Best groups at JPM NY for exit opps as an Associate
All, The topic is pretty straightforward I think ;). I am considering moving from APAC to JPM in NY as a first year associate and I was wondering what the best groups are for buy-side recruiting at the...
View ArticleSecuritization Finance known as IB?
Anyone have any insights as to what an ABS banker might do in this group? Why is this not considered investment banking and would you still consider this a front office job?Investment...
View ArticleCalling Finance Experts: DCF with statements in USD but share price in...
I'm practicing with a company. I've looked on WSO but didn't find exactly what I was looking for:1. Company has statements in US dollars, but is listed overseas and trades in Foreign Currency. I've...
View ArticleIs the center of power in banks shifting?
Back in the 80's, bankers were at the top of the pyramid at investment banks. The booming economy, lower taxes and regulations, all prompted a massive M&A and IPO wave, and bankers reaped the...
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Goldman Tells Summer Interns To Go Home Before Midnight
Facts (applies to interns only): Interns are not allowed in the office between 12am - 7am They're not allowed to work Saturday They're not allowed to work from home during these hours This brings up a...
View ArticleInterview for PE FT during IB summer internship
Hi guys,Just wondering if any of you had been in this situation/had any advice on how to handle this. I am about to start a SA internship at a BB (in a very demanding team) and I will probably be...
View ArticleTechnical question about buy-side/sell-side
Please correct me if I'm wrong at any stage and forgive me for my ignorance! Also I'm not sure whether I've posted this in the correct section.From my (basic) understanding, IBs are on the sell-side...
View ArticleChoosing Between Firms
Hey guys I recently got offers from National Securities, a boutique bank out in NYC, and the Hovde Group, a boutique in Chicago, and I was wondering if anyone had insight on their relative reputations...
View ArticleMoving Offices
Hey all, just wondering if anyone who has switched offices within the same bank could share some insights on their process, how they brought it up, logistics etc. I am content with my current role and...
View ArticleNetworking over summer for junior year internship
I'm a rising junior, and I'm currently interning at a financial technology startup. I'm getting valuable experience, and I'm pretty sure I want to do banking next summer. Are there networking...
View ArticleHow to answer 'Why Consumer/Retail' or X industry Interview Question
Hi guys,Just wondering what would your approach be to this - I understand it's best to be specific about a personal experience / story that relates you to the industry. But say for Consumer/Retail -...
View ArticleNeed Career Advice (Please?)
Hey everyone,So I just finished up my sophomore year and am currently have a boutique IB internship. My grades are solid, almost a 3.6. I had been networking all of last year and had big plans to visit...
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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 ArticleUpdating Resume With Current Internship for Summer Networking
I'm a rising junior and am planning on starting to network for junior IB SA recruiting within the next few weeks. Should I update my resume with my current internship that I started a week ago even if...
View ArticleEight Habits of Top Bucket IBD Summers
Eight Habits of Top Bucket IBD SummersWhen I was starting out in finance a while back, WSO was an amazing resource and really helped me so I thought I'd give back. This is my first real post on WSO and...
View ArticleCorporate Strategy within IBD
In many industries, a stint in corporate strategy opens up a lot of doors. Folks on my strategy team (work in tech) have gone on to manage products, line units, businesses and all the way to the...
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What are the hardest OLD test questions you've ever seen?
So no one gets in trouble, obviously don't post test questions from current tests. Post up the question as you remember it or a similar paraphrased version, and how you answered it. SAT / GMAT / GRE...
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Standing Desk - 1st Year Analyst
I will be starting as a first year analyst at an EB in July. I did not complete an internship with the group so I am not intimately familiar with the group's culture. I was a division 1 athlete and as...
View ArticleCoffee chat with head of analyst recruiting at BB..what to ask?
This is for IB FT, struck out in SA recruiting with same bank. I am currently at another BB in a different division. I have had numerous coffee chats with alumni before, but what should I steer the...
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Be a Wall Street Oasis Contributing Blogger
Project description: Finance / Wall Street / Business Blogger We are looking for several talented writers (professionals in the finance industry preferred) to blog for WallStreetOasis. There is a list...
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