Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Month

+2 Congrats on the UBS! Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Agree with much of what the other commenter mentioned re: SM HF headwinds + required social skills Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 what color is your passport, and are you Chinese DOES have bearing on the content of your argument. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 It’s quite tricky, really depends on your level of knowledge in the sector which you choose to pursue. Would take a close look at the founder/employee background, networking etc. enlightenedfinancebro
+2 I miss heaven in 2027. Maybe we can roll with wait until 2028?  Dev_WanaBe
+2 A couple of questions on ib recruiting: jhon.cena
+2 Fade both and go to UTDallas(MIT of the South) wuandale33
+2 snonesbloomberg keyboard Whatever1984
+2 Not necessarily. FP&A can be pretty driven by monthly accounting cycles, where every single month you're scrambling to reconcile vs. budget, pulling together monthly / quarterly financial reporting packages, etc. NuclearPenguins
+2 Cbs Prospect in Acct - Other
+2 I’m shaking and crying right now. Truly one of the posts of all time. crazylifechoices
+2 The easiest ways to quit, are familial check on behavior or environmental denial. Daemon145
+2 8.43 13.5 Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 It will all come back around, because that behavior is hardwired into people, not the real estate industry.  Any field which has a boom experiences that sort of shit. Ozymandia
+2 brother or sister, there is massive virtue in being concise: ShooterMcGavin11
+2 While I generally agree, I woudln't discount adverse selection. Deals that need expensive mezz/pref are not comparable from a risk standpoint to the average.  larry david
+2 let me guess. booth mba associate?  Intern in IB - Cov
+2 He’s trolling dude chadmaxxer
+2 My 2 cents,The 100k fee does not apply to internationals in the US; it only applies to companies looking to hire people who aren't in the US, so don't worry about that. RTX3070
+2 I started my first venture at 14, an esports org I ran entirely online with partners in other countries. forbesunder29
+2 Harvard, No questions. Let's say at any point in time you decide finance is not for you, then you will have a top school that will be great for both recruiting into other fields and into future MBAs programs. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Thanks for taking the time — reading through this was really informative. Prospect in HF - Macro
+2 It's very, very hard making new friends after college. Take solace in it being something that plagues nearly everyone.  PaulAllenIsInLondon
+2 No sir. Not gonna allow you to place “NJ” above LA. Director in Consulting
+2 Effectively it's mostly a couple BB's? Most notably BofA/Citi/UBS/MS(?). Most EB's will do inhouse M&A and so will GS/Barc. FIGchimp
+2 Great thought process/clarity in that post. My two cents: Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+2 This is an excellent take and I do see the value there in being one of the lawyers with a finance mentality which might mean I can make it far in the legal world - the fundamental issue is not just money to me but also in MOICProtection
+2 It's a fake pip. Basically he wont fire me cuz he can't without his business folding but said if I don't start bringing in revenue for him cuz hes broke hes no longer paying my salary. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+2 I couldn't put a precise number on my interview rate, but getting through the initial screening generally wasn't the main issue. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 Congrats on 110 base as a2 Research Analyst in Research - Other
+2 Top of street (240-270 AN1) comp and smart group of people. Interviews are difficult and hours seem to be long though. Worked on a 4Bn sell side in January and many financings since.  intern227864
+2 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Seems like they punch above their weight. You would probably get good exposure. Also seems like a sweatshop doobeedoobeedoo
+2 Why is this yearly thread always filled with RX virgins typing 5 paragraph essays on who can build a better credit memo or some shit lmao Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 The big problem with IR / placement agents is that too often who gets the job is influenced by how someone looks. lbarry
+2 Well... If a bank is asking an intern this they're probably not super sophisticated so your threshold for providing value probably is quite low. Go and learn about what AI can do, in very broad terms. nutmegger189
+2 Most toxic has to be RBC FIG no doubt. No other group can match RBC FIG’s toxicity Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Buyout you’ll get paid more, secondaries you’ll actually realize your carry. Top secondary shops (all in cash): associate 250-300, VP 475-550, Principal 650-850, MD Junior 1.25-1.5M, MD Senior 2-2.5M. ravena
+2 Why are you interviewing "bottom 25%" from anywhere in the first place?  Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 You spend two weeks preparing 94 pages laying out every conceivable option: sell-side, buy-side, spin, recap, JV, minority raise, partnership, strategic review, do nothing. The client selects the final option. loser1234
+2 Aha, I mean those are essentially the top end of funds that grind you to the bone and where you will do nothing else but work (including every weekend) and where most people burn out way before reaching that mark. hansdieter1
+2 Group Head at a Big 5 Canadian bank taking home an analyst after the team got hammered at an offsite Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Why would you do investment sales over private equity lol Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 JumboPumpkinWhich firms have done CC? ICONIQ, TA, TPG, Oaktree among others, but again nothing starting till Jan gyatku
+2 it'll be fine after '29 asmith_1
+2 Weird seniors. 2 and out shop. Mid returns. Bad culture. Combine all of this and after two years there are limited exit ops and no path to senior associate / VP at any shop. Really bad career development. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Bro a 3.7 is fine network and shit and youll be fine.  Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 UChicago probably gets you farther in life than the other two. Ross is decent and not UIUC for finance. VP in ER
+2 Because it is hyper competitive x100 with no barriers to entry,  zero differentiation from one place the next, and has power law outcomes. Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 RE GP-leds? Sure no problem. Traditional PE/buyout GP-leds? If you’re only 1-2 years in, are willing to reset 1-2 years and have a good connection… maybe. Generic Banker
+2 How did you approach this, may be in a similar situation shortly (for a very justified move) Prospect in SnT - FI
+2 lol Private Credit is probably the one industry more fucked than real estate right now TQQQ999999
+2 The only people that think this way are sophmores who attach themselves to everything Rx since that is the flavour that is in. Many of them will eventually end up in PE or even Growth / VC Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Notice how you can’t address the electoral college scheme? Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Rick KaneNo alpha male  IsItREPE
+2 Do you recommend calling or is an email acceptable? I’d rather phrase it well over an email but I’m wondering if that’s too cold Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I recommend you look into it. It’s not some obscure thing. It was the impetus for the entire Jack Smith case on trump. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Have any idea about CBS or RSM? AnonymousBanker18
+2 I'd take a look at 3-5 years time of what path it is you want to do. Maybe you like PE but the current shop isn't worth it in which case start pushing back and try to actively recruit for a LMM/MM shop.  VP in PE - LBOs
+2 McKinsey just wins more when candidates have a choice between 2 or 3 of the MBB. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I like the semi-nuanced approach you’re taking, I appreciate that. It shows that your argument isn’t entirely emotional, which is good. That’s a really deep question for sure, one I can’t answer to be honest. Erxctasy
+2 I appreciate you replying to everything. First off, didn’t meant to call you out on the European thing, it was a general statement, not necessarily directed at you, that’s my bad. Erxctasy
+2 Would not really recommend Solamere. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 I've had decent roles come my way with odyssey search and mission staffing... think you need to actually network with the recruiters a bit for that route. Works at JPMorgan
+2 Do me a favor: go outside, breathe in the air, look at the sky. It's all the same regardless of your career, regardless of how much money you make, regardless of perceived prestige. Swashbuckler
+2 No one is "afraid" of H1Bs. They're also a lot easier to curb at the moment given a sympathetic administration coupled with people finding out what is actually happening with these programs. readthe10k
+2 Don’t get an mba to go into REPE. Get into private credit, secondaries, CLOs, etc. Our industry is fucked  Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+2 The asset itself is obv growing but I fear that doesn't warrant anything, especially for a junior role. By the time you have enough experience, the top will be even more crowded. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 This may be an out-dated take but IB recruiting cycle was earlier than all others (including REPE) so you can't parallel path the two and have to choose one or the other. asmith_1
+2 Bloomberg reported at the end of August 2026 that Stack and Song at Baird are moving to be Sr. Managing Directors at Evercore Consultant in PE - Other
+2 Analyst 2 in PE - Other infravc
+2 Thank you for doing this. Threads like this one are gold for those of us trying to figure out the path. sams3
+2 For EMEA (ranked predominantly from an exit to PE perspective)Tier 1MacquarieMSRBC (sponsor buy-side machine, great exposure to PE clients)Tier 2BarclaysRothschildEvercore infravc
+2 pride & prejudice is very good. CheetahsInCities
+2 I went to LBS MFA and would recommend 100%. The career services, alumni are strong. Followed by oxbridge and LSE. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 Had a low 3.7 from a semi-target and landed EB. Had interviews other top WSO-glazed shops and was never once asked about GPA. You’re chilling. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 He got reelected because most people get enthusiastic to vote based on the vibes of the economy at the time of the election and were generally unaware of his crimes because he never actually faced punishment. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Curious how confident you feel in your assigned probabilities as a generalist? Has never been part of my coverage, but biotech seems v hard to predict as a generalist (beyond just doing strawpolls on calls) Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Actually, I’m currently a Senior Associate and have been in my current Corp Dev role for ~2 years. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 IMHO I wouldn’t unless you are super excited about an allocator career. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+2 Like everyone should know in the VC world - it's always the individual partners that matter the most. The fund is just the platform and some platforms are more convenient than others. pbandjpartners
+2 I’ve actually worked with all of the firms above (including both debt and equity for Barings & PGIM) directly and haven’t had a negative experience with any of them. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 Sorry to hear you’re feeling that well. It’s definitely tough, especially if the RO was outside your control/ partially. Keep trying. thesedays
+2 This is fucking dumb and such an anti-analyst policy. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 APAC>>>EMEA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>US Hope this answes your question Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Agree on the exposure and comp, but don’t think either necessarily excuses poor management or culture. @pls_fix_thx
+2 I’d guess that for most people, it never does. You get value elsewhere like work-life balance, engaging work, and a skill set that can generate real money if you’re skilled and willing to take some risk. Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+2 UBS in the Americas is a team with a bad owner (MV), bad GMs (Groupheads), bad coaching (MDs) and mediocre players (juniors) Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 decrebepro odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 Only thing here to be concerned about is if you guys are actually active. Sounds like you’re a deal tourist and not getting reps. credev99
+2 Harder to sympathize with not getting a return. Recruiting has a high amount of randomness but 10 weeks feels like something mostly in your control… Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 basing your own value and happiness on perceived "prestige" or money is a miserable way to live tbh regardless of having an offer or not akxoisjwn
+2 Anyone who thinks a boy can become a girl or vice versa is, to be extremely charitable, a lunatic who should have zero role in influencing public policy. My personal views on the issue are a bit more . . . extreme. whitecollarandsuspenders
+2 Why is on the trading forum? Are you interested in selling us a day trading course on how to escape your "miserable" life? Pulisic69
+2 Can second that I have experience seeing a great stock in the clinic fall and ultimately delay and put on hold it’s strong clinical expertise because it couldn’t figure out a good commercial model for the drug (specificall Hags28
+2 Can't speak much to the actual internal culture. Just have a few friends and acquaintances who worked there and they all basically said similar things, they all left within 1.5 yrs  Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+2 In my opinion, LP return requirements are not the bottleneck on the market. Its seller expectations combined with the abundance of very very stupid capital out there.   larry david
+2 We’ll be lucky if these salaries even exist at all in a few years lmao Ken Moelis's illegitimate son
+2 Also GPs continuing to tie deals up at pricing the LPs don't want it at instead of just letting the bottom fall out  Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+2 Biggest thing for me that enabled me to lose 30+ lbs this year - walking 10k+ steps per day (a walking treadmill under the desk may look weird but your body will thank you). Analyst 1 in PE - Growth