Investment Banking - IBD

I have an offer to interview for a role that pays 150-200k and is “strategic finance” but it’s specifically compensation analysis. Im sure I would do well in the interview given I was referred in and … more

How difficult would it be at your firm for you to take 3 weeks of vacation consecutively?

Anyone here gave an interview with US Bank/Elavon recently?

Anyone work at or talked to Independence Point Advisors willing to chat? Startup-like IB shop

Spoke to an ED and MD from BBs on transitioning towards investment banking. Both told me I’m doing the right thing in regards to learning the skills and knowledge. Both told me to get a certificate fr… more

I have an interview for an analyst role in a TMT M&A practice based around a CIM/IM and associated questions. Any tips on how to prepare?

I’m looking to lateral to a life science /healthcare IBD team - ideally M&A. Let me know if anyone can help with a referral or an intro. I’m based in NYC. TIA

I feel that among the worst things, if not the worst thing, that this job demands is scheduling so many calendar and call invites with so many people. I constantly worry about messing up (have a few t… more

Hello, I'm a corporate attorney(foreign country) recently graduated with an MBA Finance seeking to roles in IB or AWM, do you have any advice for me as it has been difficult getting full time offe… more

Hi everyone!
Is anyone willing to answer my questions with a call please ? The best will be someone working in France.
Thank you everyone!

I have a senior who’s been an absolute asshole to me over the past week. In full truth I have made one mistake that would cost him extra time. However, on three other occasions he has layed into me wi… more

Hello everybody, pursuing my MBA in Financial Services currently at an unranked school. I am debating pursuing a career in investment banking or something else on Wall St. I hold all my securities lic… more

Is there a similar community for Hong Kong bankers/employees?

Quick poll: how much do y’all tend to keep in your chequing account? I tend to keep 6-8k but feel like I should probably maintain a lower balance to maximize investment income.

Which Investment Banks/Consultancy firms have recently relocated to/opened a new office in London? I'm looking to move away from being an in-house debt advisor to work for a new, growing team in M… more

Would anyone be open to a mock Rx interview? Happy to pay.

Hello everyone! I️ am a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame currently pursuing a May ‘24 Master of Science in Finance Degree. I️ recently completed my undergrad at Notre Dame with a BA in… more

If the portal says “application unsuccessful” but you are in touch with HR regarding your first round, what is the best course of action? What could this mean?

I’m 27, came from a very non target and non trad background. Lateraled to a brand new no name investment bank at the beginning of the year so I could do m&a (was in muni / DCM before), sometimes I feel like I… more

What are roles in commercial real estate that earn more than I currently make? I work as a CRE analyst and my pay is 85k. Any suggestions on what positions I can apply to and where?

Went on vacation for the first time in a while and forgot how pleasurable life can be

Hey Guys,

Need your guidance. I've been in retail banking for over 4 years now, and I'm ready to move to. I have 4+ years in the industry with no further education. I do extremely well at my jo… more

Trying to read in between the lines. I have a lateral position I am looking to join and was referred by several current employees at the firm. The email I received was much different in terms of tone than o… more

I’m an associate in a B4 M&A division in LatAm, I got the opportunity to relocate myself into a Europe office without MBA. What is your honest thoughts on trying to persue an Elite Boutique assoc… more

Hi everyone, I’m currently a masters student pursuing my masters in business analytics. This program is focusing heavily on Python and ML. I am also completing the WSP Financial Modeling certification… more

Corp dev associate salary expectations at rbc/cibc/td?

What’s the culture of Cerberus like?

How could I break into IB as an analyst? I have a master's in Finance (not a well known school) and what I'm doing right now is far from what I want to be.
To be brutally honest I feel like I'm not go… more

Anybody out there have experience with transitioning from an ECM advisory role (at independent advisory firm) into an ECM role at an IB?

Got my first networking meeting in a few weeks with a director in IB. I have a good list of talking points to network and get to know him. But I’m planning on asking if I can shadow or do some extra w… more

Are job applications in the HR system grouped based on name/surname of an applicant or email address?

Let go back in February working in capital markets focusing on all aspects of ECM with a specialty in converts and equity-linked securities. Currently working for a start up renewable advisory firm in… more

I am a bank middle office analyst and was asked by head of division whether or not I’m interested in internal mobility to front office side due to my good personal performance for the past two years.
Two questions… more

Half of the team got laid off (including my self) due to lack of deal flow, hoping to get set up somewhere soon any one got any referral/open spots in their team? Great guy to spend 14 hours a day wit… more

Officially an investment banker! If anybody want to purchase my BIWS subscription and/or Series SIE, 63 & 79 study materials (STC), please dm.

Is a bootcamp worth for learning IB material? Or just 1-2 modeling classes for much cheaper enough?

Hi there, I bought Breaking into Wall Street course and was trying to solve the certification quiz. Anyone in the same situation willing to compare notes?