Compliance and brokerage accounts
Hi, I'm starting a new internship at a BB. Compliance asks me this: Do you have any account with brokerage capabilities? I have one brokerage account but currently empty. I hold no stocks at the...
View Article"Entrepreneurs" Everywhere
Hi fellow monkeys,I know quite a few people who have started their own companies. While this sounds impressive, in almost every single case, when I would look up/research their companies, I would find...
View ArticleExit Options for FinTech Investment Banking
I searched various threads on this forum for fintech banking options but could not find a clear answer. Could someone please point at some exit options after doing 2-3 years of Investment Banking in...
View ArticleNetworking in the UK success stories?
yo guys,I think it's clear that networking in europe is a far cry from networking in north america. Has anyone actually successfully networked their way in to a role in the UK?Ty TGGGGnetworking uk
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IB SA Receiving More Meaningful Work?
It's 1 week into the IB SA internship, and I have been learning a lot and familiarizing myself with a day in the life of an investment banker. However, I notice that I haven't been given any...
View Articleinternship in washington
hey everyone, I just got a chance to have an internship with some institutes in DC, like Brookings institute or some other private or public sectors, because i am so ignorant an undergraduate, i...
View ArticleA&D latest primers?
Anyone willing to share some latest primers or pitchbooks? Can't find resources online.Aerospace & Defense
View ArticleWill My Offer Be Withdrawn?
I just landed an offer from a firm in Chicago. I was extended an offer pending the on boarding process. I have a juvenile theft charge from when I was 16 and am now 30. Long story short, I never stole...
View ArticleBest Restructuring teams in London
For the European monkeys out there;Which teams seem be doing best in the restructuring space nowadays? Am I correct in assuming that these are mostly HLHZ, BX (or PJT already?), Moelis, Lazard and...
View ArticleMadison Street Capital?
I have an interview next week for an analyst position there. I already did a search and couldn't find much on here, so I wanted to see if there are any monkeys on here that have had experience with...
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A girl on tumblr wrote a guide on targetting different types of bankers for...
I follow the investment banking and economics tag on tumblr for study notes and stumbled upon this post. I thought it I'd post it on here for reference for people of all levels. I can't post links but...
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2015 Investment Banking Interview Prep Pack PLUS...Special Deal
We're excited to announce that we have just created a special discount for our investment banking interview Prep Pack customers.Our new 2015 "Plus" version of the package includes 1 year access to the...
View ArticleBB IB - Lateral/Transfer After Year 1
Hi everyone,First time user of WSO and hoping to get some opinions/advice for this topic. Essentially I am wondering if anyone has transferred from a BB satellite to another satellite location or to NY...
View ArticleBack to Sell Side?
How common is it for a buy sider to return to a BB sell side? Do buy siders have a difficult time returning after X years in PE / HF, similar to how bankers get trapped in banking if they don't...
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Bad Luck Justin
Having a bad day? How about losing two jobs within a span of a week because of a joke. Next time, consider what you are writing in your next e-mail...From Gawker:Barclays Banker Loses Two Jobs After...
View ArticleAnyone ever lose interest in finance?(And re-discover it?)
Actually curious about this topic. What about those deep into their careers?finance
View ArticleDo botique banks provide their clients loans?
I was wondering, do some boutique banks provide their clients loans, or do they source it from the larger banks? Also, does a bank need to have an account with the Fed to provide a loan?Thanks!Bank Loans
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Lateraling Guide
I recently lateraled from a "no-name" boutique to a top MM and wanted to share some of the knowledge that I gathered and wished people had told me when I went through the process. I also have several...
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AMA: Restructuring Analyst at Top BB
Hi all, happy to answer London-specific questions on recruiting. Long-time WSO user, created a new account for this AMA. I got a lot of help from this forum during my recruiting process and I owe a lot...
View ArticleValue of a M&A internship in industry?
Hi all,I am posting this thread because I was wondering what do you guys think about doing a M&A internship in industry to break into IB. I mean: if combined with relevant experience, would doing...
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