Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Yes, pinning UBS IB’s performance on DEI is lazy analysis. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 I had a STEM background from college so was familiar with concepts and ideas but my coding ability needed work. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 I’m on the cusp of making a similar move within the renewables space after being let go from my PE fund a few months ago. Blackbird25
+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 High-Frequency statarb has been doing amazingly well (Since october 24) ShyMachine
+3 % of obese people? % of school shootings? % of product banned in the EU that you eat everyday because you have to maximize gdp? Vacation days each year? % of denied requests by Insurance companies? patata22
+3 Intern here is very imaginative   Prospect in IB - Cov
+3 A few of my college friends work at CPP - here are their thoughts:Infra and energy are by far the best groups in the fund.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 as mentioned in a few prior forums, vc out of college usually means a clear and demonstrable belief in your ability to source and have good taste, as well as being technical enough to not immediately lose the respect of fo anon_vc
+3 Why are people engaging with this obvious troll post? He so clearly is writing on here for sympathy, or start a Palestine-Israel debate on WSO. Intern in IB - Cov
+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 This sounds like DB. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Thanks for the color — I appreciate it. Offered@
+3 I've done retail trading, which is exactly why I asked the question. Nothing about that experience for me was anything to do with finance and everything to do with trying to get rich quick as a teenager. nutmegger189
+3 Based on what ive seen on last years forum and other sources (im going to guess you applied to the GCM position where a ti is mandatory), that an ac for GCM had come out like a week ago for some people as there was post on GiantCactus
+3 35 year old dude btw^ Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I talked about rich piana now I’m an md  swe2ibd
+3 Your best bet is making sure Britain stays British. I assure you the newcomers hate you even more than the native Britons. There must be a reason why you stay in Britain and not where your forefathers originated from. pjm.priv
+3 This thread seems to be arguing 2 different points. VP in IB - Gen
+3 Travel and Mack on chicks  ilovemoney
+3 Intern in IB-M&A Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 1) Pretty similar overall. I think the desk analyst seat (caveat never having done it) is great for getting lots of market exposure. You hear thesis from lots of different funds and know how different investors think. tiger_rawring
+3 I don’t think there’s a right answer but  how I’ve approached it in the past was to say: I currently have x amount of deferred comp / carry of which I expect to receive y amount this year, and for this year I am expec Monkey.D.
+3 This is gross. Sometimes I hate this website  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Recent graduate unemployment and underemployment are at recent history highs, and you’re out here cucking for big tech, IT consultancies and BB banks so that they can hire barely competent Indians and Chinese. Fjsjrjdns
+3 Thank you, this is incredibly helpful and inspiring! I have been giving it some thought about whether or not this job is for me. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 I feel like this needs to be echoed more, but coffee chats are really a numbers game. It just so happens the more you have in common, the greater the probability of a request turning into a chat. FinnesseGod
+3 base salarybase salarybase salarybase salary  Research Analyst in HF - Other
+3 ABSurdity Associate 1 in Private Credit
+3 Unless it’s a truly complex business I’m not reading shit after the exec sum (which itself should not be more than like 10 slides). ChatGPT enterprise is summarizing those 100 page monstrosities for me. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Here's what Joseph Kony taught me about small business HR: Paul_Owen
+3 Agree and separately, for a business that relies on heavy growth capex, you should drive your revenue projections off that growth capex whether it’s new factories that can produce extra widgets or what not. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 The simple answers are : yes I did, but too few; no; and on the contrary they absolutely should! tcbflash
+3 fjgfj Managing Director in IB - Cov
+3 Is it gossip if it’s true? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Usually the restructuring groups at banks are great training grounds for understanding the various players and incentives involved, cap structures and initial screens of businesses. tiger_rawring
+3 I'm all for truly useful health technology, but the truth is that the nuance these device give is relatively minimal and often linked to a placebo effect. Director in CorpStrat
+3 Thank you for doing this. Great insights. Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+3 > Expatiate Baller Prospect in Consulting
+3 recruiters often have negative IQ gordoongeekoo
+3 American Gardens building would be my first choice. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Would highly recommend not targeting NY if you know you want to do Tech IB. There are a few strong UMM/MF tech PE teams in NY, but the top Tech IB groups are all based out of the Bay Area. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 I mean you have to always ask yourself if the juice is worth the squeeze. Would you work +20 hours a week to make +$10k more in salary? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Stuff happens, sometimes it’s their fault and sometimes it’s out of their control. Call around and get a sense for their reputation in the market. If they are an asshole or uncoachable, that’s a red flag. viksanjay31
+3 Awesome goal. Starting this early is a huge advantage. Here's the no-BS plan. White Horse International
+3 100% worth it. Go for it. White Horse International
+3 Just thinking of the millions flowing out of the country due to H1Bs. That money can then stay here and build hundreds of thousands of US jobs. This is the boost the US economy needed. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 I don't think PE opening up to retail will cause a recession. usernameladiesman217
+3 I have a friend who works there. I’d  recommend staying away from them. VP in PE - Other
+3 Hi, thanks for doing this!  Intern in HF - Other
+3 this is the only correct answer GS under Blankfein
+3 People think that public infrastructure construction costs are the problem. While yes the cost to build in the public sector is outrageous, no one even bothers to think about the other side of that coin. PEarbitrage
+3 Standard buyout PE at a firm with some amount of actual price discipline and differentiation in their sub sector will do the job. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 This post reads of entitlement and complete lack of understanding of how our land of opportunity works, but judging by your ‘frustrations’ it doesn’t sound like you had to work very hard for much. wizardd11
+3 I think in general they have focused on following the American way in a very strict and absolutist way, without understanding why. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+3 dyer0018 Works at The Family Office
+3 This reads like rejected copy from The Onion’s Finance Section. CapitalKoala
+3 In consulting, absolutely want to quit my job but this job market is terrible. Also have solid savings and can afford to be unemployed. I just have no idea what I want to do next. Business School in CorpStrat
+3 What does top PE mean? If you mean MF's: lateral after a year. Going for FT recruiting in this environment isn't worth it. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Sales/Distribution Secyh62
+3 PWP An1 Top $85K Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 Depends, how rich is your dad? Research Associate in AM - FI
+3 H1Bs exist only if companies can’t find anyone qualified. With that much interest in IB, that’s just a straight up lie that there wasn’t a single American who could fill that role Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 Lol textbook example of the typical self-proclaimed “middle class” background in finance. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+3 first of all its Baird dude all the top targets are at better banks Intern in IB-M&A
+3 You people just pervert everything and are unable to speak normally. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Know a guy at Jefferies who does municipal IB work. They get very little engagement from students and appreciate literally anyone reaching out to them. attempting_doingmybest
+3 At the VP level, is it market for DAW to increase each year, or once you’re locked in, you’re locked in until the earlier of your promotion or the next fundraiser? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 It's a significant factor, no other way to say it. You don't say school but that also matters to these firms.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 I tried waymo in cali and I actually prefer it to human drivers in most cases. No driver talking loudly on a call, asking unnecessary questions, smoking (yes I've had uber drivers smoke cigs inside the car)... starbuckssalesdesk
+3 you hvae not joined and already want to lateral clLLOALL
+3 100%. It's a delicate balance and takes practice and skill to come off that way. It's like the floating duck analogy. All you see is it bobbing peacefully, not it furiously kicking to stay afloat. sick_willy
+3 Tries to grossly underpay top talent… can’t find anyone. Classic lmao.. get bent  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 It is just the culture of banking vs MBB. The core driver of the cultural difference I think is the nature of the work. SOFRsoGood
+3 Feel like most sponsors started with less cash than $700K lol. Part of being an entrepreneur is knowing how to make the most out of limited capital. DebtChug
+3 I wouldn't be surprised if Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia ends up being the city in 2 decades. Daemon145
+3 It’s crazy how UBS is cozying up to the Trump administration when they’re so anti American and discriminate against Americans so blatantly.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 If someone went to high school outside the US, just know that working for them is likely a very shitty experience  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Active engagement is a painful way to make money and not worth the brain damage. Managing Director in S&T - Equities
+3 UBS stock is on a tear this year. As it turns out, the performance of Americas IB isn’t that financially consequential. Prospect in IB - PubFin
+3 Banking is filled with deeply disturbed people. The communication point can be anything. Some VPs (associates too for that matter) need constant communication of “where things stand” and all that. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 my brother in christ, PLEASE RESTi'm at LSE and i know exactly who you are, you will be fine Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 I have a dream that one day there won’t be Indian internationals at T15 MBA programs.  Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+3 I think you should ask yourself how bad do you want it? I'm a firm believer in if you want it bad enough, you can do anything. nopeanuts
+3 AN1 top around 60-70k, AN2 top around 90-100K for my coverage group. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Raising money from friends and family is an easy part. But you will lose those friends and family the moment you start losing their money.  Money and blood don't mix.  usernameladiesman217
+3 10/10 rage bait although the only flaw is positioning yourself as the non target as this behavior more aligned with entitled target stereotype  Ruebenesque
+3 How to read the WSJ: Open it on your computer, try to navigate through the 1,000 opinion pieces talking about why Trump actually isn't that bad. Give up, exit and then read a real publication  yopierre
+3 I think the short answer is that banks price strongly based off comps and it would be ludicrous to underwrite +50% higher than the set of comps without some real major driver (more than just oh we have AI figma no liquidiot
+3 As someone who ended up in a FT BB role, it really can be quite bad, especially if you are in an environment with a horrible culture. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 After going through the Career.edYou Prorgam last year I can say it was not that helpful overall. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 bumping to hopefully get more traction... spudrmonke
+3 MA is very gerrymandered along with NY.  CT it is more nebulus, but in MA there is zero republican representation at the federal level while there are 30 at the state level. PEarbitrage
+3 Talking to girls at parties is really not going to make you a more interesting socialized person. That's when everyone has no inhibitions and is at peak fucked mode. usernameladiesman217
+3 One example from the top of my head is that they recently persuaded a company in EU (I think Netherlands) to let Main acquire them, everything went smoothly until the day after they signed. Investment Manager in PE - Growth
+3 Most ppl obsessed about investment banking generally tend to have a clear goal in mind, and IB is a bridge. The dream is to end up on a buy side role with potentially 6 figure carry cheques, for example.  Arrowheads
+3 Is what you're saying entirely accurate? No. E.g. your free school meals anecdote - incorrect. Your council house suggestion lacks critical thinking. nutmegger189
+3 What about Georgetown’s MSF? I recently got accepted and falls better with recruitment as you have the option to do a 2 year program? Anyone have any thoughts? Personally know people who got into solid MM’s wso warrior
+3 Probably makes you less competitive - my understanding is a lot of these firms today have dedicated engagement teams that sit alongside the investment team whose role is to specifically plan out all the things you highligh Investment Analyst in HF - Other