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Tips for getting first round interview at quant trading firms?
I am very new to this website. Just want to preface this post by saying that I do not feel as if I deserve a job at these top quant trading firms, but I would like to think I have what it takes to make it to the first stage... My question is, what can I do to improve my chances of getting a...
Which prop trading/MM shops are worth turning down top BB trading offer for?
Quick question: Which prop trading / market making shops would be worth turning down top BB (JPM/GS) trading offer for? Not going to be more specific, but given my educational background, I think I would fit in better at prop trading/ market making shop... (obviously a much higher barrier to entry,...
US vs UK/Europe IB Recruiting
Has anyone gone through both recruiting cycles and know what the major differences are? Below is what I've gathered, and I was wondering if there was any additional information the WSO community may have! Thanks. UK / Europe vs US Recruiting Less emphasis on networking (I'm not exactly sure why, can...
Bad Interview For A Position I Never Applied For
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SA 2022
Hi guys, I wanted to hear about your advice on this forum. I'm an international student, currently started my junior year at a no-target school majoring in both Mathematics and Economics. I finished my internship at a quant HF this summer and I will have an internship at an AM firm this fall. I'm...
Real Estate Case Study
Hey guys, I am currently interviewing at relatively new multi-family development company that is growing very quickly. I would be coming on as an investment analyst working with both AM and Acquisition teams and I have two years of experience in acquisitions out of school. I have interviewed with...
Where to start on the "tell me about a deal" question
Any help is very welcome! I am not a finance major (engineering) and very confused on the deal question. Which websites/resources do you guys use to stay updated? What are some of the key points that the bankers are looking for when they ask you this question?
Experienced Analyst Interview Prep - Presentation
Hi all! I have a ~4 hour modeling test with a write up to do for a REPE firm. There is a presentation of some sort as well, and this would be my first test with a write up with presentation/discussion. I haven’t come across a lot of posts about a 4 hour test, let alone what the write ups and...
To Kill a Superday
I've recently been through 4 superdays (3 rejections and one waitlist). Crazy because every time I feel like I killed it (get all the technicals, polished behaviorals), but something apparently went wrong. Typically I do a pretty good job on first rounds, second rounds and such, but when it comes to...
Financial modeling test for interview with a VC fund
Scored an investment analyst interview at a mid sized VC fund. I have experience in building a 3-statement model and DCF in my corporate finance stint. Any resources where I can practice a 1+ hour financial modeling test online? Even better if there are solutions available to check my work
Recording Interview W/O Networking--FT 2022
I just completed the virtual recording interview for a bank (not on Hireview, this one is a one try recording, not allowed to rewatch) which I was surprised since nobody there responded to my emails, so I don’t really have a connect and I'm not really at a target school. Like a good school but not...
You want a summer analyst offer? Here's how...
As the summer 2021 analyst wrap up their experience and the summer 2022 analyst bombard LinkedIn with job post-I am sure there are many of you who wish to either be in their shoes, or are interested in learning more about the industry, profession, and process. In this thread, I will tell you my path...
PU&I/PE&E First Year Analyst Interview
Hi Everyone, I have an interview coming up with a PU&I/PE&E team for a first year analyst role. I don't really know what to expect from a technical POV, so if someone can help shed light that would be much appreciated. I really want tot land this role because I love the space and its a solid shop,...
What is the timeline for B school?
I just graduated from my undergrad. I am working for a MM bank right now, but I have always wanted to go to B school. How soon do B schools open applications? I plan on going 4-5 years after undergrad or will I be too old? Do schools open applications 1 or 2 years in advance? Could anyone help me...
Silence after Great BB Interviews
I applied to a FT M&A role in a niche industry at a T1 BB some months ago. Build great connections with the interviewers but unfortunately came in 2nd because they decided to take someone who already had FT experience in that industry. However, the senior banker seemed impressed and apparently...
what stocks to choose for buyside pitches as an associate
Currently a 1st year associate in ER, for buyside interviews is there a recommendation on how many companies you should be able to pitch? If I choose a couple that are what my analyst covers to what degree can I use the numbers in our model, especially if I had a big input into them? Just a bit...
Virtual background for interview?
Will be a minimalistic and professional background. Is this OK? Can switch if needed but prefer the look of a minimalistic virtual background as opposed to blank wall behind me.
Fast technical interview good or bad?
Recently had a technical interview where I think I answered everything competently but the interview was short (like 15 min out of 30) then I filled 5 min with a couple of questions. Thinking either they had a list that I burned through quickly or "this guys hopeless" no inbetween - what's usually...
Assoc Process - Consumer & Retail
I am currently an Assoc of PE fund in Brazil, focused mainly in Ag & Food. I've been invited for process at an US PE fund focused in Consumer Goods, passed through the modelling tests, and had an interview with local HR that I judged to be pretty good. It's been almost 40 days since the last...
Is a 1.5 hour long interview normal?
Interviews with BB upcoming, without giving away too many details, one of the three interviews I will be going through is an hour and a half long. I've done a few superdays which were anywhere from 2 to 4 hours of conversation but never before have I sat with one individual for an hour and a half...
Banks and University Course on Transcripts
Hey so I'm in 2nd year and my course selection is coming up and I have 8 required business classes that I need to take (Which already include 2 Finance, 2 Stats, 1 Accounting and other math and finance heavy classes). And too boost my gpa I was thinking about taking some easy courses (Theatre,...
How to politely decline an offer
Hi, my dilemma is the following: I joined a commodities trading firm (oil & gas) just three months ago in Switzerland. Had to move from London, which was quite a big move. The salary is really good, the job is challenging and seems to be interesting so far (I'm a trading assistant, fresh graduate),...
Presentation Advice for Corp Dev/M&A Strategy
I've got to give a presentation to the Corporate Development team of a UK based company for a graduate role and I'm struggling with how I should go about it. The presentation is meant to be on where they should focus their M&A strategy going forward, incorporating how it links to their current...
Interview with executive director
Hey all! I have an interview scheduled with the executive director of a big multinational IB this monday for middle office associate position. It is really giving me jitters. Earlier, I have had interviews with two analysts, associate and an executive director and the feedback was mostly positive....
Leveraged Finance Technical Interview Questions
Hi, I have an upcoming interview with leveraged finance group. What are some of the technical questions I will be asked? Thanks!
Wells Fargo 2022 Interview Offers -IB
Hi! I interviewed on Wednesday May 19th with Wells Fargo's IB division after attending their Women on Wall Street Event back in April. Has anyone heard back from the team yet? Did they say when we should expect to be notified about whether or not we were accepted into the program? Thank you!!
Interview Process Issues - Put on Hold
All, Wanted to ask everyone for their advice on my situation. I've been interviewing for a fund but now they've stopped scheduling interviews as there are other candidates in the later stages. Is there anything I can do to get myself pushed forward (beyond praying that those candidates fail). Thank...
PE first round interview in 1 week. What's the best use of my time?
Hello, Context : Current first-year IB associate. Have first round phone call with PE partner next week. Have never interviewed with PE funds before. Would say biggest weaknesses rn are technicals + modeling from scratch. My question: Between now and next week, what's the best use of my (limited)...
A Recurring Rejection Theme
Hi all, During the previous ~6 months, I have recruited for numerous PE / IB off-cycle internships. With a decent GPA and coming from a strong school, I managed to score a lot of interviews. 5 IB internship interviews, and 3 PE internship interviews to be exact. The outcome from all of the...
Placement Agent Interview Coming Up - Any Insights?
Hey guys, I've an interview coming up in a couple of days with a placement agent firm. Today they shared the following agenda for the interview: Fund evaluation exercise CV and skills interview Project management and job description Company background Reasoning exercise Each of the above is a 30-min...
Interview results
Hey All, Attended an interview couple weeks ago and felt that the interview went very well. The status for the position on the website still shows interview in progress and as a result of following up with the HR they mentioned that they will circle back soon with an update. This is for a global IB....
BofA IB Junior Internship Superday
I will have a superday with BofA in the near future. I am looking for other people’s experiences with BofA superdays and any tips on how to prepare. This will be my first superday so I’m not too sure on what to expect.
Shoot holes into my why PE -> IB (SA)
I was initially attracted to investment banking because it offers greater exposure to deals. Even during my current internship at [PE firm], the part that excited me the most was when I was involved in the due diligence process for our new investments. But I always found myself spending more time on...
Mixed Signals in Interview
I had a second-round interview today with an MF for an internship. The interview went smoothly, and I think there was a good rapport, as we smiled and laughed a lot, which made the interview feel very comfortable. Apart from a small blunder in my resume walkthrough (had to think 1-2 secs about how...
Zoom Interview - Poor Internet
Had a 30 minutes Zoom interview today with a top tier IB/PE firm. The interview went pretty well for the first 20 minutes, but then suddenly the connection got weak, so the video froze and I had troubles hearing my interviewer. At the end of the interview, my interviewer even got kicked out of the...
Don't get offers after final rounds
I've had 15 final rounds since 2019 but I only managed to get 2 offers, that's a paltry 13% "success" rate. I mean this has nothing to do with "there were better candidates" or the "interviewer probably had a bad hair day" anymore. Rejections covered all sorts of interviews, those that went great...
CRE Interview Office Acquisitions & Development Prep - No Prior Experience
Hi everybody, I have an interview coming up with with an institutional commercial real estate firm primarily engaging in large office acquisitions as well as development across the nation. This role I'll be interviewing for will be for an entry level analyst. I currently work in Wealth Management...
Fund Analyst - What is it? (IBD - FIG)
I have an interview with Fells Fargo - Fund Analyst within FIG in the Investment Banking Division. 1) What is the role about? 2) How should I prepare for it? What questions should I expect? 3) What exit opportunities does it have? Thanks!
Answering your technical questions
Boiz, I need practice answering technical questions so if you have a burning technical question you don’t know the answer to and you are about to post a new thread on WSO, just ask me here and I’ll reply the offer runs for the next few weeks
Goldman sachs status change from interview to resume
Goldman status change from resume under review to Interview Now again it has been change from interview to resume under review reverse. Any idea why this happened ?
Mentioning ADHD during a job interview?
I am a law student (UK) hoping to break into investment management or trading. My second year results were terrible because I had depression caused by undiagnosed ADHD. I am now doing well in my final year (Got a 2:1 for my first semester) but I'm afraid my 2nd year results might drag me down to a...
Rejections breaking me mentally
I recently had an interview with a UMM PE for an internship. Before the interview, I'd talked to a friend who went through the same process and won an offer, like he did at another MF and MBB. He told me about the format (2 interviewers, 30 min each) and content, so I prepared in the 2 days I had...
Goldman Sachs Interview Process
Hi everyone, I wanted to create a post about my process on GS for Junior Analyst in IBD. Sadly I did not get it but anyways. Context: Applied in Mexico City, 2 years of experience in AM and from a mexican target school. 1.- Apply through the page 2.- Webinar of general information (No filter yet)...
Weak Competition and Unchallenging Interview. Decided to Decline
This is going to be a long post but needed to rant so sorry in advance! During my senior year of college I was getting pretty desperate about my career and job prospects after not getting any offers and being rejected multiple times after first rounds. Finally got invited to this management...
Credit Suisse Capital Markets
Was wondering if anyone knows about/has any experience with Credit Suisse's "Capital Markets and Advisory" group? The description notes that its part of the Transaction Execution Group but specifies that proficiency in modeling and credit agreements is necessary and from my understanding Transaction...
Interview got canceled
Hey everyone! My interview with a boutique got canceled early last week and I have not heard from them for a week now. I have tried to contact the person who had to interview me but he does not respond. I really want to work for the bank so I was wondering what is the best thing to do now. Do I...
Can someone please explain the relationship between interest rates, inflation and currency value?
Been studying up for a S&T interview and this is driving me crazy. (1) Inflation vs. Currency Value: Negative Correlation The relationship between inflation and currency value is by far the most straight forward in my opinion. Inflation decreases the value of currency in purchasing goods, which...
EB case study associate level
Hi guys Has anyone done a case study in an interview for an associate-level position at EBs (Evercore / PJT / Lazard / PWP / Moelis) and can share some details? If you can PM me, it would be much appreciated..
I Gave Up on Buyside Recruiting - Dropping Prep Materials + Technicals
Hello fellow monkeys. Recently, I decided to give up on buyside recruiting and stay on as an Associate in IB. I realized I simply didn't want it enough and just ran out of energy to dedicate to the search. I've also frankly enjoyed my time in IB a lot and look forward to continuing my path here. A...
Project Finance Interview Prep - IB
Studying to try and find a career in project finance. Hoping to get an interview about P&U. Haven't seen much in the way of PF specific models/cases for interviews. Is a DCF something that may be asked? IRR /NPV analysis? Any help or advice appreciated.
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