Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 companies should pick the strongest candidate. period. it shouldn't matter whether the candidate is American or Indian, as long as they have work authorization. Kevin25
+3 This is fair I don’t disagree (I wrote the post above about believing in skillset). Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Congrats on being stupid ah He asked for a source not how companies consider attrition when doing layoffs Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+3 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 RX consulting has a pretty diverse bunch of backgrounds, so I wouldn't necessarily say it's out of the question. Associate 1 in Consulting
+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 with you on the first two. I'm more of a generalist and don't focus on any one asset class, but it's been slow pretty much across the board. We (and I) had a really strong 2024. CRESF
+3 Maybe start by learning what schools are considered semi-target Long_AMD
+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 Let's see Paul Allen's base 714_Lemmon_Legend
+3 Ex MBB here. Honestly, you may not have done anything “wrong.” 9th decile Solve is strong, but it is not an interview coupon. Ex-consultant in Tech
+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 The instructor is not gna let you hit bro Research Associate in AM - FI
+3 Honestly once it's on your resume, 3 vs 6 vs 9 months is not very different as an intern.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Most definitely if you network well.  Business School in CorpStrat
+3 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎 PokerSlopWars
+3 This is argument is a snake that keeps eating its own head....even in your own argument, why is funding misallocated....because government is inefficient, so let's give them even more money to try to allocate it to the rig NoEquityResearch
+3 As an analyst 1 I wouldn’t say it’s impossible if you network hard and practice in your free time. RE GP-leds are still a good seat as well. Much smaller market with fewer buyers but growing rapidly. Generic Banker
+3 No financial institution screams masculine aura, wealth, power, and feminine appeal like the renowned NutTree capital burner18363737728
+3 I work in the investment bank, not commercial real estate, but in lending, the syndication teams are paid the most, they are in charge. They handle all the left lead transactions. Works at Wells Fargo
+3 Hilarious cope. No, 90% are not as good as a non-DEI candidate. DEI to be clear is women / blacks / lgbtq. hedgehog9
+3 avoid essec, it’s over an hour from paris in a shithole so it’s definitely not the „parisian” experience u can imagine. i’d also drop german schools and would put bocconi as top choice for experience and brand name stewart28
+3 I'll take a swing here, and first, congrats! It was most definitely not luck; you earned it. They saw something they liked and took a bet on you. Commodity.Chimp
+3 We don't want you Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Someone else already said it but parkway gardens is a fantastic, lively, and invigorating community. Lots of celebrities call it home as well. seekinthealpha1
+3 BIWS project finance course was a lot of help for me and prepared me well for modelling tests. For all the places I interviewed, the modelling test was an operating solar farm acquisition using leverage Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Echo a lot of what @seekinth Greenspan's Panties
+3 Alani nu - the can is like a billboard, everyone's gonna notice it. Really not what you want in an office. Also more experimental and less of an institutional status than the A tier ones.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 The answer entirely depends on your opportunity cost pursuing a CFA. WillAckman
+3 Who mentioned private banking? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Ex-MBB, spent 10 years there. I’d take the MBB offer if you genuinely know you’re more interested in consulting. Ex-consultant in Tech
+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 That's actually why I put it in C tier. The crash after that 300mg is horrible. More caffeine at once does not equal better work, especially in a job where you're sitting down. It would be better for more active work. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 If you're doing it to get a job, it's a bad use of time. If you use it because you have lots of free time an unsure what to do, education is always a good a idea. GS under Blankfein
+3 Arizona. Kelley is cooked if you don’t get into IBW. meatrocket
+3 Many of those who came over worked under Jes Staley, so you have to and it’s fair to wonder.. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 This is the more accurate take. 11pm is the average with 8pm and 2am+ being the extremes. Source: banging this ES chick Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+3 How did your dad take it when you came out to him? IsItREPE
+3 lol you’re gonna do very poorly trading binary readouts if you solely rely on ER reports. Probably better that you don’t see any of the puff pieces they put out and instead learn to form your own opinions. Benson Says
+3 I was bottom bucket with a zero bonus and went to a top-tier MF then solid single manager and recently touched closed to $M NW. ProbablyEngAnyway
+3 Jeff Jackson at CIBC  Intern in IB - Cov
+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 you'll spend 1/3 of your life working so might as well do something that can be justified beyond an income  GS under Blankfein
+3 Solid read, not solid bank Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Hey I’m the poster here. Not sure if we are at the same firm (crazy if so). Appreciate the colour. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 These alpha models are only useful if part of a complete strategy that has been running live for at least a few months. If your predictions are a few seconds ahead then this is more of a prop strategy than a MM one. cp5670
+3 dude just learn to have a rich inner life outside of your job. Read the classic and the western canon. Learn a language, build your body.  anonf0fty
+3 Because they don’t have a choice. Most established PE firms will keep 0-1 associates without an MBA except at APO / KKR. The places that don’t require it will make you do the MBA time as an associate or a VP. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+3 Do not date girls for their “potential if they go to the gym.” That’s the male equivalent of girls thinking “I can fix him.”  CRE
+3 I have heard increasing cases of people moving from investing roles back into banking (I myself did this after having an absolutely horrible experience on the buyside). ultrahedge97
+3 HK is becoming more school agnostic so as long as you're not from a random polytechnic school then you're good, at least if you're from Warwick or even Durham you still stand a good chance of recruiting in HK. brtfedd1312
+3 is this almost a direct reference to that Italian guy on TikTok shilling northwestern mutual life insurance today? Lmao Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Sounds like a respectable amount of money for your age/experience and 0 PNL contribution.  What is the "political ceiling" if the guy 1 year ahead got double the TC? qnt12345
+3 People figure out they want different things 2 years into their career vs. when they are college students who haven't worked any job in finance full-time and come in excited. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 man it's been two months lol Intern in IB-M&A
+3 I am sorry but you literally forgot Oxbridge interview which is a key differentiator. brtfedd1312
+3 Being a gold digger regardless of gender is such an unattractive quality in a person. That said... you could do way worse. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+3 Depends on 2 things: 1) how sure are you that you want to do PE after 2 years, 2) your risk tolerance. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Rick Kanewho wants to spend time with crying whining toddlers at home Someone who doesn't hate their kids? CRE
+3 Dude use an llm and make a finance program. also there is some model practicing  like biws excel sheets that really helped me when i went through recruiting please try those. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+3 As a "fake" MPhil Oggsford man, BA is what makes you a true Oxon. You are reminded time and time again - be it colleges available to you, societies, graduation robes, interactions within college circles etc. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 HFPM15 PM in HF - Event
+3 I don't know if its me but its pretty rare but anyways. I think someone always takes a day off and it doesn't ding them just flag it before hand and you'll be fine bestman222
+3 So new york/dach is easier for you than London considering visas?  Revama69
+3 Gus Fring from breaking bad.  parkeranger
+3 The best advice relating to this I received was during my summer stint. Let's say you rock up in a tie on your first day. If the culture is formal that's great. Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Take this with a grain of salt but from what I’ve heard from other interns deal flow is good, culture is great (especially in Charlotte), one of the sweatier groups in New York (75+ hrs) as opposed to CLT. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 We have access to Gemini. Can be pretty useful for administrative work (finding emails for buyer lists, desktop research, buyer profiles, etc). man_sized_meatballs
+3 Isnt it very hard there and a sweat shop with no exits?  bestman222
+3 Honestly, if you’ve got an offer from Goldman’s corporate derivatives team, just take it. You don’t need to have your entire long‑term path mapped out on day one. Kevin W.
+3 averyspecialbankerindeedis the AI models any good? yes.  Maybe focus a bit more on grammar before you graduate, Cletus  CRE
+3 The market has been shitty for 3 years now. I wonder when it will end. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Choose the platinum and use it for everything. It’s more expensive and not nearly as good as the gold for daily driving but makes up for it with an increased clout buff around women. Amazon Prime
+3 Time to put the fries in the bag lil bro Intern in Consulting
+3 i don't understand what you're asking? you're effectively asking for the right tail outcome in both scenarios to make your decision... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 is it multistrat or purely distressed? What type of distressed? Control or trading focused? 80% DPI for 20 vintage implies trading bias. work for a distressed fund and can give feedback. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 squidmaxxing on wso before gta VI Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 congrats on Pierce & Pierce Retired in Legal
+3 MS, GS JPM, BofaCiti, BarcUBS, DB, JEFF WF, Santander The EB's don't really have dedicated sponsors groups given lack of financing as well as more eat what you kill models  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Am an analyst at UBS, do not know anyone at RELL so going to leave that off. Will caveat everything by saying that experiences even within groups will vary wildly based on the people you work with. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Citi. VP in IB - Cov
+3 Think there’s a part of this about actually doing what you’re interested in and not just chasing what is doing very well right now.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Let me take your questions one by one: James' Bond
+3 Ur mom VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Heard correctly. Based on my experience, don’t even bother trying Analyst 1 in IB - Generalist
+3 You were just complaining about the lack of M&A work your team does. jl12
+3 Here's a quick breakdown on how I see it: Milan Investment Banking: Milan is the hub. Most opportunities are with UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, Mediobanca, and boutiques. virginiagoffredi
+3 That makes sense to a degree but there are way too many things out of your control especially at the junior level at MMHFs. Your PM could get fired randomly, get poached, your entire fund might shut down, etc. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+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 Not the poster but sorry, the headcount figure you referenced is something you just conjured up as no bank publicly discloses it. 0singles_litters
+3 Hello fellow org dweller Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I have been there - did 3-4 internships at top BB banks - got 2 full time offers was super excited and motivated - then 9 months in got super disillusioned. heyNK
+3 Comillas + Spanish works very well. I’ve seen a lot of bankers at top BB and guys at MFs with the same background. You’ll be fine getting interviews. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Congrats on BGL Tehran! Seriously though I’m sick of tierlists Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+3 the landscape has changed a lot since this was posted. Models like Anthropic's Claude have gotten significantly better at handling long, messy financial documents. Dr.Leigh
+3 Read the individual guides that BIWS has for each of the areas (eg. accounting, valuation, LBO, M&A) that are in the 400Q. xwavzevwaewnsfdmvg
+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 If your long-term goal is IB, I’d strongly lean toward staying in the IB role. Adrian.