Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 It’s like picking between bad and worse Intern in IB - CB
+3 The profit share with no pref hurdle is so offensive and off market it'll be interesting to see how this plays out given the investor base is predominantly small retail and unsophisticated PEanon
+3 Analyst 1 in IB - DCM RestIess
+3 Absolutely do not tellMe when you’re using the bathroom. You’ll still have your phone if you step away for a four minutes or so. It’s OK to ping for anything longer than 10. Larry Lamda
+3 looksmaxing Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Don’t do M&A is the advice  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Like the first poster mentioned. Take a deep breath. Enjoy your last couple months of freedom before hitting the gas the rest of your life. You're in a good seat and you're just a tot. terra879
+3 processes sped up a lot this cycle dicky
+3 Just memorize the 1 tab LBO and know every single part of it. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Who the fuck is recommending to reneg? MOE/LAZ/PJT are roughly the same, they're all great shops and you'd be an idiot to reneg on that type of offer.  Intern in IB - Restr
+3 Hopefully that wasn’t me lol (2nd year at a boutique). Been receiving an average of like 20-50 networking emails a day and def have a good amount I haven’t followed up with. gucciloafers
+3 AC today too. Was told by friend of friend to be well prepped and also mentioned people have been sharing questions and giving them to question banks lol Intern in IB-M&A
+3 I agree with that, however, I think people are over-exaggerating how fucked real estate is. Yeah any post covid vintage fund is cooked right now, but our LP’s are all still getting involved in the next fund. TQQQ999999
+3 Why are you asking the M&A coverage analyst detailed questions about equity strategies lol Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Dealt with this in consulting recently.  Got lucky and had someone (who was aware of the toxic situation) take me under their wing and a project they were managing. Business School in CorpStrat
+3 It really depends on your skills and the portfolio style. thierry.michel
+3 Solid shop with good deal flow. Look at the kids who interned there and where they are now. Quick LinkedIn search shows Gugg, Jeff, GS, bofa, one kid even went to McKinsey  JT-brown
+3 First of all don’t lose that money. In a market like this it’s easy to make that kind of money but it’s easier to lose it. pbandjpartners
+3 Interned in fsg a few years back - really collegial culture and everyone who wanted it exited to a mf or top umm. More chill hours than m&a, but maybe not as involved in the processes generally Intern in IB-M&A
+3 the praise is probably genuine but weightless either way - analysts submit scores into a debrief and hr sends the ac invites, so even an interviewer who loved you does not decide alone. LedgerShelf
+3 In a bank is basically impossible. Small funds, family offices, local companies, etc. with no structured recruiting process are your best bet. usernameladiesman217
+3 I’m not even going to bother arguing. Just look up the last name of every big 5 intern on LinkedIn. Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 hrpowers9 has a good overview but I'll add on the following: 1. in my xp I'd say any technicals I've gotten typically skew towards fixed income, so stuff like hrpowers9 mentioned (duration/convexity, etc) ILOVEBANANAS123
+3 anon35om ERguy118
+3 I don't work in IB but I think it's general consensus that as an intern you should be putting yourself out there... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 The right partner is worth 10x more than the right job. When you find the right partner, do everything in your power to make it work. Deal Team Six
+3 Think with your head and not ego. Relax and focus on how you’ll kill it in your new role, posting on LinkedIn should be last thing on your mind. Well, nowadays people love to show off, which is okay davani1420
+3 So take my comments with a huge grain of salt. I scrolled through your profile and saw that you're Italian. Nice. I studed abroad in Italy. Almost got mugged in Naples. Rome is dirty. I like the Milanese Metro system. Prospect in Risk Mnmgt
+3 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎 PokerSlopWars
+3 The scientist to finance transition is genuinely hard to narrative properly and that's likely where you're losing people in later rounds. pharmacoach
+3 Is this some kind of elaborate rage bait  swe2ibd
+3 Just put the fries in the bag Earnout33
+3 does anyone have some resources on what to use for elite boutique interview questions? ones that are actually hard?  Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Thanks. Will check out the book. I’ve listened to most of the episodes of the podcast. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 You’re doing the right thing by planning early. I think the edge now is about how sharp you are when you actually get in front of people. prakhargoel
+3 No, you are absolutely right. it is possible and why there are so many small boutique investment banks 5 - 30 people big. But two issues, one you need relationships. blueyellowpink
+3 Echo a lot of what @seekinth Greenspan's Panties
+3 Germany can work without German language to an extent (hypovereinsbank, bnp are international for instance). adrien3
+3 As a freshman in college I hear this opinion a lot actually, people always saying they’d prefer to see freshman do something normal with their summer like be a lifeguard or something, but it seems contradictory because you webhooks
+3 Keep your head up. Happened to me when I first started (ignore title). Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+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 So judging based off your response you think this is 100% normal and completely fine and not toxic in a work environment? Wow all I can do is laugh at you in the face man, god bless the juniors that work under you. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Congrats on Dole! theg3ntlem4n
+3 Very sweaty, toxic culture, exits range from subpar to mid  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 I make 150k base as AN1 at Left Lane CEO in Research - FI
+3 Current MFPE investor. The buyout tech team where I work is extremely cooked, encroaching "DOA". Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 It’s worse from a “fun” and pay / benefits perspective. Partner in PE - Growth
+3 VP in IB-M&AWhich firm? Says he works at JPM, Mate Works at JPMorgan
+3 yeah, that's technically asset management because you are managing other people's assets (aka cash & trading portco). JBK
+3 I cannot believe how often I see this comments out of banking. My main hypothesis is still that banks just don't let people access good models (yet).  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 KKR don’t look back. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 If you can afford it, you can also offer to intern for free. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+3 Family offices are a solution, but need heavy diligence to make sure it’s the right one. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 I would use LinkedIn to find 1st - 3rd degree connections in common, and reach out there, express that I was looking for work, ask if they were hiring or plan on hiring over the next 12-months, and if so, would ask for a c Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+3 I moved from valuations to an asset management role, and probably 50% of my old colleagues from valuations now work in acquisitions, asset management, or IS. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+3 Strategy: Workouts/RX (Taking over sponsor position on non-performing assets) at a LMM Primarily Credit & Structured Equity shop (with some buyout)City: Tier 3 MCOL Associate 2 in Private Credit
+3 The guy who wrote all that shit sounds like has PTSD from dating hoes Soros_
+3 Best bet is if one of your prior groups is willing to take you back Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 SY stop gooning on WSO and start responding to cold emails buddy Intern in PE - LBOs
+3 squidmaxxing on wso before gta VI Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 People love office these days. Ozymandia
+3 Totally plausible but your 20s are a pretty formative time in your life where the experiences and relationships you build in those years can have an outsized impact on your future. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+3 I did PE for 2 years at a MF and went back to banking (BB), both in sector teams. VP in IB - Cov
+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 You were just complaining about the lack of M&A work your team does. jl12
+3 Will give my input (don't work in the role currently but previously interviewed but ultimately declined the offer). plebehornhockey
+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 Almost exclusively O&G. Whale hunters. They worked on the Devon, VTX, and Transocean deals this year. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Attended an M7. All MBA programs have IB recruiting channels, and if you are willing to start at a regional office (e.g., Boston, Chicago, Bay Area, Charlotte) vs. kludgyrex
+3 Can you just do us a favor and accept there's no looking back you made a choice you live with it. All that time you spend complaining on what ifs is stupid. nachocheese
+3 will never understand these new kids getting this much money for doing no fucking work. they dont realize how life was in REAL investment banking. mesutozil_mrakovic
+3 Honestly yeah but I’m not worried for myself or anything - just noticing the structural shift in networking. Big Banker Brand
+3 Life isn’t one dimensional but everyone chasing the high finance path usually has one dimensional goals. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Agreed on all points.  There was an epically long real estate bull run and this is the hangover and it's the right-sizing process in action. asmith_1
+3 Interested as i believe i'll be a good fit for this type of role and there isn't lots info about this online. My current role is sell-side M&A so my practical skillset is closer to l/s fundamentals than pure quant. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 IRL? My Roommate.Celebrity? Troye Sivan. What can I say? I'm into twinks that I can break in half in bed. Whatever1984
+3 I think nobody has stated the obvious… but a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 They will be. Trust! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Really really dumbing it down here but- credev99
+3 not the end of the world. Use the time to get internships, build something using AI, and try to talk to 5-10 people a week. Resilience is what determines success. JJPPMM
+3 I don't think banks ever advertise those roles because they hand craft them for those MDs who say they want to move there and they oblige, otherwise they lose a high earner. Matchabee
+3 Strange firm Principal in PE - LBOs
+3 The reason you're not finding good L/S pitch examples online is that the best ones never leave the room. Funds don't publish them and candidates who get offers don't share them. thefinalpitch
+3 this kid is just autistic and wants to send an email from his work email to his friends work email. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 My guess is that if you were able to make it into an IB role, even if it was ECM, you probably have enough modeling capabilities to perform in one of these roles. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+3 This guy clearly does not know the demographic of the typical Canadian Evercore hire Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 VP in RE - CommThe economy is actually very good but its interesting.  ...brother... CRE
+3 A little late, but thought I'd chime in as an analyst at a US pension fund (private equity manager selection). I took the CAIA L1 and L2 in 2025 and passed both on my first try. Nai Cha
+3 Maybe cut your comp expectations by half lol VP in AM - Other
+3 Will provide an earnest reply to an honest question, despite my initial comment being mostly crass. Research Associate in HF - Other
+3 Username checks out thehoodedarrow
+3 Adding on bank asset management divisions GSAM/MSIM JPAM UBS AM Guggenheim  2. Traditional AM+Insurance Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Good exits from CPPIB. Golden days probably over. Have never understood why you’d go into direct PE without seeing the upside. Probably great as a senior at these shops though - less stress, still clipping Ms. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 No?? Why??? If it was my group (rather nerdy) we’d probably just chuckle. My VP might roll his eyes, but he definitely wouldn’t tell us to black list that kid. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Do something with your year off that shows you took initiative and worked your ass off. Make that the story. Prospect in CorpFin
+3 AS2 - Coverage Base: $200kBonus: $170k, ~$30k deferredMid-bucket Flex06
+3 Throw all that shi into TQQQ OverleveragedUnderappreciated
+3 Forgot Baird industrials- pls fix tfgf
+3 I was recently diagnosed with ADHD a year or two ago. m_1
+3 I don’t understand being a long term W2 employee if you come from a wealthy family. If you come from a less well off background and highly value the cash pay, I get it. Associate 1 in IB - Gen