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Fellowship as Work experience on application
Hi all, was a part of JPMorgan's Advancing Hispanic & Latino program but I did not get selected for an internship. How can I put this on a application a part from my Resume? Could I put it as work experience even if its not an internship? Or where should I put it? I noticed many applications just...
Fuqua MMS vs. LBS MiM for a Career in IB
Hello WSO Community, I'm at a crossroads and would deeply appreciate your insights on choosing between Duke University's Fuqua School of Business MMS DKU (Master of Management Studies) and the London Business School's MiM (Master in Management) program. I've been admitted by both of them. As someone...
From IB to Formula 1 Team - TOTO WOLFF MERCEDES
Hi all, assuming a few of you here are into formula 1 I was wondering how "realistic" Toto Wolff's path to wealth would be for those going into Banking? as a disclaimer, I have not yet done an IB internship so forgive me if this question is just awful. From my understanding, Toto wolff (TEAM...
Breaking into IB
Im currently a Lawyer in NYC who is looking to get into Banking. I was curious as to how much my undergrd (standard state school - think penn state, rutgers, Uconn, etc) would matter much as I also attended a top Law School. Im aware that IB values undergrad and i dont want to pursue a career in...
Advice on internship offer
Hi WSO, this is my first time posting. I'm currently an undergraduate freshman at a non-target school in the U.S. (but still a known T50 school) who wants to do investment banking, and have been interested in it since high school. I worked very hard and was able to land a Big 4 internship for my...
Guggenheim Prestige
What’s the general consensus these days around prestige of Guggenheim M&A? Are they considered EB / same level as Moelis, EVR, PJT, etc? Or are they a step lower?
Rerecruiting Timeline??
I am a current junior at a decent IB recruiting school. My gpa going into recruitment was pretty low compared to others recruiting IB at my school, and I think this played a large part into the SA offer I ended up getting (Consumer bank with growing middle market IB presence, think Fifth Third,...
Baird IB Model/Case Test
Does anyone have any insight into the LBO/case model? I've heard a simple LBO, but unsure what the investment breakout/case part includes. Would love any help, thanks!
Full Time Recruiting Advice? (WF)
I am a current junior at a semi target (NYU, Mich, Notre Dame) who is an incoming intern in M&A at a consumer focused bank with a growing ib presence (think Truist, Fifth Third, PNC). I am happy with this position and would be happy to work there post grad assuming I like the work and people this...
Looking for MBB/IB/PE related PT/SA/SW as an EUR 1st year student
Hi guys, I'm a first-year international student (with EU passport) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, studying International Business Administration bachelor. I'm dreaming about MBB/IB/PE career in London. After finishing my bachelor's, I'm planning to get an MSc in Finance from a top-tier UK uni...
How do the non ivy league econ majors fare?
Hi all, I am applying to college this year and have taken a very keen interest in economics but also want to go into investment banking at a BB, EB, or MM bank. I know that non ivy league finance or business majors at schools such as NYU Stern, ND Mendoza, UVA Mcintire, Emory Goizueta, and many...
BNPP or Deutsche Bank?
SA offers at both - in 2023 BNP performance seems higher, more M&A deals, climbing rankings esp in europe. DB seems to be in a downturn, although obviously DB's name as a BB has historically been better than BNPP, esp in America. Any ideas?
Export Finance at Santander in Europe
Hello, I have recently received an interview for an internship at Santander CIB under the Export Finance group which is part of their Global Transaction Banking division. This is for a large European office (Frankfurt/Milan/Paris). Does anyone have any information on this group? What type of...
When do I tell my staffer I am quitting?
My 1-year mark is coming up EOY / December. I plan to join a startup right after / the new year. Will giving my 2-weeks mid-December, before bonuses, impact my bonus? Should I be waiting until my bonus clears to give my 2 weeks? What is the best way to leave this job unscuffed? Also, is there any...
Cornell CALS InfoSci
Hi all, I am interested in pursuing a major in InfoSci (concentration data science) at the CALS school in Cornell. Was wondering what the employment opportunities are like in Banking (BB/EB) and Consulting(MBB/T2/Big4) from CALS InfoSci as the employment report for CALS was not very clear.
Cornell AEM at CALS?
HI all, I am applying to college this summer and was wondering how you former Cornell students on Wall Street did at Cornell. First I saw that on the CALS website, AEM is listed as a major with some prerequisite classes. How does taking AEM at CALS work? Is it competitive or offered at both schools?...
Cornell Hotel vs Emory Goizueta
I am an incoming senior and deciding between an ED1 between these two schools. Which would you say is better for IB and for Consulting specifically MBB/T2/Big4 and BB/EB? The employment reports for the two schools seemed very similar.
Cornell vs Goizueta for IB and Consulting
Which school places better in consulting and investment banking Cornell CAS or Emory Goizueta? I know Emory has significantly improved its placement with BBs and MBB and has already placed very well with EBs and MMs as well as Big 4 and T2. So I was wondering how it stacks up to one of the lower Ivy...
CMC vs Goizueta
I am applying to college this year and even tho I am going to apply to both of these colleges I just wanted to know based on your experiences which is better between CMC and Emory Goizueta for getting into consulting(MBB/T2) and Investment Banking(BB/EB/MM).
UBC Econ vs Sauder
I am not very well informed with regard to IB and Consulting in Canada. Here are a few questions: What is the salary progression like for those who recruit out of undergrad into IB in Canada? What are the targets for these big IB analyst roles? For example do I have to be from UBC Sauder to have a...
MBA for Career Progression in Investment Banking
Hi all, I am writing this because I have been talking to many different people and also doing some research and have found conflicting responses on this topic. If I enter into a BB/EB/MM firm as an analyst straight out of undergrad is it necessary to go get an MBA at some point if I wish to progress...
USC Dornsife Recruiting
Hi all, was just trying to gain clarity on recruiting for BB/EB/MM IB and MBB/Big4 consulting from USC Dornsife. I know Marshall is a top 10-15 undergraduate business program every year and is recruited out of a lot, but I was wondering what kind of recruitment opportunities are available at USC...
Emory Goizueta vs NYU CAS Econ for IBanking
Was hoping to get some clarity on which is the better choice for entering BB/MM/EB Banking or MBB consulting. The two choices are a double major in Econ-Math and a BBA(Finance) from Emory Goizueta or going to NYU CAS and getting a major in Econ-Math at CAS and a minor in Finance from Stern.
Return of Leerink Partners
Thoughts? Looks like SVB Securities is returning to its old name in Leerink Partners. Do you think there will be layoffs, as they have many more healthcare verticals than before? Baupost backing is interesting, wonder what the terms were there.
IB Lateral Case Study: What to prepare
Hello everyone, I just completed the first segment of the technical interview portion for a lateral IB position and that was an LBO modeling (quite long since I was asked to project 3 statements and then perform LBO). The second segment is a case study for about 2-3 hours. What should I expect in...
Languages or Designations?
All else equal, is pursuing designations like CFA/Masters/MBA/Etc more powerful than learning other pertinent languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, etc)? If you had to choose, what would you do?
Switching Undergraduate Schools At Cornell
I was recently accepted into the Nolan school at Cornell for Hotel Administration, but I'm really not sure if that's what I want to dedicate my life to. Does anyone know how exit opps are out of there, have any experience with the school, or know how easy/hard it is to transfer into Dyson or CAS for...
Success rates and fees on M&A buy-side mandates
I currently work in sell-side M&A at a boutique LMM firm and am looking at moving into a role at a buy-side focused M&A firm. I have almost no experience running buy-side engagements and was wondering what the success rate / close rate on those engagements looks like as well as the success fees for...
Georgetown McDonough vs. NYU Stern vs. UMich Ross vs. Northwestern Weinberg
I was recently admitted to Georgetown McDonough, NYU Stern, UMich Ross, and Northwestern Weinberg. I've been really struggling to decide which one to commit to, and after reading through countless college comparison posts here, I thought I'd make my own to answer some of the questions I have...
Northeastern London Scholars Program
Is the Northeastern London Scholars Program, where I would study in London for 1 year and finish in Boston for 3, worth it? It will cost me about 130-160k, and I plan to major in Finance and Math. I'm looking to make it into an IB/PE analyst position or similar on Wall Street.
Northeastern London Scholars Program
Is the Northeastern London Scholars program worth it for banking/PE? This the program where I will study at NU London for one year than study at Boston for the next 3 and receive a degree. This will probably cost around 130-160k for me, and is the "best" school I got into so far (still waiting on...
Do I have a shot at IB?
Hello all, I am a freshman at a small LAC (Middlebury, Colgate, Williams) and am wondering about my odds of getting an IB offer. I interned at a UMM HF last summer through a family connection, and am interning at a different UMM HF this summer, also through a family connection. I come from a pretty...
Advice for 1st Year Lateral
I wanted to post on here to see if anybody who may have been in a similar situation or has any input could give me advice on a lateral to IB. For context, I am a first year working for about 6 months at a MMB doing valuation / modeling work. I really enjoy the modeling work and some of the more...
MBA Choice - Stern vs. Darden for IB
I'm fortunate enough to receive offers from both Darden and Stern for their fulltime MBA program. I'm determined to transit into IBD in NYC for my post-MBA career, and I'm struggling to pick between these 2 programs. I'm intentionally hiding the scholarship information because I really prioritize...
Best MM Tech Group? (IB)
As the title goes - what are the best MM tech groups, what makes you say so? How does the group rank up against other top shops?
A level reuslts - Where to go ?
Just received a level results and better than expected AAAA have an offer from Cardiff for AAB but could go to Cass (Bayes) with the same grades is there any comparison between the two universities for someone trying to get into IB and is the social life a key factor in deciding which one. A level...
HOW TO FIND IBD JOB AT LEAST INTERN
Mr/Mrs/Mis My major is mathematics, I have bachelor degree, I really like IBD or QT JOB. How to find a job? It will be a bog favor if you email me . best Steve Baughman
University of Miami MSF
Hey, monkeys! I just graduated from the University of Florida with a 3.75 GPA in political science. It goes without saying that this wasn't enough to break into IB, but the dream is still there. Because of some family connections, I have a chance at doing an MSF at the University of Miami for...
IB with D.O. Degree?
I'm pursing a D.O. degree (essentially a less prestigious M.D, but it should definitely stick out among others). I plan to become a physician or orthopedist for a couple years. I've always wanted to work on Wall Street, so I wanna give it a shot. Is it possible/likely to land an IB job? If not, then...
Getting into IB 2 years after graduation
I'm an analyst at a credit rating agency in London and would like to change my job and become an investment banking analyst. However, I graduated from my master 2 years ago. I am no longer able to apply to most internships/graduate schemes, what is the best way to secure a role in IB?
MSF Degrees in the United States
I am an international student based in Dubai, pursuing my undergraduate in a Scotland based university called Heriot-Watt University. I am looking to enter IB and pursue a MSF preferably in the States. The reason I am looking to do a MSF is because I don't have relevant IB experience and the IB...
Audit vs Restructuring
Hi Everyone. Recently, I received an audit offer from Big 4 and a Restructuring offer from FTI Consulting for my graduate job. May I know which offer should I take if I would like to pursue an M7 MBA / career in mgm consulting / ibank fo in the future ? Thank you for your advice!!
It seems like there is so much wasted potential in IB
IB seems to be the industry that attracts the most top students from top colleges and these are supposedly the smartest people in the country right? Why are they spending 80 hours formatting slides for what is really not even that much money? Obviously it’s the highest paying thing you can get out...
UNC vs Emory VS Boston College
Current Fordham Student. I want to work in IB in NYC after college. I have been admitted to BC business school. I have been admitted as an Econ major to both UNC and Emory. I have no idea which to choose. Theres a lot of factors but which schools ranks the best on Wall Street, IB, per alumni/capita?...
Undergrad Job Offer? VC/GE/IB? Help!
Hi! I have 3 paths that I can go upon graduation from UG. BTW I personally don't care about location and all 3 offers are 2nd tier cities (does this matter with future recruiting if I personally don't care about living in NY/SF?) 1. Tech IB return from my IB SA position in a MM firm (think Harris...
Leaving an Internship Early
I'm currently a freshman at a semi-target with very good credentials. Right now I've been interning for the past three months in a bus dev. role, virtually, at a middle-market IB. A dream internship for a freshman of course and I'm very grateful. Unfortunately, my online work has been unpaid so far....
4 Years at a Semi-Target or 2 Years at a Non-Target With a Guaranteed Transfer to a Target
Currently deciding between Tufts or a special program at Columbia where I have a guaranteed transfer from a European, non-target school (Sciences Po) between my sophomore and junior year. Since a lot of the recruiting and internship timeline occurs during sophomore summer, where I wouldn't have a...
Diversity
Just wondering how people generally feel about diversity. I realize it's a sore subject for some, but I think it would be interesting to see how diversity in the workplace has impacted your career. Have you benefited from your race, gender, etc? Have you ever felt like someone at your firm was...
Advise For A Non-Target School Student
Hello everyone, I am a 4th semester sophomore at a public state school of around 8,000 students. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and am triple majoring in Finance, Accounting, and Personal Financial Planning. I am very involved on campus as I am part of the honors program, president of 2 clubs,...
IB hopeful admitted @ Darden & Stern - Reapply or Enroll?
Looking for advice. Details of my profile below. Background & Context: Am a white Male w/ ~4 years of experience at T2 strategy consulting Attended a top undergrad b school (think Haas/McIntire/Ross) GPA = 3.6 | GMAT score = 740 Interested in transitioning from consulting into IB post-mba Outcomes...
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