Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 Get laid lol Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 congrats on penis wine partners Intern in IB - Cov
+4 Lazard, CIBC AFoldingChair
+4 “Lean conservative” TopBoy.-
+4 I wouldn’t go too crazy on this one if you are working on ownership side of the table. Pokemon Master
+4 Yall need to join me in the suburbs when the time is right. No schizos on the corner threatening to cut off heads. No needles in the parks. I don’t even see dog shit on the ground, let alone human. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 No wonder they laid me off, UBS blows. Why work at UBS at this point. Worst European bank with bottom culture and pay vs all other BBs Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 What is the project lifecycle like in terms of time and critical paths for non-powered, unentitled sites to become powered and shovel-ready? laffer
+4 4 is too harsh. I wouldn't say don't trust others, but more like don't disclose vulnerabilities or disclose emotional takes. Otherwise sure, grab some beers, go do some sports together, have some laughs, etc.  GS under Blankfein
+4 Yes. Ex-colleague got fired for this exact reason. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 RJ (legacy Financo team) is unmatched in the beauty and wellness vertical because of a certain rainmaker Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 This can be a really good learning opportunity, not many people get to build from scratch in a job that sounds like it has more seat stability than a pod. PM in HF - Other
+4 The partners are extremely erratic (even for PE/IB standards) and the firm is very political / bureaucratic - unexpectedly firing strong mid and junior-level professionals for no good reason and deflecting responsibi Associate 2 in PE - Other
+4 If Levin and some of they kev LevFin MDs leave, UBS IB in the US is finished. Already probably is. Once Sergio is gone at YE the new CEO will immediately can Marco and his failed minions. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Also i think this post is a stealth ad… it would be straight up retarded for someone making ~$415k at a UMM pefund to go to one of these companies.   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Good stuff USC doesn’t get talked about about enough here Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 My thoughts as a recent Stern alum - first of all congrats. Would agree with others on the socially meh/super competitive part. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+4 The funny part is many of the results they predict already have been falsified. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 ESCP > SSE >> RSM >>> Bayes SSE is vastly superior to RSM and Bayes.  Intern in Acct - Audit
+4 was website called ​​mа​​r​gi​​no​​fаl​p​h​a Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 Most large institutional firms (pe firms, lifecos, etc.) have some sort of allocation to it. Not a pure industrial guy but have done a decent amount of work in the space. 2cxpsqcf8t
+4 You can figure this one out surely  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 Gotcha, thought you were at an EU school from your post. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+4 He would constantly call me in an open team room and remind me that I was a 29 year old 2nd year analyst Associate 1 in IB - CB
+4 This would also likely be in violation of most IB employment agreements, not to mention that I don't know any analysts/associates that have this level of bandwidth. TechBanking
+4 Similar answer as the UBS thread a while back. RBOB_squarepants
+4 As someone going to an MSF, it is because my undergrad school and major are not going to get me a good job at all, esp not in this market (def not one that would help get into or afford a top mba - how many people from ops pbgrxavel
+4 Depends which banks. If EB don’t worry but if Jefferies / GS / Qatalyst u will need a club yes. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Not to burst your bubble but once you leave the institutional side of financial services, it’s extraordinarily hard to “break back in” without getting a MBA or resigning to accepting a role at the exact level you left. liquidiot
+4 He single-handedly pulled JPM to the top of the IB league tables in EMEA anon1982
+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 I have spoken with them, as I was recruiting for lateral positions, and I chose not to pursue. Takeaways & Notes:- Buyside oriented Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+4 does this mean London will be the next city of choice for Canadians? Anonymous Monkey
+4 Depends on fund, but at an MM if you need to move you can move. But generally it’s because your PM wants to move you (I.e your PM wants to covering US stocks or your PM is in the US). Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 you must be feeling really smart now huh thebigsnort
+4 It says the US is more like Brasil or Russia than it was ever like France, outside of perhaps a short period of time.  Obvious to anyone who had ever known. Daemon145
+4 As a minority who has benefited from the post-BLM DEI wave to get my foot in the door (mainly selective insight programmes that padded my CV and, at times, directly fed into their intern cohorts), I thought individuals com Intern in Private Credit
+4 Also a good point that I meant to include re: work done in-house. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 everytime an EB analyst is mentioned my mouth starts watering because i wanna take their massive peen in my mouth because theyre so smart and have so much rizz and are so cool (im a dude btw) Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 I didn’t read all of your post so forgive me if I’m missing something, it was quite long. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+4 Eros.com Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+4 Really not all that awkward; you'll see once you actually start how people go about doing it. Echoing the above, you'll usually ask in person or message them, depending on how busy and large your team is.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+4 With all the gift idea threads I've seen, I'd question if you folks have ever bought a gift for another soul.  FinnesseGod
+4 Was in your exact situation last year and am currently enrolled at one of the schools that you mentioned. You definitely don't "need" an MBA to start your own fund. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Thank you for doing this as this forum doesn't have much quant talk. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 My second uncle sold his business for 5 million and UBS is nowhere to be found Gold-ManSacks
+4 Duplicate msg Agent0
+4 At the top firms you may find starting first year comp at 400-450 (the very large LOs, top boutiques usually ~50k lower). therealgekko
+4 throw-away-account1What does this dynamic mean for PE writ large? Works at The Family Office
+4  they are the relationship managers - what this means on a junior level is they have better WLB because the juniors barely do any work on deals relative to other groups. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4   Intern in PE - LBOs
+4 Tell your current team first, have 1-2 really good reasons why you want to move, I think having one about upward mobility or team structure without putting your current team down is solid and then another one about why you Agent0
+4 In the US at least, our society has no respect for beauty anymore. salesbish
+4 These posts are so dumb  Intern in IB - Gen
+4 Corporate Banking, Capital Markets (DCM, ECM, Syndicated Finance), Venture Capital/Growth Equity, Structured Products, and even Commercial Banking (relationship management or client facing product groups) if you can positi VP in CB
+4 GPT calling out HL for churning is hilarious lol Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Use the offer post-SA to lateral to a MM for FT.  PaulAllenIsInLondon
+4 I did 2 years of MM PE and got pretty burned out so I decided to leave instead of staying to do Sr. Assco. Nw I make 200k in corp dev at a public tech company you've heard of. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Look, I’m not saying what she did was right — she sounds like a shitty person. However, on the off chance she ends up in the industry, you need to think long-term. Wyatt67
+4 There is a lot here, and I am happy to unpack the follow up Qs:    Anonymous Monkey
+4 So stay in IB is the play? burn8573
+4 I have worked on the sellside (both in sales and in trading ) and also on the buyside (in real money as a pm, but also with a short stint on the fast money side) so I am able to give a bit of perspective. monaco_monkey
+4 Hey man, first and foremost, thank you for your service. Secondly, I majored in accounting from a non-target, and explored both IB and ER.  Deal Team Six
+4 M&A is a total nightmare in terms of working hours and culture. It’s so sweaty and the mid levels are so toxic. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 I almost cried laughing when the broadcast switched to this rxconswarr
+4 Congrats on the offer, I’m sure you’re excited. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+4 You’re missing a big & important bucket here of VC. Can categorize that further with pre-Seed through pre-IPO. But lots of tech VCs that are multi-stage. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+4 Saturn V elite stats autists. Mostly binary calls. Very secretive Research Analyst in HF - Other
+4 I like the property management business. Consistent, monthly revenues. You generally know what your gross revenue will be (assuming no clients leave). TheDebtStar
+4 Depends on which fund and their structure. At my fund AM is valued highly (we are high yield/opportunistic debt). I sit equal to our head of strategy/production and report to our head PM. CRE Credit
+4 Go for GP led side. Secondaries tiering isn’t the same as for most other practices (I.e. Jeff PCA is substantially better than the other two). Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Most of your usual big names still have a presence here, and there’s a few stronger regional shops as well - listing a couple below that are more active and I’ve come across the past few years on deals for reference. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 You’re worried about a situation that shouldn’t matter to you. What you’ve heard is correct, having a job vs. not having a job is a night and day difference when recruiting. JetsTanksSubmarine
+4 Hired a third party.  Two, technically.  One for the property level accounting and then another for the company/personal level (basically the same since it is a passthrough). Ozymandia
+4 Really appreciate you holding this Q&A - recently gained a lot of interest in ABS. Let's say: Intern in IB - Cov
+4 It takes a lot of willpower to remain completely separate from the financier's way of life, and you might even be putting your cultural "fit" at risk by doing so.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 As someone's career path who follows Mid BB -> LMM PE -> Regional LMM IB, I have a little bit of insight on the path and the pro's and con's of moving back to banking. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+4 Dr. Rahma DikhinmahasYou want it to matter so badly.  So, so badly.  And it doesn't.  How sad for you. IsItREPE
+4 unless you're at a big firm that can go across stressed/distressed, invest up/down the cap structure and truly control the LME process, distress investing in most cases is fighting with lawyers over why/how the smarter par Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+4 Whats his linkedin CV5063
+4 Redownloaded the app today to see if this forum was done being a hate group for minorities, first post I saw. Man this app has really gone to dog shit. Believe it or not People actually used to post useful stuff on here. H-1Beast
+4 Do Wall Street guys have brains anymore? You are comparing a set of all employees, including mid to late career workers, to 23 year olds with broccoli haircuts.  CRE
+4 There are more strategies, plans, and justifications in this thread than there are in the White House cabinet.  CRE
+4 For MiM i'd say ESCP over Bocconi. Their London campus is really useful for off cycles and its a lot more flexible.  Prospect in Acct - Other
+4 Your main goal in having the conversation is figuring out their intent, and giving you runway to change firms (which takes awhile) if there is no path. Aine
+4 that's cause dalio had solid inception years, was up 30+% in the early 90s 3 years in a row. For most of the 10s, and much of the 20s, performance has been really really bad. nooneinparticular
+4 If it was freshman year you can bounce back, but you need to crush afterwards and not use AI. Smarten up, you’re at HYPSM. Don’t waste it. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 CMC and IU doing really well from what I’ve seen, legacy nepo kid schools like the Williams colleges of the world seem to be falling off Intern in IB - Gen
+4 If you are looking to exit PE into FP&A, but are worried about any career downsides, you should look for early stage finance roles. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+4 This is going to be a very personal opinion, but I truly believe the shop matters in RX. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+4 7% and $500 per lease is for 4-20 unit multifamily/SFHs. I don't deal with that but I'm guessing 200 units is a decently large operation and probably isn't a one person job.  cragfar
+4 Cant confirm all of these, but I’ve heard numbers around these Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Outside of what other commenters have said, the biggest thing will be getting experience on your resume, both as an intern and ft. Zyns_And_Excel
+4 As someone at Truist, yeah our CB team doesn’t learn any technical skills. The modeling is all held by the Corp and LevFin Credit team. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Haha is it really so bad on the IB side. On S&T side and seems G. Trader in S&T - FI
+4 Historically, the West has created this problem, and we're only making it worse. Democratically elected guy gets ousted from government and replaced by a King because he decided to nationalize Oil. Sharky286
+4 complete and utter joke… perplexity obviously just picked whatever submissions “looked cool”. these kids barely knew the company and it was so clear AI did everything. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+4 DB in the gutter Prospect in IB - Cov