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Breaking into IB in Aus
Seeking advice regarding the Australian Investment Banking market. What’s the play regarding getting in. I know I will need GO8 Commerce 80+ WAM with solid ECs. What type of internships should I look for and where at? Anyone who got in the Aus market please tell me how you did it 🙏. Also given...
Australian Masters Degree
Hello, I am currently pending an offer for a quantitative finance and mathematics masters degree at UTS and a masters of commerce at USYD. My end goal is to become a trader with a longevity in how tech is shaping up rather than being an actual quant. I am having trouble deciding and could use the...
UQ program to get into IB
If one doesn't have the ATAR to get into BAFE at UQ, should they study Advanced Business or a Commerce/Economics dual? And also should they definitely try their best to transfer into BAFE after one year, or could something like Finance and Accounting major in AdvBus actually be more preferable for...
Where is the right move? Australia or Canada
I am coming to the end of a 2 year graduate programme with a bank in Ireland. I have been offered a full time role if I wish to stay, but I am still only 23 and have always wanted to live and work abroad and think now is a great time to persue this dream. I have been looking online to try to find...
Vests in Australia?
Hi Aussies? About to pull the trigger on a vest. Do Aussie corporates wear vests, seems to be the norm in America but not sure here in Aus? Thanks!
Studying in UK - How to break into Australian finance scene?
Hi Guys, I'm in my first year of a BSc Mathematics and Economics degree with the LSE - University of London, on track to graduate in Nov 2025 with the option to extend it to July 2026. I am an Australian citizen (been living in UK for a while), and eager to break into the Investment Banking/HF field...
Mid 30s and moving to the US
My dear monkeys, Don't ask how or why, but I'm moving to Indianapolis. I've been based in Manchester for 5 years, born and raised in Sydney before that. I've spent a lot of time on this forum and I have come to the realisation, that I have no idea what I should be aiming for when I get to the US in...
Chances of breaking into IB from VERY non-target university in Aus?
About to start studying a Bachelor of Business (major in Finance, considering double major in accountancy as well) at a VERY non-target university (UOW) The reason for this is that I didn't put enough effort into high school to get in anywhere better, and my position at the high school I went to...
Is a Boutique Internship that Valuable in Australia?
Hello all, as the title suggests I have just received an internship offer from an elite boutique bank in Australia. I have read some other forums on here about this and it seems that the general consensus is that elite banks are not as formidable in Australia as they are, in say the US- which...
Chances of breaking into IB in Sydney without PR
Hi guys, I am in a bit of a dilemma here and would really appreciate some advice. I am an international student who has been studying in Sydney since high school. I just graduated from UNSW with an honours degree in Finance a few weeks ago. The WAM for my honours is 91.6 (First-class) and for my...
Real Estate Agent
Hello, my name is Franco and I work for a real estate company, I'm here to network and meet people in the field. Also to clear doubts about real estate investments. Nice to meet you and hope to see you soon at events in the industry :).
Aussie boutique IB
Anyone have insights into the deal flow, culture, comp and reputation for boutiques in Aus? Specifically, Nomura, Jefferies, Roths, Greenhill, Lazard
Elite Boutique scene in Australia
Hi all, Looking to move into IB from Big 4 and have been speaking to a number of EBB (i.e. Greenhill, Nomura, Roth’s, RBC, etc). Keen to get any thoughts on these banks, specifically in regards to culture, deal flow, rem, etc. Cheers!
Deloitte Financial Risk and Regulatory Advisory?? Good service line?
Hi first post and just looking for some advice/opinion since its been a bit hard to find on Google, I've been interviewing for the Deloitte Grad Program (Sydney based) and just completed my partner interview. The business line i was interviewing for was more specifically Financial Risk and...
Australian Global Boutique Scene (Rothschild, Lazard, Moelis, Greenhill)
Keen to get the groups view on culture, market perception and anything you think is relevant as a US BB IB analyst heading home to Aus. Assuming Pay/Bonuses are fairly standard across these. Targeting Melbourne/Sydney offices Rothschild Culture Market Perception Other Lazard Culture Market...
Australian IB
Hey all - I'm thinking about moving back to Aus (moved overseas a few years ago) and haven't been too close to the market. Who are the reliable recruiters these days? Is it still Jon Michel etc or other newer recruiters? Who are some of the newer shops (Barrenjoey & Jarden) using for recruiters?...
IB in Australia
Hi monkeys! I'm currently working in IB in the US at a tier 2 BB, but am looking to move back to Australia and hopefully lateral to a strong bank. Does anyone have any insight into the Australian IB landscape? Heard it's had quite a shakeup lately, so I'm trying to understand who's top in terms of...
Australia Investment Banking Scene
Could anyone working in the Australian industry please enlighten me on what areas are strong in the Australian market besides metals and mining? Also, why does JP Morgan have so many jobs available in this region? Is there high attrition/no dealflow/poor culture or what? Which are the best banks in...
Target schools for Australia IB/PE
Hi I am a Senior in High School(12th grade) interested in high Finance. I would love to break into IB / PE / HF /consulting in Australia after finishing my bachelor's. I will start applying to universities in the next few months and wanted to know which universities are considered targets for...
Is there a job search forum specifically for Australia?
Is there a forum like this one but specifically for Australia? Does not have to be specifically about finance. I'm struggling to find any information on how to find and apply for fintech jobs or any jobs. I'm an international student planning to get the 485 post-study work stream visa. I'm not sure...
How possible is it for a U.S student to intern in Melbourne?
Hey monkeys, I'm hoping by some miracle someone on this forum has experience with this- I am a student studying at a U.S university and I want to get an IB internship (and eventually a job) in Melbourne AU. A few questions: - In an application I can pick different cities I would be willing to work...
LO/ HF compensation in Australia
I am currently interviewing with a long only, fund manager in Australia. It is a small team but they are growing quickly. I would be coming in as an analyst (1-2 years previous experience) with some CFAs . What kind of compensation ranges should I expect for these kind of roles in Australia?
*AUSTRALIA* IB 2020 SA Thread
Hi all, As there are a decent number of australians here I decided to make a general SA thread for 2020. discuss anything related to IB apps, since we are heading into recruiting season in the next few weeks, with banks starting to hold OCR sessions at the targets (UNSW, USYD, UniMelb) and apps...
Australian IBD, how do engineers with an MBA make the transition into IB?
I'm an engineer that hasn't had much luck breaking into Finance post MBA . I've networked with Directors and senior management that are strongly considering previous transactional experience over a lateral higher. Is there any hope for an Engineer wanting to move into finance? Now for the typical...
Natural Resources Fund Internship Opps Abroad
Hi Everyone, I'm currently in my gap year doing three IBD M&A internships (2x T1 EBs and BB) in continental Europe, right before embarking on my postgraduate studies at LSE next year. While I have preponderantly worked on deals in industrials, ADG and chemicals, I am super intrigued about natural...
Considerations before joining a fund
Hi all, just seeking some career advice. I have worked for about 10 months as an intern in Investment Banking, and have just completed a 3 month internship at a Global Long/Short Equities fund here in Sydney. The fund is relatively small (sub
Australian Investment Banking Information/Advice Forum
Noticed that there is a lack of general content around the Australian IB landscape from bank-specific knowledge to interview process to rankings - would be keen to build a forum that provides Aussies with the same level of second-hand knowledge that Americans can derive from this site.
Australia IB Landscape - Reputations & Specialties
What is each bulge-bracket IB in Australia good at/bad at/known for? Please break this down both in terms of the traditional investment banking and the S&T&R spaces. (I.e. what industry coverages and financial products each bank is 'strong' at) Which ones have different/better cultures to others?...
Top Australian Groups
Hi guys, I'll be entering the "Street" in Australia very soon and am curious as to what groups are the strongest. I'm aware MS Infra is up there, as well as Macquarie's TMT , but other than that I'm as clueless as most who aren't working in the field already. Also what do you guys reckon the best...
Australia vs Canadian IB
Does Canada (Toronto) or Australia (Sydney) have a larger IB market? -Which has higher comp? -Which has more jobs? -Which has more exit opps? Thanks
CRE in Australia
Hey WSO I'm a university student situated in Sydney looking to break into CRE (REITs hopefully in a valuation or acquisitions role). Can anyone give insight into CRE careers in Australia in terms of - opportunities - culture - compensation
Australian Summer Internship 2017/2018 Thread
Thought it would be useful to have a catchall thread for Australians as recruitment is getting started
Top 10 US MBA entry
From Australia, I want to ask my chances of getting into a Top 10 MBA program in the US. GMAT 780 GPA 6.4 [3.4 in the US] WAM
How big is AM/Super in Australia?
How big is Super (pensions) and AM in Australia? If so is it big enough to get a job in S/ AM straight out of university?
Can I get a job in a global Asset Management firm if I don't go to a target school? (Australia)
Hi guys. I am currently in high school and I want to pursue a career in Hedge Funds. The pathway I want to use to get into Hedge Funds is through AM , ideally in Fixed Income research or Equity research in an AM . Now I am going to keep it short and sweet. If I get a good internship with a Hedge...
UNSW or Macquarie University (Australia)
Sorry if this is in the wrong section! So as the title says these Unis are in Sydney, Australia. As I'm hoping to have a career in Hedge Funds, I need a bit of advice. UNSW is a more prestigious (really hard to get into) Uni however Mq is closer for me and its easier to get into. What would you guys...
Is it possible for an Australian university student to do summer internship (Jun-Aug) in HK?
Hi folks, I have a question about summer internship in HK at an Asset Management firm. For a student attending a university in Australia 10-week internship is generally longer than the vacation. So the only way to participate in the internship is to take the next semester off? Thanks in advance
Conversation with an Equities Sales Trader
Update: I was speaking to a guy in Australia on the cash equities desk at a BB. Just edited the post for the US/global audience, cut out slangs about kangaroos and shit. Hey guys, I think it's about time to post something since I have been a member for couple years now. The following is from my blog...
Finance Recruiting in Australia
Hi all, I want to get a broad idea of experienced-hire process in Australia (particularly private equity). Here are a couple of questions in mind. - What are the qualifications? - Typically channels to reach firms? - Are head hunters involved? - Chances of being hired from US PE funds? - Is it is...
Making the move to Sydney IB
Hi, just looking for some advice. I work for a BB in M&A in London, currently a third year up for promotion to Associate next spring. I have recently been offered the chance to move to the Sydney office within the same sector coverage. I am thinking very seriously about it so was wondering if anyone...
Affinity Equity Partners
Have a first round interview with Affinity Equity Partners for Australian office. Anyone interviewed with them and have any insights into what they are after specifically?
Shorting property.
I'm looking to short specific regions of the Australian property market, particularly those with high mining exposure. My thesis is that the Aus mining boom is coming to a close, and that lenders and mortgage insurers are tightening lending restrictions in these areas, particularly for investors. Is...
Undergrad Business Program - Australia (Semester Abroad)
Hey Everyone, I'm interested in doing a semester abroad for my final year in Australia. A list of partner schools with my uni are: 1) University of Melbourne 2) UNSW 3) University of Sydney 4) University of Queensland For all of the Australians out there, which school(s) would you recommend looking...
Hello from Australia! :)
Hi Everyone, Nice to meet you all. Quick intro From Perth in Australia. Studied a Bachelor of Science and Commerce: Investment Finance, corporate finance and Anthropology are my majors. I also did a bit of study in Engineering. I did a study abroad to UW Seattle, and absolutely loved it there! Been...
Australia: Work permits for Finance jobs
Hello guys, Has anyone looked into working in Finance in Australia without being an Australian citizen? I read through this website and it seems work permits are not issued for jobs in Finance but I'm not sure about the reliability of this website. Does anyone know if a foreigner is able to get a...
Best US/European MBA program for Australia
Hi everyone, Just a really long shot question - what is the best non-Australian MBA (not really interested in those regional schools) for working in this country? Assume I have PR as its almost impossible to get a decent job without it.
Answering Australian I-Banking Questions!
Hi all - As i have been looking through this site, i have found their seems to be a lack on anything Australian. While that is understandable seeming as the industry is US focused, i thought i'd take the opportunity to try and develop a useful collection of tid-bits and facts by sharing some of the...
Top undergrad finance degree in Australia?
I'm situated in Australia, and I was wondering if there are target schools, or school that BB recruit from? Which undergrad degree would give me the best competitive edge when it comes to applying for internships?
Urgent decision needed: Glencore metals trading or Performance Reporting Analyst in National Australia Bank?
Hi brothers, I am based in Australia and I am seeking for your advice re the 2 offers I got recently. 1. Junior metals trader at Glencore. I will basically start from Logistics, Shipping, Contract Management, etc. to work my way up to a physical metals trader. 2. Performance Analyst sitting in...
Australian M&A
So it seems that given the transition to the Abbott Government in Australia, IB revenue will likely spike as companies are looking to list on the Australian exchange. Anybody familiar with which sectors these companies are in? Is this tied to the mining industry which Abbott opposed introducing...
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