Why London Banking

Top 10 – Why London Banking?: 

Top 10 – Why London Banking? Work is inherently international: vast majority is cross border London is a growth market (e.g., exposure to emerging markets, more IPO listings than NYC, EU deregulation) Work visas are not an issue, regardless of nationality – the banks will take care of it all for you Holiday is only good when you get to take it…and 5 weeks that you take is better than 2 weeks that you don’t! “A different attitude” towards banking Where would you rather travel: Des Moines or Madrid? Language requirements: beneficial but not required Truly global working environment Cost of living? – not an issue It’s easier than you think!

London Offices Recruiting at the GSB: 

London Offices Recruiting at the GSB 45+ GSBers spent their summers in London this past year and those numbers have been growing by 8-10% consistently over the past 5 years

Banking Events for Recruiting in London: 

Banking Events for Recruiting in London Lunch n’ Learns on-campus = attend if they are from London Firm presentations Meet with people from Europe/London, there will be 1-3, but do not worry so much about meeting with the NYC bankers London focused dinners and drinks = only 1 event Informationals in Chicago = 50% of the banks London Banking Days: 2 days over Thanksgiving on November 22nd and 23rd Day 1: Presentations and social event Day 2: Informationals and alumni event Attendance at New York Bank Week is not required! IBG conference: panel on the future of banking (London vs. NYC)

Join the European Business Group!: 

Join the European Business Group! 50% social and 50% professional Professional Resume review Mock interviews London Banking Days European recruiting panel discussions Bank research (e.g., profiles, DCF study guide, etc.) Social 2-3 bar nights or dinners per quarter European Film Festival European football matches Administrative: fees are $60 for 2 years, please pay by Thursday! Check-out our website @ http://student.chicagogsb.edu/group/ebg/