Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Was at EVR/LAZ/MOE until fairly recently in a top-performing group. All-in for asso1 was $425–450k (source: me and the guy who sat next to me). Neither of us were top bucket Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+3 Did Mrs. Lincoln enjoy the play after all? flipcup
+3 He can probably get any potential girlfriend(s) internships too Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 While IQ is important for pattern recognition, there is a point at which you have marginal diminishing returns. I believe, in trading, what is equally if not of more importance is actually RQ (Rationality Quotient). PM in HF - Macro
+3 If you think you are early to secondaries, I have some cov lite private credit loans to sell you at par. It’s not underrated, it’s well understood. Secondaries funds have existed since pre GFC. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+3 Tell them where you wanna exit to too, they'll be happy to arrange that nooneinparticular
+3 The ghost of Mike Gibbons still haunts the bullpen VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Currently at an IS - do not recommend. From what I’ve gathered, IS comp structures vary. However, I have a similar comp structure to you except fewer $$. cristiano_ronaldo7
+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 I do know of him and was close to the process. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 What country do you want to work in? The pathway in the US as an international is largely closed right now, hardly any firms will sponsor someone who needs a visa.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Non issue. I know at least two dozen people who are out in this industry. No one cares Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Third option nobody's considering: build the tool that automates what the analyst does so the MD doesn't need to hire one. 2coolfinancebro
+3 One of the most toxic REGL teams in London from what I've heard Analyst 2 in RE - Other
+3 Del DelusionalDave
+3 Everyone glaring at you is right. It's rule number one: you don't talk about bonuses and private equity in public if you don't want to be the most hated person in the room. elsizinie939
+3 OP here. Yes that's just a Bernoulli equation using tan and cos as p(x) and q(x). Not going to solve here but yeah, I can't stand law. I was much better at math. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 PE really is that bad. Don’t make the move. Stay in consulting, get EM. When you want to start a family, go coast at a PharmaCo. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Go with SGH, it's not difficult to maintain good GPA if you are not a baboon (maybe wrong example, these are highly intelligent monkeys). SGH still has better reputation. BankerBambaryla
+3 Money can't buy you class. What ever happened to good-manners?  If you put that scene in a movie or a book people would probably complain of it being unrealistic.  moneymaker03
+3 Mom is a head at KKR, can you fucking read? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Indeed, you shouldn’t consider HFs at all if you are griping over $25k in base pay lol what is this poor judgment Research Analyst in HF - Other
+3 100-130 for associate 2. 20-30% stock. EM this year you will likely do better. Good luck on Monday. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 This sounds like the protectionist coddling he was afforded Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Congrats on Concordia Capital rabbitfootbill
+3 Space travel and robotics. WSO_123
+3 ​Anyone else feel like the technical ceiling in standard PE is too low, and the real wealth creation is in understanding covenant triggers and DIP financing? GS under Blankfein
+3 Depends what you want. AFM afaik is a more quant program, Laurier has more alum (which matters a lot) and from what I’ve heard, alumni that are actually willing to go to bat for you. bananapiano
+3 Level: AN2 (Ignore title) Institution: >$50Bn AUM Group: ABF Location: NYC Hours: 50-60 Base $$$ / Bonus $$$: 125 base, 100 bonus Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Not for you because you didn’t comprehend that the issue was work authorization and you have work authorization genius. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I think the most risk averse option is applying to UVA McIntire ED (since you're an in-state applicant). I'd also throw in apps to LACs that place (Amherst, Williams, & Middlebury) along with Emory Goizueta. CuriousGeorge1024
+3 Bro how tf did you get an MKC spd lol. Gotta ask your connects for this one lol whoooo
+3 100% reach out to any and every Auburn alum in IB/PE/real estate investing/etc. You know the culture around SEC football, most of us would be more than happy to not only help an alum but also an athlete. Greg Marmalard
+3 Playing SEC football is a crazy hook. Forget the IB club, they don't make or break your experience... start networking with alums and casually mention you play on the team. Your conversion will be higher than most. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 imo approaching exercise purely from this ROI point of view is never going to bring about the mental benefits you are seeking. Dean Keaton
+3 Can confirm, small dick, dick energy from Clearlake Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Agree that best seats are top SM/MM hybrid places like Holocene/Woodline/Junto. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+3 If you can't have authentic relationships with co-workers then something is fundamentally wrong with the culture. Office politics are inevitable but that doesn't mean every interaction is some calculated move. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Agree with all the above, and the way I've seen it (granted I'm not in RXCo), is that if it isn't cash flow / distressed legal / cap structure / valuation / IB or PE or PC esque work, RX consulting recruiters lump all of i Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+3 In the kids defense he has a 4.0 GPA as an economics major from an Ivy League, I think he could’ve landed an internship without his Dads help.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Congrats on passing freshman year Math and English with an A! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 You're at the point in your career where your modeling skills aren't going to be super important going forward. Ozymandia
+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 I’m currently contemplating a similar jump and the guidance I’ve gotten from my VPs is it really depends on the specific situation. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Just say you don’t have that periph bro nontargetmarket
+3 I always love when somebody tells me they have / are creating a flywheel. In my head, I recall one of my earliest memories. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Unfortunately, yes. A guy I went to college with was  smart, got good grades, was personable, and got a Big 4 IT Consulting gig right out of school making good money. RCJ92
+3 Stop. Why the hell are you trying to say here? Young white men are definitely not the enablers of DEI. You are pulling some BS out of your back. Most people know its especially women benefitting. afdhfg
+3 Hey bro — I’m based in NYC, W-2 income, and I’ve built  ~$5M multifamily portfolio across DC and Maryland. Slowpoke
+3 Cornell is a pretty big school with people from all over the world. Don’t think you should feel very isolated. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 Paraguay is fantastic, very safe and modernized and a growing cohort of digital nomads. Very easy to get a visa and set up less than $5k and you pay 0% on all foreign earnings. Macchiavelli11
+3 So meal stipends are technically not paid by UBS they are expensed to the client. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 You sound like a total pushover and your PM def knows this as well, which is why he’s using you as his personal frustration fleshlight. Benson Says
+3 Trading in prop shops is kinda like this, but nerdier.  usernameladiesman217
+3 A few people in my group did the switch from non-RE coverage/product groups to RE. Would say the biggest things you need to work on are: 1. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+3 gpa irrelevant as long as it's over 26/27 EMEA_Levfin_Sis
+3 Copying from previous post because think it's fairly relevant. Also reviewed all groups at UBS in another post, if interested in more group-specific insight Analyst at UBS. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+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 Bro had his interview already and is now playing defense IB9000
+3 Send his wife a more expensive bottle to establish yourself as the alpha of UBS IB9000
+3 London is an actual shithole. On top of that, nothing more authoritarian than sending your citizens to jail for Facebook comments lmao.  modafman1
+3 Lower tier BB, but I'm biased because I live in NJ, so it's near family Intern in IB - Gen
+3 WF has a Potluck Casserole Tote Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+3 Only a Stern kid would post ts. Prestige is fairy dust as far as any decision maker with an ounce of respect is concerned. rolo25
+3 Thank you, come again Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 I went to A/W and got into GS Classic. Worked my ass off too because I'm low income non DEI minority. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 For hedge funds in Europe you absolutely need to target london, and for London there's only a handful of masters worth doing. Oxford, Cambridge get the best chances at it. Goj5979
+3 Not a software banker, and curious if anyone in the industry disagrees, but thinking this is a bit overblown. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 This is a terrible mindset and how you get hated on in the workplace and in life. You just weren’t good enough to get into an Ivy and that’s completely fine. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 Disagree with this. LSE Econ > UCL Econ == Imperial EFDS > Warwick MORSE > Warwick Econ. [email protected]
+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 Xhamster02The warmth of mamdani socialism will bring all the jobs back Pokemon Master
+3 This is true. Its comp that no longer makes sense in high COL markets. My firm made the shift to permanent WFH. VP in RE - Comm
+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 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 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'll offer a different perspective here. I actually prefer taking calls from working professionals in other industries wanting to pivot into "my world". They're serious and intentional about their outreach. Associate 1 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 The seething on this post is crazy. User39978754
+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 I started at one. If you are early in your career, you should just focus on good reps. I would rather go to an active SBIC than a sleepy LMM. apprehensiongadzooks
+3 Comical amount of work to save an hour  IsItREPE
+3 Think you’re being way too myopic and bearish EastVillageMerchant
+3 Citi coverage A2 Base: $200k Bonus: $180k (20% deferred) Total comp: $380k Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 few notes as someone who used to cover Mastercard - I don’t think many think AI is going to erode anything about MA’s core structural business. searchforalpha24
+3 I agree with the above. I would avoid transferring to the US unless is strictly necessary. 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 Okay, so a very long winded response to explain you’re resorting to semantics instead of substance. Works at Goldman Sachs
+3 Tesco voucher thing is actually like a pseudo-joke. You get a £3 daily credit to your name to use in the cafe/vending machines haha. Tbf think it is a very small but nice gesture. Edit: spelling stayfrosty1337
+3 Corporate Banking and Equity Research are on two very different ranges of work. Equity research is much more focused on two things; next twelve months outlook (NTM) and what does the next 3-5 years look like. spudrmonke
+3 After you blatantly misunderstood my remarks and went on a tangent about workout teams. Which again was an extremely underbaked view. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+3 From the experience of my own ib internships (not bb tho) -  knowledge about macro environment and the market does not matter much. GoPikachu
+3 If you get rid of junior bankers, who will ever become senior bankers?  CRE
+3 I have been on it for almost a decade and absolutely 0 side effects. Have several friends I've put on to it over the years, also 0 side effects. wb99
+3 I honestly think this is even understating it. There were people with no real estate experience getting hired into acquisitions roles at sizable firms. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 I agree but that's not the question though... the question is whether you need a certain pedigree to be even considered for one of these seats.  now a days I think not except a handful of your legacy tiger cub seats. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 Congrats on JPM Hirevue! Prospect in IB - Cov
+3 ASOF has strong returns (unlevered btw) as well as fundraising Associate 2 in HF - Event