Investment Banking - IBD

If you had not gone into investment banking, what else would you have done?

Anyone here has any experience in creating a LLC? Does it really help lower tax liabilities? I haven’t had the time to look into it but I hear it’s pretty powerful.

Within investment banking/financial services, If you take a year off from work and now back in the market looking for a new role. Is it ok to tell the interviewer the reason for being away from work was due… more

For VP's and up tasked with originating deals, how much prospecting (cold calling, emailing) for new sell-side candidates do you do? What's your hit rate? Or do you largely rely on referrals and existing/… more

Are you satisfied with where you are in your current career path? I often compare myself to my friends and I feel like I’m doing okay.

To any recruiters that frequent FB in search of bankers looking to exit IB, please feel free to DM me. I am looking to make an exit in the near term. For context, I’m an experienced associate at a bou… more

Anyone exit to Corp dev? If so, did you network your way in or just apply online? Starting to plan my exit later this year from my current gig at an EB

What are you currently investment in besides the standard stock portfolio or RE rental? Looking for some high risk/high reward.

What internships are best to break into investment banking? Currently a freshman in college and having a hard time finding an IB internship in my area, would me interning as a banker or something rela… more

Would you take a 15 percent TC raise if you had to work 10 more hours a week on average?

What’s a good savings number for you to consider leaving IB? I’m not sure if I am quitting forever. I just need a mental break. Maybe a year or so.

What are some of the concerns with joining a boutique firm that was recently acquired by a larger consultancy firm? In general, should they be avoided or can it be a good experience?

Anyone here looking at jobs elsewhere? The job market has definitely soften and not much opportunities out there.

I have worked with four reputed banks in Pakistan in different departments please suggest me can I get a job in Luxembourg banks

What trait or traits have you improved that helped your career? I have learned to be more patient and keep my cool during some difficult times at work.

Was recently laid off ~1 month ago as a Senior Analyst in M&A. I'm finding it extremely hard to find a job. At this point, I've pretty much exhausted all my leads. I've applied to 250 … more

How do you balance the demands of your job with maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Seriously.

I’m thinking about transitioning into HAUM PWM. Anyone here done it before? Seeking some honest advice.

Has the job market for IBD gotten better? I have been waiting for close to two years to move from my current role. My group doesn’t promote anyone unless you fight tooth and nail and I’m paid extremel… more

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I am researching the funds that are invested in certain areas of healthcare, but I am not sure where can I get the information besides Pitchbook. Can you give me some ideas or point me in the right direc… more

I'm London based and I've spent 6 years in M&A advisory (CDD, carve-outs, ODD). Looking to make the move to IB (as an associate) as that's where my interest lies long term.

What are my chances? I&#… more

I am a 6th year big law associate who went to law school with a finance background. Is there a chance for me to get into investment banking?

What do you believe sets a successful investment banker apart from others in the field?

I feel like I am being under paid. Anyone willing to share their TC as a 2nd year associate? Depending on my next bonus, will be lucky to hit 210 this year.

What happens if you get offered a trading role and don’t pass the required Series licenses after? Do you get multiple attempts or do they fire you after the 90 day window?

It seems like everyone around me is fueled by pure ambition, ready to climb over anyone to get to the top. I want to succeed, but I also value kindness and collaboration. Am I naive to think there'… more

Thoughts on moving from a HCOL city like New York to a move affordable place like Dallas if you are taken a slight paycut?

Just got promoted to Analyst II in Connecticut. Base salary is $105,000, with a bonus around $30,000 this year. Feeling good, but is this on par with the market, or should I be negotiating for more?

How would you rate your company culture? I will give my company a solid 4. Feeling generous today.

Who typically sends out deliverables to the internal MDs and clients?

At my EB, I have seen some where it's always the associate and others where it's always the analyst. Is it ever the VP?

It’s funny and interesting that most of my coworkers think they are the “smartest” people alive. Do you all work with similar people like that? I’m not shocked. You have to be somewhat confident and c… more

Rate your work-life-balance on a scale of 1-10.

Has anyone done anything entrepreneurial post IB? I find it enticing enough to give up the PE path if I’m successful but I don’t want to burn that path completely if I fail

Does Lincoln International actually do a hair strand drug test?