Wall Street Oasis

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Gain critical career and life insights from the most inspirational members on Wall Street Oasis. Detailed advice around recruiting, interviewing, networking and "day-in-the-life" segments. Even those who've "made it" usually didn't follow a straight path. Join us to hear of the twists and turns of successful professionals across investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, management consulting, prop trading, asset management and more!

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E238: Career Gaps - Getting to Director - Cold Emails | Weekly Wrapup #6 | 3-3-23 03.03.2023 29:25

WSO Weekly Wrapup - Sign Up for the Newsletter Here Topics this Week: Laid Off - Career Gap Getting To Director/MD DO BETTER WITH YOUR COLD EMAILS

E237: The Culture of Wall Street from a former VP in Prime Brokerage at JP Morgan 23.02.2023 48:26

In this episode, Wais shares his path working at Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan for over 20 years. His path on Wall Street includes stints in prime brokerage and talent management. His unique perspective into Wall Street culture shows in his passion to help facilitate change and help solve attrition issues at the junior level. Learn what advice he has for students looking to break int...

E236: Housing Not Affordable - Broke Analyst - Networking Referrals | Weekly Wrapup #5 | 2-17-23 17.02.2023 25:50

WSO Weekly Wrapup - Sign Up for the Newsletter Here Topics this Week: Broke Analyst - NY Has Anyone Noticed That NOWHERE In America Is Affordable Anymore? Not Getting Referrals

E235: VP in Quant Risk Asset Management 16.02.2023 1:04:40

In this episode, Scott shares his winding path. From starting a hedge fund right out of the University of Chicago to pivoting to a quantitative research position at Morningstar, learn why he jumped to Schwab and eventually earned his title of VP of Risk and Quantitative Analysis. We chat about his transitions, about the fast growing passive ETF trends in the asset management industry and much more...

E234: Office Dating - Apollo from NonTarget - ZERO Social Skills | Weekly Wrapup #4 | 2-10-23 10.02.2023 20:34

WSO Weekly Wrapup - Sign Up for the Newsletter Here Topics this Week: 1st Year Asking Out 2nd Year?? Apollo from Non-target? How To Deal With Associate With ZERO Social Skills?

E233: Rapid Fire Resume Reviews - Does Formatting Matter? | Weekly Intern Meetup #22 09.02.2023 30:39

Another fun chat with our interns! To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E232: Terrible Bonus - Don't Hire Friends - Be Interesting | Weekly Wrapup #3 | 2-3-23 05.02.2023 16:07

WSO Weekly Wrapup - Sign Up for the Newsletter Here Topics this Week: Becoming A Better Conversationalist In IB Never Hire Your Friends...Got Burned Dealing With A Terrible Bonus?

E231: DE Shaw, Jump Trading, Citadel and Making Over $1m Per Year 02.02.2023 1:13:02

In this episode, Pat takes us through his long and winding career as a quant and systems architect. From almost 20 years at the Livermore research lab to reinventing himself and joining DE Shaw in 2006, we learn about how being curious and having a unique skillset can earn you outsized pay packages. Find out why he was heavily recruited to Jump Trading, why his jump to Citadel was a mistake and ho...

E230: Garbage PE Associates - Layoff Lessons - Promoted Too Early? | Weekly Wrapup #2 | 1-26-23 27.01.2023 21:33

WSO Weekly Wrapup - Sign Up for the Newsletter Here Topics this Week: Are PE Associates Garbage These Days? Lessons From GS / MS Layoffs? How Do You Manage Sleep Deprivation? Being Promoted Too Early

E229: Goldman Layoffs - No Vacations - Why HF over PE | Weekly Wrapup #1 | 1-19-22 27.01.2023 30:01

WSO Weekly Wrapup - Sign Up for the Newsletter Here Topics this Week: Goldman Layoffs How Many People "Make It"? No Vacation for 1st Year Analysts? Hedge Funds over Private Equity Ridiculous Buyside Requests

E228: Victor (Session 12) - Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Overview + Study Plan 08.12.2022 34:26

In this session, Victor shares his progress and if he passed his Insurance exam. We focus most of the episode discussing the CFP designation, the merits of going for the CFA after that, the importance of golf and a few other credentials including the CIMA and CAIA as other potential options down the line.

E227: Interview Stories and Surviving Tough Brainteasers | Weekly Intern Meetup #21 24.11.2022 50:16

Another fun chat with our interns! To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E226: Grace (Session 20) - Blackstone Real Estate Internship - the RESULTS 17.11.2022 19:59

In this episode, Grace shares the outcome from her Real Estate internship over the past summer and what she is doing her senior year to plan for full time. Is this the end of the road for our mentor-mentee relationship? Time for a victory lap.

E225: Victor (Session 11) - CFP and Insurance Tests on Deck 10.11.2022 29:34

In this session, Victor gives us all a lesson on the various roles as a financial advisor at Fidelity. We learn the difference between a Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant is and how pay is structured from the most junior levels to the highest levels. Victor talks about his next steps to gain more skills including an exam on Insurance and starting his CFP and CFA...

E224: Editing Bullets on a CV | Weekly Intern Meetup #20 03.11.2022 27:19

Another fun chat with our interns! To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E223: More Resume Reviews | Weekly Intern Meetup #19 27.10.2022 38:17

Another fun chat with our interns! To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E222: The Interest Section on Your Resume Matters | Weekly Intern Meetup #18 20.10.2022 1:04:00

Another fun chat with our interns including more resume reviews live! To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E221: Networking 101 - Leverage LinkedIn | Weekly Intern Meetup #17 06.10.2022 58:25

Another fun chat with our interns including a review of networking strategies and why it's important to start right away! To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E220: BRUTAL Resume Review - Too mean? | Weekly Intern Meetup #16 29.09.2022 40:21

Another fun chat with our interns including another brutal resume review someone that needs a lot of help! Check this out on Youtube to be able to see the resumes. To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E219: Honest Resume Review and Knowing Your Bullets | Weekly Intern Meetup #15 22.09.2022 1:12:01

Another fun chat with our interns including another resume review of another intern that needs to know her bullets better! Check this out on Youtube to be able to see the resume. To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E218: Buenos Aires -> US-> UK -> India -> Madrid -> Argentina for Private Equity 15.09.2022 41:22

In this episode, Jasdeep shares his winding path from Argentina around the globe for work and school. Listen to why he attended undergrad in the US and then why he went to the UK for a Masters. How he ended up taking his time to make sure he got a high score on the GMAT to attend a top business school in Europe and how he ended up back in Argentina working at a private equity fund.

E217: Strength and Weakness Question in an Interview | Weekly Intern Meetup #14 08.09.2022 42:06

Another fun chat with our interns including another resume review of another intern that made dramatic improvements! Check this out on Youtube to be able to see the resumes. To apply for the WSO Finance Research internship, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E216: Rapid Fire Resume Reviews | Weekly Intern Meetup #13 01.09.2022 59:19

Another fun chat with our interns including 3 rapid fire resume reviews! To apply, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship

E215: IB in the Netherlands + Egypt then an MBA at Tuck 25.08.2022 28:30

In this episode, Hans shares his winding path from college, to IB in the Netherlands and eventually Egypt. Listen to hear how he valued international exposure and how he was able to land a position with the private arm of the World Bank.

E214: Real Resume Review LIVE | Weekly Intern Meetup #12 18.08.2022 1:21:14

Another fun chat with our interns. To apply, go here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/off-topic/wall-street-oasis-finance-research-analyst-internship