Investment Banking - IBD

What’s the biggest sacrifice you have made in your career so far? With the intense hours in the last five years, I felt like I’ve missed a lot outside of work. I’m not complaining as I have made goo… more

I’m currently a senior premier banker at Wells Fargo before that I worked for a brokerage company for 2 years and before that the insurance industry for about a year. Is there a way I can apply for th… more

Anyone here use a money manager? I’m curious if it’s worth the cost. I know most MM don’t outperform the index, but this guy I am meeting with has a track record of beating it.

Anyone here have experience doing an asset manager modelling test for a banking interview? Much appreciated!

Anyone here left IB and came back because the grass isn’t as green as you originally thought elsewhere?

A potential opportunity has come up to work as a freelance M&A consultant. I’d be doing everything a firm would on the sell side but as a solo independent. From a legal / risk / regulatory perspec… more

As a recent graduate with 1.5 years of experience in investment banking, I'm seeking guidance on the steps I should take to secure a position at a reputable company, utilizing my experience effect… more

What is the best advice you have ever received? Could you share that same advice?

IB Associate here. For those of you that have exited to Corp Dev, did you find it best to work with a recruiter or apply to opportunities directly?

Anyone here in ECM? Looks interesting from the outside but would love to ask some questions

How do bankers feel about the fact that partners at the top law firms are now making more than top bankers?

In your experience, what’s the fastest was to move up? Show up early and leave late everyday doesn’t get you very far.

How often do you order food vs cooking at home? My doctor told me I have to eat more healthy if I want bring down my blood pressure. I rarely have the time to cook and eating healthy takeouts is so da… more

If it’s not for the money, would you still be working in the IB world?

What’s the culture and work environment like at MS? Would you recommend it?

BB IBD director, want to move firm. What's the market like at the moment?

Any good recruiters/headhunters in London you can recommend? Mainly tech.

Anyone work in Fund Finance (capital call financing/subscription lines)? I have an interview Monday but don't know much about it and would love to chat and learn more.

Hello. Am in the interview process with one of the restructuring firms and I have an modeling assessment coming up. I don’t have any experience in building models for restructuring or distressed M&… more

Anybody else feel like the money isn't even all that worth it anymore? And I'm supposed to keep going on some vague promise that eventually it gets better and I get to make life harder for som… more

What’s the outlook on UBS these days? Is it a good time to join?

Anyone ever done advanced degree like jd/md and then did investment banking? If so how?

Would anyone willing to take a 20 percent paycut to reduce their work hours by 20 hours a week?

In your ideal world, when do you leave IB, and what do you do afterward?

In and IBD interview, do you recommend using 40% or 20% as the tax rate when you’re walking through how depreciation affects the income statement? BIWS uses 40%, however it’s 20% these days. Does it e… more

I work in buy-side M&A primarily for Japanese clients. Could the recent yen interest rate hike have any implications on the M&A activity our clients engage in? Will Japanese companies be less … more

Has anyone here ever been elevated to HR before and you feel like you did nothing wrong? People are so sensitive now days.

Has anyone personally pivoted from wealth management to IB? (Or seen someone do it)

What do you think is the best way to learn technicals for IB recruiting? My friends in college are not finance majors but are interested in the field so accounting questions are not intuitive for them… more

I’ve been working on crafting a few good pitches for upcoming interviews and have a solid idea of the parameters to work within (not too lengthy, comps against peers, recent performance, outlook, etc.… more

Hi everyone! I’m based in Singapore (student visa) and I recently applied to the off-cycle IB internship at JP Morgan. Wondering if getting a referral would help me through the pipeline or I should ha… more

Will hiring pick up in the second half of this year for an Associate level? …or worse?

Hello Everyone,

I am reaching out to tap into your network and seek assistance in my job search. With over 10 years of experience in Compliance, KYC, and BSA, I am looking for new opportunities in the Houston area.

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What path did you take in order to secure an offer to get into IB? Any regrets?

Hey everyone,

I recently applied to Jeffries investment banking division and was wondering what the interview process looks like at an analyst level in the EMEA office.

Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately, I’m in the middle of some office drama/politics. Any advice on staying low and avoid conflict?

How much do I have to save/invest if I want to quit my job next year? Single, no kids. What do you all think?

Anyone here nervous about the current state of our economy? I have a bad feeling about layoffs being around the corner.

What topics/questions would you bring up with your MD during a coffee chat as a new analyst ?? I’m in IBD - Healthcare at a BB