Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 hello all, sarahkhan
+2 Not an expert on US, but for FoF I would think the PE experience is a big plus or maybe even a prerequisite. 1M+ comp in a corporate seems ambitious. Rover-S
+2 If you genuinely don't know which side of the coin you would prefer, go with the biggest name. It will make re-recruiting easier if you make the wrong choice.  CRE
+2 Will #1 let you do a three month internship? I think getting M&A on your resume goes a long way, and then aggressively recruit with that resume to try to land something else for the summer. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 M&A mostly strong on a few big deals where WF was one of a FEW named advisors, and not the lead. So in those cases, nobody at WF is holding the pen on the model. Works at Wells Fargo
+2 Thank you brother. It's people like you who keep me on this site haha. I'm happy to hear everything worked out for you in the end. Cheers bro Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Just spam apply and see what you get. I left IB after 1.5 years with nothing lined up, and signed a highly acquisitive PE backed non-tech decacorn, made $310k all in last year (~60 hours were norm). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 That's interesting that you brought up real estate pricing since that's what the kaggle lesson that was referenced was about.  Ferris Bueller
+2 Q: If I missed your window then don’t worry about responding. Did you ever get nervous at conferences and in group meetings where you were the only woman? If so how did you get over it? James' Bond
+2 Bump FlamingApe
+2 RecruitingintoIB: Rothschild and Jefferies are very strong en Healthcare Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 People aren’t responding to shit now. We are trying to close deals before the new year and nobody is trying to work after Dec 20th. I imagine our bankers on our deals are cranking even harder than we are. local_finance_bro
+2 Delusional WSO Prospect Final Boss dcfdestroying
+2 Places like Oaktree / Ares / BP if you perform should be able to make VP. PIMCO seems to be expanding atm so probably a good shot there. VP in PE - Other
+2 Much of that will get tied up in coinvest and won't be liquid. ~50% of my cash comp has gone to coinvest (or mandatory co-invest loan paydown) since I started in PE  TRJamesGatz
+2 I was solving for maximal learning/growth and the right problem sets that fit my learning style.  Determined
+2 Would echo the comment above, don’t over think it about the nuances of recruiting and which school gives you a 2% better chance of top buyside. ibmayb
+2 My roommate and I both come from a non-target school (SEC Honors College) and were able to secure seven offers between the two of us. The biggest factors that contributed to our success include: wallstreetwannabe67
+2 $18.4bn 2021 vintage is $22bn in 2026 dollars, so essentially flat in real terms.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Because you probably want a partially useful answer, get good grades (3.8+) and have an interesting focus: I've seen everything from biochemical research to data science to Russian foreign policy. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 Having one favorite is tough. (thank you True for Office Space, it's a classic) Whatever1984
+2 Spreadsheet Sasquatch: In your opinion is it better to work at a fund or trading house? Thanks for answering so many questions!  hbwesttoeast
+2 I interviewed with some ISQ people very recently. I think this is mostly true. yoyoyo123
+2 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Aging parents held me back as well. They are, basically, stealing from your life so that they can enjoy the end of theirs. Where does that leave you when you’re their age? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Based on what you described, is there an obvious larger firm you know already that could pilot a partnership or referral agreement? johnny-mnemonic
+2 The MDs like them cause they are bootlickers. Almost none of them will make MD themselves.. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 You should not even worry. Go to BC if you can afford it or go to UCSD if you can't. Both of these schools send a lot of transfers out. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Happy for the person I know in WF TMT, was quite bullish on the team when he joined awhile back. Hope he's on this deal!  Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Georgetown is slightly better Intern in CorpStrat
+2 130 is fucked, sorry man Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+2 Sponsors (GAM) the chillest, M&A more grindy than Industrials. Exits are solid through them all. Order would probably be M&A, IND, Sponsors popping_cool
+2 Georgetown alum, so yes, biased, but even still. breakinentry
+2 I was going to comment this earlier. NYC is fantastic for hook ups, less so for wife material unless you are from the Northeast or Jewish, ie you have a real path to settling down here. Senior VP in RE - Comm
+2 m&a, fig are the worst groups in terms of culture and experience. You’ll be overworked in a toxic environment and have subpar deal reps and exits to show for it.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 It is obviously the case that white males have been disenfranchised. You only need to look at the number of women in finance and the number of programs aimed specifically at them. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 propmetrica.com: propmetrica.com
+2 The irony is the underlying misogyny in your own header Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I think about this a lot but you should just round up or down. 5 makes you one of the poorest rich dudes in America and 10 is where things get interesting. Venturepapi
+2 Honestly, it sounds like you need to increase your volume. Also review what message you are sending them, short, sweet and relevant/relatable. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 To answer the mobility question, it depends which way you go to start. Commodity.Chimp
+2 FWIW I’ve done a deal selling a company to Apollo. But it was much, much easier and chill. Here is the breakdown.  Hags28
+2 Disclaimer, I do not know the European market, so take the advice with a grain of salt.  PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+2 From the perspective of someone in MO trying to move to FO, I've recently been in touch with a few connections trying to set up time to grab coffee. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 He made the juniors on the team coffee chat his son VP in IB - Gen
+2 Yep, IMO Columbia > Northwestern > Georgetown > rest. Not sure why my original comment is getting MSed by what I assume are salty Stern kids. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Great approach to career management right there :/  chromium73
+2 Stage in life: University Status: Single, no kids  Michiegeo
+2 I don’t think juniors disappear — their role just shifts. wirkutskijkarl
+2 Obviously the US franchise is a lot stronger; have heard the London office is a bit sweaty with more pitching and covering the LMM-MM. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Where is Mandami? This can’t be happening in Mandamis NYC Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Do you want to be underwriting deals or do you want to be executing business plans/leasing strategy/budgets/investor updates? palm_beach_ll
+2 actually I do like to see poorly cropped screenshots of popular WSO threads to see if the funny comments I made on anon show up anonf0fty
+2 I'm not sure it's such a big deal. PE is super busy, but you also have periods of downtime. overandout
+2 Sometimes it just easier when dealing with the general public. People know those firms as investment banks so saying you work there as an investment banker is easier than going into the minutia of what you do. Hags28
+2 From what I've seen and heard from peers at other banks, culture is generally good (i.e. more collegial juniors, less sharp elbows, etc.). Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 DC - not much going on. Lots of people stuck in deals from Covid area. Out of market institutional investors still not active due to TOPA, rent control, tenant laws, etc, so most of purchases are by local groups. therightcoast_
+2 I think this guy wants you to PM him. He might have some colour on this WSoMonkey93
+2 They are one of the most blue chip names in CRE in my opinion. They have a massive amount of capital to deploy. Unfortunately, they are influenced by Canadian politics more than other, better run canadian pensions. johnnyCRE
+2 Jumping in as I'd love views from the very knowledgeable people here. I work in MM PE in London and applied to business school in the US with the goal to move there (I'm European so need sponsorship). Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 anonymous2240
+2 I think your perception is heavily influenced by social media and fitness influencers.  RedWhiteAndWho
+2 Asso 1 / $50 amazon voucher Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 If you are in a deal for 5+ years and are currently underwater or near your basis, your promote is long gone and it's not coming back. larry david
+2 I went to Wharton. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 In a rapidly declining software market with heavy headwinds, do you want to be at argubably the most exposed name out there? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I know a senior person who works there who really likes it. Smart people, good culture, interesting work. They've evolved meaningfully from being a traditional CTA (which CTA hasn't). Burke
+2 Well part of the reason I wrote this is because of the top thread in this forum that had people claiming a lack of quality candidates and that the companies that are hiring what plug and play hires. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Agree with you. Only thing I would say is that boomer aged partners who don’t contribute anything to P&L need to realize that they cannot eat the entirety of the carry pool. .Nana
+2 Good reputation overall, but has been very slow to ramp/hire, as with many other new launches recently across the street in healthcare.  Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 In a similar spot. NW Kellogg & Duke Fuqua seem especially good for you to combo with your bio background. pbgrxavel
+2 Founder of Carlyle vs founder of UBS (according to Wikipedia click throughs) Hags28
+2 Ill get us started: Level: VP2 Institution: Small PC shop, $500mm AUM Group: Special sits / ABF Ranking: Top Location: T1 City VP in PE - Other
+2 Kinda conservative salary assumptions (under MF/EB standards) for someone in high finance: Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 I'd love to talk to little minors!  wetlamplord
+2 Headhunters, college career platform (usually Handshake), LinkedIn, college alumni network, cold networking, etc. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Continential Europe view: At the end of the day, finance is not rocket science, people need to be somewhat smart combined with a strong work ethic and some industry-specific knowledge (which you don't learn in university). LeBamboo
+2 Gotta love the punching down here“ABC group is fine, but XYZ isn’t because of this reason I just pulled out of my ass and applied to the entire group” Very empirical  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 You should definitely insult their accent while you are there. Locals love that.   PokerSlopWars
+2 VP in IB - Cov
+2 Can you give some examples of these "transition / adjacent" firms and roles people were typically hired into after a MFE? And the type of places they eventually ended up after some experience there? PM in HF - Other
+2 Appreciate the perspective - super helpful Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 some of you guys have the social iq of a donut.  There is literally no downside and some potential upside in sending a thank you email... it's something that takes 10 seconds to draft and send off.   Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 bump speedymonkey
+2 This is very relatable, if you grew up in a toxic home, especially with financial trauma, your perception of risk/reward is significantly different compared to kids who grew up in the middle class or above.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 The nepotism argument is a statistical rounding error. Nepo hires take maybe 1% of the seats. Institutional mandates shape the entire funnel. OFFERGOBLIN
+2 Vell 🇮🇳 Vell 🤮 Vell 💩 Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+2 Lol bros losing it after being called out. Go back to being a reddit moderator to Rsm. Pathetic  Intern in HF - Other
+2 I started around rates vol, we were a bit different because our desks were generally in rates derivatives and such, so I did rates vol and some other derivative products. usernameladiesman217
+2 No idea who this guy is but he’s very mislead… I don’t even go to Chicago but the network is great and you will have a strong bond. rooseveltfan
+2 Hey man, I was in the exact same situation as you. Absolutely despised my group and was dealing with horrific culture. enlightenedfinancebro
+2 I understand this sentiment for a Hawaiian, but if I throw a dart at the map of the US, and half of markets have above-average growth and half have below-average growth, does this apply for the latter group? asmith_1
+2 Yes, but on the equities side usually. Generally people hire out of IB for modelling skills, so the specific team is irrelevant. Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I'm not sure I agree on your last point (this is somewhat cope as a lawyer, somewhat cope of your own thinking the work finance people do is more valuable/complex than what it is).  green_duck
+2 Enjoy life first lol. No high schooler should be dead set on consulting before taking a step in college. You're likely making an extremely uninformed decision based on some TikToks or something. Summer Associate in Consulting
+2 Ok then just do ieco or gbus (if gbus is covered). You can also do the ibd certificate sophomore/junior year to get access to some of the MSB classes like accounting and corporate finance. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 G palm_beach_ll
+2 How exactly is aligning logos and running Excel models going to help you becoming an astronaut? Green Zeus
+2 Georgetown clears Prospect in HF - Macro
+2 Very strong. The most revenue generating vertical within the Greentech team in recent years Analyst 1 in IB-M&A