Investment Banking - IBD

What are my chances of landing a job in IB?

I am 26 years old, just graduated with an MSc Finance from a top-tier university in London with merit.

- 1 internship as an investment analyst in 2021 within asset management
- 1 year… more

Canaccord Genuity or Raymond James for tech?

Honest opinions please - how hard is it to transition investment banks & geography as a VP to a new geography (e.g. London to NY)? Currently at a top tier MM IB, covering tech.

Hi, any insights on Bourne Partners in Charlotte, NC? Any info on salaries, deal flow, lifestyle, etc. would be appreciated.

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I got an offer from Morgan Stanley for Associate Manager role. Could anyone help me that should I go for it or not as I have alot that MS has "Hire and Fire", However there were … more

Interviewing for an Analyst role at Moelis within PUI. Spoke with a VP and now speaking with an Associate - what to expect?

Does anyone know of firms who hire with no IB experience? Seems like every position, even entry level, says 1-3 years of prior experience. I’m currently a SFA with 2 years of experience and have a goo… more

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I’ll be a 36 year old IB Associate. I’m weighing the option of going for my MBA and transition to IB. But I’ll be 36-37 when I graduate from my MBA. Will ageism affect me? Is it even worth it at this … more

I’m interviewing for a Commodity Structured Finance Origination Associate level position at Macquarie in NYC. Does someone have insight on the total comp package (base + bonus)?

Best shops for asset management M&A?

Anyone here been in IB for the long haul? Like for your entire/most of your career? Whats its been like being in IB for 10 or 20+ years? Whats life like as a VP or MD? How are the hours for VPs and MD… more

Have some interviews coming up. I come from an FDD/Accounting background.

What should I expect from a technical standpoint? Primarily finance/valuation topics?

I am writing this to convey the predicament that I am in currently. I’m an international student pursuing my masters in management (finance) in Philly. I graduate December 2023 and have been applying … more

Silly question, asking anyway - I work as an analyst at an RIA and I’m just generally bored of the work. It’s mostly admin like with very little analyst work. I feel like my personality fits better wi… more

I want to learn more about banking as a service

Having a hard time finding meaning at my current job. Should I wait for the 2 year mark before I quit? (This would be march 2024). Also scared i won’t find anything I’m truly passionate about, has any… more

I’m accepted into a T10 MBA in the states and am thinking of a move to FO IB. I currently work in FP&A on tech side for MS/GS. Although this is back office would it help at all, or does it not rea… more

Should I lead with a discussion on the Fama and French model of the efficient market hypothesis vs CAPM during my final round interview or is that too intellectually intensive for the job?

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

Interested in leaving MBB for IB at the end of my first year. Does anyone have info on if IB BB/EBs are doing experience hires? Assuming I might have to start fresh as a first year IB analyst which wo… more

People say they love pizza, but I challenge you to love every slice as much as the first one. By the sixth slice, it's no longer this amazing culinary masterpiece." 😂

I wanted to do the online flex mba at Georgetown university. Would that still be good in getting in this sector?

Please don’t judge —
Is it legal to buy/sell stocks inside a Roth IRA often? Ex: Buying AAPL when it’s low, selling when it’s high, and then buying again when it’s low? & so on.
I am aware there is… more

Does anybody have experience interviewing for point 72 in their compliance department? Have a phone call scheduled with one of their intelligence officers. Would be open to any tips to prepare for the… more

Any experiences or opinions on Sales & Trading at Scotiabank?

Anyone here from origination and advisory team in Deutsche Bank?

Hi everyone,

I want to connect with people working in Investment Banking or Private Equity. I'm mainly looking for a mentor and am inclined to learn more about these industries. I've recently received my B… more

Anybody work at D.E Shaw? If so, could you please share your experience? Have an interview coming up and want to learn about the company’s culture.

Anyone know if anything happened or changed re the WSO post about Morgan stanley in Menlo Park?

I have an MBA and series 7. Any value add for getting the CFA to break into IB?

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I need an advice from you. Just finished MBA from top business school and my goal is to make a transition to investment banking. I have an M&A experience at big 4 and I am a former auditor. Wha… more

Hi, I recently graduated from a Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of San Francisco and have previously obtained a double masters in International Management and Corporate Finance.

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Any post-MBA associate openings at some banks? No group preference but have experience in aerospace/defense and had clients in C&R and life sciences

Are there going to be more layoffs across the BB?