Investment Banking

Hot take: the reason most independent sponsor wannabes never close a deal is they are surrounded by other people who also never close deals. I’m building the opposite. A closed, vetted group of 20 people who are actually in motion.
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Is it ok to wear Rolex GMT as MBA associate intern? What about wearing it to coffee chats?

Does Raymond James plan to close their IB office in Houston? One of their best MDs moves to the corporate role and looks like stopped meeting with clients.

Looking for perspective on how investment firms view an MBA vs MS degree. Im aiming to work as a Macro or Policy analyst at a firm and fear an MBA might not give me the policy exposure I’m looking for… more

I have summer associate offers at CVP Biopharma, JPM HC, and GS HC. Which one would you choose?

Hi all! I started at a Big 4 in NYC in September 2024. I went to a top-50 uni for undergrad/grad school, but I’m starting to get the itch to move out of audit and currently have FDD offers from BRG, B… more

Feels like i'm seeing more associate level roles posted than analyst. Is this because of AI?

Any insight/feedback on MUFG’s project finance IB group?

Hi, question for you folks. I'm a consultant focused on DDs and a client just asked me to apply for a VP opening on their team, but told me it wasn't a slam dunk and I would still need to at least show I made an effo… more

How are the big4 investment banking shops seen here? any decent reputations?

If anyone has PeakFrameworks case studies or modeling tests, I am open to trading: my soul, an IOU, an immaterial Venmo transaction, and/or the naming rights to my firstborn.

Deliver me from Excel purgatory. Just … more

Had a final round for an equity research role recently where they flew me out, paid for my hotel, and paid for dinner and drinks. It was a great experience. A few days later HR tells me it went well and we… more

Does anyone know if State Street has a flex working policy and whether a lot of people work remotely? Likelihood of returning to 5 days per week?

I’d appreciate any insight on this. I enrolled in an MBA program last summer but ended up taking a gap year due to a medical issue. I’m trying to pivot into Investment Banking, but I’m concerned about… more

Currently trying to do research on the education and training industry. Does anyone have any good resources that I should check out?

1Y M7 MBA student, have landed a buy-side role for the summer, but thinking about recruiting for IB full-time roles as my internship isn’t yet sure they’ll be hiring for FT. Any thoughts / comments / … more

Are any investment banks still hiring for Summer Associate or off-cycle internships? I am a Booth/Columbia MBA candidate with an Oxbridge background and 6+ years of experience across energy, infrastructure, tech … more

Do investment banks sponsor MBAs like some consulting firms do?

Is it a red flag to have an employment gap for MBA IB recruiting? I matriculated last summer but had to take a year off starting in Oct 2024 due to an urgent medical issue, which has now been complete… more

Hello, any IU Kelley grads willing to connect? Attending in Kelley MBA in the Fall and would to meet people in IB!

Any tips on the type of IBs to focus when moving from Big4 to IB? (Currently working in a Big 4 Strategy and Transitions team with a focus on financial modeling and analytics)

Immigrant dad looking for some advice from seasoned investment bankers. My daughter who is a junior at college got internship admissions into RBC Capital market and BMO Capital market. She is finding … more

Someone has any feedback on internal consulting teams of IBs in NYC? Any feedback on Nomura?

Any bank hiring for Healthcare IB in London at the moment?

Post-MBA Econ consultant who wants some proper deal experience. How do I go about networking/applying to middle market banks? (Don’t need to be in NY)

Is it possible to break into IB after bschool?

Has anyone moved into a family office / multi-family office type role and willing to provide some insight on that transition, your day to day experience, etc?

Hi all. I have 3 YOE as analyst in MBB but wanting to lateral into IB. Is anybody willing to connect to share advice on best way to make the transition? TIA

Anyone in the securitization field hiring analysts?

Anyone willing to refer me to their firm? 3 YOE, currently working at a PE firm in a middle-office role (my title is outdated) and am a licensed CPA. Appreciate any help, happy to provide details over… more

Is the CISI Corporate Finance qualification worth it? Will it aid in transitioning from M&A consulting / deal advisory roles into Banking / PE?

Need investment banking referrals. I am a financial advisory consultant with over 12 years of Leveraged Finance consulting experience and 6 years in banking ( credit analysis & risk management).

Has anyone heard of the Research Process & Analytics (RPA) team at Citadel? Is it back office? It seems like they develop data models and analytics tool for investors and traders but I’m not sure … more

salary ranges for MBA associates in IB in Houston? (Base and bonuses)

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I have joined an investment company very recently -4months ago -as a sustainability analyst. Before, I was in academia undertaking research in sustainability.

I am now realising that this role will not meet… more