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Wall Street Oasis

Wall Street Oasis

Wall Street Oasis 485 Episodes Sep 21, 2026

Wall Street Oasis is a career-focused podcast that shares insights from members of the Wall Street Oasis finance community. Episodes cover recruiting, interviewing and networking for investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, management consulting, prop trading and asset management roles. It also features "day-in-the-life" segments and interviews with professionals who describe the twists and turns of their own career paths. The goal is to give listeners practical, first-hand advice on breaking into and advancing within high finance.

Episodes

How to Get Into Investment Banking in London With No Connections
How to Get Into Investment Banking in London With No Connections Sep 21, 2026 1599 How do you get into investment banking in London with no finance background, no connections and no spring week conversion? Praneel grew up in Uganda with no exposure to finance. In this episode he breaks down the numbers that got him an off-cycle M&A offer at a London boutique — 15 cold emails a day for two months, 60+ calls — why Point72 cut him in the final round, and the one question he now ask
Goldman Sachs Mentor on Recruiting, Networking & Trading Careers
Goldman Sachs Mentor on Recruiting, Networking & Trading Careers Sep 7, 2026 1340 How do you break into Wall Street from a non-target school with no traditional recruiting path? In this mentor podcast, Brandon shares how he went from a super non-target background and hundreds of applications to Goldman Sachs, before eventually moving into front-office fixed income trading. He breaks down the recruiting mistakes that cost him interviews, what finally helped him convert offers,
From Rescinded Offer to Rothschild Equity Research
From Rescinded Offer to Rothschild Equity Research Aug 24, 2026 1922 Three months before starting his new job, Luke's offer was rescinded. He had already graduated—and turned down his investment banking return offer. Suddenly, he had nothing. In this episode, Luke shares how he rebuilt from zero, leaned heavily into networking, and ultimately landed an equity research role at Redburn Atlantic, now part of Rothschild & Co. From studying at LSE and Imperial to explo
How a Military Veteran Transitioned into Investment Banking and Finance
How a Military Veteran Transitioned into Investment Banking and Finance Aug 11, 2026 846 Ryan shares how he transitioned from flying F-18s in the U.S. Navy to securing a place in Guggenheim Investments’ veterans program. He discusses leaving the military, preparing for finance, networking, interviews, and advice for other veterans making a similar career change. Chapters 00:00:00 – From F-18 Pilot to Finance 00:02:13 – Early Interest in Finance and Aviation 00:04:07 – Deciding to Lea
How This 'Non-Target' Math Major Broke Into Investment Banking (Starting in January!)
How This 'Non-Target' Math Major Broke Into Investment Banking (Starting in January!) May 18, 2026 1257 Started late and still broke into Investment Banking. In this video, Liam shares how he caught up, navigated recruiting, and landed a real Investment Banking offer at Truist. If you feel behind in finance recruiting or internships, this story shows what it actually takes to break into Wall Street. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Unclear Direction 2:09 - Turning Point 3:16 - Late Start 3:58 - Catchin
From Pre-Med in Vietnam to Wall Street: How This Non-Target Student Broke Into IB
From Pre-Med in Vietnam to Wall Street: How This Non-Target Student Broke Into IB Apr 27, 2026 1256 From having no experience, no network, and starting late to landing a Wells Fargo Investment Banking offer — this is Lucius’ full journey. In this student testimonial, Lucius shares how he went from feeling completely behind to breaking into investment banking by taking massive action — sending 3000 emails, completing 85 networking calls, and pushing through rejection after rejection. --------
Before You Choose a Finance Career, Watch This
Before You Choose a Finance Career, Watch This Apr 17, 2026 3585 Choosing a career in finance isn’t as straightforward as it seems. In this video, we break down the realities of finance careers, what students often misunderstand, and how to think more clearly before committing to a path. This is a practical conversation for anyone considering roles in investment banking, consulting, asset management, or corporate finance, especially early in their career journ
Zero Finance Background to JP Morgan: The Ultimate MBA Career Pivot
Zero Finance Background to JP Morgan: The Ultimate MBA Career Pivot Mar 17, 2026 2268 Breaking into Investment Banking with no finance background sounds impossible - but it’s not. In this WSO Academy testimonial, Laurence shares how he went from building a $2M startup to landing an Investment Banking offer at JP Morgan. Without a traditional finance background, he had to learn the industry, build the right network, and prepare for one of the most competitive recruiting processes in
How to Break Into Investment Banking | Finance Career Advice
How to Break Into Investment Banking | Finance Career Advice Mar 13, 2026 2462 Breaking into investment banking and other competitive finance roles can feel confusing without the right guidance. In this mentor session, we discuss the realities of finance recruiting, networking, and preparing for high-performance careers in the industry. This conversation covers practical insights for students and early-career professionals looking to understand how recruiting actually works
From Non-Target to Rothschild: How She Landed UBS & Lazard Offers
From Non-Target to Rothschild: How She Landed UBS & Lazard Offers Mar 3, 2026 2164 Breaking into investment banking from a non-target university isn’t easy — especially after 150+ applications, months of rejection, and zero connections. In this student testimonial, Kitty shares how she went from studying politics at the University of Birmingham to landing offers from UBS, Lazard, and Rothschild. From struggling with confidence to facing non-target fears head-on, this is the real
From 100+ Rejections to Investment Banking — Nikita's Story
From 100+ Rejections to Investment Banking — Nikita's Story Feb 26, 2026 1729 From 100+ rejections to landing an Investment Banking role in London — this is the real story of how one student broke into IB with zero connections and no roadmap. Nikita shares his journey from Bocconi and ESSEC to securing a full-time Investment Banking offer, including the struggles, internship experience, networking strategy, and key lessons that helped him succeed. Check out WSO Academy —
How Jaden Broke Into Investment Banking (Non-Target to Offer)
How Jaden Broke Into Investment Banking (Non-Target to Offer) Feb 21, 2026 2519 In this episode, Jaden shares his real journey breaking into investment banking — from navigating competitive recruiting to ultimately securing the offer. This conversation dives into the realities of IB recruiting, networking strategy, rejection, and the mindset required to succeed in high-performance finance roles. If you’re targeting investment banking, consulting, private equity, or other co

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