Investment Banking - IBD

Hi all - pivoting from FDD into an IB M&A team. I have 3 months until I join and I want to prepare as much as possible and would love everyone's advice on what to do. I have done modelling prep, so it's more the … more

Have you ever explored in any other career paths or industries before joining IB? If I can rewind time, I would have gone to law school instead.

I’m staffed on my first live deal, really really stressed. It’s just me with a VP directly, any tips ?

When i ask Bloomberg for help with something, they never seem to know the answer or be able to help me obtain the answers. It’s like they just shrug and say “i dont know “ and close the chat/ticket. *… more

My buddy is in deep with a crypto scam. His ask me to invest and I have tried to tell him this is a scam. He won’t listen to me. Has anyone dealt with something similar and is there a solution?

If you work at HSBC and were one of the bankers laid off and not given a bonus—would love to hear the inside tea 😂😭☠️

Would you all take interviews if you are happy at your current bank? It’s just so time consuming for me to do interviews.

Hello Everyone The day is bright so as the future is bright. Have a wonderful day and always be happy and smile 😊

Is 7:30 pm/8pm too late to send a thank you or another follow up note? I’m on PST and it’s the only time I can get to it, even though they are on EST. Thanks in advance

Except for eps dilution or accretion, what other factors are important in evaluating an M&A deal?

Which is the hardest: SIE, series 79, series 63

How common are signs on bonuses? Just received a VP offer at a boutique. I want to and negotiate a small sign on bonus but don't want to jeopardise the offer

Could anyone please kindly refer me for GS alternative investments ? I’m an IBD analyst at a BB in London (M&A). Thanks a lot!

Hi Team,

Trust you are doing fine. I just recently got laid off from my investment banking role, not even up to a year joining the role and I am on visa, currently on a countdown for the visa, would appreciate any suggestions, rec… more

I have been looking/applying for roles in the Charlotte, NC area for the past 4-5 months with no luck. I have a degree in finance (3.8 GPA), 3 years of public accounting experience, and awaiting resul… more

Anybody work for a boutique in NYC (M&A focused) with a lean team looking to bring on an analyst and willing to give a warm intro?

LMM PE background, looking for more volume/reps on live deals than available a… more

What’s your perspective on the current market trends, and how do you see them impacting M&A activity over the rest of the year? I was pretty bullish until recently.

What is the optimal SIE study plan using only free resources? My firm won't pay for them before I start but I want to get SIE out of the way.

I have only worked at the same bank my whole career. Wondering what else is out there. Has anyone here moved around from bank to bank? What differentiates your current firm from your old one in terms… more

Hey all, wanted to see if there were any black IB professionals who could share their experience. I have longer hair (twists), and I’m wondering if that’s going to be something that gets me passed ove… more

For people who transitioned out of IB, do you all feel like you made the right decision looking back? I am nervous to take that leap.

How’s the culture and comp at Cantor for mid-levels?

Hi! Does anyone work at or have info about Truist DCM? I’m in final rounds and trying to get some insight on deal flow etc.

This job is stupid

Wicked Stealth in The Gulf of Mexico.

Feels like more recruiters are ghosting me after the initial interview. Maybe I am being paranoid? Has this been happening to anyone else lately?

Can anyone who has moved from banking to a business development role in PE share what their experience has been like, both from recruiting to your day to day?

Anyone moved from M&A to hedge fund long/short equity research ? How was it ?

I have a final round M&A interview this week and need to do a take home case first (haven't received yet). Can anyone share some good slide templates or example cases?

What career path offers higher pay and more opportunities. Corporate banking specializing in oil and gas industries or financial accountant/Fp&a for oil and gas company

Hello, any idea what to expect for Lazard technology associate interview?

Big favoritism in my team - all live deals go to the same analyst. When I asked for more learning opportunities, I was destroyed as a means to keep my mouth shut. The deal flow is really bad - I don’t… more

6 months on the desk now (IBD M&A) - all I’m doing is profiles… is that normal ? I feel like I haven’t learned anything .. I’ve a masters in Finance and my knowledge is literally still at uni leve… more

Any Blackrock people here working out of the NYC office? Curious about the culture. I have read mixed reviews and would appreciate some insight.

Hi All,

Could someone brief what an investment banking associate role is ?

Thoughts on recent layoffs? Do we think it will hurt our industry this year? I am still bullish and I hope I’m right.

I know we just got our bonus a couple of months ago, but I am already thinking about the next one. Would be nice if we get quarterly bonuses.