Investment Banking - IBD

Got an interview with top choice group last month. Was nervous during first round and sadly didn't move forward. Is there a way I can stay on their radar?

How many hours do you work a day on average? The burnout is real

Am a senior ASO in banking this year but do not see myself wanting to do this job as a VP. Having a hard time figuring out what to do next. How did you guys manage to think through next career path po… more

Would you move aboard for more money? Anyone here worked in Singapore?

I am currently pursuing my MBA at Boston University, set to graduate in May 2024.

I have developed a strong interest in transitioning my career into the realm of Corporate Financial Services, with my p… more

I absconded as my manager didn't approve of early leave, I had other offer in hand
The day I submitted my laptop, I got a call from HR of the company which I was about to join, saying that the joi… more

What’s the culture environment like at Blackrock?

Got an offer from RJ, did you guys receive a sign on bonus?

Will I make it in this career if I am not good at public speaking/presenting?

Just started at JP Morgan and I'm living my worst nightmare in terms of feeling overwhelmed and inferior compared to everyone else. Is this something I will shake or is this just me?

What are people wearing to in-person interviews?

In FDD right now, have an LMM IB offer in hand. Considering turning down because of my good WLB and risk of layoffs. I believe during a good market I can swing a MM/BB as I've previously had a fin… more

I have an interview for a Syndication Finance Analyst position with a Regional size bank. Can anyone provide any insight on potential technical questions that may come up? I have an idea but rather ge… more

Has anyone here made a career shift from financial planning into investment banking? Is this even possible?

I’m to join a BB in January next year. Will I work without adding to my bonus the first half year, or how does it work? (I think other analysts get their bonus after the summer - they have a normal cy… more

Why do all bankers hate compliance so much?

What can be expected for analyst base pay raise per year? Curious what others have experienced

Do you do it for the money or because you're really into it?

How to get job as an investment banker analyst in operations department?

Hi! My name is siddhika and I want to be an investment banker. I have 6 months sales and 6 months experience of trading ( I am customer service executiv… more

Any banks offer training programs?

Was fortunate to break into MM IB from FDD (~1.5 yeo).

I'm being brought on as an AN2 instead of AN1.

The bank doesn't have a 3 year program, it's 2 years for analysts.

Is the assumption that if I kill it over the… more

Anyone else having a heart attack from this job. I literally clocked in 18 hours a day for my deal team for the past week. I am tired and everyone tells me I am behind or frustrated all the time on ot… more

Hi guys! 1st year at HBS, T2 top performer consultant before (focused on financial services and due diligences) outside of the US. I was quite sick in the first semester of HBS (I had some immune issues) bu… more

I've come to the interpretation that a lot of the work IB roles have aren't too difficult, but it's just a lot of little details that make the work difficult. Coming from an fdd/ valuation bac… more

Staffed alone in an advisory deal (literally final presentation en a week) and 4 MDs are leading. They all have different views and priorities and I’m lost on who to follow. Mid year reviews coming in… more

Anyone heard of Emergis Global Capital? Is it a big bank? Good culture / comp?

Is Joining Norther trust job safe nowadaysdays?

Heard they laid off 500 employee in india 6 months ago?

If i perform well will i be able to stay even if firing happens?

Got offer letter today and wanted to think bef… more

Question to all: Would you rather VP at a better MM name (Cowen/HL/ RJ/WB) with a less established MD (ex Big 4), or a better MD (ex BB) with a worse brand (Japanese IB)? Thinking about future exit op… more

Can anyone share experience in Public Finance IB? I’ve been in corporate finance/strategy for 5 years and have interest in the public sector (city manager/OMB/etc) eventually. Would join at the associ… more

Currently in strategy trying to get into private credit. I have a case study coming up with a mid sized fund and was told it'll take 1-2 hrs to complete so am not expecting a complex one.

Been practicing LBO o… more

I just can’t multitask. So basically I’m behind time on all that I get asked to do. Idk how some of you will listen to a call while working in the background. Looks like I’m in the wrong job lol

I am considering giving the CMA exam. I am a recent graduate in Quantitative Finance with ~ 1 year experience in finance. My target roles are Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, … more

Starting as a new VP at a new investment bank, lateraled as an associate. Any tips to get started?

So I'll be meeting with one of the hiring manager for a coffee. This is going to be informal and not an interview. I'm not sure how this works. If you all can guide me what kind of conversation should i s… more

Is it wrong to remove unrelated jobs from my resume due to job hopping? If I get a job doing that (to not show I job hopped) could it bite me in the ass come u4 time?

What have yalls bonuses been so far?
Hearing most BBs will be marginally down

Chances of breaking into IB as a JD/MBA student at a T20 law school and T30 business school?

I just want to take the series 79 exam and build and Investment Bank. Is that too much to ask for.