Investment Banking - IBD

Is it possible for a 60 yo commercial banker at BofA to switch to IB as a vp or higher?

Been bankin for 4 years now.
Still think I’m slow with my work / understanding the ask.
Feel like I see 1st years walk in and do a quicker job and maybe even understand what the MD wants quicker.
Don’t know if I’ve just … more

Best angle to move from FDD to IB? In terms of interview story why the move etc. thanks

Getting ready to take series 79 exam. Anyone have platform recommendations to use. Looking for the hardest one so I’m over prepared for the test. Heard from multiple people that Kaplan is too easy but… more

What IB sector is best to start off in? Health care / tech/ consumer & retail/ TMT/ FIG etc.

Hey everyone, I am a masters in Finance student in my last semester, I have previously worked as an Analyst at a VC firm, then founded 2 startups in India and now im currently interning as Equity Rese… more

Hi all - Wondering what kind of modelling test I can expect for a shop that does SPACs and other capital market deals?
Have anyone interviewed for something similar?

My mentor is an IB manager. He’s trying to help me break into the field. He gave me an assignment to come up with a list of firms I would like to work for and the groups within those firms I would lik… more

I am eligible to transfer internally within MS to IB in May. Until that time I was told to learn the M&A 400 question PDF. I did want to get some insight on how I should learn since I am starting … more

Cold networking with MD’s vs associates vs VP’s. While MD’s are the most powerful decision makers, associates are the most similar in age and people you’re most likely to develop a legit connection wi… more

Applied to a job recently and my status on the portal has been “interview in process” for the last 3 weeks, but nobody has reached out and there has been radio silence from HR.

Should I put this on the… more

An advice for a senior banker looking to make the leap from corporate to investment banking or PE?

I’m a back office analyst at a large Bulge Bracket 1 year out of school. I’ve been studying all the technicals and interview prep since January. Whats my chance of landing a full time analyst role at … more

I have 6 years of experience as a investment banking analyst in India. I am looking for opportunities in Canada. Considering the job situation, how long it would take for me to find a suitable job for… more

Any advice on getting an investment banking job in the United States as a Canadian citizen?

Thoughts on PWP restructuring?

Have an upcoming 3 hour modeling test with Lincoln International - Capital Advisory / Special Situations. What type of model should I expect for this?

I'm a fresh graduate this year, and finished internships at 3 banks, how can I prepare for interviews of banks? and what about skills that should I improve to work as a banker?

What AI tools have you found most helpful for banking?

Do banks in London have Associate programmes for MBA students? Trying to justify EMBA ~£120k from LBS/Colombia. For context, I have saved up for this MBA for 4 years, but would still need to take out a loan… more

Has anyone actually won an engagement on Fintalent or similar websites? If yes, keen to hear your experiences!

Realistic to go from Buldge Bracket Corporate Banking in a CIB to IB, would be switching as a current analyst?

Hi, I don’t know too much about investment baking but I have a few friends in it who have piqued my interest. However, right now I am doing more technical work involving Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, and etc… more

I currently work in Wealth Management for a global institution. I’ve been a financial planner for 11 years, but thinking about trying to break in to investment banking. I have an MBA with a focus in M… more

How much time off do you guys take in a year? What's the longest you've seen someone take off?

Please provide level too.

Graduated last May with honors BBA finance from University of Houston- Downtown . Enrolled in MBA finance at LSU- shreveport. Interviewing with JPM and PNC for Analyst roles and development programs s… more

hello everyone, I have an upcoming interview at Morgan Stanley in a couple of weeks for a Regulatory control PMO. Can anyone please in that space pls share possible questions/tips on potential intervi… more

Was laid off at EY SDC today, does anyone know anywhere hiring for compliance roles?

I see a lot of people online or LinkedIn who brag about thay they worked in JP or MS in investment banking but now they doing some weird job like making videos on YouTube. I don't understand why w… more

Recently been laid off and currently interviewing with a couple of PE firms. If they don’t ask about my current employment situation, should I ever bring it up (e.g. assuming I get a offer, etc)?

Anyone here in model risk management team?

Are there any NYC based networking societies for Asian Americans in finance?

I've been leading a successful career and doing quite well financially, but when it's come to interpersonal relationships, things just haven't clicked for me. I wasn't ever the popular… more

Looking for and advice... Just finished my PhD in Sustainability and have to decide between two offers: (1) Senior Associate at JP Morgan Chase & Co. with the Climate Risk team (very quant, python… more

I work at MS and been reaching out to individuals who work in IB and nobody is responding 😢. I really want to work in IB as it’s been a goal of mine for the last 3 years. I joined MS to potentially make a latera… more

Best investment banks in nyc in terms of reputable deal flow and team culture across BB/EB and MM??

How does an IB analyst job compare to an MBB analyst job in terms of difficulty of work? I know the hours are worse and the role requires developing technical knowledge of finance and accounting, but … more