I´m planning on going into this sector hopefully this spring, early summer either as an analyst at an IB or VC firm or doing financial analysis at a company whose function is something else and I wanted to talk to someone who´s done it or is doing it now and get some feedback through PMs or email or something. If anyone wouldn´t mind a little mentoring or advice regarding resume, cover letter, job search techinque or whatever I´d really appreciate it. I´m looking into San Francisco because that´s where I´d like to be but any general information or insight would be great.
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11-13-2007, 06:26 AM #1
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Anyone working in the financial sector
It ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky
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11-13-2007, 09:35 AM #2
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I worked in the financial sector for 4 years - 3 in Boston for Putnam Investments and 1 year out here for Raymond James. Finally washed my hands of it and let my Series 7 expire but I would be happy to tell you the little bit I know.
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Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
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11-13-2007, 10:17 AM #3
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You might pm Rontele. He's in HR at a big financial services company, sure he'd be glad to help ya out!
Something about the wrinkle in your forehead tells me there's a fit about to get thrown
And I never hear a single word you say when you tell me not to have my fun
It's the same old shit that I ain't gonna take off anyone.
and I never had a shortage of people tryin' to warn me about the dangers I pose to myself.
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11-13-2007, 10:55 AM #4
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I work in structured finance and have been around the street enough to provide some color. PM me if you want to chat.
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11-13-2007, 11:00 AM #5
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Most investment banks have completed their interviewing for next year's class.
I can't speak for VC, PE or any other fruity investment firms.Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well.
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11-13-2007, 11:13 AM #6
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The few Analyst positions available in banks have been filled already, at least at the bulge firms. You may be able to go after some of the smaller shops around the Bay...
Shoot me a PM and I can give you some more insight...btw, banking is 90% tech, 8% healthcare, and 2% energy in SF..."I do look like the Arrow shirt man, I did lace up my skates professionally, and I did do a fabulous job finishing my muffin."
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11-13-2007, 11:23 AM #7
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Didn't like the business here? If so, I'm interested to know why.
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11-13-2007, 01:38 PM #8
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Next year's class as in starting in May? When did that end? I thought it took place through Jan/Feb, guess not. Would it be worth it to try and get one of the summer internships and go in that way? Or should I search in a different sector/ smaller firm. Are the summer programs paid? Originally Posted by Stu Gotz
Stu, do you work at one of the bulge bracket firms?It ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky
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11-13-2007, 02:03 PM #9
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Just checked the career center at BC, theres a job in an IB in San Fran. Ill try and get the contact info for you and PM you. Do you have an MBA or are you going in new.
Decisions Decisions
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11-13-2007, 02:16 PM #10
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I'm going in new. Here's another question. I've been investing/managing money on my own for about 5months now (not just a few k either, much more) and have learned a lot from first hand experience and from what i've read in books, news articles, learned on my own from following and analyzing trends, etc. but I have no idea how to incorporate this into a resume setting as its not an actual internship or job but something I've done on my own. Thoughts? I know its definitely something I'd bring up to talk about in an interview as relevant experience, but getting to the interview is the harder part.
Oh, and since I graduated in 06 (BS business and a BA in economics) am I going to be looked down upon in the by the finance guys for not going straight to work?It ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky
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11-13-2007, 02:31 PM #11
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Where ever i work, they automatically consider it to be a "bulge bracket" if you know what I mean. Originally Posted by skiaholik
I kill myself. I'll be here till thursday. And check out the tuna melt. It's delicious.Charlie, here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well.
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11-13-2007, 02:43 PM #12
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If your willing to work cheap, long hours and no vacation, then there will be a job for you. Dont be afraid to take any job that will get you in the front door. It is what you do afterwards that will determine your progress. And, its where ytou wnat to be iin 5 yrs that matters, not your first yr. salary. Originally Posted by skiaholik
Just like any good whore really.
And ,no one cares if you have a scwaab account either. Leave that baggage at the door.
And dont expect anyone to be nice to you either.Last edited by Cono Este; 11-13-2007 at 02:49 PM.
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11-13-2007, 03:15 PM #13
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Originally Posted by Cono Este
Sore subject?And dont expect anyone to be nice to you either.It ain't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky
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11-13-2007, 03:29 PM #14
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2nd. the guy knows his stuff. Originally Posted by Tye 1on
Let me lock in the system at Warp 2
Push it on into systematic overdrive
You know what to do
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11-13-2007, 03:48 PM #15
Good-lookin' wool
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Hell, most of my money is tied up with Rontele. Originally Posted by Tap
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