Has anyone here started / work in capital markets and move into a coverage role?
Trying to move as a first year analyst either internally or externally...currently in a capital markets role and don't have the necessary modeling experience under my belt and was looking to see if...
View ArticleGroup Placement Day IB
Quick question guys. What happens if you're unable to make substantial connections with any of the groups during Placement Day ? Do you get placed into the least desirable group ? Quote Bookmark
View ArticleGraduated 2 weeks ago - still jobless...!
I have 3 summers of IB experience in my belt, graduated a couple of weeks ago, and still haven't found an Analyst position in IB. It's already May... what do I do? Is it too late? Resources I should...
View ArticleLondon IB bonus payment timing
Monkeys, do you know when London Bulge Brackets now pay their bonuses? I've heard that many (?) banks are paying bonuses in January or even later nowadays ...Ideally, I would like to see something...
View ArticleQuery on Jefferies Online Application System
Hello Fello Chimps,I recently applied to the Jefferies'IBD, however on the career portal I noticed that there is no option to link a cover letter to the application, but instead only allows you to...
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Advice for New Analysts Seeking PE Exits
I received a number of PMs asking for advice for analysts as to how to successfully position themselves for PE interviews. Instead of PMing responses, I figured I'd just make a post. So, here it is:The...
View ArticleRoom open in a Manhattan downtown (LES) apartment
Hey everyone, thought this might be a good place to post. My roommate is moving out of our place after two years. I tried posting the craiglist link.I work in finance, used to be an ibanking analyst so...
View ArticleChange of Working Capital from a semi-annual to an annual model
Though I am pretty confident it can not be done, its worth asking.I am annualizing a semi-annual model. Accounts paybel and Accaounts receivable reconcile (as in for example H12017 + H2 2017 are...
View ArticleIBD to PWM to IBD for FT?
Current rising senior international student at a non-target. School is visited by two BBs for general IBD interviews and a few BB group-specific IBD alumni.Last summer I interned at a top BB in Asia,...
View ArticleAsking for contact referrals from networking calls?
Always heard of people doing this but never tried it myself. Doesn't it come off as insincere? The person on the other line knows why you're speaking to them, but isn't the point of "networking" to...
View ArticleListing licenses on resume?
Hey - was just wondering how many of you list your licenses on your resume and where? Haven't seen too many people list them from what I've seen but I could be wrong if that's the caseresume license...
View ArticleThe Hickory Group: Anybody know Anything about them?
Does anyone know anything about the firm The Hickory Group?2016 investment banking Quote Bookmark
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If I expect to be graduating into a recession, how should I adjust my career...
Sophomore / Rising junior here, going to be an SA at a highly ranked BB in the coming month.Not an expert by any means but I've read a lot of material and done the math wrt how long this cycle's been,...
View ArticleHelp with HH
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WSO Happy Hour - London - Wednesday MAY 18TH, 7PM, The George
A few years ago we had several WSO drinks in the City but these have basically died off. I admit some responsibility for this as I used to organise them but have slacked. Nevertheless, spring is here...
View ArticleHow often do people in IBD check their school emails?
Curious if whether I should send emails to school emails for alumni or email their work emails. For those in the industry, how often do you check your school email?Alumni Networking Quote Bookmark
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[GPA] can I say my GPA is 3.5 if I got 3.49?
My grade was around 3.6 but I took 2 senior Econ classes and I fucked up them: they are simply too difficult... I know the cutoff line for IB is 3.5, can I say my GPA is still 3.5 even if I got 3.49? I...
View ArticlePreparing for an investment club (Nittany Lion Fund) this fall
First off, I'm sorry if this is the wrong forum. I wasn't sure where to post this.I'm currently a rising sophomore at Penn State University. I wasn't sure what I wanted to major in freshman year, so I...
View ArticleLos Angeles Financial Sponsors Groups
Hey, New to WSO and am looking to recruit for a SA internship next fall. I go to a target school in the east coast but am originally from LA. I decided that I'll probably stay in the west coast upon...
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