Investment Banking - IBD

What topics/questions would you bring up during a coffee chat with your MD as an analyst 1 who just joined Healthcare team at a BB?

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I’m a female IB analyst, used to work in a boutique and just joined a BB. Before, I had easy access to all my superiors from Associate to MD. My MD was very close to me, I would brief him on news, go … more

What is an average day look like for you after work? I don’t have any energy left after work. Most of the time, I just order take out and pass out.

Is it me or are you guys having extreme difficulty even landing first round interviews? I’m blind applying everywhere but zero traction and had massive slowdown in HH emails

Does anyone have any insight as to technical questions that would be asked in the ECM interview process?

Do you ever feel like you are doing more work compared to your coworkers yet somehow you always get the short end of the stick?

How much longer are you planning to stay in IB?

Could someone give me some examples of "office politics" at play? How are some people "better" at it than others? Also, do you feel the need to take part in them?

Experienced Executive Assistant Seeking Position in Investment Banking

With over 15 years of experience supporting top-level executives, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I am a hard… more

I’m considering making a lateral sometime mid-2025 to a EB/MM firm in the LA area. Anyone from this area willing to speak on their experiences or if they would recommend any particular banks to shoot … more

Can anyone provide any insight on Tripletree (deal flow, culture, comp, etc.)?

Analyst 1 here joining next week, I need to pass my FCA exams : Regulations, Securities and Derivatives. How much did you study for these ? Are they difficult ? I haven’t started yet and I have a week left.… more

Do you regret your career choices? I have been struggling with that question. I’m not passionate about what I do. Really only in it for money. Do you all feel the same or different?

What’s the most interesting thing or things you have during your career in investment banking?

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How do we better prepare for the investment banking interview, really have no idea how to best prepare, always nervous about the question they ask

Anyone else find it really difficult and nerve wracking to request/take vacation in IB? My firm is a total sweat shop and vacation is basically a taboo.

Leadership has made it clear you can only take … more

Anyone here in GS FIG? Would love to ask a question. Thank you.

I’m quiet and shy at work. At the gym today someone told me they think I’m social and bubbly. I’m actually an introvert who plays the part of an extrovert sometimes, but struggle to be extroverted at … more

What was your expectation when you first joined IB? Fast forward to today, was your expectation meet? Why or Why not?

What is the most recent struggle you have faced at work lately? For me, it’s my workload has not slowed down and I haven’t taken any time off in the last 6months.

How much is too much for a Watch? I am looking to finally buy myself one. I don’t know too much about it.

Hi everyone,

I just finished my masters in Financial management, seeking entry into finance roles, investment banking as well as wealth management.

Any ideas that can assist me is highly welcomed and appreciated. … more

How do I transition from TAS to IB within my first year? Starting in TAS soon. I want to make the jump asap

Job Title: Assistant Administration Manager
Location: London
About Me:
I am a dedicated and highly skilled financial and administrative professional with a Master's degree in Financial Accounting and Admin… more

Looking at moving to IB sales (rates) and wanted to know if the rumors are true about the hours/work? Are you all really working 70/80 hours a week? Are bonuses really 50-100% of your pay?

Hi, I’m joining a BB as an Analyst. I have to take FCA exams : Regulations, Derivatives and Securities.
How much did you study for these ?
I’ve one week left to prepare them, is it enough ? What are y… more

What are some of your long-term goals? My main goal was to land a job in IB and figure it out from there, so I've been feeling a bit aimless ever since I accomplished that first part. Just curious… more

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Are you working this weekend? What's your workload looking like this time around?

Hi! I have an interview at Goldman Sachs. Would appreciate any tips at all. I’m currently at a bulge bracket and would be lateraling. Same ibd group, different coverage.

Do you work while you are on vacation? I have heard mixed answers but the consensus is yes in order to keep up.

When did CIQ change their UI? Was in banking 4 years ago at a startup now and borrowed my friends login it looks all different. Anyone know how to get market cap as of a certain date in the new one?

Best (earnings) quarter for investment banking in two years. Where are all the e ffing jobs?!

With the current market status in London, how possible is it for a 29-year-old PhD Econ candidate (2nd year) with 3 masters in econometrics, finance, and economics plus relevant work experience of 1 y… more