http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ Investment Banking Forums @ Sidetawk, Where BankersBallers Let it All Hang Out: Last 35 Posts en Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:37:06 +0000 http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=100&page#post-234 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:24:04 +0000 immortaltutu 234@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I just graduated from an Ivy League MBA program.<br /> I worked as an architect/project manager in China for about five years before b-school. Interned at a small real estate PE firm focusing on international market last summer and loved my experience.<br /> Is it too wild a dream for me to get into a real estate PE firm? Or what is a plausible strategy for me to build my way into such firms. I would not mind going back to China if there is a good opportunity.<br /> Any advice is appreciated. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=5&page#post-233 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:57:52 +0000 admin 233@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Private messaging now enabled.... </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=12&page#post-232 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:47:46 +0000 BcRT 232@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Agreed with strasbourg </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=83&page#post-231 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:46:47 +0000 BcRT 231@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Hope you took this. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=98&page#post-230 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:46:14 +0000 BcRT 230@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Think $200 to $250 in base-did you find anything out yet </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=99&page#post-229 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:21:24 +0000 dr0832 229@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I am selling a Wall Street Prep Self Study Course in Financial and Valuation Modeling. This is the "Premium Package". I purchased this item from Wall Street Prep's website and it was very helpful to me. This is a great course and I recommend it for anyone pursuing a career in the financial services industry that wants to get ahead and learn an important skill that few people have coming out of college. I paid $500.00 + shipping for this course but I am willing to sell for less. Check out my ebay auction below:</p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&#38;item=190245757236" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&#38;item=190245757236</a> </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=92&page#post-228 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:10:09 +0000 ntmp 228@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Dealmaker, contact me at ntmp.llc *at* gmail. I work for a real estate private equity fund and we are always looking for new sources for acquisitions. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=98&page#post-227 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:54:00 +0000 ahbeng 227@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>people</p> <p>I'm looking for some numbers for VP position in the middle east, especially with smaller boutique banks, but any numbers would be good. Saudi Arabia/Dubai, to help develop and set-up the bank </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=97&page#post-226 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:43:38 +0000 jstevens 226@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I'm a Belgian journalist, working for the magazine Vacature (www.vacature.com) It seems that the investment banks in London are having quite a rough time now, and that, due to the subprime mortgage crisis, investment bankers - and other people working there - are losing their jobs. I'm working on a reportage for a Belgian magazine on this crisis that has struck the City. I would like to talk with London based people who have lost their jobs, london based investment bankers or london based experts.<br /> I got this assignement yesterday, and my deadline is the 19th </p> <p>I'll be in London on Monday.</p> <p>mail me at: <a href="mailto:jan@janstevens.be">jan@janstevens.be</a></p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=92&page#post-225 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:24:49 +0000 Grey 225@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Email me at: Keifeinzel (at) gmail (dot) com.</p> <p>I'm not in acquisitions, but I can check out your deals and maybe pass a few along. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-224 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:23:23 +0000 Grey 224@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I work for a tiny RE PE firm in DC (firm is Dutch), and I'd like to hear what some other firms in the area are (other than Carlyle, obviously). I'd love to say that I'd just reloc to NYC, but for family reasons I'm probably not going to do that. </p> <p>Oyeoro3: If you log back on and see this, shoot me an email at: Keifeinzel (at) gmail (dot) com I'd like to know where you work. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-223 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:19:27 +0000 JHP 223@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I was wondering if anyone here could help me identify a few PERE firms in Chicago. I work in Boston for a firm here, but there is the possibility of a move to Chicago. I just want to get an idea of some of firms in the area. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=96&page#post-222 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:53:09 +0000 admin 222@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Calling all unemployed bankers. If you're a recently laid-off bulge bracketer, and want to tell your story of woe to a major network, then contact editor [at] bankersball . com. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=95&page#post-221 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:45:29 +0000 freewilly 221@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I need some information on salaries for IB jobs. I'm a starting my MBA this year (Wharton) and have a PhD (Oxford, UK) plus a couple of years research experience and biotech experience. Hoping to move into banking in the healthcare space post MBA. Pre-MBA salary was around 80. What can I expect coming out in 2 yrs time with MBA? </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=85&page#post-220 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:56:01 +0000 psmn 220@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>"I'm hopeful for at least 120-150 total comp to start. Maybe 95 base, 30-60 bonus?"</p> <p>Think that sounds a bit low- </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=12&page#post-219 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:55:31 +0000 strasbourg 219@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>The answer to this depends on where you are. In Southern Europe, brown shoes with blue trousers is acceptable. The English, however, would definitely almost always wear black shoes with a blue suit. In America, you're better off going with the brown cordovan shoes, as was mentioned above. The Germans find the look detestable. </p> <p>Also, leave the white shirts for interviews and more formal events. Wear them sparingly. It just shows you're trying too hard to play it safe and that you're being sartorialy lazy. It's the mark of a rookie. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=94&page#post-218 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:58:56 +0000 macchi 218@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&#38;sid=a1ijhoVp1.Yc" rel="nofollow">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&#38;sid=a1ijhoVp1.Yc</a></p> <p>he ratio of stock awards in pay packages will rise to a maximum of 65 percent of total compensation from 50 percent, the person said. The decision was announced within the New York-based company today. Employees will receive a mid-year advance equal to one-fifth of their stock award last year, according to the person. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=93&page#post-217 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:58:59 +0000 Bharatbook 217@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>The South African banking industry is experiencing significant growth, especially in terms of banking assets. During 2003-2006, asset growth recorded in the South African banking industry was higher than that witnessed in the global banking industry (though it was lower in 2004), according to “South African Banking Sector Analysis”, a new research report. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a considerable role in the development of South Africa’s economy. The number of multinationals with direct investments or employees in South Africa is increasing fast. Additionally, EU accounted for approx 66% of net foreign investment in South Africa in 2003 and 2004, and in 2005, EU’s share in the total assets held by foreigners in South Africa amounted to around 60%. </p> <p>The research report provides valuable year on year trend analysis on the growing banking industry, and products and services offered by it. Its a thorough study on the structure of the South African banking industry and gives a detailed analysis of the driving and restraining forces operating in the industry.</p> <p>Key Findings</p> <p>The YOY banking industry deposits in South Africa increased by 24.4% in 2006 as compared to a 19.8% YOY hike in 2005.</p> <p>During 2002-2006, banking loans grew at a CAGR of 18.03% due to lower interest rate and rising consumer expenditure in South Africa.</p> <p>The number of credit card purchases increased at a CAGR of 13.18% between 2002 and 2006.</p> <p>Rising disposable income, along with other factors, will drive the South African banking industry deposits to grow at a projected CAGR of 4.8% by 2011.</p> <p>During 2007-2011, net interest income of the South African banking industry is expected to surge at a CAGR of 13.19% due to rising interest margins and soaring return on banking investments.</p> <p>Key Issues &#38; Facts Analyzed</p> <p>Market analysis of different product segments in the South African banking industry.</p> <p>Evaluation of present and its future market trends.</p> <p>Factors pushing the banking industry of South Africa toward growth.</p> <p>Analysis of challenges and growth prospects for the industry.</p> <p>Competitive landscape of the industry.</p> <p>Key Players<br /> This section provides overview and key financials of prominent domestic and foreign players like ABSA Group Limited, Investec Limited, FirstRand Limited, Citibank N.A., Deutsche Bank AG, JPMorgan Chase &#38; Co. (JPMorgan Chase), State Bank of India, etc.</p> <p>Research Methodology Used</p> <p>Information Sources<br /> Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.</p> <p>Analysis Methods<br /> Methods used for analyzing the facts and figures given in this report include ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis.</p> <p>For more information kindly visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=73225" rel="nofollow">http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=73225</a> </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-216 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:11:56 +0000 DBotelho 216@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I've got a question about my situation, maybe some of you in the field might be able to help.</p> <p>My background is in urban planning, real estate and construction - aprox. 2.5 years. I got my bachelor's in the US, worked for a bit, and came down to my home country of Brazil, where I was able to secure a better job than I would had I stayed in Florida. I am now going back to get my M.S. in RE at NYU.</p> <p>I have strong interest in companies with an international presence, especially in Latin America, and want to secure a position in RE PE while attending my master's. The problem is I have no experience as an analyst. What route should I take to get more experience, and what kind of salary should I be looking at as a first year analyst? </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-215 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:56:40 +0000 reAcq 215@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>the following is a list - Boston area offices - but many have a national or international presence <a href="http://www.naiopma.org/DV/Pages/gavel_members.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.naiopma.org/DV/Pages/gavel_members.html</a><br /> If you browse the main NAIOP website you may have luck in your region <a href="http://www.naiop.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.naiop.org/</a> </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=92&page#post-214 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:46:36 +0000 reAcq 214@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>what is your contact info? </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=89&page#post-213 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:42:27 +0000 dodger 213@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Christ, you're awful. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=92&page#post-212 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:13:32 +0000 Dealmaker 212@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Hello all! New to the board here. I'm a Finance Intermediary for Oil and Gas, Real Estate and Entertainment (High profile producers looking for money to fund their film slates). Essentially, people come to me to find funding for their projects and they pay me a fee to procure that funding. </p> <p>Now that that's out of the way, here's my challenge; I've got some really nice Real Estate development projects, some are commercial, some are residential with Golf courses, etc.. I'm looking to establish more relationships with PE Funds or Hedge Funds that are willing and able to do these deals. </p> <p>If you're someone that can assist I'd be most appreciative. Deal sizes range from $20Million to $1Billion. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-211 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:08:59 +0000 Oyeoro3 211@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I have 3 yrs of RE (mostly commercial mortgages underwriting, asset management and CDO analysis) work under my belt in DC and would like to move to RE PE firm in the next year. I currently work for a wall street firm specializing in GSE products.</p> <p>Anybody have advice as to how to begin/approach the application process or where i can find a list of PE Firms.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-208 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:49:39 +0000 DallasReInvestor 208@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>If you had asked me a few weeks ago I probably would have been able to help you, but our summer position was just filled! Regardless, shoot me an E-mail at stevenh766 AT yahoo DOT com and I'll see if I can help you out. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-207 Sun, 18 May 2008 04:28:40 +0000 smuguy05 207@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Dallas-<br /> Does your company have any internship opportunities? </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-206 Sat, 17 May 2008 23:39:34 +0000 Lejla 206@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>CAMERON,</p> <p>I am currently a sophomore, undergrad. I have a few years of real estate experience under my belt (marketing, mortgages, and new development sales), however banking is my focus in school. What would you suggest is the best starting point, essentially for a job like yours?<br /> (intern, where?) </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=89&page#post-205 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:26:48 +0000 mikez44 205@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Hey everyone, I recently accepted a Pre-MBA PE position in Chicago. Can anyone with experience or insight think through their first 90 days in private equity and try and give me a list of pointers, bullet points, sound bytes, or whatever, on things you did that stood out to others as very positive, things you were told to do to prep yourself or things you wish you would have done in your first 90 days. I'm trying to productively use my pre-hire down time to prepare as well as get a sense for things I can do right away to add value/show initiative and stand out. Thanks a lot. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=12&page#post-204 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:33:08 +0000 Horatio 204@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Do you actually think a interviewer gives a shit what color your shoes are? </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=12&page#post-203 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:44:28 +0000 vg9254 203@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Grey suite, white shirt , black shoes </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-202 Fri, 09 May 2008 15:40:43 +0000 lily09 202@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Hi! I will be interning for a real PE shop this summer...so all of this info is quite helpful. can someone comment on the prospects of earning carries out of b school? And for those of you at NY, SF or firms abroad, how often do you bring in talent that is has experience outside of those metro areas.. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=46&page#post-201 Tue, 06 May 2008 14:25:21 +0000 LuckyPierre 201@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I think some of the junior's here are a little confused. No one is going to pay a second year analyst (who has 2 years full-time experience) $365k. Cameron clearly has more than 2 years experience, and I have a feeling he is being just a TAD bit aggressive with his compensation estimate. The only guys hitting those numbers are the quant-jocks that write algorithms for hedge funds (you're talking about the guys that have Master's in Finance before they can legally buy a beer), but even those days are long over. The highest compensation package for an top candidate straight out of college (ie Harvard with Honors and all the right internships) was $60-$65k base and 50-100% bonus (TOP Ibank). Again, I am talking about the BEST candidate from the BEST school with the BEST grades at the BEST firm (I know b/c my good friend fits this profile).</p> <p>I am a third year with one of the most successful and well-regarded RE Private Equity shops in the world and all-in I'll pull down approx. $150k this year, but I get to sleep more than my banker friends and I get to travel to exotic destinations for "work". Dallas, your starting base was average but the bonus is definitely on the weak side. On the other hand, as bigwig and ar84 have kindly opined, you are in Dallas, you can buy a 4,000SF McMansion for $500k out there. You should probably move to SF, NY, or LA, boost your base, then go back to Dallas and buy the Maverick's with your new 6-figure salary. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=88&page#post-200 Tue, 06 May 2008 07:16:36 +0000 thebigbull 200@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>Anybody here heard of culture/strategy/pay at ML GPE? They have been investing proprietary capital so far; but are looking to launch a fund soon. </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=87&page#post-199 Mon, 05 May 2008 23:05:47 +0000 admin 199@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>By reader request, we're adding this as a permanent listing to the forums. Share some of the interview questions you've gotten for IB in this thread. For PE, we already have a thread started here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=29&#38;page&#38;replies=3" rel="nofollow">http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=29&#38;page&#38;replies=3</a> </p> http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/topic.php?id=86&page#post-198 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:05:19 +0000 number41 198@http://www.bankersball.com/pub/sidetawk/ <p>I'm going to be a freshman next year in UIUC's engineering program, but I want to go into finance (hopefully IB). I'm really worried about UIUC's network--it's obviously nothing like a top LAC or an Ivy in terms of IB network strength. If I continued with engineering at UIUC (a top 5 engineering school), would I even be looked at for an internship in finance? </p> <p>Also in terms of post-grad jobs, would it be a better option for me to try to transfer to another school with a stronger finance program or stick with engineering?</p> <p>thanks so much for your help...i'm having a pre-quarter life crisis. </p>