Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 This is inaccurate. Any list where Goldman Sachs and Jefferies aren’t 1st and 2nd is wrong. RBCs deal flow alone could make them Tier 1. Anonymous Monkey
+3 "Claude autistically rain man style analyze my slides and spot any font, color, logo, or data inconsistencies. Matchabee
+3 If you add in the fact that most European targets have summer breaks with mandatory internships and most people at targets do a gap year between bachelor and master it makes sense. afdhfg
+3 Euro Master here, cannot comment on the overall quality of students, also the way you said it sounds exceptionally retarded. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 He was connected to a series of poos that were curiously not in the loo Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 unironically agree and believe all non-native north american ethnicities should be expelled  Prospect in Consulting
+3 How do you explain to non finance friends and family that you’re not a financial advisor and cannot take over their retirement accounts? crustycrustacean
+3 That's a pipe dream. Even if you happen to live and work in your hometown AND it has solid fundamentals you're probably building garden apartments out in the suburbs. Not some trophy asset in downtown.  Dallas_Monkey
+3 As others pointed out, it doesn’t look good if you don’t know anything about RX since it’s quite a technical group. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 del NewIndustryHorizon
+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 Introduce him to the world of quad espressos Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Thanks for doing this. I have a very similar background (HY/LL industry analyst out of undergrad) and I’m about ~3 years out of school. Very similar gripes. Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+3 It's not you. This is everyone and everywhere right now. The market sucks and company cultures suck more.  CRE
+3 Work depends quite a lot on the type of project you get staffed on.  Pace of work (typically):  DD >> Strat >> transformation Associate 2 in Consulting
+3 Why did you apply to ubs specifically, what can ubs improve on, recent deal ubs led, tell me a time you implemented an innovative approach to a project, valuation methodologies, additional comments DelusionalDave
+3 I was going to come here and rant about how the buyside sucks compared to a decade ago and how banking makes you more money, but you're honestly moving exactly at the pace that you should be. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 This is great benibaraka
+3 This has been discussed before countless of times. MM seats are rough because of how easy it is to lose the seat in the first place. Not great risk/reward. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+3 From a Reddit thread a guy with the username u/TFvoodoo. He makes excellent content about the SOF community and was a GB. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+3 can you elaborate? was thinking of recruiting here but sounds like a shitshow and not bullish on whoever came from Guggenheim (any insight on the people would be helpful too). Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 If anything, part of this makes me think it's more about CNN than creating a producing, IP & streaming powerhouse. Ellison & the MAGA guys clearly would love to overhaul it in a direction sympathetic to Trump. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 del cantthiink
+3 Is this UBS? Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Have a friend who is familiar with the Tampa distribution team. Have heard they are heavy hitters when it comes to their industrial niche and are the better / best group at Solomon. SpookyinvestorfromDT
+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 This is real estate. You can network your way into just about anything. The large institutional shops have similar barriers to entry as a lot of traditional finance jobs. Pokemon Master
+3 Exactly.. Without prior experience it will basically be a debt trap that I've seen plenty of people in my circle fall into. Goj5979
+3 You're a high school student telling people a university with top three representation across almost all investment banks isn't a target and talking about "hearing of people" who broke in from there lol. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 looksmaxing Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 I wouldn’t frame it as “certifications are replacing degrees.” It’s more that the hiring signal is getting split into three pieces: degree, cert, and proof of work. Ex-consultant in Tech
+3 will be fine coming from FIG Incoming IB analyst222
+3 I would agree. I think of 100 guys and gals that start out as PE Associates, maybe 10 make partner? Deal Team Six
+3 I think we should all definitely take the career advice of an Analyst 1 splitaces
+3 SWE is a terrible career in 2026, it's not 2010 anymore. SWE teams are already shrinking and will continue doing so as AI gets better. Supply of CS grads keep increasing as well. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 I collude with all my peers in similar roles at other institutional shops - they all need to ask to get paid more and all of them that tried were successful. pere797
+3 If I understand correctly I'm assuming that you're currently a sophomore transferring to a target as a junior. So if you are unable to take an extra year this is what I can help you with. reddemon
+3 Why would that  level  of  detailed information be on a website for everyone to see? Would be serving up the top guys to Dmitry and Izzy. Use your brain man  Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+3 You’d be surprised but some of my veteran colleagues are far more “civilized” and smarter than many Ivy grads.  8'Banana_Stacker'2
+3 asmith_1 odog @digitalimmortality.com
+3 Once again I arrive to impart wisdom to you kids. “You know the guy from pretty woman? I do that” You’re welcome SOFRsoGood
+3 Yellow fever? IBD is a joke in Sing. Fee pool for SE Asia is a quarter of Australia and lower than South Africa  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 KingAlphaBump -- any insight on Gladstone in London, UK? Comp/culture? Works at Balyasny Asset Management
+3 Similar situation, I've thought about buying a multi-family property - live in it and rent the rest out to help pay down the mortgage. NewIndustryHorizon
+3 I view it as enough money to never have to work again and still be sustainably "Upper Middle Class", AKA "Enough Money to be Free". Rich? No. Free? Yes.  Prospect in PE - LBOs
+3 The ONLY (potential) way to avoid being “docked” is through some form of positive relationship or good standing with someone on the team who may have influence—assuming, of course, that you’ve developed a genuine networkin CapTableTriage
+3 Easy answers would be Genstar, Veritas, NMC, GTCR, LGP. Don’t think anyone is underrating CD&R or H&F anymore Unpopular opinion, but overrated shops in THL, Lindsay Goldberg, BDT, Carlyle Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Not sure if this helps, but here’s my 2c as someone with 10+ yrs in the industry. CCE
+3 This is an AI comment. lol, well played. SOFRsoGood
+3 34 isn't late. I made a similar move->corporate finance to buy-side via MBA at age 30, then 15 years on the buy-side (analyst->PM->CIO). stockpitchlab
+3 incredible deal flow, but fact is the average tenure is abysmal. looks way better from the outside than the inside. comp is good but chances are the average person won't last here whether you want to admit that or not. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 I am not so familiar with Spain, but the inclusion of SSE seamed a bit random to me. Sure, it is a solid uni, not as good as Oxbridge, LSE and Bocconi, but you still have a shot there. GreenDay
+3 I mean if you can get what you want elsewhere leave. Your MDs got paid out so they don’t care as much this is common post m&a. Just start recruiting and leave at 5 pm like everyone else if no one cares. VP in PE - Other
+3 Its more mature now but the europe is like 4-5 years behind the US in DL but the euro banks also compete more aggressively with PC there. VP in PE - Other
+3 hmm, BIWS isn't inherently wrong but the terminology is a bit sloppy. equitymuncher
+3 OP, you could not be more of a loser If you tried Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I have been on a similar situation. I lived here in the US for a while under a dependent for my father’s E-2 and now I am under the F1 visa. Cacique
+3 Feel like this has happened to most of the fast food chains I grew up with. Balance.of.Payments
+3 Congrats on brown! Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Bruh it’s just another corporate job fiddling with numbers and slides. My friends and family could not care less. Kowalzky
+3 Yeah I’ll take a stab. I remember my group was up front about how competitive the summer would be and possibly not everyone gets a return. Anonymous Monkey
+3 Whether you should reach out to random associates on your own representing the firm is an ABSOLUTE NO. Good way to get yourself blown up. NoEquityResearch
+3 You definitely win no pitches and are divorced johnnypython
+3 FA - company financials, ratios, etc GP - price graph DDIS - debt profile (bonds, RC, TLs) CN - company news, very helpful for cap markets activities iykyk Intern in IB - Gen
+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 I’m at a BB (tier 2 shop) in ER. It’s tough, but one of my friends started in sales and made the jump to research. This happened at a non-BB (think mizzuho level shop) and then the team moved to my BB. Associate 3 in ER
+3 All the time. Many signals have a fundamental basis to them, rooted in financial accounting, filings, interpreting management, demand models, etc.  PM in HF - Other
+3 UBS is paradise Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Hello nerds Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+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 Put otherwise, don’t start your career in a sinking ship. And if you don’t get a return offer, that might end up being a good thing because you don’t have to work at UBS. Recruit for lateral FT if you can. Intern 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 Don’t be coy with us! Say the bank!CVP or PJT? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 You asked lots of separate questions so I'll just try to tackle each one.  equitymuncher
+3 Sector specialists like Arlington, KPS, SVP, Greenbriar, AIP, Linden, Patient Square, Arcline, 26 North and Atlas Holdings Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 its portfolio management, not single stock management one position drawing down 10 - 15% (or even more) doesnt kill your book Research Analyst in HF - Other
+3 A couple add-on points. VP in IB - Restr
+3 therapy might help Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+3 Pretending to be senior while simultaneously playing the victim card as usual.  NYC_Boss_Babe
+3 A pleasure to hear your thoughts. nishathakur6n
+3 De shaw/Weiss WAY glaze overrated Pods with structured program that have graduated cohorts successfully >> anything else Analyst 1 in HF - Macro
+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 Following Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 I am a dude, so no I do not think so Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 GIG LF Sponsors CPR (Massive dropoff) 5. ECM, DCM(big drop off) 6. Tech  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Congrats on UBS! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Parkinson’s Law is strong in PE kuf135
+3 What does the recruiting timeline look like? FridgeAgain
+3 Respectfully, I want whatever this guy's on moneymaker03
+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 Don't know the individual well but I know a former IB analyst who spent a few years in a non-healthcare coverage group. Now he's a surgery resident. Business School in CorpStrat
+3 I read everything, so all the relevant trades in markets I'm tracking plus the business sections of the mainstream papers. hitsamty
+3 Why did you need to use ai to help write this (it’s pretty obvious) Cardale Jones
+3 The market has been shitty for 3 years now. I wonder when it will end. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Im a Rutgers student and followed up with one MD 30+ times. Don’t stop Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 If you’re Canadian, your best shot at IB is GMAT > T15 > IB associate Why would you want to work long hours making cents on the dollar alongside DEI beckies that are only there to buy items from sephora zeroto100nrq
+3 Ehrlich gesagt sind drei Monate für die Biotech-Branche im Bereich, insbesondere angesichts der Nischenorientierung und der starken Beziehungsorientierung. TimikaPerez
+3 Sry, but if you somehow get into RX consulting at even a half decent firm, why on earth would you try to jump into IB? Principal in PE - Growth