Investment Banking - IBD

What is the best way to minimize your tax liabilities?

With our work schedule, who has time to date? Seriously how did you find the time to focus on your personal life?

Beyond the long hours, what's a less obvious challenge of working in investment banking?

What’s the worst mistake you ever made on the job?

I swear the promotion process is based more on who golfs with the directors than on actual work. Anyone else feel this way?

how’s the WBL in London for IB? Anyone has experience working in the US and UK and can compare the two? Thank you!

Hi, can someone provide insights about DC Advisory London in terms of pay and culture please?

I have a case study for a IB interview for a wireless remote conditioning monitoring (RCM) systems company.

I am asked to value the business using DCF, comparable quoted and comparable precedent transactions.

1)       Can anyo… more

How much does a VP at MUFG get paid in london? Question is for people who have worked there. I can see the range on here but its not trustworthy

How often are you coming to the office on weekends? I feel like I’m called on more this year

As a fresh graduate of Finance and Investment banking, it has been difficult getting roles without experience. does anyone know any company willing to take intern? even on a pro bono/volunteer basis

Do you have a mentor at work that you talk with on a regular basis or ask for advice from time to time?

The post spring break struggle is real.

Just wrapped up my first year as an analyst. Not sure if I want to stay. Does your workload increase as an associate?

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

Has anyone pivoted from PWM at Goldman to IB at Goldman?

What is JPM's green card policy?

Anyone interviewed / done the model test for JPM Real estate in London? Thanks

Old title (associate now 28 yo) How do you guys deal with losing friends? I've been grinding in finance for years and trying to build my own business. Balancing work, business, hobbies, friends, g… more

What’s your best vacation spot? Time to put that bonus in good use.

Is anyone here making $200k per year? If so, how many YOE did you have when you hit that milestone?

Do you ever get tired of playing office politics? Hard work ever gets you so far.

As someone starting a new boutique IB role in a couple weeks, what are some tips you have for me as I get adjusted? I come in with audit and FDD experience, and CPA licensed.

Okay, let's get real. What's the ONE task you absolutely dread in your day-to-day work?

I’m curious- can you finish all your work in a 40 hour work week?

Has anybody went from working at finra to an investment bank like Goldman Sachs? If so, how was your experience ?

What's the most ridiculous thing you've bought with a bonus?

Why do recruiters ghost? Spent hours crafting a thoughtful follow-up email after my interview, never heard a word back. Is my time worth nothing?

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Do you get along with your manager? Any tips if we do not see eye to eye?

If you could have a career in anything, would it still be in IB?

Hi folks! I am a 2nd year MBA at Harvard Business School. I am working on a startup to improve accessibility and quality of care for adults with ADHD (especially for people in financial industry), a proje… more

Anyone here invest in private equities? Good idea or nah.

Anyone working in metal & mining willing to connect? Trying to pivot from Ag trading

What is your take on joint bank account with your spouse? Let’s just say I make a lot more but also understands the importance of full transparency.

Anyone at Moelis TMT willing to refer?

Anyone at Houlihan Lokey want to refer me for a job?