Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 information2 VP in IB-M&A
+3 The ONLY (potential) way to avoid being “docked” is through some form of positive relationship or good standing with someone on the team who may have influence—assuming, of course, that you’ve developed a genuine networkin CapTableTriage
+3 Head of my bank’s IBD said he was distracted by a girl when he was young and now she’s fat Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 She is on a power trip and far too many femcels have infiltrated VP+. MDs will take her feedback into account even without evidence just to make her feel important. Better to lateral.  VP in IB - Cov
+3 It is normal for base salaries to cap out at $200-250k with bonuses exceeding 100% of this number, giving you $500k+ total comp for more tenured analysts. Outsiders
+3 Congrats on stern! Intern in IB - Restr
+3 So that you can take 3 gap years just to end up in Big 4 Tax gkk1234
+3 Honestly, I feel like this is a question everyone I know in IB grapples with and I don’t have a good answer. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+3 i’d take rbc, td, bmo m&a over jpm, wf, ubs (either not very active like ubs who has barely dony any work post 2023, or jpm which is new, wf is mostly lending relationships/corp banking where they’ve done some interest Intern in PE - LBOs
+3 hmm, BIWS isn't inherently wrong but the terminology is a bit sloppy. equitymuncher
+3 FWIW I did NYC for late 20s/early 30s. Single, good gig, making $. Never thought NYC was the long term plan. Was incredible for myriad reasons, including but not limited to meeting my now wife. thatsnachocheese
+3 MX-5 cheesyhone
+3 I’m gonna assume from your title that you are still in banking, the day to day is actually different and significantly more interesting.Even though you still spend time in excel and ppt the breadth of things you do is sign Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 You can see someone is a woman just by looking at them.  You can't see that someone had their dad donate money to get their kid into college but believe me those types are everywhere. Soros_
+3 ^i'd argue that Goldman is able to win a lot of deals based on their brand name. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+3 OP is seeking emotional comfort / assurance from other men LOL GS under Blankfein
+3 And where did I defend it? FYI, I did not vote for the current administration.  GordonGekko87
+3 Honestly, to put it bluntly, it's been utter shit. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 I'd be wary of any advice regarding universities coming from him...  You need only check his posting history Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Invest in yourself. If an apt with more space and amenities in a fire location will make you happier and healthier and enable you to pursue a long term career making a boat load of money, do it. Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+3 Ong, HSW MBA to Lincoln is crazy work Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Analyst 2 in PE - OtherI am going to offend some people and I'm sorry.  Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+3 What are you talking about? The McKinsey hire looks like a perfect cultural fit. McKinsey help up start an opioid epidemic and this kid's already scamming the healthcare system. NewIndustryHorizon
+3 I’ve commented further on this topic before, but having joint accounts is a good way to go: to manage emergency fund, big purchase savings buckets, household expenses, joint travel, home repair, child, insurance, groceries Horatio Horatio
+3 Its been very helpful to me, I'd recommend. It seriously rewired how I think about the space and I picked up some useful frameworks. You still need to put in the reps on interviews and cases if you are in SS ER or IB. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 none... start an OF  yieldcurvemonkey
+3 I wouldn’t choose UBS for a 2 year analyst program you won’t get a live deal unless you are one nepo WASP hire Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 MV made the downfall of UBS that much more extreme by hiring only “yes men” who can’t actually close deals at the rate MDs are suppose to. When it’s internal politics over deals, you get a Barclays Bro-tocracy Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 shittest place ever  motsreeet
+3 Through select target schools (Wharton, Ross etc) and honestly selective club pipelines. Their interview process is also extremely technical/difficult. vitronicus
+3 Makes sense, the group is bloated. I would expect ~50% return rate this summer bank wide. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 What level of insecurity and retardation does this require Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 You asked lots of separate questions so I'll just try to tackle each one.  equitymuncher
+3 am involved in analyst recruiting. you need to make sure you know your deals and story well in addition to technicals. Alot is about team fit too that you have to keep in mind. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 In a similar boat would like to hear any advice Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 UBS SA return offer rates are set to be 30-40% this year. Source: UBS Director in Industrials.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+3 At big 4 internship, I travelled for a week and it was $15 for breakfast, $35 for lunch. $70 for dinner. Ubers covered everywhere, usually a nice Marriott. Can’t fly business class but can book any flight if reasonable. Intern in Consulting
+3 congrats on rejection email from wf, and bofa Intern in IB - Gen
+3 I would seriously reconsider why you want to go into real estate. It might be the wrong decision but your reason doesn’t make a career in real estate worth it. [email protected]
+3 I was an associate at the firm who just left. I will tell you everything negative you read about it the firm is true to this day. The culture is very toxic and not at all collaborative. Anonymous Monkey
+3 Capital Raises rolo25
+3 East Asian male here - stuff like this makes people take real systematic issues less seriously. MnIGuy
+3 Give us his coffee order and what he truly thinks of his boss while you're at it Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+3 what did you pick ubs over? Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+3 That's a fair question. I was looking into career and pay progression of AM in Canada vs. AM in US for lateral movement or post-MBA career paths.  FinnesseGod
+3 Following Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Hey, your background is actually very valuable. You already have a strong foundation in credit risk, downside protection, and deal structuring. However there's a transition cuve. Anonymous Monkey
+3 Thank you, intern. Comments below. Please move my bank up and your bank down. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Just kill him. Life’s too short to put up with nonsense. Make his shorter.  IsItREPE
+3 Not that this thread needed another comment but take Cornell. Right off the bat I'd discard Georgetown. Considering the other options you have, Georgetown really does not bring anything unique to the table. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 These are the two (inarguably) best IB platforms. Ultimately if interests lie in technology, Qatalyst is the move. For everything else, Centerview is. VP in IB - Gen
+3 Got a corp dev internship solely through networking with an alum who happened to need a summer intern. Got my full time role also through networking with alum at a megafund. ibmayb
+3 What caliber of progam are you talking about with the MSF? If its G-Town/Vandy/an equivalent type degree at a school like MIT or Chicago then you have a case for doing it. Nobody Man
+3 cooked Intern in Consulting
+3 Resident Lehigh alumnus checking in. CSB (and IBE) are great programs. There’s also a much broader initiative among students/alumni to get kids into good seats these days. More clubs and pipelines than when I was there. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Global macro: SnT, research desks(macro research), quant for systematic, some larger firms have direct pipelines, I've also seen commodities trading and asset management as good entry points, along with some prop trading usernameladiesman217
+3 I'll offer more general advice, as others have offered more tailored answers. VP in Consulting
+3 I have two friends that work there. The analysts get paid a bit higher than other EBs / on par with Centerview. The pay get significantly better than other EBs at the associate level and above. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 "How does UT Econ and other state schools placement compare to NYU Econ" jl12
+3 MDs have 10-15y to mint money and do deals and go crazy. The flesh below them is meat to do the work to make the deals happen and make the MDs rich and famous. Therefore tons of work gets originated. SOFRsoGood
+3 Still a student so feel free to disagree. Consultant in Consulting
+3 is this real? wow Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Update: I've accepted a corporate IR role at a local firm. I feel content leaving ER...no money...no future. miserytigerzfan2022
+3 There are definitely attractive opportunities in Switzerland across family offices, holdings and broader private capital. Kevin W.
+3 Historically, all of these programs have had respectable IB placements. David White
+3 You are young. Life passes by quick, and the years you have with your health and the ability to explore your community, your self, and your world are scarce. jaxcut4
+3 Thank you - really resonates Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 NAYA is the EB of slop bowls S+ tier Intern in IB - CB
+3 IMO #1 or #3.  #1 sounds the most desirable in terms of learning opportunities and putting you on the track most people desire (doing deals on principal side). Ricky Sargulesh
+3 My roommate interned at Citi in GAM. He got killed with late nights on bs. The modeling experience is lackluster versus what they tell you What I've gathered about other groups: TannerS
+3 If we were face to face I would go for hours, but just for the sake of the post I will state 3 in a very high-level overview. Anonymous Monkey
+3 . greaterworld223
+3 Nah this is overplaying it. You can learn from a great PM who’s a successful investor if he’s willing to put in the effort to mentor you. This isn’t some innate athletic ability. We’re buying and selling stocks, guys. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Heard putting it all on black solves this problem ImagineSisyphusHappy
+3 Congrats on Bofa! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 It isn't possible to give a  % response rate because this depends on: David White
+3 Thanks. Last year I was at $300K base + $150K discretionary bonus plus promote interest only. This year, the bonus was cut in half citing turbulent markets/less volume. Developer in RE - Comm
+3 As an associate, go with the best brand in the geo you want to spend 2 very formative years of your twenties in. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 How bad? Do you know anything about M&A and why so many people have left that team? peterw32
+3 I tend to think there is no inherent meaning to life, we pop into existence, stare at the universe, and the universe stays mute. But you can choose to infuse meaning into your life by living a decent existence. asdf1248
+3 Damn, sorry to hear that. I'm currently weighing $ from HBS vs $$$$ from Columbia. Appreciating it's a little different of a situation, I'm personally leaning towards HBS. BuySideIntern
+3 A&M / Alix etc typically don't hire MDs or equivalent (most senior position) externally, same with quite a few other firms. Typically the startup firms are the ones that hire for super senior positions externally. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Think I’m gonna keep taking my NyQuil on that one Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Some of these takes are just lazy. Read the news and understand the market you’re trying to get into instead of recycling decade-old anecdotes.  rocket.scientist
+3 Is this getting MS'd because of the 2nd half? In the first half he's spitting. Kinda spitting in the last bit too Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 At JP/Citi/BoA/WF it is literally impossible. I work at one of these banks and don’t even have access to other industry vertical drives, but you think I can somehow look up anyone’s bank account?  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+3 I think I did say debt would be a good spot. Post was geared for entry level people. Senior VP in RE - Comm
+3 i dont think so, im working at a "shittier" mm bank for S&T and one of the desks I rotated on the last 3 people quit for citadel, citadel, and millenium. meanwhile all the alum I know at GS etc. all had shit exits. Incoming Analyst in S&T - Equities
+3 JP loves their Europeans. It’s why it’s a pretty miserable place to work. I like Oxbridge PPE’s, hardo LSE and Warwick internationals and the occasional St Andrews nepo baby for the London office. Good mix. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 In this market? You'd be absolutely insane not to take a BB lending role. If it's Wells? Doubly so, as they're the biggest CRE lender out there. Prospect in RE - Comm
+3 I struck out for SA26. Had first rounds and superdays at EBs and BBs, thought many of them went well, never got an offer. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 Citi coverage A2 Base: $200k Bonus: $180k (20% deferred) Total comp: $380k Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 It is crazy to see the hate that Cornell and Brown get. They should be with the rest of the ivies. Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 You sad sad man, what is wrong with you. Constantly posting about prestige rankings between Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, what makes an alumni, should you do a second BA Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+3 Comical amount of work to save an hour  IsItREPE
+3 Think you’re being way too myopic and bearish EastVillageMerchant
+3 You are in luck my friend, I work for Nigerian Prince who would be very interested in investing. Determined
+3 UConn is not a target, but it is also very clearly not some random school with zero path. If people are placing into BBs, EBs, and strong MMs out of there, then the blueprint exists. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Analysts and associates don't really touch much legal stuff in banking, only when you move to the buy-side, hence until then it won't be of much use. GS under Blankfein
+3 Just make sure to tip him in the end. Considering it's NY IB, 25% is statutory  nooneinparticular