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+4 Mostly yes, especially women. The epicentre of DEI are Oxbridge and Ivy League colleges.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 @PEarbitrage NoEquityResearch
+4 I know someone that once bought 10 corn futures for delivery and forgot to close the position. He still made it out. Everyone makes mistakes-that's just human. Don't sweat it, just don't make the mistake again.  usernameladiesman217
+4 It's rare for freshmen to even find internships, much less internships in a field that they're interested in. messingaround
+4 I think you’re right, but at a very small scale. Speaking for the Canadian market, there are lots of folks who retire from formal trading and offer market making to micro cap issuers. acardboardmonkey
+4 Dude - chill. What on earth is this level of overthinking and obsession Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Britbong and still has to admit to an American university being the most famous. The fall of Britain is hilarious. Summer Associate in Consulting
+4 Jeffries is the name of your mom’s crack dealer. It’s Jefferies. But good q - I don’t have a good answer. The_Fisher_Account
+4 Do you look at this post when you jerk off? Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Rounding to 3.8 likely wouldn’t hurt. In my experience: anonymizeplease
+4 This kind of thing happens across Wall Street. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+4 Thanks for the clarity here, that’s super helpful. I still really enjoy the analytical part of the job, which is why I thought late-stage VC might be a better fit. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Q- Previous comment; regarding your response re: conviction/investor mindset. The shop I'm at trains strong fundamentals and business acumen. What skillsets/experiences bridge the analyst --> investor mindset? James' Bond
+4 All of you are DEI Beckies as you benefit from quotas.  Intern in IB - Cov
+4 It's the opposite.  You went to a woke librul school so you will require extra training at the grunt level Soros_
+4 I have substantial experience in this area due to serious illness and I think you're not ready.  You'll need some type of intermediate job before anyone will talk to you.  Associate 3 in HF - Other
+4 Lol this is even more unclear now, but no worries, things will become clear to you once you've started on one of these desks. The guiding principles are: Associate 1 in Private Credit
+4 Intern in IB - GenFrom a levfin perspective he's right Managing Director in IB-M&A
+4 Nobody here is "relying on them to function". They're great for automating time consuming, low-effort tasks. Yes, you still have to understand the business to use them effectively. CarolinaChimp
+4 Completely useless to take it now since it lasts 4 years without association and then you'll have to take it again anyways when you start FT way down the line. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 The only one from private French business school worth doing would be escp which has better reputation in London than essec or edhec plus it's a 3 year program (so like 18k cheaper).  Frankfert8
+4 As usual the ignorant junior crowd speaks Managing Director in IB-M&A
+4 Generally speaking, I advocate REPE first then development, mainly to give you that high level view of investing, deal flow, and diversity in product type and geography. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+4 A lot of internal reporting - essentially taking information from various management data and repackaging it for LPs / internal valuation purposes. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Don't be afraid to ask the question.  Best advice starting out is shut off your brain to what might be logical, and defer to your direct manager (associate). CharlesCheese
+4 wait until u on-cycle lol Intern in IB-M&A
+4 Joe Exotic is exactly how I picture you in real life PokerSlopWars
+4 Yeah but finance isn’t software engineering. I could teach an 18 year old high school grad how to do a job in IB or PE.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 DB at 36th is insane Intern in IB - Cov
+4 Feel like they gave him like no budget so he was forced to only hire like Sr VPs and Jr MDs Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+4 What about smaller REITs like Healthpeak or HR? standardman345467
+4 Honors chemistry student looking to exit to AP Physics, any advice? crazylifechoices
+4 Not in the US, but completely agree. frozen assets
+4 Ideal timeline at a major: Year 1-3: TDP- 3 rotations Year 4-6: Junior trader- trade cash, execute trades, cover other traders, handle niche markets oil_quant
+4 Fair argument here, and Sergio should also be blamed for hiring Marco when there are much more qualified people to be Head of all of GB. Good chance Sergio only hired Marco cause he’s northern italian. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 I can imagine what you look like just by reading this message Intern in IB - Gen
+4 Only losers whine about DEI lmao “surely it can’t be MY fault I’m not succeeding the way I imagined”  checkingcomps
+4 REIB is great for breaking into REPE but isn't the only way. Many people in REIB stay there because the pay is so good and only MF REPE pays REIB levels (other funds pay MUCH less). Prospect in RE - Comm
+4 In the past comp verification has been the last step of the process and have been asked for bonus slips, contracts, and more. PM in HF - Other
+4 As someone who used to work at an asset allocator, above is correct. Through the 2010s HIG went through an expansion phase where they tried to start a strategy for everything. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Very sweaty volume shop with software focus. does m&a ecm and levfin. solid tech focused exits for umm/mm worse than shops like bofa/barc/citi for MF looks. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Recent CMU alum here. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Depends on how strict you are with your T10 definition. Personally I would never pay to go to a school outside of T20. I would pay for Notre dame or UVA over UF for free. I wouldn’t pay for Vandy though. local_finance_bro
+4 Delete Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+4 I ended up in a somewhat similar situation to you. I was initially at an LMM shop vs UMM, and I only stepped away for ~a year, but it still took 6+ months before I started getting real traction. Associate 3 in PE - Growth
+4 MHonest review:  LBOnlyFans
+4 Be hard working, very competent and top bucket. Also good to build relationships with your favorite seniors if you can as they may start requesting you. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+4 UBS top 21 confirmed! qwertyuiop277
+4 You voted for a retarded bully and you got a retarded bully.  Bullies start fights.  Take some accountability instead of whining about Jews. Soros_
+4 bofa. vp3. top bucket. $340 bonus.  VP in IB - Cov
+4 I grew up in Scarsdale and would rank it at the top of your list in Westchester.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 UBS not #16 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 This is spot fucking on. Describes so many people I know. And I truly think banks are waking up to this reality. EBs in particular (and Moelis, Evercore, especially). kevinwarsh08
+4 I finally have figured out who PEarbitrage
+4 Extremely messed up if true JulianRobertson
+4 I’ve actually learned more about this from doing more AM work (reluctantly), but managing your exposure, i.e. DebtChug
+4 "Most optimal". I would start with grammar classes before IB. MMPM
+4 Oof I must have struck a nerve. What happened? You called, got in the room and didn’t get the job? VP in PE - LBOs
+4 These are the quality posts that keep me coming back to this site. Greenspan's Panties
+4 Congrats on GS Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Industrials is considered one of the better groups for culture at Moelis NYC. Group definitely works hard but MDs are generally a good bunch. Not sure why the other poster called it a shitshow. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 They definitely have reasons to be arrogant. As them why stock price went from 75 to 42 in the past 6 months… Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 If you cant answer that you have no business working in a real estate investment role.   Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+4 I share your sentiment to an extent. I always thought it was kinda strange that everyone is so focused on exiting when they haven't even entered yet. Lacost
+4 Sorry you didn’t get your return offer intern Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 All the rainmaker CS SENIOR bankers left in first 6 months as well - had some really good MDs in banks and insurance who left and the group hasn’t been the same since  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 When you're gone all day on the day that everyone knows on-cycle PE recruiting kicked off, it seems pretty obvious Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+4 UBS not #15 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 As someone else asked, where exactly are you falling down? You've asked this Q but the fact you've not really tried to communicate to us what you think the problem is tells me that you have no idea.  nutmegger189
+4 If I am being honest you would be catching a falling knife KageSelly
+4 UBS not #13 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 Associate 1 in IB - Cov CRE
+4 Why dont you throw it into gpt and find out Intern in IB-M&A
+4 It all really comes down to what you like doing. Event driven ultimately wasn’t my cup of tea but some of it was likely a function of the market backdrop. M_As_In_Mancy
+4 What are you pitching? There’s plenty of biotech specialists on this board, including yours truly. Summarize your thesis here and we can tell you if it’s shit. Seats are pretty scarce overall so it’s not easy. Benson Says
+4 There is hundreds of companies who want less white people working for them. White people are more oppressed than blacks or latinos. These groups are poorer because they have lower IQs. LockedIn Bezos
+4 Hello, Can try help here.  WSOChimp2
+4 What is the hesitation with private credit? Heard similar pay Intern in IB - Restr
+4 If you just want a cool back piece with a similar style that's fine but I would not get an actual yakuza piece. Raijin
+4 Because most people who have succeeded enough to get into a good college, etc. have gotten very good at following "the path," i.e. get these grades, do these extracurriculars and you'll be successful / happy. PE-biz-dev
+4 I pitched INTC back in 2024 (bought in ~$20/shr) and my base case was $40, bull case ~$60. big_dawg
+4 if u need the aid nyu cas is barely an incremental upgrade. BU has been placing better the past 2-3 years. NYU cas is slightly better but not worth the 132k difference imo Intern in IB - Cov
+4 Just leave her be man.  Imagine she wrote this about you:  yawhtrow
+4 Unfortunately it's the former (reading newsletters/press releases/deal announcements plus just learning firm/buyer behavior from spending time in the industry and seeing how firms approach bidding, where they buy vs. SaaSChimp
+4 Congress on Columbia! gdogmoney
+4 Ended up going to business school but this is what I did below. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Close your eyes and Imagine a worse case scenario. Ok now imagine it’s worse, way worse in almost every aspect Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 UBS not #2 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 UBS not #3 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 thanks for the kind words. the best way in my opinion to figure out which path to get on is a combination of what I call the ladder mentality, informational interviews, and thinking in downside thebrofessor
+4 In a similar situation as a management consultant, was low balled (7-8%) on my base salary due to some stupid company policy on how they calculate YoE. NewIndustryHorizon
+4 UBS not #5 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 How long after SPD until you receive an offer? How long until it explodes? renegade1
+4 Stanford will give you more optionality down the line if finance isn't your thing. You may end up attending stanford and be influenced to join the tech/entrepreneurship scene anyways. Hardo Intern
+4 Your type is the most insufferable. How about the fact that I can tell you didn’t take the time to actually write your message to me? I and many others find it rude. Does your economic model include a rudeness variable? Murphy_1827
+4 no because your broader takeaway from researching this topic on the forum should be that landing a seat at a "top" fund... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+4 UBS not #9 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 Popped into see some 🐀s aggressively defend their cage, was not disappointed. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 Nice to see a fellow Korean and wanted I'd share my thoughts. I haven't been in your shoes so take it with a grain of salt. weaslbee
+4 More than anything else I'm surprised it helps you so much, because I'd figure there's pretty high frictions to working on someone else's stuff . . Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas