Investment Banking - IBD

I am interested in transitioning into the finance and investment sectors. I hope to use my experience in operations and finance to apply for investment administrator or analyst positions while working towar… more

Interviewing for an associate role, any advice on what resources to use for the technical interview and case study? Appreciate any tips as well

Anyone have any insight into lateral IB associate signing bonus metrics? When I lateraled a few years ago into IBD as an analyst I was able to get a signing bonus because I was giving up my bonus so n… more

Just got fired from a transactions practice in one of the Big4. Am on H1B visa and on a very tight deadline. Any kind of help through referrals would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Anyone here work in NYC? I am considering a move (possible promotion) that requires me to relocate from TX to NY. My question is do you enjoy NY - why or why not? I know it’s more expensive from a cos… more

Anyone here that broke into IB as an MBA Associate? Wondering how life has been post graduation, would like to know if anyone would have done anything differently

Did an intern put my email on a networking list? I had a few coffee chats with interns and now I’m getting random requests despite my email is nowhere public and I ignore them because I have no idea h… more

What is the one thing you love about your job vs the one thing you hate about your job?

I saw my MD screaming at one of my coworkers this morning. It got super awkward. Has anyone witnessed something similar?

How soon is “too soon” to consider a lateral to a larger IB firm? I broke into IB about 4 months ago with a small boutique firm. I joined with the understanding that my pay would be significantly lowe… more

Hi! Would someone be able to give me a reference to Goldman Sachs? I beautifully qualify for this job, with the required work experience and am taking the level 3 cfa in 2025.

Anyone noticed a pick up in deal flows? What’s your anticipation for the rest of this year?

Anyone from William Blair in London free for a quick chat? Would be highly appreciated!

2nd year associate and I feel like I am being under paid. What was your tc as a second year associate?

I am having a bit of an issue wherein i have completed a final round interview at a bulge bracket firm where all the feedback has been good and i have been told there are two other people in the runni… more

How many hours of sleep do you get in a day on average? I see “successful” people preach on getting up early like 4AM. But I work till like 7 or later in some days.

Do you view yourself as someone who thrives under pressure? If so, were you always like this or did you have to train yourself?

I am an immigrant working in a tech startup in the FP&A role and want to get into IB. Only have 1+ year of experience and a Master's in finance. Any tips on how to break into the industry ?

Does your firm open to salary negotiations? If you get a better compensation offer, will you give your company the chance to match it or no?

Hello, I’m 25 and just starting as an IBD Analyst 1 at a BB. I’ve done a long off-cycle at a boutique IB (7 months) and worked for a major tech company before. Is it too late to start?

How has life turned out for those of you working at a quant hedge fund, especially considering the cost of living in New York City? Could anyone with experience share insights on your lifestyle and total co… more

Finishing my PhD in Materials Chemistry with a focus on semiconductor/ Renewable energy by Fall 2024 from US big10. Developed a passion for investing, now interested in a career in Equity Research. De… more

I started my Associate position at $110k base at a small boutique firm in April and I’m interested in pursuing a promotion for VP. Few questions:
- What % increase could I expect?
- Is by the end of this year too s… more

The plight of IB - not knowing your weekend was free until after the weekend is over

How many PTO days do you normally take a year? Also, what’s the longest time off you have taken? The most I have taken off is 4 days in a row.

What is everyone invested in their 401k? I like to get some ideas on investment vehicles and returns to see how am I doing. Thanks!

For parents in this bowl. Question- Is it hard to have a balanced work/life routine? This is not a rhetorical question looking for honest answers please.

Can you tell me about 1 or 2 people who have been particularly kind to you since you joined IB? We are in a cutthroat industry and I don’t hear that many good stories.

How many ppl in IB want to be entrepreneurs?

How do you objectively measure your professional development at your job as an investment banking analyst?

Oftentimes, we get too bogged down by getting things done and going through the motion of dea… more

As an incoming IBD Analyst 1, would you pick Healthcare or Real Estate team? And why ?

I would love some advice on career path. As an associate, what’s the best way to move up besides going the VP route?

Hello, I’m an incoming Analyst 1 at a BB in London and I’ve just been matched to the Healthcare team, despite it not being part of my choices (probably a headcount issue). What do you think of the sec… more

Looking for resume advice. Feeling like a kid wrote it and unsure what a senior-level resume looks like. Background is in lower middle-market sell-side M&A.

What’s your take on this moelis guy getting arrested td? He was assaulted verbally and Palestinian protestors were throwing stuff at him. He tried walking away but the radicals kept assaulting him and… more

Anyone here at Piper? Would love to chat.