Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Again, they're trying to have it both ways. Not that long ago they were going all in on ESG saying that they need to look beyond just profits. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 No, I only take calls from kids from my alma mater, kids referred to me, or attractive girls. bugery
+3 Hear you there. At a BB rn and our CEO openly said it’s time to automate KYC and lower headcount. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 You’re forgetting an important few Managing Director in HF - Other
+3 Imo this is the real target school tier list for London.  Hsg ngl is the most impressive with the smallest class size out of these schools. Brag680
+3 At some point last year I knew I couldn't be doing ops for too long so I waited just enough to ensure I don't get pigeonholed into that role, even though I worked at a BB. dude2
+3 The upper echelons are being flooded by DEI Beckies and their allies. The only way to stop this is for male juniors (all colors) to unite as you have the same corporate “enemy”. Executive Director in IB-M&A
+3 In your mind, who are the PMs writing and presenting to? MMPM
+3 This doesn’t sound like facial deformity. It sounds like you’ve watched too much clavicular content and don’t want to go to the gym. Nose job? Hunter eye surgery? Jaw surgery? Be real man. That is very lame. Monaco Man
+3 VIC, FT/WSJ/Bloomberg but honestly it’s mostly moved to twitter (well curated list is required) Anchor
+3 This isn’t the case across the board though Some corp dev roles pay the same or more up until VP / Principal. Head of Corp dev is a $1M+ comp role in many places Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Honestly just mute it. Sounds like performative anxiety to me. Half of those kids are prob lying, and the other half are going to burn out before training week even starts. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Exec VP in RE - Otherrecent capital allocation trends suggests mgmt teams are protecting their jobs instead.  asmith_1
+3 Dude you work 10-20 hours. Your hours would go up 3-7x for a 1.5x increase in pay. You’re a director don’t you have some cash banked. Let that grow and enjoy life.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 If your email ends in something that's clearly external it's not unlikely that his colleagues already discovered his mistake. Sharky286
+3 Your question doesnt make sense, I'll break it down for you. monaco_monkey
+3 Sidebar but think about HF recruiting when you're in IBD. Your disposition, you're going to really dislike IBD/PE the higher up you go. Plus your personality type will love HF investing. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+3 Your dishonest intent speaks for itself throughout your posts. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+3 Honestly, the other comments might be shitting on you but honestly could just be falling victim to the fundamental attribution bias. Sometimes it's just purely bad luck. differentbrained
+3 Edibles are just too strong in legalized places like NYC, and in general, they just last too long. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+3 It’s pretty funny seeing this knowing Sundheim day trades a lot Investment Analyst in HF - RelVal
+3 Thanks very much for your input. I agree from my limited time in finance (2+2) that I’ve definitely seen some founders who are hard to work with and am afraid of a situation like that. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 WLB is fine, but the culture here is bad, and I mean really bad. The leadership is unkind and completely withdrawn from junior level. The VPs could not care less about you. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Very dependant on the firm and country,in Canada for example, interns are actually given a lot of responsibility, booking trades, talking with clients and getting trades done, creating algorithms that generate alpha, and d Intern in S&T - Other
+3 Liontree easy Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 It was a bottom group for UBS as of 1H 2025, but has had a relatively strong 2H 2025 in UBS terms though: announced a few M&A deals recently most notably Veeco - Axcelis $4.4bn M&A as sole advisor, and some lead-le Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Associate 1 in Consulting Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+3 Trade support is decent, but if you want best risk to rewards ratio, market risk is much better. You basically never get fired, you make pretty damn solid money, and you work good hours. usernameladiesman217
+3 Markets is a non-story. Most banks on the street have done well due to the tariffs, market volatility, etcJane Fraser has made it a point to grow in wealth management. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Nobody questions Asians in quant roles, as they are typically attracted to those roles and good at them. BananasIBMonkey
+3 culture, BB/EB.. MM.. LMM status, people/WLB, compRO offers matter on multiple things. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 I am just going to be brutally honest. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 I think product knowledge, competitive pricing, and client engagement/etiquette are all aspects of the job that can be learned. Junior Trader in S&T - Other
+3 GS historically the strongest consumer group year after year, but it will be sweaty. From the BBs that compete with them from a total fee standpoint, they'll have higher mix M&A. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Vandy zen28
+3 Anonymous Monkey: KageSelly
+3 Congrats on Bain Nurse Rahma Dikhinmabhatt
+3 Yah I definitely understand the concern. When it comes to not being able to handle it, I think you could. I don’t know you personally but you have an offer and as a PU&I banker myself. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+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 This is clearly doximity. Streets already expecting growth to decel from high teens to 10%. What’s incremental? Are expectations not low enough? Anything that’s fundamentally broken? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+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 Associate 2 in IB - DCMBarc Product Group2Y -> 3Y Associate$200K -> $225KBonus: $103K monkishitz
+3 Should be doing finance + accounting, finance + math, or finance + DS/CS instead. I think for Investment Banking roles, it's nicer to have a finance or accounting background, but more preferably finance.  Intern in IB - Cov
+3 Love this take on a morphing economy but I still think many will take that soul-sucking corporate culture.  NewIndustryHorizon
+3 Don't be sorry for the questions! You're just being diligent! RE recruiting is very fragmented and not nearly as organized as other corporate roles so most of the onus will be on you. Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+3 Can back it up for ESCP seeing my SA class 26. Bit crazy how quickly they caught up.  Brag680
+3 The 18 month program is optional at Kelley. It is supposed to give students an advantage finding an internship with the hope to convert, while still being able to go back to school for a semester. WallStreetTurtle359
+3 Have fun at UBS, then canned by Izzy after 1 year Intern in AM - Equities
+3 Ive heard they arent much different from other groups at BX, biggest difference is just the LP's providing capital vs BXPE getting money from retail investors / being evergreen. Rocco_
+3 What are you referring to when you say private credit? Direct lending, opportunistic/distressed, etc.. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 The more timelines are pushed the more reneges will happen Intern in IB-M&A
+3 There’s no hiring pipeline into IB from any finance master in the US. Banks recruit either directly out of US undergrad or US MBA. gelato_cuspids1d
+3 Jefferies Tel Aviv Coverage Group  UnbentPenguin34
+3 Hey bro — I’m based in NYC, W-2 income, and I’ve built  ~$5M multifamily portfolio across DC and Maryland. Slowpoke
+3 "I feel like both finance/consulting even come with some sort of negative stigma..." wallstrett
+3 The only thing RBC is elite at is making people rage-quit all of finance. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+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 this brings up a good point. at the non-MF, why are there not more mutiny-esque situations. I know of one very well known UMM where the partners pushed the head guy out a while back. Baba Yaga
+3 It's worth entering the industry for 1-2 years if you're below 30. Trying to be an MBA associate at 30 is insane to me. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+3 I'd say, 1, 2, 3, then 4, maybe 5 and finish it off with 6 and 7. That's definitely the definitive ranking.  jarstar1
+3 Haha really? I analyze businesses for a living covering 30-40 stocks at any one time and am marked to market every day on it, with a clear assessment on my 18mo track record. therealgekko
+3 You’re saying more basic stuff tbh. VP in PE - Other
+3 x Works at BMO Capital Markets
+3 K1 is consistently the leader for number of inbound resumes I get, and my firm isn't even on the West Coast. It's a horribly toxic environment. Model is very churn and burn... PE-biz-dev
+3 I have had conversations with current/previous employees. Exits to other investing roles are rare, typically employees move to operations/strategic roles in their portcos. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 I don't think I was responding to you. I don't know why you got a notification that you did. My response was to the Anon associate. Matchabee
+3 You're not really leaving self employment, brokerage is still 1099. MonopolyMoney
+3 I think it depends on how many YOE's you have. If you're 1yr, you could probably apply to a lot of the new grad positions. If you're 2-3 years, you can apply directly to these companies rather than going through HH's. Research Analyst in PropTrad
+3 bru think he thanos over jpm industrials. catch you in jammbo in 2 years twin  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I see a similar dynamic in tech growth. Some companies are either completely going to be losses and might even be zeros. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 I ain't reading all that. I'm happy for you tho, or sorry that happened. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+3 A little bit late on this but thought I’d share my thoughts. Stronger IB placements than I expected initially coming here. Used to be very consulting focused, but now the student body seems more IB dominated. hatedChimp
+3 Former PM here ($1B+ AUM).  Spent 15 years on the buy-side and heard 1,000+ pitches. Here is the reality. stockpitchlab
+3 Associate 2 in IB-M&AHaving firsthand experience at an MSF program mentioned frequently on here, I’d actually beg to differ. Nobody Man
+3 I’d generally think about momentum in structural terms. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Those 3 juniors working on the Netflix deal were grinding  RBOB_squarepants
+3 It's not limited to tech, more and more firms aren't requiring MBA and it's been trending that way for a decade or more. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 If you want to do IB or PE post-MBA and are actually interested in learning how to role up your sleeves and get things done, I think A&M would be best. Lester Freamon
+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 Read about half of this. Recruiting goes earlier and earlier every year bc banks want the best candidates plain and simple. Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 Thank you so much for doing this. I have a few questions I'd like to ask: Analyst 1 in AM - Other
+3 Love the advice man once again! Thank you so much, really appreciate the comprehensive answer. wso warrior
+3 (1) My apologies. It does explain why there was such a disconnect. jl12
+3 Wha do you mean by the market objectively disagrees about affordability? larry david
+3 Agreed this is often the case Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 RBC FIG. Inhumane hours despite not much flow and abusive mid-levels and seniors. It's so bad that most interns who get a return offer choose to lateral or switch groups.  Intern in IB - Cov
+3 That’s part of the problem. Use your brain instead.  IsItREPE
+3 Trade support still requires a bit of leg work to get in. It's not as open as you'd think at a top firm. usernameladiesman217
+3 I think you need to separate the signal from the noise and talking points. KR8000
+3 DEI complaints are just a microcosm of today’s failed culture: mediocre people blaming someone else for their own failures. DEIty
+3 Dude I’m 1,000 percent with you. It’s depressing. The building I currently work in is a gorgeous art deco behemoth with an absolutley stunning green marble lobby from the early 90s. brianplord
+3 it's called injecting yourself with botox....  ChompCHOMPS 39819
+3 Exactly, the funniest thing is these idiots would be the first to complain about delivery fees skyrocketing if NYC stopped being fueled by immigrant labor. yopierre
+3 Also should note there are a lot of great CorpDev gigs out there once you have done IB or IB+PE that you couldn't get without the 2yr-4yr grind. jackdonaghy26
+3 Former PM ($1B AUM) here. You're focusing on the cover charge, not the main event. stockpitchlab
+3 In 2026, working in PE is only exciting for your base + bonus and to impress normies. The odds of you being one of the 10% of analysts/associates to make VP AND realizing carry are low. BuySideIntern
+3 just put the fries in the bag man Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Outside of what you've already mentioned: Basic concepts like explorers vs. developers vs. producers (look at the Lassonde curve) How to read a reserve & resource table and what those mean Rabbit
+3 Both are capital intensive which means sweaty. FIG is the most differentiated from an analysis perspective (at least when regarding Banks & Insurance). Gold-ManSacks
+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