What is gambling and what is the difference with crypto? Crypto trading and betting might look similar on the surface—both involve risking money to make more—but they’re actually very different in how they work, how much control you have, and how sustainable they are long-term.

Anyone working off Wacker in Chicago have any apartment suggestions? Or any general advice for the area?

Just got hit with the $550 CSR fee. I don’t really want to quit it; I just don’t want to pay as much. Is there a way to get it lowered?

Anyone have a recommendation for a research firm that specializes in teen recruitment for focus groups? Don’t need full service offering, just the recruit. Appreciate any help.

Hi All, I am currently working at Accenture Strategy at Analyst level, I am under-designated and underpaid and my practice will present my promotion case in Aug while the results will be announced in Nov.
I have two offers in hand and am confused which one would be best for my profile ( I am a CS engg with 2.5 years experience prior MBA and 4 years in CPG, e-com consulting). Offers I have -

1. HealthifyMe - Strategy, 45 lpa
2. Amazon Sr Program Manager, 45 lpa
Is there a scope for negotiation?

Anyone joining Deloitte india in the month of October?

Is there a "too old" stage to pursue a master's? Currently 25, 3 YOE

I am looking to get involved with strategy on the staff level and have contacts in Accenture and Deloitte. I am hoping for some work-life balance (having most weekends available, not working past 11..

Random. If Biden gets elected, would any of you join the government (appointed or career position)? I ask about this objectively in how every new administration restaffs people and less so about politics.

Fishes who are here on STEM OPT, do we need to report to the DSO or submit a new i983 for change in pay, like a 10% increase in compensation?

Currently interviewing for corporate development manager at a PE portco and would appreciate insight on reasonable comp expectations. TEV is ~$4b and they close about a dozen LMM deals per year. TIA!

Hey whatever happened to Saturn?

Hidden gem restaurants in or around Philly? Planning a special bday dinner.

CD salary in SF? Mid size shop

I’m making 55k in Chicago. Am I underpaid?

Does anyone think it’s out of the question to ask for a 20% pay increase without a promotion? My duties on our team are closer to Director-level and no other Senior PM is managing half of what I am, so I feel like I should be compensated fairly.

Someone bring me back down to earth if I’m asking too much

Can Anyone share insight into securing sponsorship for executive MBA at EY...what are the factors that swing it in your favor

It's officially client holiday season...
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Those who missed the TS&A FY21 session held today, Quinney told us there were only 12 promotes (2 of which are new MDs). TS&A has approx 200 people in it. Time to order a case of wine!

Is breaking into equity research/coverage teams as hard as breaking into traditional advisory/M&A IB being from a non target school with a non finance degree?

What are some resources (paid or otherwise) that will make me a better banker? Wall street prep's course was great, anything else that would help me ramp up as a nontraditional background, lateral recent hire?

I'm up for associate promo next year and nowhere near ready right now (obviously).

Any info on best MM LevFin / FIG groups in Chicago?

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

Anyone working off Wacker in Chicago have any apartment suggestions? Or any general advice for the area?

Experience in shareholder services for GS?

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

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

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)?

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

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

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

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.

Have technical interview (pen and paper only) coming up with a BB, can anyone offer advice/resources/suggested way to practice?

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!

Weighing whether another year of IB experience would be helpful, or would just make me one year older at the same starting point in PE.
I’m 1.5 years out of college as an analyst at a middle market bank within the healthcare M&A group. Getting worked a lot but starting to operate as an associate on deals. Debating accepting an offer for a newer, lower-MM healthcare and growth focused PE firm. I know I want to go to PE at some point, but what are some thoughts on when you should go?

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

When is external hire IBD recruiting season?

Anyone know what the bonus is like in a small/mid cap investment bank?