2018 Summer Analyst IB Recruiting Timeline Megathread Page

Are you UK based?

I was told the same deadlines for Goldman Sachs at their undergraduate camp.

JPM open June 15 not July 15

I know this isn't 100% on topic, but I was actually emailed the app by an analyst at JP for their AM summer positions yesterday (6/20). Does the IB application pool really open up later than other positions? I was under the assumption IB is always the most accelerated.

Anybody know if JPM has started interviewing?

Rookie Question. What is the difference between Lazard and LAZ MM?

What does EID mean?

Where are you getting this information about BAML and Lazard? There is nothing on their websites or on my school's finance/career center websites.

US or London ?

Another rookie question - if you aren't selected for accelerated interviews, are you still considered for regular IB?

Also want to know the answer to this question. I would like to know what is possible rising into a junior summer 2018.

It's either diversity programs or some special sophomore early identification program (Jefferies in Houston has 3 sophomores for 3 weeks). Sophomores aren't getting hired for the normal SA program.

Goldman just has a summer analyst position that sophomores and juniors apply to. BAML has a sophomore specific program. MS, DB, and CS have diversity sophomore positions.

Basically what they said above...let's try not to ask repetitive questions

Pretty sure they are all for rising juniors...you apply at the end of the summer/early fall 2017 for a position in summer 2018.

Bump

No it's not. It has not even started.

It has started but it isn't done - as said above, accelerated has been going on and still is, regular timeline will begin later in the summer

Goldman has given early interviews to rising juniors for their Summer 2018 Analyst program but I assume they'll still have openings come August/September.

Y'all gave this person shits... but funny enough, he/she's right. So silver banana for you bro.

If it were done already, why exactly would they bother with the expensive process of re-opening applications on July 15th, flying in people for more superdays after the summer, taking up bankers' time to interview people when their class is already full, etc...?

You won't have a college GPA by the time the applications close in September/October, how would you even apply.

You're halfway if not in ending side of summer applications. Might wanna start applying asap.

The time to start is now. Start networking now regardless and begin to apply now if you go to a non-target. If you have OCR you can wait to apply through that if you want.

my suggestion go for internship in France.

London is your best bet, NYC is impossible due to work permits etc. Banks don't provide you accommodation but during summer time it's not that difficult to find some place to stay at (expensive though!). Try to look up some alumni from your school, if you study at any decent university then someone probably from your alma mater works in London banking.

How do you become a part of this GS accelerated interview process?

Rising sophomore at a target here - are the sophomore BB programs you're talking about (Barclays, JPM, MS) open to non diversity? If so when did you start networking with the banks

I've heard of kids at my school being given superday offers without them even applying.

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alumni came to campus and picked up resumes. Then you move straight to superday if selected. This already happened in the last two weeks

If you do a one-year Master's you can apply to the summer BA position at McKinsey and not the full-time position, as per the website. I assume it's the same most places? I don't know.

Rolling, 8/1, 9/1 and one later. Apparently they HIGHLY recommend you apply by the 8/1 deadline though

Has anyone heard anything yet? My application is still going through a duplicate check.

Would that be just for targets?

For IB though? What is this for?

Also interested! I heard they are beginning mid august and going on until fall but its not from a reputable source.

If you can get that up to a 3.2, which is the cutoff for many BBs, you have a decent shot through diversity programs. There are other ways to get into better firms, with a sub 3.0 GPA. Look into diversity programs that can help you become trained for ibd jobs and eventually lateral your way to where you want to be. SEO Careers helps you prep so you're fully prepared, but recruiting will be an uphill battle.

Did you get an informational email or an actual invitation?

WF IBD/S&T opens August 25 (I assume any expedited apps are handled differently)

Yeah, bump.

If the frat you pledged for has some strong connections to leverage, then give it a shot. Really long odds, though, not really the profile they're looking for.

You know how they always say "there are no stupid questions?"

Well. Congrats. This is it.

Become a Strat at a BB. Also look at risk.

I think the earlier the better. Spots are limited and get filled up of course as time passes by. Focus on applying to everything early and network hardcore.

Most BBs consider their S&T divisions to be part of their investment banking division - GCIB for BAML, CIB for JPM, etc. So S&T recruiting will happen at the same time as the IB positions in ECM, M&A, etc.

most resumes drops will be mid august and 1st rounds and supderdays in september. GS and a lot of EBs have accelerated process which open july 15.

most have told me exactly when for each bank, also most of the time i haven't had to ask for favors, the topic come up organically. I think its slightly better this way because I know they want to help if they brought it up. Either way i would feel it out. If you feel a solid connection and an opportunity ask them when is best/what is the best way to secure an interview. Also I had one call where the vibe was weird so I asked to speak to someone in another group that i was also interested in, the other guy was great and I know he will help me in august/sept. In other words asking for the favor of just speaking to someone else within the bank might hold more value than asking for a resume push. idk, just my two cents. certainly not an expert.

Gen Pop apps aren't open yet so you can just apply right now (unless LAZ and WF are open idk). If your in the accelerated recruiting process then thats different. You have to wait until end of June early July for the gen apps to open.

Did you hear back for O4U?

MS

WF

For those with July superdays, is that only open to select target schools too? Or for people who apply in June once it opens?

How do you get invited to the fall superdays?

I get that they are invite-only, but how do they get the contacts to reach out to people at targets? I go to a target but have no idea how to get on the accelerated super day process.

for you it might be as soph yr ends LOL

I heard MS and GS have decided to start offering their 2030 insight programs to kindergartens.

Never hurts man. The more you overthink it the more likely it is that you don't follow through.

Why not just email him? If you know his first and last name, you can just shoot him an email at his GS address

Yeah, just look up GS email format and write something along the lines of, "xxx, we met at our university's recruiting event and I'd love to catch up and hear more about your experiences."

Not gonna lie you're clueless about how these things work, you don't ask to be included into the accelerated process. These things are invite only, you get invited if you've networked with the firm and are on their radar (either networking/target school strong candidate). I'd suggest you reach out to multiple alumni from your school, you're already kind of late for accelerated tbh, and go from there

Moelis's application has been open for more than two weeks. I applied last week but still haven't heard anything.

Anyone hear back?

Always submit a cover letter. People need something to put their coffees on to not get their desks dirty...

But, really, always submit one. Analysts rarely get to read them, but HR actually cares about them.