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Future of prime brokerage? Sec lending specifically?
I keep reading that banks are scaling back on PB because of how balance sheet intensive it is. What does that mean for the future, specifically sec lending since it makes so much money for the firm? How do you think PB will adapt to new regulations? Please respond! Would love to hear any thoughts on...
Best MSF/MFin program for S&T?
Columbia MS financial economics, MIT MFin, Vanderbilt MSF , CMC MFin....?
Wealth Management to S&T...likely to happen?
Good evening monkeys, Currently a senior at a non-target going through the interview process. As of today, I have just received a formal offer to be a FA at top tier wealth management firm (think MS, BAML ). However, I truly want to be in sales and trading and not on the wealth management side of...
Which Rotation Should I Start In: Fixed Income or Equity
Hello all!
Best BB firms for S&T
How would you rank the BBs in terms of how good/competitive their S&T divisions are for FICC and equities? Most of the rankings on this site are for IB , so I wanted to get the perspective of people in S&T .
Advice / Tips On Preparing For FT Fixed Income / Equity Sales (S&T) Recruitment Over Summer
Didn't manage to land an SA gig in S&T ... Gonna bust my ass in preparing for the FT round over summer. I understand that it's a lot more difficult to land an FT gig with no prior experience, but I won't let these statistics stop me from trying. Could any insiders shed some light on how I should...
How do you get a job at a BB
Hey guys, I am a junior FE major at CMU. I have a good GPA(3.5+). I'm joining a large japanese bank this summer as a summer intern. However I really want to work at a BB . Particularly MS/ JPM . Any tips or ideas about what I should do to try and get my foot in the door? I'm looking to do S&T . Any...
What to expect from a Sales & Trading summer internship?
Hello everyone, I a Junior in college and I have just secured a summer S&T internship at a BB . I applied to that job because I am fascinated by the markets, I like confronting risk, and I like to life style of the job. Now, I know that an intern's work is not the same as a full-time analyst,...
Keys to succeed as a summer Sales & Trading intern
Hello everyone, I am currently a Junior in an undergraduate business school and, after working hard, I have just secured a summer S&T internship at a BB bank in NYC . I am now willing to provide the necessary effort to do well. I would like to have some tips on how to prepare for the internship. As...
GS QIS Strats vs BoA MBS Strats vs DB S&T
I currently have 3 great offers for summer internships: 1) Goldman Sachs Strats in QIS 2) BAML Strats Associate on MBS desk 3) Deutsche Bank Trading Analyst
Barclays v. RBC for SA S&T
Received summer offers to both Barclays and RBC in NYC for Sales and Trading. Thoughts on each firm? Looking for somewhere I would be able to grow most quickly and learn the ins and outs of the business best.
2016 S&T FT
Hi everyone, would really appreciate your input in this. Currently a junior in college, tried securing an SA in S&T for summer but didn't get any offers in the end. Is it still possible that I get a FT through intense networking this summer / early next semester? I understand that they hire most of...
Is S&T right for me? Offers at DB Credit Trading & > $1bn Buyside Fundamental Credit Fund
Hey guys, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) interested in credit. I'm trying to figure out the best way to get to a credit HF . I currently have offers to join DB's structured credit desk as well as as a HY credit analyst at a >$1bn credit fund at a large bank. Obviously 1 is sell-side and 1 is...
Barclays S&T vs BAML S&T
I have offers from both over summer. Both have amazing people. Really torn. No clue what to do
Sophomore Sales and Trading Superday
Hello, First off, I searched for this topic and haven't found a thread that was exclusively focused on sophomore S&T superdays. There are a few posts, but most are not detailed. At the sophomore level, what kind of technicals should I expect for an interview at a BB ? People with experience...
first round S&T?
How technical can that be? Thanks
help with choice between summer analyst internship at HK with ML IBD, GS IMD institutional sales or JPM S&T?
Hello! I have the following question regarding the choice of a summer analyst internship for the three roles: Merrill Lynch - IBD JP Morgan - S&T Goldman Sachs - IMD institutional sales I think this is particularly a hard decision as I am very interested in all three of them and each of them carries...
2015 JPM S&T HK Summer Analyst Interview process
Hi, Has anyone received the invitation to superday (final round/AC) after the second round phone interview? Thanks so much!
Interview with a quant?
Will be interviewing with a quant at a major BB in Sales and Trading based in Asia....any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
S&T first round?
What to prepare for first-round? Some firms tend to do poker, game theory,and stats problems. Ideas guys?
BB FX Sales Interview Questions
Hi all, I have an FX sales interview coming up within a BB . What kind of questions should I expect? I imagine all the fit and market questions will come up but I'm not sure about technical questions. Should I expect the same level of mental math and technical questions as a trading interview would...
Chances of moving from PWM or S&T to ER?
Hi everyone, I have recently met a few people from S&T and PWM . They have a really good impression on me and I guess I have decent chance getting an interview at these two departments. However, my ultimate goal is working at a more analytical role (like ER /maybe investing at the PWM arm). How...
2015 S&T Grad/Internship Non target school resume.
Hello fellow monkeys! I am a student from Asia Pacific and will be graduating in May next year. I've done 2 past sales internship 1 of which was at a boutique and am currently in the process of applications to both Sales & Trading roles (both graduates as well as internships for 2015. Personal...
What are S&T hours really like and do they vary by bank/desk?
Obviously, in general, the hours in S&T are (usually significantly) better than those in IB . I've often read that most traders/salespeople come in around 7 AM and leave by 5:30/6 in the evening. Yet, I've networked with many alum across BB's and they seem to mention that they get in around 6-6:30...
Internship from target school
I go to a target school, and i recently thought of going into S&T . I am a junior, and I don't have much finance background. Is it too late to prepare for next summer's S&T internship? When does recruiting usually start? Thanks!
Freshman S&T internship at BB
Hello everyone, During the summer, I had a short S&T internship at a BB in Asia that I was fortunate enough to get through my family connections. However, despite the brand name, I basically did a bunch of grunt work and virtually nothing significant nor did I learn anything about S&T ... How would...
FT Decision: Concerns over SnT Exit Opps
I interned at a major BB this summer and have a FT offer in equity sales. I'm not sure if I want to stay in Finance for the long run... would definitely want to transition out to bschool after a couple of years if I took the role. Personally, I do not mind taking a minor pay cut between industries....
The best informational interview one could ask for!
Fellow monkeys, Long time reader, I have only posted several times. I am here to share my success. I just landed a S&T role at a top BB ( GS ,MS, JPM ). My background: Small, private, non-target finance grad with a 3.2 GPA. My university only places I know many on this site discourage cold emails,...
BB S&T Question from a Clueless Undergrad
Sales interview, need some pointers
I'm going for a sales job in the Securities division at a BB . I was coached by an employee that I need to beef up my market knowledge. What would you all advise I do to prepare for an entry-level interview?
realistically speaking, do I even have a chance for the 2015 summer anlyst positions for S&T?
School :Semi/non target (a rising junior) Major: Mathematical Economics GPA: 3.75/4.00 Nationality: Foreign(having an accent) Experience: not so much. Interning at a commercial real estate company right now and volunteered at a non-profit organization last year. Am I a hopeless candidate?
Should I be depressed?
Hey buddies, I'm a 25 years old European engineering major and I recently finished my bachelors degree with a high GPA (~3.8). The reason why it took me so long to finish school is because I'm originally from Asia and I came to Europe 12 years ago; in order to have some time to learn the new...
S&T SA
Longtime follower and new member of the website. I am from a semi target and am a Sales and Trading SA this summer in NYC . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Question about the SALES side of Securities departmens
I have a question for the people who are in their first 1-5 years at a bulge bracket bank. 1. Given the reputation and natural deal flow, what percentage of your time is spent initiating brand new relationships? What percentage is spent maintaining existing relationships? I can't tell if it's up to...
Commercial Credit to Sales & Trading?
I just got an offer for a commercial credit training program at a regional bank. Not exactly what I'm looking to do, I've been pursuing sales & trading opportunities. Some banks have told me to keep in touch etc, but no offers as of yet. With that said, is commercial credit the sort of career you...
Please DESTROY my resume trying to break into S&T or Equity Research
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Breaking into Structuring vs Sales wrt academic background requirements (S&T)
Hi there, I'm a final year ugrad maths student from a good but not great University. I was wondering if anyone could offer advice regarding whether a job in Structuring would be much more competitive/difficult to break into than a Sales job on a derivatives desk? Would it differ drastically, and...
Type of meeting
Hi guys.. Trying to get a better read on situation. Have been communicating with a guy in sales and trading in Europe... He has been nice, but about 2 months ago he said that he wasn't sure about upcoming opportunities . . Anyway, I emailed him yesterday saying I would be in town. He responded with,...
IBs 'destroyed' ?
Rates Desks
Hi, I will be interning on a rates desk this summer and I wanted more clarity on the way the business is setup. Is it standard across most banks? Will desks be divided by region or by products e.g. bonds, IRS etc. If given the choice which product or region are most interesting and which do you...
Interview with the Head of Equity Derivatives Sales - (Part 1/2)
The following is an interview I did with the Head of Equity Derivatives Sales at a bank in the UK: What is your job title? I work in Flow Equity Derivatives. What are previous positions you have held and how many years of experience do you have? 5 years not including internships . I have always done...
What Everybody Ought To Know About Options III
Over the past 3 weeks, we have covered option basics including pricing and payoffs. We've also covered Option greeks going deeper into Delta and Gamma last week. This week, let's take a look at the rest of the greeks : Theta, Rho and Vega. Theta is the decay of the option premium every day as the...
Energy Trading: BB vs. Supermajor vs. Commodity Trading House
I've seen paper vs. physical energy trading discussed in the past. However, I was wondering what a day in the life would look like mid-career at a BB vs. a Supermajor vs. a Commodity trading house (Glencore, Trafigura, etc.)?
How to break in to S&T from this point
Hi Guys, I am currently a graduating senior at a non-target with a double major in Finance and Economics. Its been a goal of mine to break into S&T . I know recruiting is all over and I am getting desperate. I have been applying to other finance positions just so I have a full-time spot for when I...
S&T to Tech Startup
Hello All, Im between an offer at a start up and taking associate at the current bank i work at. The bank isnt a top tier bank and we pay isnt the best but i do like the people i work with and i see growth. the start up is a very well funded place and is probably going to go public over the next two...
JP Morgan S&T Summer Analyst - Can Anyone Offer Help Choosing Asset Class?
Hey everyone. I recently accepted an offer at J.P. Morgan for the S&T Summer Analyst program. The program is not rotational; we rank our choices and they rank us. I have recently seen seen the FICC Citi Survey (can't link to it as I am a new member), but understand that this chart is a bit old...
Trading at Credit Suisse....thoughts?
Have any of you done an internship in Credit Suisse S&T? I've heard that CS is one of the better BB 's for S&T , but what exactly is the culture like there while working? How were the initial first and final round interviews?
Does GS Use TA!?!
I saw a picture on the GS S&T career section webpage that had a computer screen with a few charts in the background. I remember Jim Cranmer, I know he wasn't a trader, talking a lot about TA in his books. Dose anyone still believe in TA?
Where to be for S&T: Universal banks vs Investment banks, US or Foreign, Micro or Macro?
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pharma sales career change plan needs approval
Hey all, I did some searching and got some decent info, but need some insight for the professionals who are already there: UG non-target GPA is 3.05 bsba Working in Pharmaceutical Sales (good numbers) Ambition: MBA from vandy, indiana or emory, will apply to a couple of long-shots. How: Certificate...
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