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WSO London Meetup - Thur July 14th, 6:30pm, Devonshire Terrace (lower terrace area)
Join the WSO London group for drinks and socializing. The host is Matthew. Join the London chat group to connect with the host and other people attending. Please bring cash so it will be easier to split the bill. RSVP -Please RSVP here so we have an idea of how many people will be attending. WHEN...
AM I MISSING SOMETHING?
Final year of master's in finance previous experience in an equity fund. I apply for summers in London: - Got called by R&Co in Equity Advisory --> Rejected at the assessment centre. Ok, it's Rothschild it's competitive, I keep going (even tough I was dying). The offer goes to a girl. - I got called...
Getting a master in finance in Europe and landing a job in IB at Wall street
Does any of you guys know of anyone they know that got their master in finance in Europe (in schools such as LSE, LBS, Warwick, Oxford, Bocconi, Hec ecc) and got a role in IB at Wall Street? I am european (italian to be exact) and I would like to work in NY one day. Thanks in advance
Buyside Firms in Canary Wharf?
Non-native Londoner who will be working in Canary Wharf soon. I noticed that most of the buyside firms for PE (corporate, RE, Infra, Debt, etc.) and HFs are based in Mayfair and the city. This sucks as Mayfair is a 25 minute tube ride away? Doesn't seem like I can just grab a coffee with someone at...
How many admitted for Summer Analyst (top IB, London)
Hi! I am currently starting my MSc at LSE and I have experience on M&A and PE. Some of the roles I will be applying to are at top investment banks, and I want to know how many applicants are admitted into summer internships... For example, I have heard that Moelis hires around 12 grads each year and...
Which BB/EBs use Pymetrics?
Do anyone have information regarding which London based BB/EBs that use Pymetrics as part of their SA application process?
UK Associate / Summer Associate Opening Thread 2023 London
Hey Guys, I am creating this thread for those of you that are graduating from an MBA or Masters and want to know the deadlines and job openings for associate and summer associate roles in the UK? Please let me know what positions are open right now. I know point72 is recruiting now.
2022 SA and Summer Associate Recruiting UK Thread
Hey Guys, Does anyone know if there any open SA or summer associate positions in the UK? or at least when do they open? I heard that GS and JPM will open on july 1 but not from a reliable source.
IB Recruiting in London is Completely Dead?
I just started my 2nd year as an Analyst at a pretty small, unknown boutique. I was hoping to start looking at some lateral options, especially after seeing older colleagues leave for MM / EB-tier banks during COVID. But right now, I'm seeing absolutely nothing get posted on Linkedin - it's a...
Looking for opportunities to jump into PE / PC in the US from London
Hi everyone, I am a student in Europe and will join as an investment analyst of PE/PC in London (think BX/KKR/WB/GS/Carlyle/CVC/Bain in terms of AuM and brand name). From a tier 1-1.5 school in Europe (probably no name in the US but we have awesome exchange/double degree programs with Harvard, MIT,...
Which banks in London sponsor foreigners (Commonwealth - lateral)
Does anyone know which banks in London would be easy to lateral to as a Canadian (at a bulge bracket currently)? Which of them sponsor, or have a history of taking foreign transfers? Appreciate any information or advice.
Regional office Tier 3 BB / EB vs. MM shops in London
Hi guys, Wondering what path would ultimately lead to better plain-vanilla LBO PE exits (U)MM with the internship offers I currently have. I am from the Nordics and I would love to work in London for a couple of years, however, I would not mind working here as long as it does not hurt my exit-opps....
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Lateral to London/UK from NYC/US
Looking to lateral to an IB/PE/finance role in London or UK from a NYC MM IB, anyone have any experience or insight? Currently a first year analyst at one of the larger MM IB's in NYC. With PE recruiting underway already, it's making me think about what I want to do at the end of next summer or even...
Investing Directing - Fidelity International
Guys does anyone have insight into 'Investing Directing' at Fidelity? I have the job description below... It seems like a generalist program with possible routes into Equity Research. Let me know? This is for London btw....
UBS TMT Sector's Current State
Just curious as to the current state of the TMT team at UBS, especially after they lost several MDs to SVB last year. Would you still consider it a good team to work for? If not, which other teams would you suggest joining?
London Business School. What's your impression?
Hi all, wondering about people's experience/views on LBS and its grads as I've read some conflicting comments. Some see their MiF/MBA as a way to break into IB or top tier AM from a non-IB background, where as others saying only your UG counts to a seat somewhere good. I have a non target undergrad...
London rent websites
Hi all, An incoming SA here looking for rent in London this summer. I am wondering which website or agency should I use in order to get a good flat price/location wise. Ideally the flat would be centrally located (Pimlico, South Kensington, Chelsea, Victoria...). Bugdet as usual for a SA. Help will...
Citi London Group Ranking
Incoming SA at Citi London. Any idea how well do TMT, Industrials and Consumer rank between each other at Citi and also overall in BB's?
PE recruiting London / EU
Hi All, Have some upcoming interviews with HHs (eg. KEA, Blackwood, Dartmouth) who reached out - already had an introductory phone call. What to expect for the next (deeper) interview with these HHs? Will technicals, deal rationale, industry knowledge already be tested? Or is this more for the...
Timing for Strategy Consulting applications in London
Hi all, as the title suggests I am looking for info regarding the timing/which firms to target for applying to strategy consulting roles in London. A bit of background on me: I have relevant experience in investment banking (only internships) with nice brands on my cv (especially for London). I...
London calling, Frankfurt balling?.. How to make the step
Hello My Goal: FT or OC internship in London IB, bank doesn't matter that much, the city does. I graduated witch a bachelors among the Top 5% of my cohort from a semi-target in Austria. After graduation, I did a 6-month internship with a BIG4 in M&A. Now, I have a 3-month off-cycle IB Banking...
How screwed am I if I didn't get a spring week offer? first year from a non-target (but reputable) university from London
The title is pretty self-explanatory. How screwed am I and what can I do to save my dying chances. Thanks. (I knew I should have gone Warwick to do History or Psychology or something silly)
BoFa SA London
Hello everyone, I'm trying to understand more how the SA in London will work this summer, I've read on other threads that it is going to be generalist but how can you possibly see all product teams in just 10 weeks, same goes for coverage. Do you also get to choose during or after your internship...
Insight needed about City College, London (Bayes Business School)
Just received my first offer today to study finance at Bayes Business School, formerly known as Cass. This is the first offer I've received so far from the UK and I'm currently awaiting replies from UCL, Durham, St Andrews, and Edinburgh (all for Finance). Out of curiosity, what is WSO's consenus on...
Advice for Technical Assessment CS
Hello! I am going to do a technical assessment for CS in London, for full time analyst, and I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what that technical assessment is going to be. It is 1.5h long and in Excel so I think it will be a DCF but not sure. Does anyone know or has anyone did this technical...
Suit & Shoe Advice for FT
Looking to make some sensible purchases before I start FT in September, trying to roughly budget now to work out what can be spent on enjoying the end of uni! I had a look through a few posts on here for advice, just wanted to check still up to date and query colour. From previous posts seems like...
Growth Equity Headhunters
Hi, Hoping to spread/receive intel on the headhunters for some of the larger growth equity shops in London. I'll start with a couple of names - any input on the other ones is greatly appreciated! TCV: Arkesden Accel: Dartmouth PSG: Dartmouth Apax Digital: Nordbridge KKR NGT: KEA (added) BXG: ??...
How to best secure a Summer Analyst position in London with no finance/spring weeks?
Hi all, Currently at a target school in the UK (Oxb,WW,UCL,ICL,LSE) studying a math degree. Applied to many springs this year but have yet to make it very far with any (likely due to failing OT, poor CV/CL, late applications etc). I have heard some other opinions about doing a masters to reapply...
Trending: RMG Equity Trader?
What kind of trading is it and is it FO? What's the pay/bonus/exit opp, etc? https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/jobs-UK-Londo… RMG Equities TradingThis role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the...
RMG Equity Trader?
What kind of trading is it and is it FO? What’s the pay/bonus/exit opp, etc? https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/jobs-UK-Londo… RMG Equities TradingThis role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the...
Does course at UK Unis even matter for IB placement anymore?
Hey all, Just doing some research for UK Unis for Undergraduate studies, and I'm just wondering - does it all even matter what course you pick? Are you able to get into a good economics masters program even with, say, a degree in philosophy or business management? Thanks!
London Analyst 1 PE Very Small Prep Group
Hi everyone, Looking for a couple of other London based analyst 1's or equivalent in IB/Consulting who would like to do/share PE prep/insights/models together. Looking to keep it extremely small (like maximum 3-4 people) . Not a huge fan of massive group chats where it becomes a bit of a cesspool...
Undergrad at Bocconi University or Boston College
Hey, I'm a high school student who is apply to college, and I've received my first acceptance not long ago. I was accepted to Bocconi's Finance Undergrad program with a 50% scholarship. With hopes to work in finance some day, I'm considering other options. I seem to match Boston College's stats...
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London VS Toronto, which would be better in the long term?
Hello everyone. I really need help in deciding in which direction I shud push forward. Apologising earlier for the long post and thanks in advance for reading it :) So quick background I am an ACCA (for those who don't know what that is it's like being a CPA in US/Canada), I am currently working in...
S&T Trading vs. Entry-Level AM
Hello! I am a final-year UK student (top UK uni, STEM degree) and I have two job offers, both in London, both entry-level analyst: one in S&T (likely FX, Gov't bonds, or rates trading) at a lower-tier bank (think RBC/Nomura/SocGen), and the other at a relatively small asset management firm (10-15bn...
Choosing right uni for undergrad
Hello, I hope this is the right forum section to post this. I recently graduated from an Austrian high school and because I attained the max grades in our school leaving exams (1,0 in the Austrian Matura) I have a couple choices. My goal would be to get into IB. These are my options: UK: So far I've...
R&Co Summer Internship: Rejection at AC
Hello Everyone, Some days ago I was called for the AC at Rothschild & Co for the Summer Internship in IB - London. Before proceeding I must say that I have a great understanding of the firm (I modelled it in a previous internship), I have friends there, and I met the managing partners during my...
London Raymond James reputation
Hi all, There isn't much information on Raymond James in the UK - both in terms of market reputation and culture. I was wondering if anybody could shed some light on: - General reputation as MM investment bank. Especially compared to other MM banks such as Canaccord Genuity. - Work/life balance and...
JPM London 2022 Trading Summer Analyst | Virtual Assessment Centre (AC)
Hi guys. Got invited to JPM's London Assessment Centre for S.A. role (Trading) next week. Apparently, it's gonna be virtual and I'm quite clueless about what to expect from it. Anyone in a similar position, or has been through the same process last year/this year? I'd appreciate it if someone can...
Nomura CFS SA 2022 London - Interview questions
Hi everyone, I just received an invite for a final round from Nomura's Client Financing Solutions division (CFS) in London (SA2022). Anyone willing to share his/her experience? How did you prepare? In particular with regards to the 1 hour case study. Thanks!
Citi London Best Teams
I have signed an offer for an IB SA position . Since we have to submit our preferences for teams, which ones are the strongest ones in terms of dealflow, reputation and exit opps? I have heard that Industrial/FS are good groups, but I would like to know more about if there are any other strong...
Citi Bank Consumer Group
Hey guys, Would appreciate any insight on Citi's consumer group. From league table, it should be a pretty small group. The questions are: how's the deal flow/culture? When it comes to conversion, will team size affect the conversion rate? Will you recommend to join this group? Thank you so much for...
Bank of America vs Citi vs Credit Suisse in London
Hi monkeys, could you give as some insights on these banks? Obviously they are behind GS/MS/(JPM), but how would you rank them in terms of prestige for exits options in general? Any ranking to enter MF PE in London? Or am I dreaming? I understand that general consensus is BoFA > Citi. You monkeys...
Bank of America vs Citi vs Credit Suisse in London
Hi monkeys, how whould you rank these in London? They are obviously behind GS/MS/(JPM), but what would be your prestige ranking? Which if best for MF/UMM PE and for exit ops en general? Or am I dreaming? Best groups in each bank in London? There has been some threads on this already, but wanted to...
Is there any chance for me to break into IB or am I screwed?
Hey fellow WSO'ers, I am currently trying to plan my future career and I am not entirely sure whether this would work out. About me: Eastern European with a 1st class degree from a no name UK university (major: Finance), currently in Eastern Europe working in Transaction Advisory at Deloitte (going...
GS Top Teams in London
Hi monkeys - does anyone know what the best teams in GS London are? My guess is all of them are pretty strong, but wanted to get a feeling of the ones that are considered the strongest in the space, with not only high deal flow but quality deal flow too.
JP Morgan Summer Internship Assessment Centre
Hi there, I have an assessment centre coming up next week for JP Morgan Trading summer internship. Does anyone have any advice/ tips? What questions did you get asked? Thanks very much for your help :))
Rothschild (LDN) M&A or Debt Advisory/Restructuring?
Hi guys, I've been fortunate enough to get a summer internship at Rothschild and I have to choose between either M&A or Debt Advisory/Restructuring (Rothschild put DCM and restructuring under the same group), but I don't know what to pick! I'm drawn towards restructuring as I find the debt analysis...
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