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Piper Sandler NYC 2025 SD
Hi all, I interviewed Wednesday for Piper Sandler FIG team for NYC office but haven't gotten a call yet about the offer. Does anyone know if offers have already been given out, or when we can expect to hear if we've gotten it (I assume rejection would come later). I thought i nailed the interview...
Ardea Partners in 2024
Wondering if anyone has thoughts on the firm's reputation, prestige, culture/WLB, exits, and comp (yes I've seen other forums but want updated info). Know it's a smaller boutique with interesting senior lineage going back to GS and seemingly impressive deals/deal flow, FIG focus. Wondering what the...
Is GS FIG worth the pay cut
I'm a sophomore about to be a SA in GS FIG for summer 2024. I'm coming from a target school and decided not to re recruit because I'm super excited about the offer and hope to do my soph and junior summers there + analyst years at least. However, as friends recruit for junior summer I'm starting to...
Moelis FIG
I see that Moelis FIG is hiring at the analyst and associate levels. Is anyone able to share some color on the group? How is the culture, deal flow, lifestyle, etc.?
How to prepare for a Senior Analyst/Associate role at FIG IB/M&A boutique
How do you value companies in FIG M&A in general? And then how would you value an asset/wealth management firm? I have an associate M&A interview coming up. How do you value companies in FIG M&A in general? And then how would you value an asset/wealth management firm? I have an interview coming up....
FIG IB in London- best teams and exit opps?
Currently an AN2 at an MM bank in London, focusing on FIG sector coverage. Looking to lateral into another team with stronger deal flow and/or better exit opportunities. Who are the strongest FIG teams in London? Are the BBs best or are the strongest FIG teams at EBs/FIG-focused Boutiques? How do...
FIG M&A technicals?
Trying to get some basic info on FIG M&A. Don't need / want to become an expert, but beyond knowing that FIG corp fin is "different," I don't have a great sense of what the key metrics are, how synergies are estimated, etc. If anyone can PM me and potentially answer a few questions via email or...
FIG - What verticals do you have at your FIG group?
I'm interested in FIG, but mostly in payment companies (think VISA etc) and Fintech. While any FIG group embraces way more types of financial companies, I'm wondering if there are any banks that have a specific vertical that only does that sort of transactions. Can you please share the names of the...
Help 1 Hour FIG Modeling Test!
Hey everyone, I have an old 1 hour FIG modeling test that I have been trying to figure out how to complete (3 statement into a DDM). I was able to get decently far but wasn't able to complete the final DDM section (I have a few questions that I am still trying to understand can PM regarding them)....
Recruiting for HF
I just started my senior year at my non-target school after completing a summer internship at an EB in coverage and signing my FT offer. I'm in a pretty specialized industry group (think FIG / Energy / Real Estate). After doing two years as an analyst, I want to go into SM HF, preferably value...
FIG Operating Model into DDM please help!
Hello Gents, I am a corp banker trying to break into IB (spec fin) I got a hold of a DDM model for FIG and was trying to see if there was anybody that is familiar with this type of model (Operating model into a DDM 2HR model). It should be relatively simple but I don't really have any guidance as I...
DB FIG
Can anyone provide any color on DB’s FIG group? How is the culture and deal flow?
Truist FIG
I saw that Truist recently made some big hires from BofA and CS to run their fig group. Can anyone provide any additional color on the group?
Wells Fargo FIG
Can anyone shed some light on this group? How is the culture and wlb of the group? It sounds like they are looking to grow based on recent hires.
Any FIG groups hiring associates?
As the title says, are any FIG groups hiring lateral associates?
Any FIG groups hiring?
Im a second year associate with FIG and fintech experience and am looking to lateral back to FIG. Does anyone know of any FIG groups hiring?
MS FIG London
Hey, do you have any info on the reputation / sweatiness / exit opps for MS London? Is it a top group? Would you pick it over other groups? Anything I should know about that group?
GS/MS/JPM FIG FT Analyst Interviews
Hey, just received invitation to interview for top BB GS/MS/JPM FIG analyst FT programme in London. What can I expect for first-round and second-round interviews, what kind of technicals for FIG especially, culture, etc. How do I best prepare for the interviews?
Middle market investment bank (FIG) or early-stage LMM private equity shop?
I recently received an offer from a very well known (but not top-tier) middle market investment bank within their FIG group (one of the top groups in the space). I've been interning for an early-stage LMM private equity shop over the last semester, and when I brought up my offer, they noted they...
Hovde Group
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had some more information on the Hovde Group that mostly operates in FIG M&A and Capital Raises. Interested in hearing more about previous experiences or thoughts on the firm as a whole. Thanks
EB PCA vs BB Fintech Coverage
Currently associate. Deciding between a Tier 1 EB PCA offer (i.e. Evercore, PJT, Lazard) vs a lower BB Fintech coverage offer (i.e. CS, UBS, DB). PCA is booming in the past two years, and EB have dominant share in this market. Pay is higher than M&A and high upsides if stay within secondaries....
Attention FIG bros
I want to go into FIG and so to maybe help me with recruitment I was wondering if there was a particular course to take to learn more that is similarly regarded to the likes of Wallstreetprep? Cheers
FIG M&A
Guys, I have an IB offer from London office, it’s Asset Management part of FIG group, need your forecasts/predictions on the sector and most relevant exists thanks and kudos from me for all!
UBS FIG Status
Was wondering what the group is like in terms of culture, hours, and deal flow. How does it stack up to the other FIGs on the street?
FIG during corrections/recessions
How is deal flow/ activity in FIG impacted by economic downturns and recessions? Is it typically more or less recession proof? Also how will rising interest rates impact FIG deal flow as commercial banks have to alter their strategies which have relied on super low rates in the past?
FIG Resources and Thoughts
Seems like FIG has a bit of a reputation that I was not aware of before interviewing for a handful of lateral moves upmarket into FIG/FinTech/FinServ groups. Any thoughts on FIG in general would be appreciated, as well resources for staying on top of the industry vertical (news letters, interview...
Top EB FIG Groups
What are the best EB FIG groups? How is the culture and how bad are the hours? I appreciate the any insight you can share.
BMO FIG Reputation
Hi All, Hope everyone is keeping well and safe. I was just wondering if anyone knows much about BMO's FIG group in NY in terms of deal flow, modelling exposure, and types of mandates (M&A etc..) Would it be possible to jump ship to another bank within a couple months of working there? Thanks for the...
FIG: Citi vs. Piper Sandler
Pros/cons of each: reputation, experience, comp, lifestyle. Any input? Understand BB vs. MM, exit opps far different? Sandler a powerhouse in FIG historically.
Any insight on Citi's FIG FinTech vertical?
Hi, sophomore here interested in recruiting for Citi's FIG group, particularly going for its FinTech vertical. Haven't heard about it much here, can anyone provide insight on culture (sweaty or not, do people leave early or can ppl stay for long) + if learning opps are comparable to other Citi...
FIG exit opps
Can someone share a bit what are the potential exit opps from FIG VP level? Currently covering fintech and have been approached for a great opportunity in FIG with plenty of room to grow, but want to make sure I am not pigeonholing myself into a narrow field with no possibility of exit.
What questions to expect for FIG super day?
I have a super day pretty soon for FIG at a larger bank (1st year analyst position). What type of questions (specifically technical) should I except? I have done some research on FIG and have read that traditional valuation methods (DCF, LBO) don’t really apply. Does that mean most of the IB 400...
Public PE Asset Managers (APO,ARES,BX, Etc.)
Hi guys, I am doing a school project and need to value PAM’s. Having a hard time calculating the EV of BX. Do I include NCI of both consolidated entities in consolidated funds and BX holdings? I’ll be grateful for any guidance.
Jefferies FIG
I know that they recently poached a few MDs from CS. Can anyone provide some color on the group? How is the culture? Is it a promising place to be going forward?
FIG, Still Career Purgatory?
I'm curious why people still believe that being put into a FIG group is a death sentence career wise regarding any move to PE or otherwise. I work in the FinTech group at my firm which is within the broader FIG group, understanding that some banks put Fintech under Tech while others under FIG but...
Fund Analyst - What is it? (IBD - FIG)
I have an interview with Fells Fargo - Fund Analyst within FIG in the Investment Banking Division. 1) What is the role about? 2) How should I prepare for it? What questions should I expect? 3) What exit opportunities does it have? Thanks!
Career advice - FIG pigeonholed!
Hi all, I'd like to collect any suggestion about my career progression as I have now been working for 3 years+ in banking plus growth private equity (Tier 2) and I totally feel pigeonholed where I am. I started my IB career in FIG BB and had to leave the bank without the possibility to change team...
FIG hours/lifestyle
I’ve heard on this forum that FIG has some of the toughest hours in banking. Is this actually true? If true, why is it that the hours are so much worse than that of other coverage groups?
Apollo FIG PE
Anybody here familiar with Apollo's FIG PE group? Current MBA at a top program looking at summer seats. The FIG team is described like it invests across flagship PE, hybrid value, yield origination platforms, and insurance, plus internal M&A. Crazy breadth of assets, I know (that's a plus in my...
Do I need to major in Finance to work in FIG?
Hello, I am a junior studying finance and information systems. I recently got an internship with a very large asset management firm to work in their Financial Institutions Group. The issue is I’m considering changing my major from finance to marketing. I understand that in the financial services...
FIG banking landscape in BBs
JPM and Goldman are clear leaders among BB FIG groups. But how do second-tier banks like Morgan Stanley, BAML, Citi, Credit Suisse and Barclays stack up when it comes to FIG? Particularly interested in strength in depositories and specialty finance coverage.
FIG Industry Primer
Hi everyone, I will be working at a BB within FIG and I was wondering if anyone had some resources they could share that would help me prepare and better understand industry
How would you value a bank?
Recently I got asked this question in an interview and I did not know how to answer. I am aware that valuation in FIG is complex compared to the rest of banks. I know a DCF for a bank can be problematic (most revenue comes from interest, how to input interest expense in the WACC...) What methods and...
FIG Modeling Test and have some questions
Hello all, I am currently interviewing for an ER position covering Financial Insitutions. They recently gave me a modeling test, and it is much more detailed than any other model I have worked on (probably not unusual considering that banks typically are more difficult to value and forecast than a...
What makes a good FIG investment in PE?
Hi all, Interviewing in a couple weeks for a Financial Services specific MM PE shop but not sure how to think about investments in this space from a PE perspective. What makes a good LBO target in Financial Services (banks, insurance companies, investment managers, etc.)? And what are things to look...
FIG-specific newsletters/resources?
I'm heading into my summer internship in a FIG coverage role this summer and looking for newsletters and other resources to better keep track of industry news. I keep up with a few sources (e.g. WSJ Financial Services News, American Banker) but I've struggled to find any free/cheap email...
Corsair Capital headhunter/lifestyle?
Title says its all... Wondering if anyone knows which HH covers Corsair. Additionally, any color on the firms lifestyle/quality/comp would be helpful. Thanks!
Exit Opps: BB FIG vs. MM Botique / LDN
Hi everyone, I just received two offers for an Analyst 2 spot: either in a BB (GS/ JP /MS) FIG Cov. or in a MM Botique Industrials Cov. (Jefferies, HL , Blair, Baird) and I dont know how to evaluate these reg. future exit opps. My mid-term career goal is a European (upper-)mid cap buyout fund (lets...
Notable Recent FIG Transactions
Was recently given the opportunity to interview for a FIG summer analyst role and am looking to choose a deal that I can speak to within the industry. I've been looking through Axios and am struggling to find a deal that stands out. Can anyone working in FIG offer a recent transaction that they...
Best Fintech Firms?
Have spent a solid amount of time focusing on fintech in my FIG banking group and wondering what reputable MM - upper MM firms do alot in the fintech space.
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