Investment Banking - IBD

Call me crazy I don’t mind the long hours and working weekends. I feel like I’m nuts but I somehow enjoy it? Anyone else?

What’s the VP pay at MS? Appreciate any insight.

Hi everyone! I’m preparing for the HSBC Global Banking - Investment Banking Off-Cycle Internship 2024-2025 and will be doing a HireVue assessment soon. Could anyone share insights on the types of que… more

Anyone here currently working in Singapore or have worked there? What’s the environment/culture over there like? I have an opportunity to move for a promotion.

Whoa ever taken a excel based technical interview for a senior associate financial due diligence position corporate development at a healthcare company? Any tips on what they could test for? I'm g… more

Does anyone have any insight on Fidelity's Direct Lending business? Pipeline, WLB, Comp, etc?

Does IB roles in Europe work less hours and have better work/life balance than us folks here in the states? Can anyone in Europe confirm this for me please.

HI, I hope you are all well. I'm currently seeking any IBD roles in London and wondered if you could provide any referrals or guidance. I have three years of experience in finance and tax, and I’m progressing… more

Thoughts on Union Square Advisors? SF or NYCs

For lateral recruiting, is better to apply online or network and try to find someone who can refer you so they get the referral bonus? I was thinking that ppl are more likely to push your resume if th… more

When was the last time y’all took a big risk on your career? There is a part of me wanting to quit and start building something on my own.

Has anyone here had a recent BofA video interview? Kindly help me with some tips to help me prepare for one

Anyone else noticing red flags in mid-market space right now? Employee turnover is low, leading to stagnation, and growth ceiling. I’ve also observed a rise in unqualified individuals stepping into ro… more

How would I have had answered to the question regarding Title preference? I wanted to shoot for the higher one but then didn‘t want to get kicked out of process due to my fixation as other candidates … more

I often feel the pressure to work through the holidays. Do you feel comfortable enough to take some time off during the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas?

Doing lateral associate interviews for PJT. Anyone gone through that? Would love to know what the process was like.

Would you be willing to cut back on your lifestyle? I’m looking to take a pay cut and get out of IB. But that also means I need to decrease my month spending.

Does anyone here have any experiences in real estate rentals? Thinking about using some of my bonus on a property that will produce passive income down the road.

Is entering an MBA program at 32 and coming out at 34 too old for a BB IB associate position? I was never in the military and currently work in transaction services, if that context matters.

Interview now-days are a waste of time. How many times have you been ghosted by recruiters after one or two interviews? What’s wrong with a rejection email? SMH.

Hi I don’t work in IB, but I’m 25 y/o mba grad. Am I outside of the “target” age range for IB analyst?

VP at investment bank and completely burnt out.
Idk where to pivot to.
Bonuses suck. Associates are literally dying.
I want money, but I don't want to work 100 hours a week and force others under me to wor… more

Is it truly possible to achieve a work-life balance in our field? I have tried just about everything and it seems that work comes up top every time. Maybe someone here cracked the code.

Have you made any close friends at work while working in IB? I can’t really say I have. Largely due to trust issues.

Has anyone hired someone to do their resume professionally? Does it help or would you recommend it? I am starting to explore “other” options outside of IB.

If you were to get laid off today, how much savings do you have to bridge the gap in between? I feel like my firm will have a round coming up and not sure if I am going to make it.

How many of you think you can make MD one day? Why or why not? Personally, I don’t think I have the passion or the endurance to make it that far.

Are BBs still doing occasional layoffs?

Do banking analysts get sick leave?

Disregard the title but currently at an MM as an AN1, just got informed i’ll be getting somewhere between 35k-45k bonus when bonus season rolls around, how would you best optimize this? Never had this… more

Does anyone know more info in regards to Barclay’s technical assessment? What does it entail? How can one prepare? Appreciate your help!

Hi, anything to share about the work environment / culture (work-life balnce, office environment, promotions, pay, bonuses, etc.) at EagleBank ? They seem to have had a big shakeup in Sr. Management t… more

For those of you who have gotten laid off, how long did it take you to find a job again?

Been in Fixed income for 6yrs… wondering if I can pivot to IBD? Thoughts how?

What's the best spa you know in NYC? I want to come out the other side feeling like I was born again