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+2 Guess nobody wants to be helpful lol. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 "no i didnt read your pitch yet" is key  Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 OP didn't specify a budget, but given your example vehicles, sounds like considering $7-15K? understaffed
+2 It's a standard SWF style firm; great WLB relative to other PE, but harder to get promoted and a very different skill-set. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Would recommend emailing instead. Finance professionals, especially those in Senior positions, don't tend to be active on LinkedIn. You really don't need to overthink it. averagemonkey12
+2 You’re acting like you’ve never said a slur to your friends before lmao Intern in IB - DCM
+2 can't wait to get staffed on restructuring the debt for this in like 3 years TLBandChill
+2 absolutely know more than one pitch. I personally had three different companies (across different verticals) and in my experiences, I only ever got asked about two companies once.  Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+2 R1s came out last week Intern in HF - Other
+2 They will not sit and watch over your shoulder as you model lol. It will be emailed to you and you’ll have 3 hours to build a model and do a short write up / organize your thoughts. pls_touch_grass
+2 It’s interesting how the institutionalization of commercial real estate over the past two decades has led people to denigrate entrepreneurs in favor of corporate drones at “real firms.” I suppose it was inevitable, but it’ IsItREPE
+2 Kind of depends on what you mean by sweaty/toxic. You may find a group where you can go out on Friday/Saturday night and take an hour off each night to go to the gym.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 JAMMBO that looks at everything under the sun but does a ton of deals (platforms and ads ons). Culture leans more intense and they work hard. 1st year associate comp is in ~$275k range, which is great for the Dallas area. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 On top of the guy who correctly said to not use your name, I really hope you are not using an actual picture of yourself on WSO… If so please ask a friend to take a better picture with some good lighting. non-targethardo
+2 That’s a head start on the retirement fund for sure. liquidiot
+2 I lived in both Jersey and North Carolina so I can give some color. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Those are 2 very different jobs with very different paths. If you go on the strats path, you can probably make a better reputation and move to a pod in a research/dev role. usernameladiesman217
+2 Half this forum agrees with the sentiment in those screenshots, don’t expect much intelligent conversation here. StandardHardo
+2 There is 1 PE associate seat for every 10 IB analysts, and only a small portion of those are for MFs so there is no guarantee even if you're at the best bank / group. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 LPrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀Counter point - you have to live in Puerto Rico and be verifiably physically present there for half of the year. Pokemon Master
+2 Very different team structures. Lower fees and deal flow, but in the US a large cap deal needs 20 people and 4 MDs - in Asia you can often do it with 3-4 people, 1 MD. Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Nah biology is still interesting.  hedopi3701
+2 Wow. No JEF? Was there a fallout between Rich and Tillman. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Worst culture across the top teams. Still better than the likes of MOE SF for example. Not sure if they still take attendance... Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Don’t think any WLB exists wherever you are. The low tier are absolute pitching machines which some might argue have worse hours/cultures than the top shops. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 just wrapped up SA for GE but for another firm so I can provide what I did to help: Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+2 I got accepted to both McIntire and Cornell’s biz program as a transfer student and took McIntire. I couldn’t have been happier with that decision. Partner in RE - Comm
+2 Thank you a lot for your responses. I really appreciate them. Bocconi Guy
+2 BMO Energy  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 The M&A group is one group (m&a product) not sure on your first question On the rest it’s £70k base, for A1 expect 50% or so bonus if you’re lucky £25 deliveroo / uber whatever needed  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Experiencing the same issues here. Broadly targeting opportunistic credit and special situations investing. Feedback I have gotten has mainly been that they aren’t hiring or funds want prior buyside experience. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 One thing that’s worked for me is treating off-market outreach as a long-term relationship game rather than a direct sales pitch. benjvh
+2 “Immortal Life: A Soon To Be True Story” by Stanley Bing.  It’s a sci-fi story written in 2017 by a CBS executive and narrated by him in the audiobook. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 At UBS this review would likely be an accurate reflection of his skills johnnypython
+2 I would just advise you to notify them as soon as possible. seekinthealpha1
+2 Just leave. No job is worth that. The only question is, do you quit right away, or try to line something else up first? TheFunkyMunky
+2 Any info on JPM SF & MS SF (FSG/HC/IND)? Intern in IB - Cov
+2 I had a chat with one of his "employees" and he spelt Qatalyst like Catalyst. Probably not worth the money as its thousands of dollars  Froggo
+2 If HR isn’t responsive i’d either copy in an actual person who interviewed you at the firm or email that person directly. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 KF is a known scammer who will do anything and screw over anyone. Particularly,  for her social crusad  but mainly to inrich herself.  skimmightbezodiak
+2 I wouldn’t say it’s marginal. Maybe in England but as someone from Central Europe plenty of people don’t even know what Cambridge is. Everyone knows what Oxford is. Intern in Consulting
+2 At least you didn't need to get an MBA to break in like many people do from 30-35. There's guys older than you in MBA programs scrambling to get weaker jobs than you Associate 1 in IB - CB
+2 Had a family member with a similar experience who said CB was super unethical. Surprising Morgan Stanley still let's them use their name.  samsonG
+2 Founder reached out to me and a couldn't help but busting out into laughter.  She was unable to answer simple questions but was one of the most arrogant people I've ever meet.  samsonG
+2 My 2c- you’ll likely have way more exposure to the 2 co-founders of Palestra than you will the founders of any of the other firms you’ve listed. If that matters to you. Bandara89
+2 Hey, I'm also a stem grad (Maths).  Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+2 From an SAT option liberal arts college with a well connected parent. Kid is very likely legit dumb Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+2 If you're ASTi you can target hec too aha it's super easy to get in especially if you have a "rare" nationality, interesting background story and a solid gmat.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 LevFin and REGLL are the best remaining groups. Consumer and Business Services was on a great upward trajectory (mostly the BusServ side) but most left to go to JPM so the team has kind of fallen apart.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 nychimp99 Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Pretty sure this is just a normal human reaction and anyone who tells you otherwise is a nonce. If you are sleeping less than 6 hours continously, it is medically very bad for you. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 economyislandit is so funny + shocking that so many people in IB/PE/Finance get their news and worldview from Forbes, of all publications.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Guys I found Warren Buffet Intern in IB - Restr
+2 Similar experience. CB was not only extremely rude,  hard to get in contact with, but had no idea what she was doing. josh.smithers123
+2 CVP AN1 bonus looks low because Centerview uses a December bonus cycle for everyone from analyst to partner. The_Paymaster
+2 (2) and (3) from your pros list are false. There is very little structurally this asset class has going for it - it's probably better than post-ZIRP PE but that's not saying much. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 EB Rx ain’t nepo nor dei lol , holycope CV5063
+2 This is horribly inaccurate. Any list where Goldman Sachs and Jefferies aren’t 1st and 2nd is wrong. RBCs deal flow alone could make them Tier 1. oilandgasfunkymonkey
+2 That's completely untrue. When I was a student there I randomly met a dude going to Evercore RX and this was a 2017 grad. I also know of other kids my year who went to RX. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 PWP is a bit of a tired franchise relying on a few aging players. The business is very “old school” in its approach and hasn’t adapted well to big business trends and sponsors / tech / AI infrastructure. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 cragfar VP in RE - Comm
+2 I have no idea but I got rammed by an 8' monster yday Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Tell your team you have been getting killed and are noticing a drop in your effectiveness / function and need to get some sleep. Take a one night reset and log off by 10 and actually get some sleep. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 It happens in every IB and of course people get fired before bonuses... It's not worse than giving a zero bonus, and as reminder bonuses are fully discretionary wake up guys Jaded Rainmaker
+2 Your outcome will be the same regardless of if you attend Oxford or Cambridge. What will matter is that you attended an Oxbridge university for undergraduate, but the specific one doesn’t matter. Intern in ER
+2 WSO really loves zombie funds. I guess it makes sense because their juniors do not have any capital to deploy so can spend their time writing positive stories about their funds.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Recruit out. I would evaluate this on when your firm last raised a fund, history of promoting associates, and how large the associate classes are. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Anonymous Monkey: firemonkey67
+2 Hey man, you aren’t behind. You will get training and people don’t expect you to know a lot. With that being said, you need to make sure you pick things up quickly. zoomizoomi
+2 It’s meaningful and it’s not. 500k is not enough money to change any life decisions or allow you to take your foot off the gas. But it still has a lot of value Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 ASO-0 is just a cheap way for the bank to milk you for value while not paying you KageSelly
+2 Myslím, že spousta lidí si plete „méně ziskové než dříve“ s „mrtvé“. LuanaMiller
+2 side hustles will be tough for you. I'd probably just focus on the job going forward. RonaldBacon
+2 Hope you are good at politics and aligning yourself to the right people. Some juniors there seem to never work and others are always working.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Don't know how sponsors is so high when they fired first years, and this year return rates are gonna be awful  Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Yes and for anyone who’s a SA there: They fired first years right before their bonuses. Truly disgusting place to work Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 NYU cas kid here who successfully landed ib.  1. Yes, having the NYU name is much better than non targets. I got many automatic R1s at MM bc of the NYU name and was treated same as Stern kids  blueberry_muffin123
+2 I expect all my interns to be retarded and useless because it helps me avoid being disappointed. That doesn't mean I'm going to recommend retarded and useless interns. nutmegger189
+2 Slow moving process kevindurant35
+2 Lol best joke so far this year. No one cares about BNP in the US. Good luck getting 30% bonus. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 In the 30s with the rest of the European banks qazwsx246
+2 You can call it cliche, but the saying that resonates most when I hear questions like this is, "when you find the right one, you worry about her dying, not her cheating"   Deal Team Six
+2 Yeah I come from a math background and went into rates trading. usernameladiesman217
+2 I know this thread is old but am in the same boat. Interned at a top MM (Jeff, HL, etc.) and didn’t get a return offer for bullshit reasons. FT recruiting without the return was a fucking bloodbath. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 mfs hating on each other in a college club holy hardo  Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Also they’re one of like 2 shops to not be in in SpaceX at all Prospect in S&T - Equities
+2 Dang sounds personal. You okay? Works at CBRE
+2 Technology being viable is not the same as the ability to deliver that technology in a cost-effective manner (or, the cost of space compute relative to data center compute). CRESF
+2 Certainly if your doing energy, perhaps others can enlightenment me as to other industries really thrive down there. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Stop being a pu$$y and do it, you got through college just fine. Just buck up. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 prospect here but older friends from uni/college are AN1 and AN2 and they said the following: alexcokke
+2 Well as a banker, this is a client-servicing job. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Essentially, because repos are a STIR product, typically repo desks are given broad STIR mandates, which allows them to trade swaps, futures, etc. Intern in S&T - FI
+2 The other GIS Investment Research reports. All available on their website.  Intern in PE - LBOs
+2 PhantomGhostI do a lot of trolling on this site but I'm going to answer this one seriously Nobody Man
+2 No but if you work at a top SMHF it does Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 dibgeds: senior_associate@goldman_stanley
+2 let me get a banana tho ILOVEBANANAS123
+2 Exits are mainly to FIG PE and pay is insane, at least a couple years ago analyst class made in the ballpark of 300K+ Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 asking for a friend man stfu Prospect in IB - Cov