Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 You’re definitely leaving something out of the story lmao Charge it to the game and keep it pushing Amazon Prime
+3 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen RestIess
+3 You didn't get into HEC or ESCP ? Both are better choices for London than Essec.  Go for LSE, it's unbeatable in London.  Associate 1 in ER
+3 bro 500k is a crazy amount, stern is a really good school. dont listen to those. nothing is guaranteed in life and the 500k marginal benefit at Wharton is not worth it blueberry_muffin123
+3 pretty smart team backed by viking, tend to do global buyouts with a buffett philosophy rabbitfootbill
+3 [email protected]? Ozymandia
+3 GoingGoingCaught Ozymandia
+3 Not a clue. You'd have to ask another group lol Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Yeah I’m an A2A at the same firm.  Exactly what you’re talking about.  I have a close relationship with a Director and MD at my firm who request me for everything.  I essentially only get staffed with them. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 LOFI HIP HOP RADIO BEATS TO RELAX/STUDY TO VP in PE - LBOs
+3 The comments on this post point towards 'yes' star32trick
+3 Go to wharton. Ivy Branding will open doors. dont regret it. Cheers - Stanford Alum Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 how do you think lol, bro gets a 240k/yr stipend to fuck around.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 IB, PE and MBB are still the entry level jobs that give you the broadest perspective on the business world and the platform to build a real business career. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 Short form content has atrophied people's instincts to conduct primary research and it is not isolated to banking or finance. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+3 Emotional blackmail is common by recruiters. Some of these folks were literally used car sales men. VP in IB-M&A
+3 If u want the “optimal” path to IB degree wise - would firstly say high school students overestimate Comm / Law degrees. painsufferer420
+3 Bravo. I agree with everything. I've been both the guy who went to a non-target UG with no good pre-IB internships and now a target MBA with very deep pre-IB relevant experience. SmoothStripes
+3 Buddy from college interned there in Denver which, to my understanding, is their main office. midwestmidbest
+3 SAT is a check-the-box thing; if above 1400 or so, don't worry about it. GPA is also a check-the-box thing, but 3.5 will probably eliminate you from a few funds that are looking for 3.7+. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 VP in PE - LBOshow'd you decide you were at coastfire levels? multiple of annual spend? Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+3 Hopefully you're only sending to analysts at this point....anyone Associate and above is spending time on MBA recruiting right now and doesn't have time to talk to analysts....I get blown up with multiple emails a day from Gohard
+3 It ended up being a coincidence. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 The sooner you start the better, so you're definitely in a great place planning early. Here's a few things I wish I'd known when I was a freshman -  Dusty.Brad-22
+3 Raising money from friends and family is an easy part. But you will lose those friends and family the moment you start losing their money.  Money and blood don't mix.  usernameladiesman217
+3 I think you should ask yourself how bad do you want it? I'm a firm believer in if you want it bad enough, you can do anything. nopeanuts
+3 Never worked indy sponsor but have worked at a first-time fund. In both cases, the biggest drawback for the future will be lack of credentialing. PE-biz-dev
+3 Think depends on geography, if you wanna stay in the south, Emory/Vandy (although I think Vandy is more recognized marginally in the northeast). Research Analyst in Research - Other
+3 There is certainly value in being around future HNW and UHNW individuals and being in the trenches with them earlier in your career. Those people will be your future target clients. So yes, there is value there. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+3 I would try to find something in your experience to construe as deal experience/related, if you can, even if it's not "true deal experience". Dusty.Brad-22
+3 I feel $5M liquid....I do want to be a professor at a college, so move to a college town....Somewhere close to the shore, preferably the East Coast. CPMA's15
+3 Could exit into FDD, but this is almost an end in and of itself, as there's not much point in going from valuations to FDD for the sake of IB/Buy side. Big 4 Val --> IB happens. Dusty.Brad-22
+3 You’re not missing much — wealth management can absolutely offer high comp, great lifestyle, and long-term upside, especially if you land on a strong book and stick around for succession opportunities. andrevc
+3 (1) There will be enough votes to make it happen. It is not in doubt (so long as it happens before the LLM bubble bursting).  jl12
+3 MOE NY imo... JPM M&A will give you large cap exposure but MOE will get you better training. Exits are the same from both, more or less. MOE obv will have better comp Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Based on deal flow and quality of deals 1 - PJT 2 - EVR/HL3 - Moelis, PWP/ Lazard4 - Gugg, CVP, GHL4.5 - Jeff, Roth, Ducera5 - MB, GLC Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I would Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+3 Outcomes in MF PE are extremely promotion-dependent. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Got an invite on Friday. Does anyone know what it leads to? Their website says it's a 1.5 day event but I thought in previous years it was a week long techalthfa
+3 A2A exits per Dimon Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Haveli and 26North are pretty clearly rocket ships. You don’t become a billionaire in PE without being elite at the job. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Mandatory Booze Test – Every final-round candidate should be taken out for 3-4 strong cocktails. Associate 1 in IB - CB
+3 This probably isn't a popular take here, but if the sports industry is your focus consulting will get you there faster and into a more interesting role than finance. Space__Cadet
+3 Congrats on looking like the the Hunchback of Notre Dame FailedInFinance
+3 Pretty sure bofa does hirevues and superdays in waves and prioritizes targets generally first. but anyhow did my SD and haven't heard back yet. Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Short answer is: PNL history. If you don’t have demonstrable experience taking on risk and generating positive PNL, you are unlikely to get hired to trade those products. Themaster441
+3 The next best thing you can do is not to apply or take an interview with Citadel if you are only interested in the top teams. Beggars can’t be choosers, learn this early and live with it Benson Says
+3 2yrs ago I got my SA offer in May despite having failed in 4 prior processes. don't be sad and gay, keep going equitymuncher
+3 AlphaforDayz Themaster441
+3 ASO3 -> VP1CoverageSantanderBase: 225  -> 275Bonus: 285 boobyblow69
+3 DEI complaints are just a microcosm of today’s failed culture: mediocre people blaming someone else for their own failures. DEIty
+3 Here's what Joseph Kony taught me about small business HR: Paul_Owen
+3 Spent years leading BD and M&A at major pharma companies. Worked on significant licensing deals and acquisitions across multiple therapeutic areas. pharmacoach
+3 Agree and separately, for a business that relies on heavy growth capex, you should drive your revenue projections off that growth capex whether it’s new factories that can produce extra widgets or what not. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 plzgivemeajob Associate Director in IB-M&A
+3 Agree with most people on thread - landed 4 offers this cycle, going to BB in NYC from a non-target and it came down to these factors in my opinion: Anonymous Monkey
+3 Totally possible. Interned in LMM PE and recruited FT to a MM in a top industry group (no return offer). If you have solid experience, you shouldn't worry about getting interviews.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 Assuming your background is on par with your peers, social skills, social skills, and social skills. Can you have a conversation with someone and clearly communicate that you know your stuff without sounding pretentious? seekinthealpha1
+3 As an MBA I was surprised for a second then remembered my worst classmates. Tracks. Hope those assholes get logged out of all their streaming apps and step in puddles every day through eternity. ct99
+3 would you do HF even if u knew that after 5 years you're thrown to the streets after losing your job 3 times prior because the pods you worked at closed?  GS under Blankfein
+3 The ability to sell yourself is one of the greatest skills one can have imo. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 From a couple years ago, all ASO 1:- Carlyle Credit Opps - 125 + 125- Permira Credit - 110 + 70-90 - Sona - 150 + 150 I don’t work at any of these places but was what I gathered from HH Works at PJT Partners
+3 Some degree of nepotism is necessary to fuel the desire to accumulate wealth.  miscer
+3 I have a pretty similar background to you and am experiencing a similar situation....although it has some interesting twists.  I did three years at TMT BB Group, and then spent 4 years at generalist LMM / MM PE fund. Torch480
+3 Nobody is losing out on talent; there are far fewer seats at $4B+ funds than there are analysts at top BB/EBs. The prestige gap is a function of recruiting philosophy. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 A lot of the advanced EB technicals are less about being a quant and more about pattern recognition + knowing how to stay calm under pressure. wirkutskijkarl
+3 Love the advice man once again! Thank you so much, really appreciate the comprehensive answer. wso warrior
+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 I think you need to separate the signal from the noise and talking points. KR8000
+3 Just thinking out loud here but it’s not like you make the decision for the rest of your life. Say that you go straight to HF out of undergrad but end up finding it doesn’t suit you, you can pivot to wealth management. msalmon55
+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 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Out of the night that covers meBlack as the pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul. Deo et Patriae
+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 Have you spoken to any former employees from the shops you're considering? I'd strongly recommend it. There are a number of UMM firms that are in tough shape right now. PEanon
+3 Agreed this is often the case Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 That’s part of the problem. Use your brain instead.  IsItREPE
+3 I mean what exactly do you want me to elaborate on? Your comp is a pretty straightforward function of the hours billed x billing rate x revenue share percentage. VP in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Shitty ass website. Complete scam Intern in IB - ECM
+3 I certainly think an understanding of grid topology and constraints, along with more fundamental knowledge about the workings of a given rto (knowing and understanding the OATT, OA, and various manuals for PJM, for example ekt.402
+3 Depends, how rich is your dad? Research Associate in AM - FI
+3 Step 1 fire Marco Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 PWP An1 Top $85K Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 That would be a very unwise move unless you have family that can help and your significant other understands that you mostly won't be around to help. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 The distinction between the levels is usually in terms of oversight , responsibilities, and autonomy. Each level gets overseen less, more responsibilities, and more autonomy than the one before.  VP in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Tech is still predominately white though. Look at all of the Big AI scale ups. It's all white founders with the exception of Altman who is a Jew.  Matchabee
+3 In consulting, absolutely want to quit my job but this job market is terrible. Also have solid savings and can afford to be unemployed. I just have no idea what I want to do next. Business School in CorpStrat
+3 I wuz being deadass and all I get is clavicular references... Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 The misfortune of being born with college educated parents / grandparents? Such a misfortune. I can see why you couldn’t land an interview. Be better. Intern in Finance
+3 del cantthiink
+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 Just came across this and wanted to level set a little. For context, was at A&M RX for a couple of years before moving out. VP in HF - EquityHedge
+3 My situation definitely a bit rare on the offer I ultimately accepted but I was getting absolutely killed in UMM PE and was borderline crying every other day lol darkest period of my life was so miserable and left and got Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 you're onto something!  data centers HAVE proven over the years to have serious capex issues.  they're kind of like office buildings in that way! HuskiesRE
+3 Lazard was just announced to be on a sizeable deal today, representing Orna as the exclusive SS advisor on their $2.4B sale to Lilly. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+3 Not sure I’d want to join Carlyle given their performance but their legacy name definitely holds some weight still if you care more about potential exit opportunities. IRR-Responsible IR
+3 One of the most poorly-phrased questions I have ever seen PhantomGhost
+3 MMs have more strategies so the diversification leads to lower volatility (and usually higher sharpe). They need to lever up to meet the volatility that clients are expecting. PM in HF - Other
+3 Really interesting perspective. sp1313
+3 I have a friend who works there. I’d  recommend staying away from them. VP in PE - Other