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Received an offer for a CMBS Origination role (BB). What are the hours generally like within these groups?

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Trying to help my younger brother break in to IB and wondering if anyone has any advice on this situation. He’s D1 athlete that went to a non target on scholarship due to my family’s financial situati… more

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So I went out with my buddy whose in wealth management and wants to be a financial advisor. He wears a vest and tells everyone he’s a finance bro in banking. I don’t think he knows that those terms ar… more

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I took and passed all three leves if the cfa. How hard will the SIE, 63, and 79 exams be in relation to that? Will it require significant study time or will there be some overlap?

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Is anyone familiar with Woodside Capital Partners?

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Does it make sense for me to try to go from data science/analysis to investment banking? I'm moving away from the DC area to MN and have been looking at jobs over there but not sure how to set up … more

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Anybody willing to chat with me on going from MBB to IB? Fresh out of college and recently started but wanting to work in BB IB (higher pay, NYC are biggest value props for me. I am aware hours are wo… more

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Anyone familiar with SVB’s new tech IB group? Do you think it is a risk to join as first job out of school? Would you choose over a mid-market named brand offer?

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I’d like to move to IB, currently working in Management consulting (Boutique firm in Europe / Porsche consulting). 1 YOE, Engineering background with a master in management and finance, does the profi… more

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Anyone here willing to give a referral for IB/PE roles? I am African (Nigerian) and I just got my EAD for my green card. Career Profile - Early career in KPMG Advisory, worked in Investment Banking fo… more

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Recently received an offer for a position in a BB Fund of Funds Private Equity team. Any suggestions on whether this could be a good opportunity? They do a lot of co-investments so I don’t think I wil… more

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how is internal mobility in jp morgan? not just across roles but also across different countries? middle office, associate

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What do you all use for project management/portfolio management software? We're in need of an upgrade from our informal excel process. Something we could use for planning work statement, status in… more

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Hi everyone! What are the best investment banking online courses?

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Anyone here working for Goldman Sachs in its Investment Banking Division? Hit up please!!

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Can anyone kindly refer my resume directly to Goldman Sachs IB recruiting team. Even got referral from a VP but their career portal sucks. Need to switch from consulting to IB. Goldman Sachs

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Anyone have insight on HPS Investment Partners? Wlb, upward mobility, exit opps, etc.?

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Is Lincoln International IB currently hiring at the junior level?

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What is a good salary for equity research associate (large banks) with 2 YOE in consulting

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How is the lateral hiring process at Baird for analyst ?

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IBers in long term relationships - what are some tips for your partners or things your partners do that make your relationship work / life easier given the demanding nature of your job? In a LTR and p… more

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Looking to transition to IB, doable with the below background? Recs?
Currently Management Consultant (3 YOE)
Worked on several Finance projects (AI, Data analytics, Process improvement, governance)
Masters in … more

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Anyone at Deutsche Bank willing to chat about their process - I am at an M7 MBA and am really keen on recruiting at the bank?

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Is anyone here familiar with Goldman Sachs interview process ?

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Any Raymond James fish here can extend a referral to me for an open IB position that was recommended to me?

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How much is the average time to complete recruitment process at Credit Suisse ? I started my process in July, I would have already joined another in the next month and they haven’t completed there pro… more

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Best strategy you’ve heard of to move from consulting to IB. Thanks in advance!

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Can you negotiate your restrictive covenant period? Asking for a friend who works in IB and their period is 3 months but his new employer wants him to start a bit earlier

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What is the starting compensation in IB for MBA campus hires? Asking for SO.

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What modeling courses would people recommend? Looking for a more detailed course

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Anyone here break into IB from consulting?

I have 2 yrs of client facing consulting xp in finance/enterprise performance + 2 yrs of xp in corporate finance.

Would love to chat w someone & any advi… more

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Currently in a M7 MBA - no finance background. How much do I need to prepare to break into IB?

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Currently in boutique M&A, looking to transition to IFC in 2023. As a backup plan/in case I need to extend my timeline, how achievable is an EB? Location is East Coast, but not NYC.

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What are people’s thoughts on the market risk division of tier 1 IB’s like GS, JPM and MS? The pay seems to be quite high and hours no where near as bad as other areas of the bank. Thoughts?

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Wall Street Prep WSP question!
Can anyone comment on experience with their virtual bootcamps for specific industries?

Specifically looking at the 2-day Insurance one for FIG (obscure industry and not a… more

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PwC Hello!
My wife is on STEM-OPT and her 90 days of unemployment is coming to an end. She graduated from NYU and is looking for roles as a financial analyst. She did her certification like Bloomberg Market Concept and Financial Modeling.
Can anyone refer her to any bank like Deutsche Bank , Barclays, Fidelity Investments PWC, or any place else where there is work related to investment banking or as financial analyst? ! Accenturemore

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has anyone done a currency and fixed income origination role? what are the responsibilities

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Hi everyone, My wife is looking for an entry level position as a financial analyst. She has recently completed her Masters from NYU and has several certifications ( Bloomberg Market Concept, Wall Str… more

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