Comments on: Investment Banking: Vancouver Edition https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/ Discover How to Get Into Investment Banking Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:30:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-769977 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:30:41 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-769977 In reply to claudia.

I’m not sure what you’re asking (???). The best way to find bankers is to search on LinkedIn and message them there or go through email once you have their names and firm names.

]]> By: claudia https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-769796 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:09:29 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-769796 In reply to The GeoGuy.

how to get connected with IB community. I am marketing director of a small firm now working the west coast, I want to know where my people are

]]> By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-733351 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:42:16 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-733351 In reply to Daniel.

Thanks for sharing. Yes, you always have to decide on your preferred work/life balance and act accordingly.

]]> By: Daniel https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-733277 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 02:54:35 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-733277 personally I am willing to move to a regional office for the work/life balance that Vancouver offers. Even if hours are crazy the time you do get to yourself can be spent better in a winter in Vancouver than in Montreal or Toronto for example

]]> By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-713810 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 02:45:08 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-713810 In reply to Vladimir.

I do not, sorry. The best bet is to get Capital IQ or a similar resource that lets you look up investment firms. To find investors smaller than “firm-level,” it would probably come down to networking and joining relevant local organizations (CFA Society, other investing/PE/VC-type groups, etc.).

]]> By: Vladimir https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-713803 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 01:01:55 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-713803 Hey Brian, are you aware of any resources on how to find smaller scale investors, not necessarily investment banks? Especially in the gold mining sector. Thanks for the help.

]]> By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-679786 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:58:53 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-679786 In reply to Charles.

Not sure about that one, but I would assume Montreal is the same size or slightly bigger (but still smaller than Toronto) simply because Quebec has a bigger population and more businesses than BC (e.g., https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/170814/dq170814b-eng.htm). Indeed also seems to show more finance job openings in Montreal.

]]> By: Charles https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-679642 Sun, 06 May 2018 05:06:06 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-679642 Hi Brian,

I was wondering if Montreal has a bigger finance industry than Vancouver???

]]> By: MisterGrump https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-679392 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 05:09:49 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-679392 In reply to The GeoGuy.

Incorrect. UBC’s PMF has placed alumni at “tier 1 firms” such as KKR and Goldman Sachs (check LinkedIn or website for proof). SFU BEAM team places alumni at Big 5 Canadian banks on a good day (once again, check LinkedIn or website for proof).
I currently attend SFU and have many good friends on the “BEAM” team so I speak with some authority on this topic.

]]> By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/vancouver-investment-banking/#comment-679303 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:41:57 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=26544#comment-679303 In reply to Spencer.

I don’t think you need to start networking right now, but when your second year starts, yes, start doing it then. Recruiting this year started 1.5 years in advance of summer internships, so you need to network in advance of that.

Go for the banks that have the most alumni, even if they’re the bigger ones. In the worst case, you can probably just intern at this leveraged finance firm once again in case your summer plans come up. It’s more important to start recruiting for 3rd-year roles as soon as possible so you don’t miss the deadlines for them.

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