Investment Banking - IBD

Outside of work, what do you do to unwind and de-stress?

Curious to know how the Post MBA associate lifestyle is at CVP or Q?

How much do you invest in your wardrobe? I need to step up on my work and causal clothes. Turning 30 soon lol. Any brands I should be targeting? 

Question from an outsider: when you guys are putting together your buy side or sell side decks, how much are you using side templates that your company already has and just populating the info, versus… more

Do you see yourself working at your current bank 5 years from now? I am not shocked when most of my colleagues are looking to exit in the next 2-3 years. I’m still undecided lol.

If you just inherited some money from a relative, what would you do with it? It’s not a huge amount. ~150k. Best investment out there right now in your view would be…?

What’s your “breaking point”? I put up with a lot of crap at work because I like making money. But I get uncomfortable with my MD making racist unprofessional jokes towards Asian and African Americans… more

Im recent grad ms in fin & btech in eng.I've been trying for investment banking for a while now, while im at it ive been preparing for cfa, upgrading skills yet i dont feel confident and am co… more

Does anyone have a peak frameworks PE course they’d be willing to split or sell?

I got a shockingly low A1 bonus, RIDICULOUS - despite working hard, pulling all-nighters, and giving up weekends. My team is extremely political, and I made the mistake of keeping my head down instead… more

Is it normal to be in the office from 9am to 2-4am (sometimes later) everyday?

Is starting in IB as a 36 year old associate a terrible idea? I have deep sector expertise based on many years working in a particular niche, followed by several years of post-mba strategy consulting in that same niche, at a… more

Moving from Dallas to NYC. Thoughts on keeping my car? Most people I know at the office use public transit. My plan is to get a bike as a backup. Am I missing something?

Does your spouse also work in IB? My wife and I met while we were in College and both of us are in the same industry. As we think about starting a family, it’s hard to imagine both of us working long … more

How often do you truly “turn off” your minds from work. I feel like I never do. I think about work first thing I wake up in the morning and late at night right before bed. If you can, please do share.

Do you all take any supplements on staying focus/awake during the late hours? If so, any recommendations? Please keep it over the counter lol.

Looking for some advice. I have an offer for a VP position at a boutique bank. I am on track for a promotion at my current bank in 6 months. I know it’s not guaranteed but I have a pretty good feeling… more

Has anyone re-recruited for IB during MBA? Have an internship but already but exploring options. Return offer TBD

What’s been one of the more complex deals you’ve worked on recently, and what made it challenging? Most of the deals I have worked on this year have been pretty smooth.

I really thought rates would be lower by now. Bullish on Fed cutting in September.
If they don’t, how do you see current interest rate policy impacting deal flow or valuations in your sector?

Has anyone here transferred office to overseas before? How do you even start the process? I have families overseas and are they are getting older. I would like to be closer to them.

LMM IB move from Europe to US - possible? Or generally speaking, how is are the European candidates are viewed in the US?

How often do you work on weekends in a given year? I am okay with a few as necessary. One of my friend has been coming in for a couple of months straight now. Feel that’s pretty excessive. 

Trying to move from bulge bracket in London to bulge bracket in New York. Anyone have any recruiters to recommend, or a pro con list for moving internally (same team) vs changing bank?

Do you get along with the people you work with? I do for the most part. But I hate this one guy on the team. He thinks he’s some hot shit and act like his better than everyone.

A1 review done - I do not agree with my commentary, although I said I did to the MDs. The VP who summed up the reviews is really biased and works only with two A1s for which she took the time to write… more

Does anyone have tips or insight on how to prepare for IB interview process (analyst)? For context im coming from outside on finance and am interviewing for an industry specialized team, passed first … more

How often do you compare yourself against the people you work with? I’m highly competitive and want to be the best at what I do. I assume most of us are built this way, otherwise we won’t be here.

Has anyone had any experiences in taking a sabbatical and coming back? How was your experience? I am not sure if this is an option at my current bank, but I would like to explore it. 

On your smaller sell-side deals (think $10-15m EV), what level of analysis do you do / give bidders?

E.g. assume deal came in through referral and they know what they want to sell for. Do you bother doing a vals exercise (co… more

What are some of the highlights throughout your career in investment banking as far? I am often glass half empty when it comes to this job and could really use some glass half full mentality. 

Do you guys carry your stress at work and bring it back home? I am having a hard time to “turn off” my work stress and it’s hurting my relationships. I know I can do better.

Anybody work at HL in Atlanta?

Those who left IB (small/mid cap) for something different than a PE, where did you go? Currently trying to analyse possible moves

How much money do you guys normally save on a year? Including investments. I feel like I’m making good money but also spending a lot as well. Maybe it’s because I’m in NY.

Thoughts on moving from investment banking to corporate banking ? I want to do something more relationship-driven, with more WLB and still related to banking. Thank you!

Anyone did the modelling test with KKR London? Thanks!