Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Being charismatic and well-spoken is the biggest differentiating factor imo. I come from a complete non target and was able to get a handful of good offers. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Ive heard Evercore’s FIG team is very strong. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 My buddy is a A2A at WF. His group did not allow him to do two years A2A but later he got another "experienced analyst hire" offer from PWP. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 I wouldn’t treat one process a month as a disaster, especially given how specialized your background is. The bigger issue is probably the narrowness of the roles you’re targeting. huanlamunov
+3 It may not be a guaranteed entry ticket, but the commodity trading industry is so niche in a way that shipping is perhaps the 2nd best thing you could do (after commodities themselves) to steer your CV towards it. thelad
+3 I will literally pay a sorority girl to take your virginity Investment Analyst in HF - RelVal
+3 Have coworkers and acquintances who have done this and it's 1000x worse to recruit with no job and this market is completely horrendous. Several have been unemployed for a year or more. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Not to be discouraging but you will not be able to make consistent profits trading. ran.287
+3 Get a load of this guy Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+3 buddy u genuinely asked 16 whole ass questions many of which cant be answered here lit js ask alum or ppl who already go there. Js asking too much of ppl animatedmonkiwi
+3 I lateraled at 26 as an analyst after a few years in equity research and a non-finance job, and became an associate a few weeks after turning 28. Chopped_Banker94
+3 It’s basically the private version of ECM. You’re essentially a placement agent but in-house for a bank, specifically moving corporate paper to UHNWIs, family offices, and some sovereign wealth funds. FitBoy
+3 Kelley has a far stronger brand name and more established pipeline into MBB and Tier 2 firms (consulting workshop) but is by no means a guarantee to a top consulting firm. UnknownChimp5
+3 Can't help too much on the resume side but just FYI, MIT Sloan puts on this really big sports analytics conference in the spring. AndiBoom
+3 Cars Fast and Fiduciary
+3 Sorry to be pedantic but that doesn't really have anything to do with the phrase battle of attrition. nutmegger189
+3 bombaclart 1.5 years of internship experienceunc if you can't convert the OC you just need to wrap it up Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Okay Marco, now get UBS M&A working davani1420
+3 Nobody can give you a precise percentage as for your odds. Bankasaurus
+3 Doesn't seem like an impossible goal, especially if you're already somewhat fit and can dedicate 6-12 months to train. Another way to assess feasibility is the Yasso 800s test.  The Pharma Guy
+3 Converting my SA to FT offer by winning over the favor of this one MD who was completely obsessed with the smurfs. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Agree and would add it's helpful to understand the types of companies that are cheap for a reason (ie value traps) just by quickly screening for "cheap" companies and seeing how/why they always trade at the same / cheap mu Dear Extent
+3 If you're not obese, you can do it. Download a "Hal Higdon" plan and follow it. Marathon is all discipline and determination. I went from never running to running a marathon in six months. I started at BMI 25. dedline
+3 Sure, in that case I would definitely "shoot my shot" and get in touch with their headhunter if you haven't already. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Sorry bud you’re gonna do what Rich says and you’re gonna say thank you. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 God this is so untrue for MS. OP, SA converts far worse than OC. Take the OC. As long as this isn't one of the egregiously competitive Groups (Tech, Comms & Media), you have almost a certainty of converting. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 This group is torture - can confirm that most people are regularly there past 2 and working most (if not all) weekends. Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 Fast and Fiduciary Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+3 What’s super target? davani1420
+3 Yes, it’s certainly a negative (most EBs look for 3.8+ for non-diversity particularly given aggressive grade inflation these days) but should not prevent you from getting an offer if you still have compelling experience an Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 ^^ it is this. I like going out, I don’t trust any of the Machiavellian people I work with. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Respectfully, I would also agree that your numbers isn't the "typical" PE outcome.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Is OP talking about doing distressed debt investing or RX advisory? VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Used to be at Centerbridge, don't give away any more info at risk of being identified. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+3 I worked in REPE for four years, it won't help for a small single family portfolio. It'd help you raise capital or buy commercial properties. Is this your end goal? BuySideIntern
+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 I think that your best option is to portray as continuing to work on your business. overandout
+3 I agree with you, but i would say that i've worked with a few UBS people (inc. unders
+3 “Does anyone have super rich parents or is anyone here really rich($10m+)? What do (you/they) do? Where did (you/they) go to school? What difficulties have (you/they) faced? Hags28
+3 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 PEarbitrage Ozymandia
+3 Those funds are all scaled, investing platforms with good talent across the board. Too early to say if those recently raised funds will perform well or not. kuf135
+3 Problem is that 'really good research' is rare. hedgehog9
+3 Honestly, I feel like this is a question everyone I know in IB grapples with and I don’t have a good answer. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+3 Congrats on stern! Intern in IB - Restr
+3 It is normal for base salaries to cap out at $200-250k with bonuses exceeding 100% of this number, giving you $500k+ total comp for more tenured analysts. Outsiders
+3 This is the correct approach, just don't expect a founder to actually give you the time. PEarbitrage
+3 This is about where I'm at with my new firm (boutique). There's initial periods of high travel (usually when first onboarding or if a significant deliverable is due soon). Lester Freamon
+3 I understand what you’re saying, and fully agree with the sentiment of family mattering more than anything. TQQQ999999
+3 The recruiting pipeline is obviously much bigger in London, but that doesn't mean recruitment is easier. Just means you in theory have more chances to land something. petight
+3 information2 VP in IB-M&A
+3 Your response is kind of the whole point of my post..... Are you saying that demand curves are also a myth? Is that what you're saying? If the price of something goes up, there is no negative impact? NoEquityResearch
+3 BTR is really just a flexibility premium product. PEarbitrage
+3 This is your penis speaking. Slap yourself and come back to your senses davani1420
+3 Throw a dart at a wall.  If the company says they are "AI driven," you get to keep throwing darts until you hit a valuation that no longer makes sense.  WeatherController
+3 It’s not fund waterfalls we are concerned about tbh. That stuff is relatively easy to learn and we have templates for that. It’s understanding how to build a real projection model and LBO. Generic Banker
+3 Georgetown places way better into IB than Cornell dotdotd0t
+3 Real answer: yes, it will affect some people’s private bias, but no, it should not stop you from recruiting, and I would not approach the process assuming firms see you as a burden. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Not gonna get me any love on a website where the average poster is 19, but jfc this self-pitying from Gen Z is getting so unbearable.  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 UCL>>Bristol/Durham>Bath/Manchester imo based on placements that I have seen. Bristol actually perform very well and so would say that they are at least on par with Durham ldnchimp
+3 In the prop/HFT world a few large firms have teams with no base salary or healthcare at all, in exchange for much larger pnl cuts with better terms. So you need a second job in a different industry or substantial savings. cp5670
+3 what about hot chocolate? Prospect in IB - Cov
+3 As if forest service jobs are easy to get. gufmo
+3 When salaries went up in 2020-2021, bonus as a % of base went down with it. I know a director who made $400k as an AS2 in 2019 at a top BB. As AS1 he cleared more than $300k. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Will quickly add that you can’t look at II as a proxy for success at DB. Since we are charging for research it’s virtually impossible to rank in II and it’s not a priority whatsoever for management. Associate 3 in ER
+3 Inflation of the last 2 decades has wiped out the minimum reward to make the excruciating curriculum size (& responsibility) worthwhile (outside certain niche countries like Australia, and potentially one or three non– Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Sounds like you’re committed for personal reasons but be weary Charleston is extremely small opportunity set especially compared to Dallas. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+3 The tides definitely turn around this time, especially if you have >=3 of the following: 1) As you said, your life in order (you can shave and clean your apartment without your mom reminding you), 2) a good career, 3) y Deal Team Six
+3 I was lucky because I went to a state school that was close to where I lived, so I was well connected and had little to no adjusting period. Anon225303
+3 HBS/GSB are in a class of their own for PE opportunities, with Wharton being a step down but still head and shoulders above the rest. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Coalesce and Baypine have to be the most overhyped firms on WSO. Both have been pretty slow to deploy capital. Also for professional services in particular, huge disruption from AI. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 the corporate discount makes Equinox $315 a month but the HY location cost extra. Wasn't worth it in my opinion. Was always way too crowded no matter what hour of the day I went there. Ended up cancelling it. Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+3 Nigga ain’t that technically investing VP in PE - LBOs
+3 I interviewed for the BA internship a while back, am wrapping it up right now.  OilApprehensive7672
+3 is it possible to get up to 3.5 by the time recruiting starts? Would probably help a lot. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Absolutely do not try to negotiate for equity within 3 months of starting. It will come across as incredibly tone-deaf. Developer in RE - Comm
+3 Return offers are truly yours to lose. If you can’t demonstrate basic competency or have a shitty attitude or effort, you are not entitled to a full time job in IB. Simple as that.  longliveCS
+3 Bro searched up my name son 😭😭😭😭😭  We'd be an unstoppable force at McDonalds ngl. You on the fries, me on the burgers.  yagamilight67
+3 Hey, thanks for doing this. A few questions only you could answer: dbandz
+3 MBA that graduated '26. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Been saying this for the longest time. Group Heads and MDs are incentivized to do this. Their bonus metrics are linked to gender targets (DEI). VP in IB - Cov
+3 I agree Rosenbaum and Pearl is a great pick—especially for understanding valuation and the deal side of finance. DerivativesRiskEducation
+3 Any interest in MBA? This would be a good story for adcoms if you're interested in any non-IB MBA exits (PE not likely since you won't have prior PE experience) Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Not market but enforceability depends on the state and contract. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Be my guest. I think the market would be pricing industrial software names differently if those heavy asset tailwinds were going to help a few software biz that much. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Congrats on the offer! The BNY Mellon Markets and Wealth internship is solid experience, but for full-time S&T recruiting, its relevance depends heavily on what kind of exposure you get. DerivativesRiskEducation
+3 consultingib123 Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 High spot prices help with hedging and cash flow resilience meaning most firms won’t have urgent need for M&A. Deal making requires stable long term price forecasts which are absent in the current market. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Yeah don’t disagree at all - we’re on such a strange economic trajectory right now that literally no one seems to have well thought out answers on. TQQQ999999
+3 Throwaway account just to be safe. Interviewed with them, but didn't end up getting the offer. I ended up signing at a larger fund. sanexoc924
+3 Most people in IB sacrifice some degree of religion, if they are even religious, for the job. You will be fine but honestly it shouldnt even come up or be noticeable to anyone, ir else you are doing to wrong. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 As someone who grew up in the UK, did bachelor there and is now doing a masters at one of the German schools you mention I’m going to disagree with everyone else and say that if you want thread into IB you’ll have the high Intern in S&T - FI
+3 Scott runs the show at Diameter and it’s trader dominant. Analysts cover 40 names every sector. Pay is okay but culture is extremely tough. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+3 Can you even name more than 5 deals that came out of Wells Fargo TO in the past 3 years jp222
+3 If it is not terribly discourteous to ask, how old are you now that you are ready to publish? When did you start writing properly would you say? Dgjauwvwbsj
+3 Anecdotally, for this class of AN1S, tons of MF. lappingezcomps
+3 Combined 4 brain cells across both of these places combined  RBOB_squarepants
+3 Seems like the community agrees with it… 6:1 positive ratio and 2-3 other comments say the exact thing (much higher upside at stern) rooseveltfan
+3 I'm not a leftist by any means, but this country is in serious need of antitrust enforcement. iercurenc
+3 She NOSE a lot about finance, we shouldn't question her. Regional_pubfin