What are some effective ways to network internally across different teams at your bank? I work for a small firm so not too many options. But I’m considering a shift to a larger bank for networking.

Hoping for some Friday Friendliness on this one: have several team match discussions coming up for Product Management roles. How would you advise getting a good feel for the team, assessing the lead, and otherwise proving the team dynamic?

Can stay at the Rome Park Courtyard on points (30k/night) or pay cash (~200/night) or stay somewhere else. I am there for sightseeing and tourism. I value MP lower than TPG; lots of devaluation

Does anyone have experience generating leads through the custodial referral programs? Is it a legitimate way to build a book of business? Can you speak to the quality of the leads?

Okay fish what is going on: I'm still eating at my caloric deficit, working out 1hr x 5-6 days / week, my measurements are smaller BUT I've gained 2kg in 2 weeks - what gives?

I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

What is the general consensus from recruiters who cold message people about job opportunities and get an initial response on what the comp is?

I’m a product designer and have an interview with a lead product engineer for a startup. What type of things do they want to know?

Hi

Has anyone from the cognizant registered BH for a car in Pune or Maharashtra? And are they allowing it? As per rules its allowed but I heard RTO is declining the request

Feel like I just bombed my first arbitration. Partner was sitting in and then called me after to provide feedback 👻Please give me your first arb horror story to validate my feelings. Thx

Big nerd alert - If you tell me your 1. Gender 2. Current city 3. City of birth 4. Religion 5. Race, I can guess if you are a Democrat or Republican to a 98% accuracy level.

Linux Academy or acloudguru for studying/passing Solutions Architect Pro Exam?

UBS or Morgan Stanley ??please help fishes I have joining next week..
Both at client side

What do you guys send as gifts to referral sources for attorneys and/or former client referral sources?

*Assume in my jurisdiction there are no ethical issues associated with this

Fully vaxxed, tested positive for COVID today. No severe symptoms but symptoms still exist, nonetheless, and they are absolutely no fun.

This sh is for real, please take it seriously. Wish you all the best of health.

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.

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

How do you find out who’s “top bucket” and who’s not? Do they disclose this? Also how do you become one?

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)?

Am I more or less likely to be laid off if the economy tanks even more if I just started as an analyst two months ago

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

What are realistic expectations for 3rd Year Analyst / Direct Promote Associate bonus range at a BB? Note that at MS, 2nd year bonuses in my group last year were 90-115K, while MBA associates received a pro-rated 90K stub (~40k). Personally would be pretty unhappy to take a pay cut between 2nd and 3rd year…

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

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

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

Hey guys who are some of your M&A clients? I’m trying to figure out what stocks to buy.

Thoughts on analyst to associate promote in IB?

Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

Late stage analyst 1 at a mid-market heavy TMT focused M&A boutique in London. Keen to increase exit opps and realise it may be worth trying to lateral to a BB / name brand. Any opinions / advice on achievability? If low, what’s the best move here.

I am going to speak with a recruiter at Houlihan Lokey TMT in LA. I would like to know more about the group and its culture. Would love to connect and network🙏

does anyone have experience exiting after 1 year? any vengeful MD stories? my MD knows a lot of people and i’m scared if i interview or exit to one of these places that he has a connection at he might try to mess with my career...

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?