Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Oftentimes our own yearning for control of our own life and space comes from a childhood where we had little autonomy or control over our destiny. usernameladiesman217
+3 Hey - I love to say that bankers and consultants are basically ‘cousins’ :) there are plenty of people coming from banking to consulting, some years ago one other MBB was even doing some sort of lateral hiring (aka you bec Felixfab
+3 It is crazy to see the hate that Cornell and Brown get. They should be with the rest of the ivies. Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 If you get the job at the HQ, your role can vary vastly depending on which group you will cover. grindeveryday
+3 two points:  asmith_1
+3 The NY/BOS/SF biopharma offices generally recruit from a fairly tight list of ~10 target schools, but in practice three schools tend to dominate the intern classes across the three offices: Penn, Berkeley, and George Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Do we have an example of a school that's moved up from semi target to target at some point since 2000? PaulAllenIsInLondon
+3 DEI bad, now give me SB Intern in Consulting
+3 This is absolute bullshit, personally know multiple people from Asia who broke into banking in the US with masters. You will be considered for Analyst position though instead of an Associate for which you need an MBA. mv101
+3 I heard Origin is currently being fielded as an advisor on a multi-billion dollar 3-way consolidation deal of the London, Ontario bar market (Delilah's, Ceeps and Jack's merger).  Prospect in CorpFin
+3 the biggest disparity between guys/girls has to be gugg ... some model tier dudes but mid girls Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+3 I feel like prospects put this job on an insane pedestal because of how much efforts they have put in to getting these jobs. It’s not really that deep unless you embarrass you or your firm. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Name and shame the school, because I assure you not all are that way. When at a multi-school recruiting events, I noticed that some kids from other schools would be complete douches in crop circles. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Used it for strip profiles and data pulls. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Gotta go cold turkey. Replace the tick for sweets with sugar free chewing gum (you will go through a lot of packs in the beginning, it gets easier.) liquidiot
+3 Keep in mind though that most RX consultants 1) stay in the field and 2) stay at the firm or move up to better RX consulting firms. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+3 I agree but that's not the question though... the question is whether you need a certain pedigree to be even considered for one of these seats.  now a days I think not except a handful of your legacy tiger cub seats. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 Jeff Jackson at CIBC  Intern in IB - Cov
+3 MV has to take the fall for this right? If he doesn’t it shows either UBS isn’t a serious organization or Sergio simply loves Marco Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Bearish for GIG bonuses if guarantees and lack of deals squeezing the bonus pool. It’s a zero sum game Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Better start on that gmat buddy. No one hiring British undergrads when they got Jean-Paul with 3 years worth of internship experiences under their belt in the pipelines. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Take the 24 weeks moneymaker03
+3 The reality?  afdhfg
+3 I can provide the old school context which may have changed slightly…and is always linked to the actual people giving advice.  high hopes
+3 Absolute minimum? Probably 615. You can get away with it if you have a strong undergrad + brand name internships. Real is more like 645+ focus for UK schools (oxbridge/lse/lbs).  Intern in IB - Gen
+3 I have a personal account so if I see some small cap names that I think have a ton of upside (but not enough liquidity for a larger investor to enter), then I'll pitch them for fun to myself and it lets me go deeper into t Investment Analyst in HF - RelVal
+3 Amazing comp! Thanks for sharing!! How long have you been at your current role? Would you mind sharing your annual comp trajectory from around 6 years experience to where you are today? VP in PE - Other
+3 Developer in RE - CommI think the red flags are fairly apparent... to discredit them seems disingenuous. At a high level: Rick Kane
+3 Historically a multi family office, with Ferragamo family being the main family but not the sole one. In the past was (and I think still is) focused on a number of strategies including direct pe but not limited to that. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 I mean this thread doesn’t even make sense, “being rich” is always relative. Relative to the rest of the globe, the typical American IS much richer, as they benefitted from the economic miracle you cite. KR8000
+3 It is apples to oranges discussion. Based on your view, preferential treatment for women is fair compensation for the creepy behavior of old farts at the top. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 I don't think you disproved anything the other person said. You just got into banking and have yet to realize there's a lot more to life than your job/firm/location. Determined
+3 No it's completely rational to choose LBS (a target school also fairly known in the US) over Bayes (semi UK only target).  For IB/MBB prestige matters more than anything.  Brag680
+3 Kind of untrue. Distessed credit has had some of its best years in a while in 23/4/5. Bunch of funds that have done well over 25%-40% annualized (gross of fees) from 23 to now. Managing Director in HF - Other
+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 Investing heavily in IB under Fraser/Vis which seems to be paying off. Ranked 4th globally in M&A fees and 4th in EMEA IB fees in 2025. VP in IB - Cov
+3 yes, give up now. your life is over. prepare for a career in last-mile transport logistic (read: doordash). seriously, it's one semester out of like at least 7 more semesters. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+3 I think my stance at a high level is that sooner rather than later, one must decide whether this route is for oneself. The longer you delay that decision, the more you become constrained by it. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Out of college at FTI, salary is around 90k base, with 20-35% bonus + overtime pay.It increases by 10-20% per year, including non-promo year. kegari
+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 Stockdale is the yari family office but have now grown to raise money from outside investors. 8.43 13.5
+3 I spent a few years as an executive at a portfolio company. While I was there, the PE fund (one that is mentioned on these forums frequently) assigned me one of their interns. SoldMySoul
+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 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 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 This is your 3rd post crying about HF... The lady doth protest too much, methinks. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+3 NahFAM69
+3 My team in S, objective and good list IMO pocket_aces
+3 Not a UChicago alum but this is no different from many other target schools. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+3 become an excel monkey and your woes will evaporate - if you already are then the team is just lacking deals so run. kks2003
+3 Maybe you should start OP Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 That’s a lot of calls…processes are tough but respect your grit.  Anonymous Monkey
+3 College admissions advisor here (former IB myself) - all that matters in terms of your career goals will be the location. For West Coast, go for USC, for NYC, go NYU. Keep in mind that they are vastly different schools. Manager in CorpStrat
+3 ASO3 (promo to VP) - Canadian bank (NYC office) 225k base + 250k bonus (top) pretty satisfied Intern in IB - Gen
+3 You sound insufferable, this guy is not even your enemy, he is your high school buddy! You should be supporting each other, jesus... jackdonaghy26
+3 If you get rid of junior bankers, who will ever become senior bankers?  CRE
+3 Disagree with some of the comments, but clearly it depends on the strategy. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎 PokerSlopWars
+3 3.81 at a semi target, at an EB. Was told if you have below a 3.8 they’ll take you to the back and shoot you Intern in IB - Gen
+3 We need a ranking of the hottest guys   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 So there could be some merits about it being a “boys club” at the senior level but ultimately this sounds like a skill issue for Caruso Jones. liquidiot
+3 100% would recommend trying again in junior year as it doesn't hurt. johnb2001
+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 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 Analyst 1 in IB - DCM RestIess
+3 Some of these takes are just lazy. Read the news and understand the market you’re trying to get into instead of recycling decade-old anecdotes.  rocket.scientist
+3 Investment Analyst in HF - Event PM in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Yes.  Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Leerink kind of low right? PJT's head is there now Prospect in PE - Growth
+3 Moving to a different city for IB or buyside can definitely complicate networking and interviewing, but it’s manageable with the right approach. Here’s what tends to work: kelvinmadris
+3 I didn’t even do a practice interview this year, and I’ve already secured my first offer from a bulge bracket bank in London for next summer—coming from a non-target background. Ali_TRN_LDN
+3 I'll bite Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Are you missing vitamin D or did you forget to take your meds today?  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+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 I've only ever spoken to 1 analyst with pets/animals and she works at UBS for what it's worth Intern in IB - CB
+3 4. No one in publics is going to talk to your old PE fund unless they happen to be close friends with someone there. PE and public markets folks don't tend to be that professionally close.  The Biz Kid
+3 gpa irrelevant as long as it's over 26/27 EMEA_Levfin_Sis
+3 First: get really good at sleeping. Obviously, working long hours definitely impacts your sleep hours, but make sure your sleep quality is top.  M.Hanna
+3 I wouldn't say S&T is "easier" to break in. It has less spots and less applicants so the rates should be similar.  qualea
+3 no, you're just sleep deprived and think with your ass GS under Blankfein
+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 Both seniors getting fired soon. Another one being transferred out of IB.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Hi Intern in IB - TreasI highly recommend reading "Digital Infrastructure Industry Update Q2 2025" by Houlihan Lokey for a great deep dive on the current industry and recent deals globally. Luke.F
+3 Fewer junior roles, PMs probably not affected other than having better tools for running the book and ramping on new stocks/building models (so by definition those PMs who hire an analyst out of IB for the sole purpose of Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+3 The universe works in mysterious ways...right after this I got reached out to by a recruiter for a acquisitions role for stabilized, value-add, and ground up development in the asset class I work in now. Dev_WanaBe
+3 Better because you can control them better. Can give worse bonuses and attrition rates are lower because they end up being “stuck” Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+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 PJT should be a tier above (still get on big deals like Comcast spin / GE / First Eagle) Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Just did. AI thinks BAM is a single manager. Associate 3 in AM - Equities
+3 I always encourage others to explore Corp Dev and Corp Strategy. Even some of the guys at my company's corp strategy team are ex IB.  Associate 3 in CorpDev
+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 Very prestigious; you get to kiss the wall.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Not doing one won't hurt you but it can definitely help you incrementally. Just the network alone, alongside your undergrad institution, is a big boost as you progress in your career. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Thanks. At a London BB now and interested in following questions: guillaume.alexandre
+3 Lmao from ur comments history clearly an incoming first year analyst at C&R in UBS. Stop making these inflated points without real backing Prospect in IB - Gen
+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 I went from BB analyst to LMM assoc at a tiny firm, and it was great. I eventually left to start a company, but if I hadn't I'd probably still be there. TechBanking
+3 Congrats on Roland Berger! Manager in CorpStrat
+3 financebarbie: Non-TargetToMNA
+3 Lil bro wrote an op-ed about humanity and how he will be leaving behind the hell of IB for a more creative, impactful life just to go to a strategic finance gig with the same stress and hours lmfao. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs