Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 If you didn't go to a target undergrad and don't have good internships then it makes sense to do a master. But most UK ones are just one academic year, so very short and don't give you as many chances (i.e. Goj5979
+3 What great options these are. liquidiot
+3 Stupid argument. This job is not rocket science or really remotely hard to do if you have basically average intelligence. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 But the point is, most of the rates traders in Citsec are from Banks. Theyve been aggressively hiring rates traders in all positions. qualea
+3 This made me lol. Wisdom from Tokat isnt going to help you clear an analyst super day bro. TheBig3.5
+3 Some vicious greenhill slander wow johnnypython
+3 Thanks. Will check out the book. I’ve listened to most of the episodes of the podcast. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 No - AI is not "killing equity research". ER teams are busier than ever right now.  Associate 2 in ER
+3 my opinion is that even in a good job market, the chances of you landing a good seat would be close to 0... so you can only imagine what it would be in this job market. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 It’s one of the few standalone ET groups on the street (that won’t fall under PUI, IND or Nat Res groups). Most MDs sit in HTX but juniors are split between NYC as well. AnonMonkey1738
+3 Probably Infra, FIG, Natres, Oil & Gas, Telecoms are the most technical. The reasons range from generally long granular models, or very niche specific modelling. Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Synergy baby!  Couldn’t even get a walk-on offer at Miami.  Wins a natty in his hometown.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+3 It was a series of pitches over Zoom by a bunch of college kids that were bad/missing detail (in part due to them being limited to using Perplexity as a marketing stunt), made humorous by multiple founders/legends from top PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+3 Why do people assume that productivity scales linearly with population growth? It doesn’t, think about an office clerk in 1920 versus today, technology has made them markedly more efficient. guyfromct
+3 JamieDimonkey: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 . Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Intern in IB - Cov Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Have talked to folks from both teams. My impression is that SSG is slightly more elite than your typical tier II deals team. They tend to work with UMM PE and do some more sophisticated/technical work. AK6969
+3 You are right that some of this seems basic i.e time is running out. As a young man, I also understood that time is running out. NoEquityResearch
+3 east coast mbb - harvardwest coast mbb - stanford either way ur fune californiakid2003
+3 UF alum, can speak to this, the gators absolutely crushed it with placements this year. 3 GS, 5 EVR, and even some pretty good buy side placements, as well as a vast majority of the solid MM banks. Analyst0910
+3 Just don't cover their assigned work and the ASO/VP can address that.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Count_Chocula CRE
+3 Mandatory Booze Test – Every final-round candidate should be taken out for 3-4 strong cocktails. Associate 1 in IB - CB
+3 Rick Kanewho wants to spend time with crying whining toddlers at home Someone who doesn't hate their kids? CRE
+3 I made the switch from banking to corporate dev to pe. I had a ton of xp in corp dev in my short time of 1 year there - as best as you can get in corp dev. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Work at one of the funds listed above, agree with most but not all (mix of your takes + "Associate 1 in PE - LBOs" near the top of the thread) - a few from me for the benefit of whichever most likely colle Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 lol at VQ in general Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 Do you personally feel connected to the companies or the types of companies your fund invests in?  pbandjpartners
+3 SY stop gooning on WSO and start responding to cold emails buddy Intern in PE - LBOs
+3 financeax: smokingdatpack
+3 I can provide the old school context which may have changed slightly…and is always linked to the actual people giving advice.  high hopes
+3 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Let's see Paul Allen's base 714_Lemmon_Legend
+3 This is through the grapevine, so take it with a grain of salt, but founder, Charles Brindell, sold all/a big chunk of his equity stake in Mill Creek. RE Associate 1
+3 Sexually assaulting the intern during a team event. Known to invite female juniors for lunch, even his house. Yet just a slap on his wrist because he brings a lot of money Intern in IB - Cov
+3 Not reading allat rooseveltfan
+3 I mean what is being smart? Honest question. If we mean standardized tests, then certainly by definition almost everyone I work with is smart. But that is likely not what we mean. So what do we mean? SOFRsoGood
+3 Thank you, Jeffery. We appreciate your dedication in combatting Chinese-world dominance. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Also, your career is looking robust, solid, on an upwards trajectory. readthe10k
+3 I don’t think you’re asking the right question. What you want to know is whether the grind is worth it, and if you can actually make real money in real estate. patrick_bateman_
+3 I love when people at megafunds think that they're somehow God's gift to the world and they can jump from analyst to VP by going to a smaller firm.  Spoiler alert: that's not how it works VP in PE - LBOs
+3 CVP, PWP, PJT Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 If I were in your shoes, I'd aim for path 2. Based on how the market is right now, it's best to be wherever your network is strongest. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+3 These are the kids that get to talk to managing partners at major HFs, holy fuck John.Sa.
+3 non target a2a at a Top BB (GS/JPM), the biggest thing holding back "non-targets" is their own insecurity and victimhood, if you come across as a strong candidate and prove it with your work you will be fine Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 If your whole friend group has accepted offers, they should be helping their friend (you) find success too. ct99
+3 I have a similar story and unsure how to go about this. My principal is terribly rude and impolite for no good reason other than her own misery which she likes to spew on others. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 When salaries went up in 2020-2021, bonus as a % of base went down with it. I know a director who made $400k as an AS2 in 2019 at a top BB. As AS1 he cleared more than $300k. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Jerk it like Matthew McConaughey taught you to Benson Says
+3 NYU CAS is not a target school buddy rooseveltfan
+3 how do you think lol, bro gets a 240k/yr stipend to fuck around.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 what makes you say their debt team is extremely solid?  good comp? interesting deals? good work life balance? good culture?   hard assets
+3 Do they happen to be in office on Fridays Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Not gonna get me any love on a website where the average poster is 19, but jfc this self-pitying from Gen Z is getting so unbearable.  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Hey I’m the poster here. Not sure if we are at the same firm (crazy if so). Appreciate the colour. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 First dude couldnt even remember growth rate for the segment he was pitching Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 First guy was just terrible. Embarrassing to Michigan, but tbh a very below average school if interested in publics. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 "school clubs in FIG" is also known as "blind leading the blind". Just read up, just the way they did and it should be fine. It's really not that tough Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+3 WITCH firms have a habit of giving long-term employees promotions over the more qualified candidates. Business School in CorpStrat
+3 ive been saying this for years to juniors. ib is now a corporate job. opulence got shafted by regulation and dei killed prestige. what you're left with a a standard corporate job with too many hours fuku
+3 Sitting in the same boat as you rn. But here are some things that I've been doing. bangbangchicken
+3 Interviewed with all listed below and did a FIG internship recently MS and GS are standout, probably MS >= GS on a small margin JPM is good Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 congrats on Pierce & Pierce Retired in Legal
+3 ASU club on this list????? Also lol at VQ above QFS MissMissMake
+3 Buddy from college interned there in Denver which, to my understanding, is their main office. midwestmidbest
+3 Medicaid point is indeed wrong, it's only valid for really your first year assuming you attended a college in the US for 4 years, as the exemption is only valid for the first five calendar years you are in the US under F1 Teller in Non-profit
+3 Terrible bank with shitty leadership and two-faced nepos everywhere. Huge "old boys club" energy. Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+3 Keep in mind that my "system" is still a work in progress & that I'm not experienced enough to know every case. pbandjpartners
+3 Having recently recruited for lateral roles with a few EBs, the sentiment I've gotten from seniors I spoke with is that they want/need to shift away from their old model of poaching rainmakers from BBs and developing that Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Agree the fundamental goodness of the business model in the consumer sector is tricky relative to others but I think that is largely reflected in the relative valuations of these businesses relative to other sectors. drypowder123
+3 Check out @odog @digitalimmo Works at CBRE
+3 Accepted an SA offer at a bb last cycle. Most EBs will wrap up by mid Feb. youngbuffet
+3 Thanks for the thoughtful reply.  RE: Fraud - Sure, I agree. Fraud and abuse anywhere should be kept to a minimum. readthe10k
+3 NJ is F-tier because it's just all the NYC rejects Intern in Consulting
+3 Their services guy just left to JPM. Top 3 M&A banker on the team. VP in IB - Gen
+3 Anecdotally had a friend last year who was choosing between WF and Jef and took Jef, even though the Wells 5k signing bonus made him think lol. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Gus Fring from breaking bad.  parkeranger
+3 It will be tricky leveraging the school you will BE attending since the bulk of your education will have come from community college. That being said a good brand name plus alumni connections will serve you well. Intern in IB- Mergers and Acquisitions
+3 Would highly disagree with the guy above. Have been in banking / pe for 7 ish years now, and everything I have learned has been in the job. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 This is about where I'm at with my new firm (boutique). There's initial periods of high travel (usually when first onboarding or if a significant deliverable is due soon). Lester Freamon
+3 For a lot of these guys the risk is going to be the ability to put capital out at scale and hit the returns they promised investors. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+3 Wells Fargo  AsianBecky69
+3 125 mgmt fee / 12.5% performance after a hurdle is common but it depends on the vertical/fund. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Totally agree - I think everyone is different and maybe as someone who recently got back back into the workforce after completing the MBA I'm underestimating the value of travel / more live experiences as I've been able to VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Can we stop with this AI slop automatically dominating screen space on every single post? Works at Other
+3 I would suggest that first off, given you work in coverage and not in the advisory team, the picture you have of what the group does internally is not the reality. WonderfulOtter71
+3 formatting is not ZD, pls fix Intern in Consulting
+3 Analyst 1 in IB - DCM RestIess
+3 WF and RBC. The glaze on these institutions vs. the reality of their reputations and capabilities if you actually work in the industry (most on this website don't) is jarring. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+3 Don't want to doxx myself, but I can confirm based on speaking to associates at my current firm and getting the target #s from the fund that the pay cut is around that range. srzjmy
+3 I’d be careful of taking a MD role there at the moment. Because of the corporate structure, you’ll never make as much as you think you will. A lot of higher ups recently left as it came to light. Developer in RE - Comm
+3 Like the first poster mentioned. Take a deep breath. Enjoy your last couple months of freedom before hitting the gas the rest of your life. You're in a good seat and you're just a tot. terra879
+3 The short answer: when you meet the right partner, he or she feels like the lighthouse in your sea, where she understands without you needing to explain, and somehow knows you better than you do yourself.& bravepenguins
+3 wsobaby: Why this statement cannot apply to men? Are you saying that most male investors cannot be a father and having a great family?  dcn_blus
+3 Open the formulas in the sheet (ctrl + ') and print the sheet. Then take a pen and check that all the lines are properly matched, with the Excel as reference if you need columns/row numbers/sheet names.  GS under Blankfein
+3 I use it to become "addicted" to working since that's when I usually have them in. Tolerance can ramp up pretty quickly (at least mine does). PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+3 IB analyst learns how taxes and redistribution works theooran
+3 What country and what area of work? Your problem with finding a 'best overall' means your averaging a lot of different things which means you lose the value of dispersion. setarcos
+3 ^ totally agree. I think after this year though they'll definitely have a bigger venue next year. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+3 You'll get into all of them I'm sure!  Based on your profile go with ESCP. Their placements are top notch  Bander77