Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 That isn’t what it is. We zoomed. Sent him my resume, he said he’d set me up with a first round and to expect HR to reach out. I got lunch. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+4 "The alpha in PE has been patched, it’s not the same environment that made KKR jl12
+4 On an hourly basis, male analysts are getting paid so much less than female analysts and have a much lower quality of life. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 2 things - there are still a ton of Berkshire people at HBS. Friend there said they sent ~75% who applied to HBS this year. It was probably the most of any PE firm in my HBS class a few years back. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 This post will echo some of the previous responses, but I think it will be very interesting to see how this plays out for OW. From what I understand, CR3 partners have been discretely shopping the company for a while now. RCJ92
+4 I went to one of these schools (and have several close friends in finance who went to the other) + I work in private markets in London. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+4 This is the truth. Spent 5 years in PE before moving to the public side at a SM and it’s really the first time in my career I haven’t had someone looking over my shoulder / breathing down my neck for deliverables. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Why does OP read like a Trump Truth Social post Dow70K
+4 Rich toad had some list he published a while ago I think you could refer to. You’re also forgetting the biggest LO HQed in that region t rowe price Research Associate in AM - FI
+4 Congrats on UBS M&A Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+4 I'll admit that it's a little hard to follow, but maybe these points will help:  SaaSChimp
+4 name and shame. The stupid slopulists do not understand that protectionism will only help accelerate decline of American empire by forcing capital to leave the states.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 As others have mentioned, the big downside is that you're effectively cross-collateralizing all your upside. Ozymandia
+4 The Disney brand name goes a long way. I run my own business now, and I think the Disney name has helped me more than my IB/Consulting and Target School name. Manager in CorpStrat
+4 Just do anything. Start-up, accounting, strategy, research at your school, etc. Just do something to gain experience in the world. Maybe even real estate, commercial real estate. Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 So many people on this forum will read your comment and think of it in terms of “me; how does this impact me; my IB job; my PE job; my kids future PE job” and won’t take a minute to think of the meaning of what you’re sugg elninomaravilla
+4 I thought Sergio liked her, I wonder if they asked him before they did Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Hey man, 2nd year at MBB in a tier 1 city here to shed some light financezyzz
+4 Agree but disagree as well. NoEquityResearch
+4 UnclePhilly GoingGoingCaught
+4 I'm sure all of the MBA associates will be devestated to learn they won't be able to interview for Raymond James' trailer park vertical side note, aren't all MM's generalist at the associate level?  Works at Citigroup
+4 Why are we talking about civilizations here? Determined
+4 Palantir is the more interesting opportunity. Top tech IB will offer a more straightforward path to VC, but it is still a narrow path. Agree with the above poster that your odds are better from top GE. participationpoints
+4 ASO2 went A2A. ~$500k. $175 in the 401k and $325 in the brokerage. Love answering this question when market is ATH. I will be silent when things turn Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+4 lol, I’m sure this will go well Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 RE consulting can mean many different things. You can be an underwriting consultant, a development consultant, a construction consultant, transaction consultant, valuation consultant, etc... canofbushbeans
+4 Summer interns in S&T basically never do any 'actual work' for regulatory reasons. buddy578901
+4 Gugg Intern with a return offer here. I wouldn’t call it carnage by any means. Just notably lower than last year. I do know of some people that grinded very hard this summer and did not receive offers. Prospect in IB - Cov
+4 xx Partner in HF - EquityHedge
+4 Response to B) i would agree that a small number of earlier vintage funds did return 9-11% but that was when the market was a tiny fraction of the size and it took a massive bull market in PE plus PC expansion to get there CPDDOUGH
+4 if you're used to this routine and you're not stressing, then it's one thing. Kevin25
+4 I'm 34. dedline
+4 Principal in PE - LBOsThink they are a good idea. We need more filters based on actual competence in this industry. Too many nepo babies.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 From an Indian non target you have pretty bleak prospects honestly. Try and get whatever general finance experience you can but focus on maximizing your grades and peformance on MBA admissions exams. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 A few questions for you: kuf135
+3 ultimately always depends on the class of girl your looking foreconomically impoverished women, yes you are cleaning up. Heck some pakistani has 4 wives working as an uber driver Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 - Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 This may just be me rambling but let me start with an analogy that someone told me when I was in a similar spot my senior year. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+3 Akpsi LARPer Prospect in Acct - Audit
+3 Yes it’s more evident in regional offices where HR oversight is limited. Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+3 Half of these publish investment memos online and would be laughed out of the room at serious funds, so I'm assuming this is purely off of placements. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Having a BA in Global Law isn’t a showstopper, especially if you’re doing an MSc in Finance at Bocconi. andrevc
+3 Hey, for people who can’t (or are finding it hard to) get into IB directly, the Big 4 transactions teams are just one of the most reliable and proven paths, especially in Australia. Deal Kangaroo
+3 Tbh, think you'll have trouble with recruiting from the MBA if you started in PE (v. having 2 years IB / consulting prior) because the leveling will be weird. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+3 very well known industrial buyer/developer. they are typical mid west type company culture wise. what kind of role? I know the West region guys. They are a wholly owned platform via Calpers. pere797
+3 Like I said, your profile is solid. The rest is upto you on how you present yourself. I'm sure you'll land at least one of these. Goj5979
+3 Dawg, I've liked thousands, if not millions, of the most evil, vile, racist, homophobic, anti-semitic, misogynistic, and downright awful reels the world has ever seen. Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+3 I was lucky because I went to a state school that was close to where I lived, so I was well connected and had little to no adjusting period. Anon225303
+3 Happened to me - very similar setup. Had a rough go of things and never really recovered there. Had previously done well at good shops prior, and went to a different shop and have done well here. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 (deleted) Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+3 Nice man, good for you. A couple things you might find interesting: Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Preparation expectations are going to depend on what level you are entering the process at. BX groups will take summer analyst and analysts and if you are entering at that level the bar is going to be lower. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Most arrogant and entitled group of people I’ve seen in banking. Everyone I chatted there apart from one guy was a complete prick Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 the IB/high finance SA is definitely the most important thing for FT recruiting. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Congrats on Cambridge! Prospect in HF - Macro
+3 . anonymousmonkey101
+3 Yes, sorry, I was not trying to shit on your comment it’s just the same thing everyone says including those who haven’t pursued this path at all. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 Problem is that 'really good research' is rare. hedgehog9
+3 Let me give you some game as a more experienced dude, albeit not in the IB / PE world, although adjacent (Strategy consulting). A couple actionable things for you. TobyTwoTone
+3 Anything pulling you in either direction? Fordham theoretically is one of those backup schools for people who want Columbia/NYU and is in the city, but I'm not really buying that it gives much of a leg up in recruiting. Nobody Man
+3 Incoming transfer to northwestern here. I’m coming from a lower semi target, and trust me when I say that your courses DONT matter. I took japanese history and all my gen eds my first semester, ended up with a 4.0. Anon225303
+3 A Phd does not equate to investment banking experience. Einstein is probably more intelligent than 99% of Associates, and would not get in higher than An1. No level of education equips you for knowing how to model, fast. BananasIBMonkey
+3 Hard disagree on PE comp - IB cash comp (especially at a EB) blows PE VP cash comp out of the water. RBOB_squarepants
+3 Epic post. Hilarious on WSO everyone says PWP amazing culture...just goes to show you barely anyone on WSO actually has worked in the industry. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+3 Few, just like in real life.  CRE
+3 Moving from credit > equity side is more challenging than the other way around. That said, if you are ok with moving to a more VC-style fund after (eg. not looking at Series C+), then may be ok to start on credit side. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+3  your first succubus. adorable. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 Oftentimes our own yearning for control of our own life and space comes from a childhood where we had little autonomy or control over our destiny. usernameladiesman217
+3 Re: Uber, I believe there is a system to migrate drivers towards their home area using their average ride direction? [email protected]
+3 What a sorry bunch of whiny insecure little bullies. Trying to take down a kid who makes you feel inadequate and jealous? Not a good look Partner in PE - LBOs
+3 incoming IR analyst who was sorta in same position as you - i've seen some big PE/private investment firms open up these kinds of roles in the past year/2 for interns and post-grads as they expand . Incoming Analyst in PE - Other
+3 You'll get into all of them I'm sure!  Based on your profile go with ESCP. Their placements are top notch  Bander77
+3 Honestly go to UVA, much better quality of life there Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Sounds like, and I mean this in the nicest way, you need to take a step back and gain some perspective. Go take a walk, take a deep breath, realize that people not making 6 figures can have wonderful lives. Anonymous Monkey
+3 Your response is kind of the whole point of my post..... Are you saying that demand curves are also a myth? Is that what you're saying? If the price of something goes up, there is no negative impact? NoEquityResearch
+3 ASU club on this list????? Also lol at VQ above QFS MissMissMake
+3 Just go into banking bro . I used to think the same as you and thought i wouldnt want any of this stuff either and aimed for corp fin and did an internship in it and hated it. Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+3 lol at VQ in general Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 Asking this question on here is like beating a dead horse but it’s Harvard for American new-world prestige and Oxford for British old-world prestige. Intern in Consulting
+3 The funds you mentioned (IK, Ardian, Hg, Oakley) are well-respected mid-market or growth-oriented shops in London, each with its own style and focus. andrevc
+3 I don't think it's obvious that the brand name helps here. This is not an industry where brand name helps as much as relevance of the work done. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 Anecdotally, for this class of AN1S, tons of MF. lappingezcomps
+3 Plan A: I would have told you exactly what the MD told you: just join an analyst program.  MBA is a non-consideration at that level . . MBA is for associates, not analysts. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+3 Happens all the time, no big deal. Obviously your referral may be annoyed, but you can call them first and explain - they'll understand. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Same for us. We present going-in cap, Year 1 cap rate, and stabilized cap, always tax adjusted. T3/T12 cap as well to have as a data point but it’s less relevant. DebtChug
+3 Superday processes can be more rigorous - can get the kids to do a financial maths exam, group case study, hand them a big binder of financial reports and get them to talk through it. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 If you are okay with starting over (even better if you can transfer directly to year 2) I'd say graduating from IE or ESCP would give you a slight but more than marginal edge over Manchester which is a non target. Lorderic
+3 Jerk it like Matthew McConaughey taught you to Benson Says
+3 Interesting, I suppose the likes of Laz/Roths/Moelis have some catch-up to do with market leaders Evercore. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Focus on verticals and subverticals within your sector (consumer, tech, etc) know what moves your sector, understand the top names like the back of your hand, know the bottom pile and why they are getting beat (i.e. Art_Vandelay1
+3 Find it hard to believe that a student at Emory with a strong GPA in the business school can’t land a job at Truist in Atlanta or Charlotte…. high hopes
+3 Like another commenter said, I hope the juniors  took notice of this  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 pics? Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 This is the correct approach, just don't expect a founder to actually give you the time. PEarbitrage
+3 Real answer: yes, it will affect some people’s private bias, but no, it should not stop you from recruiting, and I would not approach the process assuming firms see you as a burden. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 BTR is really just a flexibility premium product. PEarbitrage
+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 How do people even come up with these posts wacced out models
+3 Go straight to the point, you start with something thats completley different than the topic. VP in IB - Gen
+3 but you can't deny the appeal of their current football program Intern in CorpStrat