Investment Banking

Friend of mine who currently works as an analyst in CS got an invitation to a recruitment process for soft bank as an Associate. He is concerned about Softbanks reputation, what would you suggest? Sho… more

Any thoughts on fifth third banks investment banking arm??

Is IB experience valuable even from your “local boutique”

In the NYC area, recruited out of college for an industry specialist consulting firm (not MBB or strategy) 1 YOE. Realizing I do not enjoy the qualitative side of consulting and want to develop more technical and… more

I have an interview for an IB Associate position at Goldman Sachs. Should I expect a technical portion in the interview?

Anyone from B4 background that is willing to connect? Would love to hear how you made the transition.

Looking to get more aggressive about networking and trying to lateral into a bank. Not limiting myself geographically, although dc-metro/Baltimore would be ideal. Anyone out there that can help review my backgrou… more

Looking for banks that focus on enterprise software, or general software/tech. Any suggestions on who to start with or good sources to find these banks? Thanks!

Have an IB Analyst interview for a MM diversified industrials group, can anyone help me focus my prep?

Been digging into the obvious (e.g. resume, DCF, three-statements, basics of LBO, why IB + this bank) but don… more

Heading to business school to recruit for IB, but I don’t have a background in accounting, m&a, or financial modeling. Any recommendations for trainings/courses or books to help me get up to speed… more

Any recommendations for a website or app (ideally free or low cost) that summarizes recent M&A deals? I’m interested in learning about deals in the healthcare industry.

Are US markets or Emerging markets the smart move for 2021? We have the fed but they don’t have the burden of future debt 🌎

Hello,
I am a consulting analyst who would like to become an investment banking analyst. I have seen a lot of positions requiring candidates with 1-3 years experiences in IB. I have the skills to do th… more

So next big crash is coming on Thursday or Friday? Stock markets

Recent admit to M7 MBA School -
Looking to transition into IB. Anything you guys suggest in terms of courses/reading up that I can do to start preparing myself for recruitment?

I have an offer from an investment bank at the analyst level. The bank recently divested half their business, and I’d be the first hire since their divesting (employee number 8). It seems like an amaz… more

Case model test coming up. I have 2 hours to complete it. No specific details but would like to ask what you guys think it might be of and how I can best prepare? Thank you!!

Looking for recommendations on financial modeling courses (paid) that I can take for 3 statements/operating model, valuations, M&A, & LBO. Have been getting interviews with banks (3 in 2 month… more

Anyone heard of Paulson Investment Co/ worked there in the ib group?

Interviewing for an IB analyst job and have a case study coming up. They said it’d be a hypothetical deal and they’d ask me to assess whether it is a good investment opportunity. Any input on how to p… more

Anyone have any insight to the leveraged finance group at JP Morgan?? Would love to chat for a quick bit.

Has anyone worked at or heard about SVB Leerink? Could you share the culture there? Appreciated.

Does anyone have any background info on FT partners? Culture, WLB, pay, etc.

I constantly hear that iBankers make more than MBB consultants. However, when I look at comp sources online, it appears they have the “opportunity” to make more, but on average make about the same?

What’s the point of moving from one investment bank to another? For this specific example, joins big name investment bank A post MBA as an associate and then after 2 years moves to different big name … more

If I get a CFA but have zero experts in investing or portfolio management, will the Charter, alone, get me a job? If so, what would my expected salary be?

I’m 40 yrs old with 14 yrs of public sector De… more

Whats the best way to find the beta for CAPM? Is daily, weekly, or monthly price data better? How far historic should you go?

I am working with an African fintech startup. The business has been bootstrapped from inception and is at the following stage of growth: Av. 2000 AMU,1000+ merchants are signed up, 38,000 +users regis… more

Anyone heard of Alkali Partners? What’s their pay/hours/culture like?

Is only long debt debt considered in the cost of debt for WACC or do other short term liabilities matter as well?

Been trying to lateral from PwC Deals Adv to IB and it’s been very difficult. Have the experience and technical skills, just not the banking background firms want to see. Anybody in IB willing to conn… more

Are there any bankers on this bowl?

Has anyone invested in cask of whisky before? What was your experience? Did you make a good ROI? If yes in what duration of time?