worked on any deal of the last few years, which would it be?" (no links allowed as new on the website) topicHello everyone, this is my first post here. Did a...
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