Investment Banking - IBD

Looking for honest perspective. Have been accepted to a few T10 MBA programs. Looking to understand the realistic chances of landing an IB role coming from back office financial services consulting wi...

Transitioning from FDD to IB as an analyst. Any tips to hit the ground running?

The businesses with staying power tend to share one trait. They make customers feel understood, not processed. That distinction becomes more valuable as automation increases.

What’s everyone’s opinion on etiquette for virtual interviews - would you still wear a tie when meeting with your interviewer, or is just a jacket enough?

Currently in FDD, finally received an analyst offer where I’ll be focused in healthcare. I have no healthcare experience, but really wanted to break into IB to get my foot in the door. Is this smart, ...

Can anyone provide insight as to their experience at Chatham’s IB group? I’m not finding too much online but just trying to get an idea on size, structure etc.

Did you modify your 401k contributions pre / post bonus?

I have a final round interview & modeling test this week. Do Companies normally tell you ahead of time if there will be a presentation component / if it will be a pure modeling test?

Anyone interested in a free webinar if you're laid off or looking for a new job? I've been helping many mentees and it genuinely brings me joy doing that, so I thought I might host a webinar to help e...

The strongest business relationships are built before they’re needed. That applies to investors,customers,partners,employees Trust built during calm periods matters most during volatile ones.

Any middle / lower middle market bankers or brokers here specializing in BPOs, call centers, CX?

Revenue growth can hide a surprising number of weaknesses. Culture issues. Poor incentives. Fragile economics. Good markets are forgiving. That’s not always a blessing.

Lateral hiring timeline check - recruiting for EB lateral analyst. Just wondering how long do you expect to hear back after R1 with the Associates?

Hunting for PE folks lurking in the IB bowl... I’m an engineering grad student building an AI tool to kill the "copy-paste tax" in LMM PE sourcing (automating teaser deanonymization and PDF extractio...

Currently doing TS FDD as a senior associate and feel like i have the exposure to deals and looking to move to IB in Europe (ideally London but getting a visa is hard). Going through LinkedIn adds Cur...

Anyone else here interested in how online mining systems actually operate?

Setting up a real estate mortgage lending company with a Delaware Manager LLC and deal-by-deal SPVs. Got quoted $40K-$75K for fund formation docs from a NY firm. Has anyone done this with AI drafting...

Does anyone know of someone who has successfully transitioned from economic consulting to IBD? I’m looking to enter as an associate (no MBA but several years of work experience in a particular sector)...

AI will not replace thoughtful leadership. But it will expose weak thinking faster than ever. When information becomes abundant judgment becomes scarce. That changes who creates value.

Hi everyone, Final rounds at a very small, specialized M&A advisory firm in NY (~10 people, ~4-5 years old). They have a few recognizable clients but limited deal flow given how young the firm is. Co...