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Need Advice!! Unique Situation- Oxford vs. BB S&T
Alright guys, I am in a situation that I need advice on: -two weeks ago I accepted a FT Sales offer from a BB , I love the desk, the MD and the job, it sounds great and I'm excited about it. -today I was informed I got into University of Oxford (UK) into a non business/econ school (random I know,...
Most Capital Intense Product Areas within S&T?
can anyone shed some light on which products (commodities, rates, equities, credit, fx; and their derivatives) are more capital intense, which ones to a lesser extent and why?
S&T Prestige
I guess I should be asking this question elsewhere, but I feel like the bullpen is the most *( and possibly only) regularly visited forum on this site. I have a question regarding s&t . I was wondering if there is a preference/prestige regarding s&t amongst BBs like in IBD and M&A . Or is sales and...
S&T to Equity Capital Markets
I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences transitioning from S&T to equity/ debt capital markets , and if this transition is any easier than to IBD coverage groups. I'm currently a junior at a non-target, and I will be interning in S&T at a top bulge bracket this summer, and although I'm...
Trading to Strategy
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Help deciding between offers --- With a twist
Hi everyone, I've been lurking around this site for some time and actually own two of the interview prep guides. I've learned a lot from everyone here just reading, but now I need some advice. I go to a non-target, and was able to secure two offers for internships through networking with alumni....
what to do with summer
I am junior from non target majoring in applied math minoring in econ. In high school didn't really know what I wanted to do, and decided to go to a state school..a shitty one because I was recruited for soccer and I got a full academic scholarship. Now I am really interested in a career in trading...
DEShaw vs Citi S&T
DEShaw prop vs Citi S&T rotational summer both in London. Which one and why? Cheers x
Summer Trading Internships?
Does anybody know any trading firms still looking for interns for this summer? I am a sophomore majoring in Quant Finance at UT Austin. I currently have an internship at a distressed debt trading firm.
Piper Jaffray S&T?
Any comments on the firm? Comments on an entry-level position? Experience? etc..Thanks a lot
need help for career in trading
I am a junior majoring in applied math..minor economics at a state school..sure non target. I want to ultimately pursue a career in trading . I want to attend a mfin think..nova or wustl, claremont. I know I will have the gpa and gmat scores , however I don't have any relevant experience. I have one...
MFIN + MBA, worth it?
Hey, Is a Mfin from MIT then a top MBA from H/S/W/C/C worth it? Let say you will be 27 when applying to an MBA , 2 Masters (one mfin), 2 years ib /consulting experiences (one pre MFIN one post MFIN)? I GUESS you will be promoted to associated when you already have an mfin... but let say you got...
SA Investment banking to FT Sales & Trading?
Is it possible/ how hard is it to get interviews for full time Sales and Trading after doing a summer in Banking (Middle Market bank)? Coming from non-target, I wanted to (and still want to) get into Sales and Trading, but only managed to get interviews in Banking. I now have accepted a banking...
To become a fund-manager: S&T or PE
Hi Monkeys, So my long-term goal is to be a pm and pick the investments or at least have a role. My offers for the summer are either at a tier 1 BB in S&T (rotational) or a top PE firm (specific industry focus) Both are great offers and I want to be a PM in the future, so what should I do? These are...
Low on summer options what to do advice?
I am a junior at W.P. Carey School of Business and I am currently low on options for the summer. I interviewed at BB for S &T and I have 2 more BB leads...and 1 strong networked boutique lead. I got rejected from the super-day I had for BB S&T and I am trying to figure out options for this summer in...
AllianceBernstein PCS
Currently sitting on the waiting list for 2 BB SA S&T roles in sales and trading (sounds like I'm near the top for one, got call back next morning, chances?) and am starting to look at other areas for this summer (I'm a Junior) to try and leverage into a FT shot. Is Bernstein Private Client Services...
Need some help here...
Hello everyone, I am in a situation that I hope is not all too uncommon - I would like to get into trading but have no experience. I recently got my bachelors is in political science, and I have no business experience. I also went to a non-target school. So basically, I'm starting off from scratch....
Engineer, target school, seeking S&T SA but little relevant experience
Here is the link for the resume: http://www.razume.com/documents/18899 I go to one of Ivy schools. I would like to know 1) am I fit for S&T? 2) if not, how can I improve? Open to constructive criticism. Thank you.
Fixed Income Advice
Recently interviewed for an FI internship. Final round was over the phone with the three heads of the division. Long story short, I did not get it, but wanted some advice. The interview seemed very self-directed. I was asked to take 10 minutes to describe why I am qualified for the position. Went...
Credit Research Questions
Is there anybody here who is in credit research? I am specifically looking at equity research versus credit research. The ins, outs, advantages, pay scale, etc. I have some more questions that I can PM/email you.
Sales Assistant vs Sales analyst
I know banks often have sales assistants as well as the more traditional first year sales analyst. I know the 2 do similar roles but can anyone shed some light upon the difference of their day to day, and also their career progression. Do the sales assistants move on the same way the analysts do?...
What kind of pressure should one expect in S&T?
It`s common sense that one of the basic requisites to succeed as a trader is to be able to work under pressure. But what kind of pressure? I could at least divide pressure into two different groups: 1-) Being under pressure while your boss/a coworker is constantly looking at what you're doing (for...
valid reason for being interested in BOTH IBD and S&T
if someone were to ask me in an interview why I have applied to both S&T and IBD , and how can i reconcile my interests in 2 seemingly disparate divisions, can I say the following in response : The type of role I'm interested in within IBD is not too different from the type of role im interested in...
S&T summer internship: MS fixed income vs Citi STQA vs UBS securities
Which of these programs do you think is the best (no obvious answer of course)? Can anyone with previous internship experience weigh in on their experiences? Culture wise? Work wise? What you got out of the internship? Desk strengths? Thanks.
Stuck and need advice
Long time lurker, haven't posted much. I graduated in May 2008 from a non-target, Finance major 3.2 gpa. Been working in wealth management ( MSSB , ML , UBS ) as basically a sales/service assistant for a little over 2 yrs. Never wanted this position but took it figuring it would be better then...
my name
so during networking sessions and while e-mailing alumni for advice, etc - i always introduce myself by my nickname because its easier to pronounce and remember. however my resume and cover letter only refer to my full legal name (which most people can't pronounce and doesn't really seem correlated...
UBS phone interview questions
Hi, I'm at a non target school and I have two phone interviews with UBS S&T next week. What type of questions are generally asked in first round phone interviews? If anyone has experience with this that would be great. Thank You
BB phone interview question
Hi everyone, My phone interview with a BB today is with their COO. Can anyone tell me, is this an especially good sign for me? Or is this normal for interviews? All my other 1st round interviews were with associates... I'm just curious. Thanks :)
Explanation of advice in e-mail from Executive Director:
I recently e-mailed an executive director at a prestigious i-bank that also has operations in asset and wealth management. In my e-mail to him, I mentioned " I have a particular desire to work on the floor in fixed-income S&T and ultimately progress to buy-side money-management." His response was:...
2010 S&T FT Salaries in London
any info available for 2010 ft starting salaries (&sign-on & maybe expected/approx. bonus) in london at bb banks?
S&T Superday SA Questions?
Sorry if this has been posted before, but while there are numerous sources of technical questions for IBD , there doesn't seem to be much info for S&T besides CAPM analysis. Is there a good guide you guys recommend to go over questions to prepare for S&T interviews?
CIBC vs Scotia--S&T in Canada
Which is more reputable? Are there league tables for Canadian banks in Sales and Trading?
Sales AND Trading Recruiting Does Not Makes Sense
If Sales and Trading requires such different skill sets, why do they recruit them together?
Dear WSO: blog idea
I think a blog about investing strategy/ retirement planning/ general product topics/ or even stock picks would be a big hit on here. I cannot write it, but would definitely read it if someone created an investment blog. - as long as it's not Jim Cramer. Also if anyone has investment blogs they...
trade4size's blog - Working on an equity event driven desk
Starting to get a lot of PMs asking the same types of questions so wanted to start a blog. I am a first year analyst at a S&T boutique on an equity event driven desk in particular I follow risk arb.
Msc Finance for someone with a non-finance, non-econ background
I've just about had it with the back-office (okay, I've absolutely had it with the back office) and I'm looking to get a Msc in Finance somewhere (preferably Europe) to make the jump to the FO . Here are my stats: B.A. in International Relations (international trade concentration), 3.5 GPA, at a top...
How Do You Know What's Right For You?
I've read every damn article/post on banking/ trading and talked with several people in both industries. I understand that they're both completely different skill sets, but how can you determine what you want to do without ever actually working in either fields?
too late ?
help my dear monkeys..31 years old, MBA Ivy League in 2008, suffered from hiring shutdown and now structuring/ trading derivs for a decent PWM firm, any chance of getting into institutional sales/trading now..or is it time up for me...
WSO Interview Guide
Hey, does anybody know which WSO guide I should get for an S&T Interview? And what are your thoughts on the WSO interview guide.
ECM, Chinese Wall, S&T
I visted a massive trade floor of a BB , and the alumni's told me that those ECM people are isolated in their own area with the glass windows, so they can't interact with the traders on the floor for regulation purposes. Can someone please explain why? I thought those ECM people and traders are all...
Nomura S&T Offers
Anybody heard back for Nomura's 10/20 NY final round for Global Markets?
S&T: HK to LA/SF?
It's somewhat more difficult to move from HK IBD to NY IBD (or any other part of the States IBD). Supposedly a stigma attached to the "less technical" aspect of HK IBD . Anyone know if this also holds for S&T? Is it more difficult to move from say fixed-income trading in HK to fixed-income trading...
Hot lead going cold?
Had an informational interview at a boutique two weeks ago and was told to "Call" the guy back (not email) in a few days. Anyway so a few days went by I call and I can't get a hold of him, try again the following day same story, only this time I also e-mail him at the end of the day; however, Havn't...
Entry Level Salary for Canadian S&T
Does anybody know what the entry level salaries are for S&T at Canadian banks for 2011?
Wells Fargo Trading in NYC
Hey guys, I understand that Wells has a big trading floor in Charlotte, but I was wondering if Wells Fargo had a trading floor in NYC? If so, what desks are there?
Potential Trader Career Analysis
Hey all- Hopefully this career thread is a little different. I know that I'd love to get into some sort of equity/derivatives trading , but being out of college and with a strange set of skills I'm not sure of the best way to break in. Mind looking at my background/future plans and telling me if you...
Full-Time Hiring this year
From looking at a few target schools, these are my conclusions about the hiring situation this year. What do you guys think? Credit Suisse - not hiring too much Morgan Stanley - not hiring too much for IBD , hiring for S&T Goldman Sachs - hiring more for quantitative and finance division, presumably...
RBS vs. BoA vs. MS S&T
I have interviews next week for S&T with RBS , BoA and MS. The MS one is for fixed income and the other two don't specify. Has anyone had interviews with any of these three groups recently or have any idea what types of interviews they tend to be? I know from experience and talking to others that MS...
Current S&T Environment
Hi everyone, a new user here, currently in senior year at a Canadian target university. Done the rounds of networking and started applying to a bunch of rotational S&T programs in Canada and abroad. From the info I've gathered so far, it seems like this is a pretty good recruiting year for people...
getting into S&T
COMPARATIVELY, is sales and trading harder to get into than other parts of investmant banking? what part of banking is the hardest/easiest to get into?
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