Investment Banking - IBD

VPs - what are your monthly housing costs?

I work for Truist (Atlanta) as a commercial real estate analyst in credit delivery. Three years experience. I get paid 85K (no significant bonus structure. I got 2K last year). I would like to make at… more

Is the job market likely to improve this year? Specifically in tech and finance ?

Any insight into Moelis PFA? Looking into an analyst role based out of NYC

Pardon my ignorance but is it true the hours in Ecm and Dcm only around 60 a week?

Hi Folks,
Anyone with exposure to IBD in Dubai / GCC willing to connect to talk about the projects in the region as well as general culture and differences to IB in EU / NA
Thank you

Planning to quit with nothing lined up.
Sick of being this busy and will take a week off and then start hunting for a new gig.

How do I put it to the team ? What should be the reason without sounding like I h… more

Anyone has views on Citi Chemicals coverage group in NYC? For post MBA role? It was spun out of their industrials practice and is part of the natural resources and energy transition umbrella. Thanks!

I'm a buy-side recruiter of 2 years for a boutique recruiting firm in the US. If anyone is working in healthcare coverage... I've got a PE role (Southern USA), a GE role (Southeastern USA), and a Corp De… more

I work as an Chief Marketing Officer at 700 Capital LLC and financing is what we do.
Providing loan for real estate investors, consumer products companies, logistics companies, ware housing, startups a… more

Currently 31 yrs old and planning on getting my MBA this May. Also in the process of getting a Financial & Valuation Cert through Wall Street Prep before graduation. Is there anything else I shoul… more

Thoughts about Kroll Investment Banking team in London? And exit opportunities?

Looking for a new opportunity/role in Investment Banking or any type of opportunity. 10 years of experience between Trading, Consulting, Tech and VC. Any leads/referrals would be much appreciated. Tha… more

How does one ‘slack off’ in banking ?
Like if I’m staffed on something and there is work, who else but me is going to do it

Asking cos I want to

Any anecdotes of people exiting at the VP or D/ED level and not taking a massive paycut ? Looking for some inspiration. Not convinced I want to make the long push to MD but also feeling like there aren't plentiful opportunities in m… more

Experienced in pricing & valuation analysis with experienced in tools like Alteryx, Tableau, & Excel. Proven skills in financial data interpretation & strategic decision-making, honed at V… more

Which offer is best to break into IB.

Plan:

Recent graduate (22 y/o) considering three offers.

Planning to complete a masters at LSE after two years in one of the positions to spring board my career into IB.


Options:

A. A corporate finance g… more

For those who quit banking, are y’all loving life and the free time ?
Do you miss the money ? (More as a need than a want)

Do the holidays help with your burnout? I find myself just having long-term sunday scaries starting on Christmas eve

Thoughts on Private Credit? (Other than “well it’s not private equity”)

Went analyst to associate and going into associate 3 role next year. Starting to hit a wall and considering exit opps. Any advice from those that have left banking as an associate w/ no MBA? Concerned… more

Baltimore, Maryland..Finished 1st phase interview with Bank of America for a Financial Center Manager position. Can anyone please help me with referral ? Currently i have been working as a Automotive … more

How do people manage to find a gig while being busy ?
I’m swamped with work (been the theme of the year)
Heck I don’t even have time off in the next 2 weeks

Evercore or Centerview for the long term? Which firm do you think has better prospects?

Have a interview with Moelis M&A team (NYC). Can anyone offer some tips given any exposure they had with the team before or information they gathered from other forums?

From what I gathered it, it is a volume… more

Have a first round interview with Lincoln International LA for their Industrials team as an ANL. Does anyone know anything about the firm in terms of areas it stands out? I know they have high deal flow (volume s… more

Should I even be applying to roles right now or just wait until January?

What to expect for an Analyst interview with Moelis? Anything other than heavy tech that I need to look out for? Appreciate any input.

What does a good follow-up schedule look like? Had a 2nd interview for an analyst role on 11/29 and have not heard back yet. I sent a follow up email last week and have not received a response. Job bo… more

What is the average amount of time people stay in IB? I've heard many people actually enter with an exit plan? Genuinely curious what this looks like for others, I know it's not for everyone. … more

Considering a geographic move and want to get a sense of comp - does anyone know what market base / bonus is in London for a VP in IBD?

Best way to find what deals banks have advised on in a given sector?

Thinking of pursuing an MBA to get into IB. Getting a few different answers depending on where I look, but what source would all recommend for narrowing down top-tier programs? Like us news etc?

What’s going on with the mass exodus out of the Barclays Toronto office? Lots of folks jumping over to the Jeffries team. Any insight?

What are good project finance technical questions to prepare for?

Currently an Associate 2 that went A-to-A with 3 years at the Analyst level, so 5.5 years in total. Have been ranked in the top bucket in each year, including this year, and have voiced my goals in be… more

Quick Friday rant… Seniors, have juniors gotten worse? We recruit heavily off-cycle as we are a small IB (EU) with multi-country presence. The CVs I’ve seen this year are all-time terrible with spelli… more