August, 2006

I see a lot of traders poker... does that help

I read the WSJ adn FT--scan the Times... is there anything else that I should read to keep up to date on the industry?

Anyone hear what is going on with Aeneas?

Does the CAIA designation command any respect?

Can one jump to associate in ibanking with just a CFA and several years of finance, but not ibanking?

I started a manufacturing company four years ago when i was 19, and i am just now able to start finishing my degree. Will my expierence starting this company help with a career in finance of am i starting from scratch.

Hi All,

I want to get your opinion on my current dilemma. I'm a Sales Assistant within HY debt group. I am coming to the end of my analyst program & the thing is that I really want to make a move to be a Sales Rep. Currently their are no opportunity to move onto the desk I support. The thing is that people at my bank love me but the slight problem is that my current desk would not want me to go but I have to do what is best for me.

Hi,

I am an MBA (Finance) from 2nd Tier B-School (December 2005 Grad). I am trying hard to get into PE/VC Industry, however, lack of direct I-Banking and/or PE/VC experience are putting my odds against me.

I am planning for CFA Level 1 exam. However, before that I wanted to get the idea on how much worth it would to invest time and money for CFA. Will it give me good base or good position to enter at Entry Level in PE/VC??

Hi,

I am an MBA (Finance) from 2nd Tier B-School (December 2005 Grad). I am trying hard to get into VC Industry, however, lack of direct I-Banking and/or PE/VC experience are putting my odds against me.

I am planning for CFA Level 1 exam. However, before that I wanted to get the idea on how much worth it would to invest time and money for CFA. Will it give me good base or good position to enter at Entry Level in VC??

Does it realy matter if you major in accounting of finance to try to get into the ibanking world?

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=%7B78C5E00E%2D0056...

The articles holds that the good times have peaked on the Street and the next downturn (a la

I know they have been growing rapidly over the past 5 years but what is the street's opinion on their IB group as a whole? I know HC and LevFin are pretty highly regarded but does anyone have thoughts?

It seems like they do a decent amount of deals but never take a lead role for the major ones.

An alumni I spoke with said that it would behoove me to buy deal maven, study it, and then throw my resume to head hunters. Are there any cheaper alternatives that are just as good?

How does Citigroup stack up against GS, MS, ML, Lehman, etc?
Also, what are some of the best groups at Citi?

Alright, let me know if this makes sense. For summer 2007, i would like to get an internship at a somewhat lower level BB (i.e. UBS, Bear, etc). Why? the reason is b/c i hear these banks give out substantially more full time offers (% wise) than say MS or GS, which i hear only give roughly 40% of interns offers. So, say i take an internship at a lesser bank, get a full time offer, then couldn

What do you guys know about Citadel Investment Group? I'd love to hear more about it, and what the company is like. Thanks!

How hard is it to get a job with this fund?

Also, what is its relative stature ?

If you already have an M.D. and wanted to get into health care/biotech hedge fund work, what would be the best path to get in? Assume an undergrad degree in finance from an average state school (high GPA), but not desire to do extra school (i.e. MBA). Would the IB path (analyst or even associate level if possible) for a couple years help or applying directly for lower level analyst work at a mediocre HF?

just wondering which banks have the best deal flow/experience in healthcare, & life scie/biotech (bb, mm, and boutique??)thanks.

Dawgie is such an idiot. Everytime he contributes it is like reading the used car ads -you don't want to do it, they bore the shit out of you, and you say who would ever buy this shit?

Which of these is the best for someone without experience (regarding compensation and learning to trade)?

am i insane?

I'm specifically referring to undergrads, I know the MBA schools other than NW, Michigan, and perhaps Indiana generally aren't represented...

Are there CMIS departments in investment banks?

what are the chances of makin it to top 15 bschool out of ugrad? if u know anyone that made it, plz share ur story