I have 3+ years as a Junior/Financial Analyst with strong financial modeling, valuation, and credit analysis skills, advanced Excel/Python, and BMC + CFI certifications. Finished my BBA in Finance at Baruch (Aug ’25). Despite this, I’m struggling to land IB interviews. Would love advice from professionals here, and open to connecting with anyone willing to share guidance or insights.

Hi Fishes,

How many rounds do HSBC generally conducts for Consultant specialist role?
I had my APTA and Technical within 2 days but now waiting for 4 days for further communication.
Can someone help me here.

Thanks

I’m new to fishbowl. Just wondering if I can DM someone who asked me to do so? Or do I have to send some sort of invite? Thank you in advance

Dear All Fisbowls,

I have a query. Request all of yours suggestion and if you have done something similar to this please share.

You have resigned and have offer in hand suppose 15 fixed.
Meanwhile you get another offer but they will give around 17 fixed.
I am thinking to quote my in hand offer as 17 fixed with changes in it and share it with them.
So that they can give me around 20 fixed.
Request to share honest detail here.

Is it possible to be a “silent” investor (party A) with a friend who’s an accredited investor (party B)investing in a company? So if B is investing $50k in a company, and A wants to give B $25k of that investment, is this possible with an agreement between A and B, where they’re responsible for their own portion of taxes?

Do you always wash your hands after petting your dogs? I got a new puppy and am constantly washing hands and trying to be as sanitary as possible. I'm simply to grossed out if I don't especially since I found out my puppy has worms.

Does your brand use the Oxford comma?

What sort of equity stakes do management teams at PE-backed companies typically get?

Hey fishes, how is the project allotment done in coforge..
It's been a month since I have joined still no tasks allocated not even induction is it a common in coforge?

Anyone joined top social clubs (i.e. Zero Bond, Norwood, Metropolitan)? Why were you accepted in & did it meet your expectations?

What is the notice period in TechMahindra

Is the bench larger than normal?

Anyone else struggling to make meaningful friendships in b school? It’s only been two weeks but I’m struggling to go beyond superficial talk with anyone

Sitting with a $50M prospect tomorrow and I’m so nervous. I’ve only been in the business for a year and I have no idea what I’m doing

Anyone at B4 or in tech making over 250 TC with 12+ yoe?

I'm finding it so hard to make decent coin here.

Just got promoted, still not satisfied with the comps - will it be received poorly if I ask for my compensation to be readjusted based on competing offers ? I have 3 that are at least 30% higher...CNT

Going to Jamaica in December. Please share some recommendations for where to stay, activities, places to visit, where to eat, etc.

What are some great investment banks to work as an associate in the Washington DC area?

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

I want to be a client instead of an investment banker. Where do I sign up?

Looks like some bonus numbers are coming out for bankers, would appreciate any insights!

Received an offer for equity research and IB, both in toronto. ER paying $120k base and my understanding is that bonus can be around 25-30%. IB is paying $105k base but likely higher bonus? Which one would u choose if you think you would be good at both

Would tech ib (m&a) be more affected than say Healthcare/pharma ib in an economic downturn?

Steel Case vs Herman Miller

Is Herman Miller the undeniable winner in the office chair market or is Steel Case a contender for first?

Does anyone know about Sage Group? Seems to be a boutique firm but not sure about their culture and overall dealflow in the market.

Interesting all the noise about these PPT, my take:

The pandemic took all the upside of an IB analyst life (client meetings in person, fancy trips, suit up, worshiped at networking events) and left all the juniors with the downside (long hours, monkey-like type of job, aggressive work environment).

Not that the complaints are not sort of legitimate but you may need to revise the decision-making process that led you to accept a return offer. Specially if you were looking for less hours.

For those of you working in your physical office in nyc in IBD or S&T right now, do you have to wear a mask all the time? Or like only in elevators

What’s the best VDR and why is it datasite?

Asking for wife who's also in banking. If she got ~$100k in signing bonus in 2019 for 1 year commitment in CA and started FT in July 2020, assuming she leaves before July 2021, can her employer claw back full amount in California? Some say it's much tougher to do so under CA law but wonder if anyone has any insights. Banks won't likely care about analyst signing bonuses, but associate bonus at EB with diversity bonus can be significant. If she quits before, she won't be going to another bank.

Folks - when you calculate the total diluted share counts, does the result have to tie to the reported diluted share counts on the most recent filing (either 10K or 10Q)?

Hi All,
I have been invited to a networking event for a BB IB. I was wondering if anyone can help me out what is generally expected out of the participants? Shall I carry my resume or just get to know the people. Thank you 🙏

Does anyone know Barclays Ib summer bonus cycle month?? Thanks in advance

I just received an offer to lateral into banking. How does independence affect the stocks I currently own? If I join and my stocks are on a restricted list will I have to sell them? Or will I be limited to being unable to buy more/sell any during the course of my employment.

What credit cards does everyone use to maximize rewards points? What bank accounts to maximize sign up bonuses?

What does everyone wear for client meetings in a WFH setting

Lower middle market bros. What’a your comp structure? I will share:
100k$ + 60k$ discretionary bonus

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?