Investment Banking - IBD

anyone have color/thoughts on the Santander GIG IBD NYC?

Anyone here willing to share their best and worst investment moves they made in their lifetime? My best move is buying NVDA 5 years ago and worst move is betting too much on penny stocks.

Hi, I am a recent grad with a master's in management, came from Ukraine to NYC 2 years ago. I have 3 years of experience in analytics/strategy across different industries(including VC) with solid financial mo… more

Are you happy with your overall compensation at the moment? I always feel like I can make more but that means not having a life outside of work.

Finally taking some time off and I'm embarrassed to say for the first time in years I'm actually enjoying my life

Hi everyone, I'm a fresh finance grad and i wanna get into investment banking. Any recommendations on where I should start like any specific videos, courses or books I should get into, I'm als… more

Do sell side advisors still buy deal toys? I felt like that died during Covid…

Anyone at Lincoln International that can speak to how things are there?

Guys - what’s the assoc base salary structure at Evercore? Same as bulge brackets with $175,200,225?

Has anyone here requested office transfers before? Would it look bad if I tried? I’m thinking about moving from NYC down to Dallas.

Anyone work in Goldman Sachs New York division. As I am looking for off-cycle internships Investment Banking division. Looking for a referral.

Anyone work in Houlihan lokey Dallas IB group that would be open to talking and referring me if all goes well?

Can someone please confirm if they have applied and successfully received apprenticeship from Switzerland based IB? I have scored exceptional in one test but for another specifically for data driven o… more

What’s the best PE/IB recruiting firms. Getting flooded lately. Seems like a lot of them are scams.

The "bonus" concept is such a scam.

You don't know 50%+ of your total comp until bonus day and it forces retention as it'd be dumb to switch jobs past halfway through the year since you'd be… more

Got some feedback and my VP was a bit harsh, saying I lacked attention to detail and communication, although he noted I had good curiosity and asked questions about the deal. He also said I needed to … more

What is an MFE(?) transaction? My coworker in banking mentioned it’s what they’re working on. I can’t find anything when I look it up, maybe I’m spelling it wrong? NFE? Just looking for a definition s… more

I have 5 years in investment banking, my partner has 10 years in top-tier strategy consulting and a top 5 MBA. We’re looking to acquire a business generating $1M in EBITDA.

The prospect of entrepreneurial freedom and building… more

Anyone here have any investments in RE rentals? With the rate being stubbornly high, I am hesitant to explore more. Curious how you all go about it. 

What are your plans with your bonus? Invest most of it or spend it on something nice? Perhaps a mixture of both. I have been trying to upgrade my wardrobe. Debating on whether or not to pull the trigg… more

Would anyone be open to share how old and how much you have saved? Do you have an age or number in mind before calling it quits? I am 28 with about 450k saved up. Not sure if that good or bad if I wan… more

Would you consider taking a lateral move in your career? About the same pay but less work hours/stress. The downside is upward mobility is limited. 

Referal to investment banking analyst. Currently corp dev and FPA experience. 3 statement model, dcf and lbo certifications

How often do you see associates bringing in deals?

Hey All!

Currently a undergraduate Sophomore at a non-target University and was just wondering with all the bankers in this fishbowl, what were some of the best networking calls you ever had with students and wha… more

dm for a blackrock referral - happy to assist

How are bonuses this year?

How difficult will it be to lateral into an associate role at a MM bank? No prior IB experience, but made it to Manager in Deals transaction advisory, and also have restructuring consulting experience… more

Have any of you complained about a bonus being lower than expected? Did anything happen?

Favorite NYC airport and airline for business travel? Starting to travel for work again and used to do EWR / United but considering LGA / Delta now

Anyone know anyone that got their MBA after few years in M&A to transition to ops at a big company and pursue a COO career path?

Is the transition from FDD SA to big bank / MM possible?

I get contacted by recruiters a lot on LI, but largely for boutique firms.

I would like to make the transition, but want to maximize the upside. … more

I am surprised by how slow things have been around the end of year. Makes me think next year will be extra busy. How’s the deal flows for everyone?

Guys how can i get an assistance or recommendation to work abroad like in US, Canada or Europe as a Corporate-Commercial Banker and Investment Analyst? Been my dream to work beyond the shores of my co… more

I feel like I am in the middle of a “bad luck” streak. It’s tough to remain positive at work. What’s the best way to get out of this funk?