Investment Banking - IBD

Is there something worse that being staffed with 2 leading MDs for an M&A? None is taking leadership and have completely different approaches to the deal. How do I know who’s boss?

Does anyone know salary (base + bonus) for AVP at DA Davidson (investment banking debt capital markets)?

I feel like I have picked up so many bad habits (for my personal health) since I started in working in this industry. You all know what I am saying?

Seek honest advice. My company usually promotes between 2 - 2.5 yrs, i just hit my 2yr mark and in my mid yr review I felt was good and overall seems like they’re happy with me, staffing me alone with… more

Why do people take so much pride in being "that guy" when it comes to pointing out double spaces, font sizes, font really dark gray vs black, etc?

Does anyone know of any companies hiring either in Pittsburgh, PA or remote opportunities? Thank you for any assistance you can give me.

Did you have a career plan when you joined IB? I had a whole plan on when I will make it to MD. After a couple of years, I feel tired/depressed and not sure if I want to stay for another 10 years.

I have noticed a slow down in deal flows at my firm. What about you guys? I am anticipating it will pick up before the EOY. At least that is my hope.

So many weekends ruined. Keep on grinding and the work will pay off eventually…

Analyst here. If you miss prepaid weekend events due to work would you ask for reimbursement? For example missed concert last night due to fire drill. Tickets cost $500

how scary is a 6-9 months employment gap. Got severely burnt out and severe depression from my last job and thinking to take half a year for myself. Wanted to check and see how would this be affecting… more

Had an working capital interview questions that stumped me with a healthcare group. I tried to think through after but not fully understanding. Any explanations?

1) When would I want more inventory?

2) Is negative working capi… more

Once again my weekend is crushed and I must continue a new work week again tomorrow when last work week never ended

Got an offer to move from a large to a small boutique IB firm. I know most ppl have done the opposite. This is mainly for less hours/stress. Should I consider it?

I have been offered an opportunity to work at Goldman Sachs as a EA any insight from anyone currently working at GS within the EA sector? It would be helpful as to what the expectations are working with GS.

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anybody have insight into Cantor Fitzgerald (HC NYC)? Wondering what to expect as an AN3 in terms of general culture, hours etc. (worked at a BB for 2+ years so have a general idea of the job - ignore… more

What’s the best service to prepare: WSP or BIWS?

Anyone here has any experience on transitioning from IB to VC?

Anyone here do advisory for direct PE placements, primary funddraising, capital formation, etc?

What public and m&a comp screening software do you all primarily use for research? We usually use CapIQ but so much of the data exported from there can be severely outdated or just flat wrong.

Are you looking for business funding?. Then DM for additional information on how to raise funds for your business.

Any VPs here at Morgan Stanley? What’s the TC range?

Anyone at Truist ECM or DCM I can talk to? TIA

If you didn’t pick this career, what career would you have picked?

Anyone went back to IB after leaving and how did you find it?

When it rains it pours. Just as I thought I couldn’t get any more busy, something else gets added to my workload. You all get those days?

How many hours of sleep do you get on average? I don’t remember when the last time I had 8 hours.

Can somebody please shed light on the performance management at Morgan Stanley?

Do you like your MD? I feel like that’s a big X factor from me enjoying my job vs hating it.

Need Advice

I’m 5 years out of undergrad and a Manager in advisory. Im faced with the decision of pivoting to IB at an analyst level or going get my masters in finance and committing to the bval career… more

Risks of going to small bank, in a non-hub city (Dallas, San Diego, Atlanta, etc...) in a team building out it's IB/Lending capabilities? Have not worked in IB but have corp fin/modeling experienc… more

I haven’t take any time off in the last 11 months and is killing me. What’s the longest period of time you went without taking time off?

How to you navigate a work conflict? I have a lot of deadlines coming up but I also have a trip planned with my friends next month.

I just can’t deal w this job today. I have to find a way to quit this job.

It’s not just the hours and insane deadlines. It’s that, coupled with immense toxicity coming from the head MD. The lack of mid-level sup… more

For those of you use to work in IB. What are you doing now? I’m trying to form my exit plan.

It’s funny to see so many people wanting to get into IB. I still remember the day I got my offer. That excitement went away after 3 months lol.

What do you if you been ghosted by the recruiter? Do you reach out still?

If one didn’t land an internship for summer during their first year of MBA, is it over for investment banking or there still is a chance? What can one do?