Investment Banking - IBD

Interesting conversations lately about Bitcoin mining and how participation has changed over the years.

Financial planning is not only for the wealthy.

It’s the process that often helps create wealth in the first place.

A clear strategy can help you manage risk, identify opportunities, and make more infor… more

Successful investors don’t wait for opportunities to become obvious.

They educate themselves, conduct due diligence, and position themselves before opportunities become mainstream.

Knowledge remains one… more

Curious, if you had to choose, would you rather just hold Bitcoin or participate in the network itself?

One thing I’ve learned in investing: the opportunities people overlook today often become obvious to everyone later.

I've noticed that great teams spend less time protecting ideas and more time improving them.Ideas are cheap.Execution isn't.

I received an offer for Associate 2 at Blair industrials. Any insight into the hours of the group?

Hi IBD fishes, how much does an associate make in an EB? I know someone who left a senior manager role from one of the B4 consulting (making 200k+) to join an EB as only an associate (MBA pivot). does… more

Technology changes quickly.
Human behavior changes slowly.
Understanding both is where opportunity lives.

How do u guys manage the smoke smell that may linger on u after smoking a ciggy

Curious question: would you rather learn bitcoin mining participation now or wait until everyone else catches on?

Looking at a lateral move to Wells Fargo's NYC LevFin team. Any insight on culture, work life balance? Also any input on delineation of roles between LevFin and sponsors? And I see the team spans … more

Anyone else here interested in how online mining systems actually operate?

Anyone interested in a free webinar if you're laid off or looking for a new job? I've been helping many mentees and it genuinely brings me joy doing that, so I thought I might host a webinar to help even more people.… more

Hi everyone,

Final rounds at a very small, specialized M&A advisory firm in NY (~10 people, ~4-5 years old). They have a few recognizable clients but limited deal flow given how young the firm is. Comp TBD.more

Any middle / lower middle market bankers or brokers here specializing in BPOs, call centers, CX?

Hunting for PE folks lurking in the IB bowl...

I’m an engineering grad student building an AI tool to kill the "copy-paste tax" in LMM PE sourcing (automating teaser deanonymization and PDF extraction).

A… more

The strongest business relationships are built before they’re needed. That applies to investors,customers,partners,employees
Trust built during calm periods matters most during volatile ones.

Setting up a real estate mortgage lending company with a Delaware Manager LLC and deal-by-deal SPVs. Got quoted $40K-$75K for fund formation docs from a NY firm.

Has anyone done this with AI drafting and attorney … more

Community,

I’ve spent the past 6 years working at a boutique IB focused on lower & middle-market buy side projects. I come from a background in finance and have a finance degree (state school in PNW).

A client… more

The businesses with staying power tend to share one trait. They make customers feel understood, not processed. That distinction becomes more valuable as automation increases.

I have a final round interview & modeling test this week. Do Companies normally tell you ahead of time if there will be a presentation component / if it will be a pure modeling test?

Revenue growth can hide a surprising number of weaknesses.

Culture issues.
Poor incentives.
Fragile economics.

Good markets are forgiving.
That’s not always a blessing.

Currently doing TS FDD as a senior associate and feel like i have the exposure to deals and looking to move to IB in Europe (ideally London but getting a visa is hard). Going through LinkedIn adds Currently… more

Does anyone know of someone who has successfully transitioned from economic consulting to IBD? I’m looking to enter as an associate (no MBA but several years of work experience in a particular sector)… more

Currently in FDD, finally received an analyst offer where I’ll be focused in healthcare. I have no healthcare experience, but really wanted to break into IB to get my foot in the door. Is this smart, … more

Does anyone have insight into Solomon senior Analyst / Associate pay, lifestyle, etc?

Transitioning from FDD to IB as an analyst. Any tips to hit the ground running?

Lateral hiring timeline check - recruiting for EB lateral analyst. Just wondering how long do you expect to hear back after R1 with the Associates?

What’s everyone’s opinion on etiquette for virtual interviews - would you still wear a tie when meeting with your interviewer, or is just a jacket enough?

AI will not replace thoughtful leadership.
But it will expose weak thinking faster than ever.
When information becomes abundant judgment becomes scarce. That changes who creates value.

Did you modify your 401k contributions pre / post bonus?

Can anyone provide insight as to their experience at Chatham’s IB group? I’m not finding too much online but just trying to get an idea on size, structure etc.

Looking for honest perspective. Have been accepted to a few T10 MBA programs. Looking to understand the realistic chances of landing an IB role coming from back office financial services consulting wi… more

I have my very first superday as a lateral high into a senior analyst role. I’m very nervous- any tips? MM bank in NYC

I see a lot of talented traders blow up because they can’t handle a drawdown. Consistency isn't about never losing; it's about the 'Three Rs': Regroup, Refocus, and Research. Your ego … more

I have superday for associate 3 with William Blair Tech-Enabled Services in Chicago, Harris Williams Business Services in Richmond, and Residential/Commercial Services with Piper in NYC. Any insight i… more

Everyone wants a magic algorithm, but 40 years in the pits taught me that the tape tells you everything you need to know. If the price isn't reacting to 'good news,' that's your signal… more

How many rounds of interviews are standard as a lateral hire at a bank, senior analyst role?

Anyone here worked at Ducera or Citi at the associate level? For Ducera I’ve heard polarizing things about wlb ranging from suspiciously chill to potentially lethal. For Citi it sounds pretty standard… more