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Commercial Banking or Trade Support?
I’m graduating in June and I have two full time offers lined up both in HCOL as a fresh grad from non-target: MM Credit Analyst: Comps: Base $65K + Bonus (Friend who works there showed me it was $20K his first year) plus overtime of 1.5x after 40 hours Pros: -I could see my unique bilingual...
How to Become the Best Commercial Banker Ever?
Hello! I'm going to be entering a MSF program (think UTA/USC/Villanova) with a personal focus on breaking into commercial banking, and I was hoping to get some advice on how to best position myself for OCR, how to crush it as a credit analyst, and what I can expect as a relationship manager later in...
BB Commercial Banking > BB Public Finance after only 1 year?
Hello monkeys. I am currently a 1st year commercial banking analyst (started summer 2023) at a BB Bank on our tax-exempt team (municipalities, tax-exempt healthcare, higher ed). I love the tax-exempt world and am not interested in any other coverage groups. I love going on MSRB and reading official...
JP Morgan Corporate Client Banking Comp (NY)
Hi everyone, I'm currently an incoming intern in JPM's Middle Market Banking program. I'll be under their Asset Based Lending group in Chicago but was wondering if it would be worth it to try moving into their Corporate Client Banking group in NY. I know the base is 100k but I was wondering if there...
2023 Commercial / Corporate Banking Bonus
I have yet to see a bonus thread for Commercial / Corporate Banking so I figured I'd start one, and I'll start. Base: $140k Bonus: $40k Position: VP1 YOE: 7 Bank: BB , Regional, MM - Regional Group: Commercial / Corporate - Commercial Location: NY , Chicago, etc. - Midwest (not Chicago)
Looking for advice - commercial banking rotational
About to graduate from a top ranked MS Finance program and have been struggling with getting interest from employers from any field. Although I just recently got an offer for a commercial bank rotational program that focuses on retail and commercial banking with a bit of treasury management thrown...
Regional Commercial Bank - personal trading restrictions?
Im recruiting in my schools Commercial banking program (guarantees and internship) and I am being paired with a regional commercial bank (Think: Bank of Texas/Prosperity Bank/Frost Bank), does anyone know if they have policies against personal trading accounts? How can I check if they have policies...
Advice on networking for corporate banking roles?
I've been on many calls with people working in corporate banking, ranging from analysts to VPs. Generally, I get along well with them, and have even had a few say they would pass on my resume. However, I'm wondering how I can improve my performance during these calls - now that I have a solid...
Projects to work on outside of work/school for CB
Hey, I'm trying to get into CB and wanted to beef my resume up with some projects. I have some ideas but was wondering if anyone had anything else. For now, I'm considering an investment blog or sample stock pitches, but I don't know how relatable that is to the work in CB. Any ideas?
JPM - Commercial Banking - Healthcare, Higher Ed, & Nonprofit
Hello everyone - I am looking at a job within JPM Chase' Commercial Banking unit - more specifically a Healthcare, Higher Ed, & Nonprofit Banker. The salary range is $100k-$200k, but I am curious if anyone knows what sort of bonus I could expect? Also, any idea what hours would be like? TIA!
Real estate vs Lev Fin Analyst Role
Upon completion of a rotational program this summer, I am having a hard time deciding between CRE and Lev Fin roles. I would be a senior analyst in either role for some context. I enjoy the complexity and constant learning in Lev Fin, where I feel CRE is pretty repetitive. I don’t mind the...
How can I break into Commercial Banking
Hi, I am a recent NYU College of Arts and Science Economics graduate with a 3.4 gpa. I did not complete a pipeline internship in commercial banking, but I still really want to break into commercial banking via an entry role. I know there is a recruiting cycle coming up in the fall (after summer...
Commercial Banking or Investment Sales: Better Future Opps?
Jumping into finance with 2 years of experience in SaaS sales from top Canadian B-School undergrad (Ivey, Smith, etc.) - current TC 90k Am lucky enough to have received two offers - one for commercial banking analyst (70k TC soft 2 year commitment) at top Canadian Bank and another for investment...
Commercial Banking --> PE Resume Help
Hey guys, I am looking for some help on how to tailor my resume for Private Equity (or even Private Credit) interviews. I see a lot of tutorials for resume building from the Investment Banking side, but basically nothing from the Commercial Banking side. For some background, my bank usually...
Affordable Housing Debt & Structured Finance Vs CRE Commercial Banking Analyst
Recently got an offer to join the affordable housing debt and structured finance team at a top brokerage firm. I also have an offer to join the CRE underwriting team in the commercial banking division of a large international retail bank (It has a strong regional presence in northeast US, but...
Non-Target (Junior Career Advice)
Hello, Currently a junior and have been trying to work in commercial real estate since my freshman year. I attend a non-target school in New York City and have had the following experience. Freshman Year: CSR internship through college, CRE training Program Sophomore Year: Property Management Intern...
What questions to ask in an interview for a BB commercial banking internship?
Any suggestions on what questions to ask in an interview for a BB commercial banking internship? I don't want to ask anything technical as I don't know much about the technicals myself.
Didn't get Rotational Program but Suggested to Apply for Commercial Credit Analyst Position
I applied for a Rotational Commercial/Credit program at the regional bank I am employed at. They had 3 positions available for my state and I was waitlisted to see if any of them were to reject. None of the others rejected so I wasn't extended the offer. The program coordinator did inform me of an...
Bank Rotational Program Career Path?
Hello all! So I have applied and have an interview next week for a two year rotational program at the bank I am currently working at. They had on the application it would consist of Commercial Banking and Credit Management, and Wealth Management (Which is not a for sure part of the rotation but...
Wage & WL balance for credit position in commercial/corporate Banking
I will be a summer analyst for an enterprise credit position at a BB this year and was wondering if anyone has knowledge about the role.(as in full time employment) From what I understand it's MO which allows for a better work life balance. However, I am not super knowledgable about different roles...
Unamortized financing costs
When calculating total debt for leverage ratio TD/ebitda, do you add unamortized financing costs to total debt since it’s a contra account and lowers debt on balance sheet? working on a company that adds unamortized financing costs to their total debt for their credit agreement leverage ratio, but...
Regional Commercial Banking -> Corporate Banking
Would it be possible to make a move from regional Commercial Banking ($10-50B in assets, outside of NYC/CHI/SF) to Corporate Banking? Has anyone made the switch before? Would it be prudent to make a stop in BB Commercial Banking first before attempting to move to Corporate Banking?
Stick out Big 4 FDD to senior or jump to Corporate/Commercial Banking?
Currently have about 1.5 years doing financial due diligence at a Big 4 firm. About 50/50 on whether I get promoted in next year's cycle but not sure I want to stay in the role. I like DD but not sure I want to do it for 55-60 hours every week like my seniors and managers. So Wanted to ask...
Negotiate intern salary?
Last week I was offered a remote commercial banking internship for the school year with a middle-market bank, and the pay is $16/hour. This is a 20% decrease from my previous internship, and a bit below what salary data shows the position average. Is it bad to try and negotiate a higher...
Has anyone gone through the Wells Fargo Financial Analyst Program
Wanted to learn more about the analyst program (commercial banking). Not that much insight online and figured someone here might know some things about it
Moving down-market for work life balance / quality of life upgrade?
While everyone would prefer to work-less hours all else equal for similar money, how many of you have truly made a jump downmarket to a less competitive role (likely for less money)? Either from IB to corporate banking, or corporate banking to commercial banking? If so, at what cost? Any regrets? Do...
BMO Commercial Banking Analyst Development Program
Hi all, I wanted to ask you guys what you think of commercial banking and what the exit opportunities are. I'm currently interested in the role because it provides a good stepping stone route into corporate banking. For those who work in commercial banking, what are base pay and bonuses like? What...
FIG during corrections/recessions
How is deal flow/ activity in FIG impacted by economic downturns and recessions? Is it typically more or less recession proof? Also how will rising interest rates impact FIG deal flow as commercial banks have to alter their strategies which have relied on super low rates in the past?
"Specialty" Banking Credit Analyst Career Options/Exits
I recently graduated from a target west coast school and have been working at a mid-size (~$100BN AUM) bank for 9 months now as a "specialty banking" credit analyst in a rotational pool (2 year program). Pay is decent (not great for LA though), 40-50 hour work weeks (firm likes to sell that point...
Possible career paths after a Commercial Banking SA?
I will doing a summer internship at a large bank within their commercial banking division this summer. I pivoted late in my college career after planning on going to grad school for bio research and this will be my only experience in financial services. Unfortunately, the internship is in a location...
2022 Commercial Banking Salary Bonus Thread
Interested to see what people in commercial banking (not corporate banking) are making: Base: Bonus: Location: Level: Region: Type of bank (bb , mm or regional):
Middle Market Client Coverage Associate HSBC
Does anybody know what the bonuses are at HSBC middle markets client coverage at HSBC at the associate level (relationship side)? Unfortunately it falls under commercial banking, so just wanted to gauge what bonus would be. Also anybody know if the hours differ much between global banking coverage...
Commercial Banking Bonuses (at banks like HSBC, CITI and BOFA)
Interested to know if anybody knows what commercial banking associate bonuses are at HSBC (and/or other bbs)?
Commercial Banking at BB (SA) to FT BB IB?
I know it's not a great spot for SA however, I wanted some opinions on how to leverage this internship to its full potential. I need to network my ass off to have even a grain of hope, what else I can do to increase my odds?
2021/2022 Corporate and Commercial Banking Bonuses
Share below! Role: (Analyst, Associate, Vp, Etc) Type of role: Commercial or Corporate Type of bank: ( BB , Super regional, regional, community, etc) Base salary:$ Bonus:$
JP Morgan Commercial Banking Real Estate Group
Does anyone have any insight into what the salary structure for analysts is like within JPMorgan Commercial Banking CRE group?
Seeking Advice: First job in finance.
Hello all, I am currently deciding between two offers, one from a top 50 bank (50B in total loan assets) and the other from a much much smaller bank (about 300M loan assets). Top 50 Bank: Credit support position, 60K, no formal credit training (its not a credit analyst position), promises to expose...
CB SA to FT LevFin/DCM?
I am going have a commercial bank internship at a BB soon, was wondering what I can do to increase my chances to getting into DCM or LevFin. Additionally, would Chicago be out of the question given my location in TX? Or will the Houston group be my best shot?
MBA Programs focused on CB and/or CRE
Finished undergrad about 2.5 years ago and thinking about going back for my MBA to keep myself busy outside the 40 hr work week and hopefully further my career. Anyone know of any specific programs focused around Commercial Banking and/or Commercial Real Estate?
Capital One Commercial Rotation Associate Program
I have a Powerday (Capital One's Equivalent of a Super Day) in a few weeks for Capital One's Commercial Rotation Associate Program. There are opportunities to rotate through quite a few groups, including Capital Markets, Healthcare Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Energy Banking, FIG, and Middle...
JP Morgan Commercial Banking Innovation Development Program
Hello all, J.P. Morgan had their super day for their 2 year CB program about 2 weeks ago. I have gotten a pre-offer via phone call about a week ago but am still waiting on the actual offer letter does anybody know how long I should expect to wait? If any of you have any insights into the program it...
IB to Commercial Banking
Have been considering making a switch from IB to commercial banking. Can anyone give any insight into what titles (i.e. analyst, associate, AVP etc.) and salaries may be achievable for a second-year IB analyst looking to make this switch? It seems that most positions I've noticed (even at the...
Learn SQL, Python, R at current job or seek RE opportunity? Career Advice.
Current CB summer intern. I've got the possibility of staying with my current institution through the school year part-time in a new department learning how to code (mostly SQL, but also a bit of Python, VBA and R). Everyone in the RE industry talks about starting early and getting your reps in, and...
Commercial Banking at a reputable BB or Investment Banking at a regional/smaller bank?
Which opportunity you would take and why? I'm not sure which would open up better exit opps and what each opp's career trajectory is. Thanks!
Commercial Banking or Corporate Banking?
Assume you don't want to be an investment banking hardo working 110 hours per week EVER. If you had to choose between a career in commercial banking or a career in corporate banking, which would you choose and why? Commercial Banking: Pay starts at 80K All-In out of Undergrad Pay hits ceiling around...
JPM Commercial Banking Pay and Promotion?
Hello, I have a question about compensation for JPM CB Middle Market Banking. Does anyone know the newest base and bonus for first-year analyst (NYC)? And the promotion afterwards (3 years, VP...)? I read a post from 2017, for which the numbers are not accurate anymore... If I intern in the summer...
Commercial banking associate vs credit risk associate?
Hi monkeys, Currently in IB M&A looking to move to a more relaxed job. Can anyone provide any details on work life balance / comp / responsibilities?
Commercial Banking Salary Progression
Commercial Banking Salary Progression hasn’t been talked about for a few years here it seems. Does anyone has insight on this ?
Which industry sectors / specializations tend to be the most profitable in commercial banking?
Currently looking to get into commercial banking and was wondering if the WSO community had any thoughts on which industry sectors / specializations tended to be the most profitable specifically within the commercial banking division (i.e. excluding investment & corporate banking, asset management)....
Preparing for commercial banking role
Hey everyone, thanks to all the help from here and other resources I managed to get myself into a CB analyst role at a big Canadian bank and I have a few months to prepare. I want to really excel at this role and work my way into the corporate baking group ASAP and I was wondering if anyone could...
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