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+3 The Canadian pension funds are definitely active in Europe, especially in London. They're known for large, long-term investments and are seen as solid shops, though not always as flashy as traditional PE firms. andrevc
+3 You articulated this very well. In that case, I couldn't agree more that an investing seat is unlikely to scratch that itch. There are investors and there are operators. therealgekko
+3 Thanks and merry Christmas. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 This is super interesting to read thanks. Any reason you opted for corporate FP&A over corporate IR? Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 lmao this list is ass Teller in Non-profit
+3 Just gonna leave a couple links below and maybe post intermittent updates on this thread until Anthropic IPOs (likely later this year). kuf135
+3 I’m not sure if I’d call it a ‘hidden gem’ but it’s definitely a great way to break into a higher-paying Fundraising / IR seat if that’s your goal (if you don’t want to suffer through the ‘traditional’ IBD background to ge IRR-Responsible IR
+3 Are you missing vitamin D or did you forget to take your meds today?  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Have a day off nutmegger189
+3 Manager in CorpStratA couple in my experience:Apple and Google have insanely nice campuses for the tech space Works at Goldman Sachs
+3 The funds you mentioned (IK, Ardian, Hg, Oakley) are well-respected mid-market or growth-oriented shops in London, each with its own style and focus. andrevc
+3 I think this HF point also depends on what fund you’re at… if you’re at one of cap group/D&C/wellington/fidelity or T rowe you should at least get an interview most places you apply to… this is what I’ve seen (as someo Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 I have not personally been in this position, but have spoken to dozens that have over the years. There is no right answer. It's 50-50 on regretting staying vs. regretting leaving.  yiggyyaller
+3 Wait you're a lawyer? Dude why are you talking all this shit about IB when you have zero knowledge of the career? Being a client does not tell you what the career is like.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Fund I and II were awesome as you said, but a shaved ape could have made a good return in software growth equity back in the 2010s. PE-biz-dev
+3 not higher comp, maybe better exits but a top performer in dallas will place better than a mid performer in nyc. Intern in Consulting
+3 I'm not sure you should be giving advice if you're telling kids to take JMI over STG... Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Sounds like, and I mean this in the nicest way, you need to take a step back and gain some perspective. Go take a walk, take a deep breath, realize that people not making 6 figures can have wonderful lives. Anonymous Monkey
+3 This may just be me rambling but let me start with an analogy that someone told me when I was in a similar spot my senior year. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+3 I might be dated but was in LevFin during my analyst days few years ago (now in PE at a MF as a mid-level professional) CS wasn’t the only team that was not execution focused only. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+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 Deal Team Six: gadget_ring5y
+3 Depends on your EQ/IQ or qualitative/quantitative factor. I've done both the exciting VC side and the snoozy debt stuff - really depends on your personality. monkeyvjit
+3 Banks have questioned the MBA Associate program before.  I've heard about a few of those times . . Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+3 This is OP. We had literally the same experience, 1 year apart and opposite coast.- Recruiter had no idea what the job was. I had to double check that this was an internal recruiter rather than a recruiting company Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+3 Always remember if it's not in writing, it's worthless. Even if the PM seems ethical and like a good person, always ask for a written agreement, it's standard practice. AretePursuit
+3 "firm employees' livelihood were preserved" lol dude you're probably just some middle manager who was instructed to fire that guy... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 froggy: KageSelly
+3 lived in the UK my whole life and went to oxford - Harvard is much more prestigious. to my surprise, all americans know of oxford & cambridge. alphaplatinum
+3 Equities to macro is a lot more common. Macro Arbitrage
+3 Yes, sorry, I was not trying to shit on your comment it’s just the same thing everyone says including those who haven’t pursued this path at all. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 Bro, what? You just talk to them.  You ever talk to a girl you're interested in? Or make a new friend? How did you get your current job without interviewing?  CRE
+3 Can't get more niche than this one: pitch dot black dot industries Licensed brothel properties only, fixed unit trust SPV format. Shareholders can be foreigners 40%, with no duty / no tax. Sydney, Australia. wentingzhang
+3 Thanks both — helpful perspectives. valueadhd
+3 You are coming at a sophomore in college what are you doing you freak Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+3 WSO’s obsession with distressed has always dumbfounded me. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Yes alumni help students. You network like crazy, every day and you step out of class to take calls if you're serious. You use the Vanderbilt name to get people to pick up the phone. Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+3 Unfortunately it’s true that I am not a bit fan of my colleagues  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Received a workday and will update compellingrainbow
+3 Please tell me this is rage bait  CuriousGeorge1024
+3 Correct. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Agree, as someone at a large growth platform in tech.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Conflicted… Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Plan A: I would have told you exactly what the MD told you: just join an analyst program.  MBA is a non-consideration at that level . . MBA is for associates, not analysts. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+3 Congrats on Roland Berger! Manager in CorpStrat
+3 I'm gonna try and get into SSIG next year. Alp da goat. HStoHF
+3 Xhamster02The warmth of mamdani socialism will bring all the jobs back Pokemon Master
+3 IMO it's really not appropriate to use this as a networking gig unless someone is genuinely interested in talking to you and strikes up a conversation on their own. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Bro do it. I work / have worked in LMM PE / PC and see this all the time. I also did my MBA where search was a big focus so I get the itch there too. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Have heard they are solid from a friend that worked across in a deal Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+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 This group was disbanded Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Is OP talking about doing distressed debt investing or RX advisory? VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Update for anyone looking in the future: just got an offer at a top BB IBD nyc for next summer. Never give up and never lose faith in yourself. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 H1B doesn't matter for Canadians as they go through TN. Interns also go through J1  Intern in IB-M&A
+3 GordonGekko87financeabcGordonGekko87 WeatherController
+3 I rounded my 3.5 to a 4.0, is this a problem? Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 Having a BA in Global Law isn’t a showstopper, especially if you’re doing an MSc in Finance at Bocconi. andrevc
+3 Sorry for late response but yes I started with accounting. DelusionalDave
+3 No such thing as a respectful way to renege. I'm sure it's a non issue, but you will never work at that company or with anyone who recruited you again.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 hope that kid has seen that clip and realizes what a fucking chud he looked like on video gkk1234
+3 did the superday last year, mix of behaviorals and technicals with more senior people much more on the behavioral side. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 bump getty77
+3 Wen PIK for KIK? Principal in HF - Event
+3 I would not consider joining the infrastructure team. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 ASU and it’s not even close Pro Veritate
+3 UC Davis and it’s not even close crazylifechoices
+3 Nice man, good for you. A couple things you might find interesting: Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I think that your best option is to portray as continuing to work on your business. overandout
+3 bottledwaterThis is a serious question. Viagra works but it is not good long term. Plus, I cannot anticipate when my girlfriend will be in the mood.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+3 They aren’t even willing to stay in the office for long hours… half the women left at 5 pm at my bank to “WFH”. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 If you don’t like it, no one’s forcing you to stay. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Let’s be honest. MBA had nothing to do with them being dumb. I don’t know where to even start. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Used to be at Centerbridge, don't give away any more info at risk of being identified. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+3 So that you can take 3 gap years just to end up in Big 4 Tax gkk1234
+3 For those who aren’t familiar; I think the above is really driven by their notorious toxic work culture (can see this being echoed across multiple WSO threads). IRR-Responsible IR
+3 Find it hard to believe that a student at Emory with a strong GPA in the business school can’t land a job at Truist in Atlanta or Charlotte…. high hopes
+3 the IB/high finance SA is definitely the most important thing for FT recruiting. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 I kinda suppose that’s where my question is coming from? If EU bankers are getting inquiries from LON based banks to make the switch, makes me think that there is a shortage of talent in the UK. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 lol at VQ in general Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 CorpFin is company dependent and it depends on what you want to do. If you want to work at a top tech firm right out of school in say Corp Dev, it'll be important to have a top tier school on your resume. Manager in CorpDev
+3 Take the 24 weeks moneymaker03
+3 How much experience do you have / how old are you? Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+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 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 Answering both of the above. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 I was in a very similar situation. Undergrad straight to MFin. Wasn’t able to recruit for associate level because that requires MBA + FT experience prior. Career service wasn’t helpful as they are designed for MBAs. 62991
+3 Is this supposed to be a dunk? do you go to an Agency lender and ask about auto loans or opening checking accounts or savings accounts? Director in RE - Comm
+3 They may get BOVs to more accurately report values if they need to report them to an investor and compare returns against their benchmark (though this would more likely be an appraisal). Multif@mily4Life
+3 I did SA MBA last year and at my school women got verbal offers prior to interviews and had team dinners before the first rounds on campus. PM in S&T - Comm
+3 overlevered is probably the worst out there. ibvine is probably the widest. marginofalpha is probably the deepest/most technical. IMO just get ibvine and marginofalpha Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Disclosure: I work for Planr (AI-native value creation platform), so take accordingly. But wanted to share some things we're actually seeing work. adam.oflynn_1
+3 Select range -> Alt+F4 Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Fwiw i was a kid who didn't get into HYP and also a college sophomore currently, still sorta feel bad I didn't achieve a childhood dream haha. Summer Associate in IB-M&A
+3 Little bit of background: moved from a pretty well known PE firm to RX co at a non T1 firm and then back to a smaller PE firm, so can weigh in on this. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 I don't think this fella should be in this forum lmao. Should be out raising money to feed the inferno.  mgw19
+3 I’m gonna assume from your title that you are still in banking, the day to day is actually different and significantly more interesting.Even though you still spend time in excel and ppt the breadth of things you do is sign Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 LOL. Do you have any idea how many times I have read Oil will be gone by X date?  Dude people were predicting the end of Oil in the 1970's, 1990's, 2000's, 2010's, 2020's, 2030's, etc. etc. PEarbitrage
+3 What’s super target? davani1420