Wall Street Oasis
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| Abbreviation | WSO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2006 |
| Type | Private |
| Purpose | Finance Education |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
Key people | Patrik Curtis (CEO) |
Staff | 53 |
| Website | www |
Wall Street Oasis (WSO) is an online community for finance professionals and students trying to break into finance careers – investment banking and private equity.[1]. The Company was established in 2006, and it provides a variety of services encompassing career guidance, job listings, industry updates, and educational materials.[2][3]The Wall Street Oasis forum serves as a platform for finance professionals to connect, share insights, and engage in discussions related to careers. Wall Street Oasis supports individuals in the finance industry, offering resources for career development[4]
History[edit]
Wall Street Oasis was founded in 2006 by Patrick Curtis[5], a former investment banker, with the goal of creating a comprehensive resource and community for finance professionals. [6][7]The site originally started as a forum, where finance professionals could share insights and advice on breaking into and succeeding in the finance industry.
Over the years, Wall Street Oasis expanded its services to include a wider range of resources and tools. The company offers career advice, job listings, industry news, and educational resources.[8] One such resource offered for example is the "Investment Banking Prep Pack"[9]
Services[edit]
Wall Street Oasis offers services to help job seekers and finance professionals advance their careers. These services include:
- Online forums: Wall Street Oasis hosts an active online forum where finance professionals can discuss industry news, share career advice, and network with their peers.[10]
- Career advice: Wall Street Oasis offers a variety of resources to help job seekers succeed in the finance industry. These resources include interview guides, resume reviews, and career coaching services.[11][12]
- Job board: The Wall Street Oasis job board connects job seekers with finance-related job opportunities across a range of industries, including investment banking, private equity, and hedge funds.[13]
- Courses: Wall Street Oasis offers a variety of online courses to help finance professionals improve their skills and advance their careers. These courses cover topics such as financial modeling, investment banking, and private equity.[14]
Source for Financial Industry Insights[edit]
Wall Street Oasis (WSO), has gained recognition as a valuable source of information on the financial industry. In a Bloomberg article, WSO disclosed that bonuses for junior bankers had decreased compared to the previous year, leading to dissatisfaction among these young professionals.[15] WSO's data has also been cited by the Sydney Morning Herald in discussing the Federal Reserve Chair's salary, highlighting that it falls within the typical range of base salaries for investment-bank associates, who earn between $150,000 and $200,000[16]. Furthermore, Yahoo Insider referenced WSO's 2022 Investment Banking Industry Report, which revealed that salaries for investment bankers are on the rise, but so are the hours they need to work.[7] WSO has also compiled a list of leading business colleges, drawing from submission data. Notably, this list features institutions that are highly regarded by prominent financial firms, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, among others[17]
Community[edit]
Wall Street Oasis has a large and active community of finance professionals, students, and enthusiasts. The community is a valuable resource for job seekers and professionals looking to advance their careers.[18] Some of the ways in which the community engages with Wall Street Oasis include:
- Online forums: The Wall Street Oasis online forums are a central hub of the community. Members can ask questions, share insights, and connect with other finance professionals. The forums cover a wide range of topics, including investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, and more.[9]
- Podcast: The Wall Street Oasis podcast features interviews with finance professionals who share insights and advice about the industry. Listeners can hear from investment bankers, private equity professionals, hedge fund managers, and more.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Accepted (2017-05-03). "From Wall St to Wharton, While Starting Wall Street Oasis [Episode 204]". Accepted Admissions Blog. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ News, Bloomberg (2023-03-08). "Rookie Traders Are Earning $400,000 in One Unlikely Markets Hub - BNN Bloomberg". BNN. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "UNSW BSOC website". www.unswbsoc.com. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Where the Wannabe Wolves of Wall Street Share Interview and Fashion Tips". www.vice.com. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ Rhodes, Kathryn (2023-08-02). "Patrick Curtis Net Worth: A Comprehensive Look at the Career and Fortune of Wall Street Oasis Founder". OATUU. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Interview with Patrick Curtis and The Water Coolest | Ansarada Blog". ansarada. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Insider Insights: For Investment Bankers, Pay Soars Along With Hours". Yahoo Finance. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ Jackson, Ashton (24 May 2022). "3 of the most common, tricky questions asked in finance job interviews—and how to answer them". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Roose, Kevin (2013-02-06). "Banker Prep: How Getting a Wall Street Internship Became a Cottage Industry". Intelligencer. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Forums". Wall Street Oasis. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ Jacobs, Emma (2023-09-24). "Paternity leave in finance: 'The more men do it, the less of a big deal it becomes'". Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ "Career Resources". Wall Street Oasis. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "The WSO Job Board is Now FREE". Wall Street Oasis. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "ExSIF Website". www.exsif.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "Junior Bankers Deserve Their Bonuses. Really". Bloomberg.com. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ Cachero, Paulina (2023-02-15). "'Shocking': Fed chief only earns as much as average Wall Street analyst". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ Shi, Madeline. "These are the top 10 colleges if you want to land a job on Wall Street". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ↑ Bleizeffer, Kristy (2022-02-11). "The Top 25 Feeder Schools For Investment Banking". Poets&Quants. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
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