Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Commercial banking was great, it offered that intellectual stimulation, financial analysis and modelling work, in an environment where you have to be highly skilled - the risk teams at banks critique your analysis heavily, Deal Kangaroo
+3 I will bite - though I think this is something that would've came up in the interview process if they had intentions to promote you A2A. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 If it’s your best option than do it for a year and lateral to wherever you’d rather work. It’s enough of a brand name that you’ll have an easier time getting good looks and you’ll learn some things in the meantime. GoodAsGoldman
+3 Current Asso at a MF looking for a move to Secondaries. Has been the hottest Area in PE for a while now and will be for the N5-10Y. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Out of college at FTI, salary is around 90k base, with 20-35% bonus + overtime pay.It increases by 10-20% per year, including non-promo year. kegari
+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 Depends, I worked at a MM shop and averaged around 70/wk for most of my stint. I routinely had 80 hour weeks, and some of my colleagues with shittier staffings worked 100+/wk for stretches. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 WF FSG group does the modeling, but it’s just like cash flow modeling used in credit memos. Not full three statement modeling.  Works at Wells Fargo
+3 usernameladiesman217 GoingGoingCaught
+3 LevFin is ranked fairly highly on league tables (usually top 3). They were #1 in corporate acquisition financing last year as well. Works at Wells Fargo
+3 This. If you don't even know your future boss' name, let alone have met him, you're nowhere near late stages. MMPM
+3 Analysts and associates nowadays are always so worried about their bonuses. How about you worry about finishing any ongoing deals? anonymizeplease
+3 Don't have much to add, but I think the general summary is: mrharveyspecter
+3 5 days a week in office with digital activity monitoring Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 The good old ‘do your research’ comment. Naturally, from a developer and not an operator. fluffnstuff
+3 "New" in the sense that they're not on the guides Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 do people only spend 20 hours on those take home caes? I think the ones I was assigned require more time than 20-25... Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 Well, yeah.  It's not hard to be the fastest growing business in history when you're also burning money faster than any other business in history.  There is no path to profitability. Ozymandia
+3 lol at the fact that you think the mainstream wants to read an article about how wall street white guys are the real victim Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 AS2 - Coverage Base: $200kBonus: $170k, ~$30k deferredMid-bucket Flex06
+3 I’m on the other side of the pond and have literally been dying to find out about this. Also at EB. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 I assumed software PE fundraising as a whole was going terribly as well, but took a closer look and not sure that's true. Hg is already at $30bn across three funds for their current raise as per PENews reporting. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Former associate in the group. Definitely a very sink or swim type of place and you do learn a lot. Being able to work from Florida is nice.  That being said, the firm has definitely had trouble scaling to date. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 GS TMT is top of the top, would take that over EVR M&A. GS FIG is more debatable Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Close enough. She is A2A though Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Seriously dude? You trying to get in on the process 😂 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 If you've ever worked with a PM you'll quickly discover the average is likely to be 2 figures tops Analyst 2 in HF - Macro
+3 Where's Wham!'s Last Christmas? nooneinparticular
+3 Run some scenarios of losing cette customer. Are they very profitable? Allocate probabilities and value the company in each scenario. That get‘s you your discount. Her Majesty's Top-Line
+3 I think your stance is not correct. Our firm owns/manages around 10 BTR assets and they largely do operate at OPEX margins consistent with traditional multi. westcoastq
+3 Know a guy that works there, seems like he likes it but know their deal quality has been pretty poor as of late. Bigger firms have started to move down market and has really limited their quality at bats IronTrekker
+3 If you’re serious about breaking into IB — especially as an international student — the JPMorgan CIB Insights Program is absolutely worth attending. kelvinmadris
+3 This is your penis speaking. Slap yourself and come back to your senses davani1420
+3 I think it's pretty obvious that these kids were actually saying slurs. But I'll also say it blows my mind that you'd send screenshots to HR departments. Truly insane behavior.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 You are in luck my friend, I work for Nigerian Prince who would be very interested in investing. Determined
+3 Anonymous Monkey: GoodAsGoldman GoodAsGoldman
+3 This is absolute bullshit, personally know multiple people from Asia who broke into banking in the US with masters. You will be considered for Analyst position though instead of an Associate for which you need an MBA. mv101
+3 Quant job listings often ask whether you have been top-ranked in an esport (video game) or poker (more commonly known) nepobaby2
+3 Older sibling interned this summer - mentioned there were some strong exits across both M&A and RX in NYC including KKR (don’t know which sector group), Advent, Bain NAPE, Apollo Flagship among others. earnindadough
+3 congrats on rejection email from wf, and bofa Intern in IB - Gen
+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 If you have a 1/4 chance of being worth $5M+ in your mid 30s working at a HF… why does it make sense to do literally any other job on the buyside?  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Only you would really know, but if you have six months of experience, I cannot imagine that that is enough to actually have settled in and carved out a truly meaningful spot.  How do you really feel like it’s going? oil_quant
+3 Get an offer at any bank for now (assuming you are recruiting for internships / entry level) and you shouldn't need to choose a group yet. Count WACCula
+3 It is apples to oranges discussion. Based on your view, preferential treatment for women is fair compensation for the creepy behavior of old farts at the top. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 You show me a pay stub for $600k as a sales rep 3 years out of school, and I quit my job right now and I come work for you Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I feel like ppl overthink these things a lot. If the interviewer isn’t familiar with the name, it’s very difficult to go deep in a pitch during an interview. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+3 Hi, I am currently a Partner at a Big4 and have worked for top strategy houses. The biggest shift coming from IB recruiting is what you are being tested on. IB recruiting is largely about technicals, fit and polish. agupta256916
+3 tell us ur a rx nerd without telling us ur a rx nerd Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+3 I don’t know why but people hate the idea of paying for school. Is it really any different from buying a nice car/watch/home or paying for a nice vacation? Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 I’d go Wharton > Stern > Ross alex50
+3 thanks certified corporate development professional  charjone24
+3 Don’t beat yourself up about it, these things happen to everyone at some point. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+3 Oh, now I see where I inadvertently confused the readers of my initial post, so let me clarify what I means by mentioning "seconds-tens of seconds". TheorPhysicist
+3 Best bet is if one of your prior groups is willing to take you back Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Just take a look at how the debt is trading. Hint: FP is screwed similar to any other fund heavily indexed to tech. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I utilize the DuPont approach to win any negotiation. Prospect in HF - EquityHedge
+3 One time my EA sent me to the wrong city, no joke. Probably entirely my fault but I was having a rough patch so yeah linter
+3 Sell VDRs ImagineSisyphusHappy
+3 Still a student so feel free to disagree. Consultant in Consulting
+3 Go to therapy. I bet your problem is extreme anxiety and imposter syndrome that makes it hard for you to focus, pay attention to details, take instructions, learn, or see the forest from the trees.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 I mean, that's not true.  Every banker has a P&L, and manages risk, which gets tracked and has funds applied via stress loss. Ozymandia
+3 Strategy Coach_JDGFinnesseGodThanks for doing this! A few questions... Strategy Coach_JDG
+3 Hi there,  You are not cooked. You are a sophomore, you have time. Your actual recruiting window for full internships is next year. agupta256916
+3 I don’t think you understand average corporate pay in America and how skewed it is to upper echelons of management vs average IB salaries which while skewed as dispersed a little more over the pyramid. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 deals1228 Works at The Family Office
+3 yeah you should consider yourself lucky to find a good HF seat with your background so holding out for something better doesn’t seem like a great idea Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+3 I tried waymo in cali and I actually prefer it to human drivers in most cases. No driver talking loudly on a call, asking unnecessary questions, smoking (yes I've had uber drivers smoke cigs inside the car)... starbuckssalesdesk
+3 Let this be a lesson: NEVER be the drunkest one in the room Also are you a girl? This type of behavior is far more excusable if you’re a woman Captain Expenditure
+3 Firm Size: MFFirm Strategy: Debt fundTeam: InvestmentsBase: $150kBonus: $100kRole: ASO 1Location/: Tier 1 US Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+3 We gotta stop with these shitty tier lists; they don’t do anyone any good whatsoever. Congrats on HL Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 How does one in their last VP years at an EB lateral to a BB without taking a step back?  Ignore title. Focused on building coverage and facing the issue of lack of touch points only having EB experience. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Lost me at 800k opportunity cost isn't a lot Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 I was wondering how you made so little as a consultant, then I got to the part about how you’re on date 2 and overthinking the fuck out of this. acardboardmonkey
+3 If you want contrarian thinking maybe Apollo is the place for you, according to their Youtube videos. DAFA
+3 Full time BB position 100%. I’m at one now as a senior associate doing balance sheet lending and I’ve seen many analysts leave for the buyside throughout the years. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+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 I mean realistically what are your options right now? It's not like you can lateral at this point, or just a few months into working. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 skill issue, expecting anything without a networking is ridiculous  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 This stuff is messy and always will be and not just a banking phenomenon. Anonymous Monkey
+3 Unless global economy trends change; it's software. Software is simply just a bigger % of economy than others, is growing still, and is likely to keep growing as AI increases applications of software. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 High-Frequency statarb has been doing amazingly well (Since october 24) ShyMachine
+3 east coast mbb - harvardwest coast mbb - stanford either way ur fune californiakid2003
+3 Jefferies Energy  darlkjuhg
+3 Completely agree, a lot of investors are either licking their wounds right now or waiting for markets to rebound aka rates to decrease, but I'm actually very excited about this environment. Fred Fredburger
+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 Yeah, why wouldn't you? Based on the seasonality of the industry pick the quarter that makes the most sense.  Determined
+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 Entitlement is crazy… first worry on staying on as associate vs vp which is more than 6 years down the road. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 If you’re in it for the long haul you should optimize for the stronger platform that has the infrastructure in place to train VPs. If you can push for As2 vs As1 at the top MM shop that seems like the best route. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+3 I see your point but in this case I don't think it's a geography thing. It's more then EU people don't tolerate the mediocrity of students in interviews. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+3 I get it and it's unfair, but I do think you will be penalized for taking the operations role - that's just the nature of hiring, especially in finance. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+3 Don't read any of these stupid "sigma" books or business books (except Barbarians at the Gate because it is entertaining). You will get enough of that BS on the job. green_duck
+3 I ended up taking the dev internship. I absolutely made the right choice. Busted my ass for a few months and got a full-time offer recently. luv_valu
+3 > Expatiate Baller Prospect in Consulting
+3 American Gardens building would be my first choice. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 In this market I’d say take the offer and stick it out for at least a year. You are way more hireable with 1YOE than less than one, especially for someone fresh out of undergrad. lesbiangirlscout
+3 Select range -> Alt+F4 Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Yes - at this point, though, I'm just calling all of these bull markets until they aren't. Same with metals - which I know quite well, as it's bleeding red today - silly me.  Addinator
+3 U prob don’t want to work there if exits are your priority Not to mention the horrible culture + staffer banging the beckies on the team Analyst 1 in IB-M&A