Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Associate 1 in RE - Comm Ozymandia
+2 Morgan Stanley Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Since you’re still pre-college, I’d focus less on advanced modeling and more on building strong fundamentals and good habits. Jasmin123
+2 Anyone know BNPP NY? intern_391023809213
+2 I think your perception is heavily influenced by social media and fitness influencers.  RedWhiteAndWho
+2 Fund size has gone from $6bn to $3.2bn for their 2023 vintage fund. They are certianly not dead, but the decline is very steep. It's not Onex or AmSec levels of decline, but halving in fund size is never good. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Would say it’s compact compared to the US and word goes around the street very easily, so ur reputation matters a lot. But not limited in deal activity especially at the top end of town (GS/UBS/Mac). painsufferer420
+2 Why do we allow college kids to set their profile to “HF PM”? This guy is a clown, look at his post history. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 if you're like my relative, you need to completely reframe what you mean by exercise. what previously could've been 30 minutes in the gym lifting weights maybe now is 20 minutes on the rower/seated bike at a slow pace thebrofessor
+2 Klar has a very good reputation in Europe as a specialised mid market industrials firm. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 around 50% of the class have 0-3 years of work experience. for the other 50%, it's a big age range, some people are in their 40s.i'm not sure since i the first ones start in january. Intern in CorpStrat
+2 If you try to leave Jane Street to go to a PE shop, you should be immediately blackballed for having no understanding of risk-adjusted return PE-biz-dev
+2 .3 * 500 = 60 60/.5 = 120 120/3 = 40 Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 brofessor found jesus over the last few years, so he isn't much different these days.  PokerSlopWars
+2 The fact you're not willing to concede that someone who makes e.g. nutmegger189
+2 You work hard to create optionality in your life later. If you throw in the towel in your mid 20s you will be relegated to a corporate drone and work for peanuts until age 60. chromium73
+2 I interviewed there 2 yrs ago and had a similar experience... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+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 you will surprised, you just haven’t probed them yet. Look how they comment “women + minorities” but nobody clarifies which minorities. In fact most of these include all PoC under the minority term. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I’ve never worked for a special servicer but have worked with some former special servicers. I think you will see a lot of deals across a wide spectrum so you will learn a lot. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+2 Disagree. Evercore Tech is a B+ team behind Q, GS TMT, and MS Menlo. Maybe comped with JPM tech, Barclays, etc… What is insane about them? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Hi Aaron, thanks again for doing this. motorboat123
+2 People are busy and if the aren’t working they want to be with their families this time of year.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Current PE VP in consumer. I get looking to leave tech (if software lol) but why consumer? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 saw an offer for ICG on linkedin a week ago. not sure if its the same timeline your referencing but its for sa '26 Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Lazard? bankbankzzz
+2 The commenter above is right they've launched their own domain dd-federation.org ladies'man217
+2 This is all good advice in theory but doesn’t work for T1 LOs… they’re fine hiring 2+2s out of MBAs, most of the lateral spots I saw get filled at my shop were filled with hyper competitive applicants with more than a deca Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 We're not allowed to say it Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 MOE RX isn’t above HL RX, but any M&A/RX group at MOE CLEARS all PWP groups by a large gap (objective third party with no horses in the race) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Hg and Vista have a lot of stuff out there publically on this. Have heard similar things for a lot of other tech firms from friends there, but think those two are the most public about it. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Amusing how you lot think quant is intellectually stimulating. The only thing stimulating about it is the money, otherwise it’s boring af. And yes, I’d hire an Oxford PPE or Classics over anyone given the choice.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 If you have fallen to the point in the discussion where you need to point out spelling it is pretty clear you have conceded the position.  ioncewenttoschool
+2 I’m pursuing IB because one day I want to be an MD preying on the SAs 😍 Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Analyst 1 in IB - CovIn what sense? If they quit the firm or a deal? Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Becoming a modern day Diogenes the Cynic could also be in the cards, Guy seemed pretty happy asdf1248
+2 Good question — AM recruiting is a lot less transparent than IB, so the confusion is normal. kelvinmadris
+2 The 10-20% higher on base feels right and is consistent with what I’ve seen, at least for more junior roles. My firm gives a $15-25k bump depending on market. Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+2 Beggars can’t be choosers. local_finance_bro
+2 I'd say the only difference is whether you'll live on campus with other traditional kids vs. off campus with non-traditional kids / adults. VP in Consulting
+2 Thanks for doing this, OP. I wanted to ask about my chances of breaking into a HF in a Quant role. I have a STEM degree (Chemistry) from the equivalent of an Ivy League in the UK. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+2 You got it! That's exactly why I said you're safe. Thanks for confirming my statement.  larrysellers
+2 Analyst for your dad's firm Prospect in RE - Comm
+2 "Does doing something niche, e.g. event driven or distressed, lessen the competition for LP capital when it comes to spinning out? Or is the opposite true, i.e. L/S being able to access more LP capital?"  Research Associate in HF - EquityHedge
+2 ioncewenttoschoolIf you have fallen to the point in the discussion where you need to point out spelling it is pretty clear you have conceded the position.  CRE
+2 Curious about this firm, seems to have high turnover and their recent performance on Calpers is negative. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 Unless he had a fee agreement in place with you before the deal closed, tell him to pound sand  BenDover187
+2 Ignore title, left PE to do M&A and corp dev at PE-backed roll up in human capital industry.  VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I’ve never bought a small business myself but I’ve helped friends and family look into a few, and it’s always a rollercoaster digging through their financials. khan.mmua
+2 There are a ton of variables in what you’re asking, so it’s impossible to give a neat answer. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Broski - Under 1 year is on the company, and not on you, unless you were on some sort PIP which I don’t think even is possible within a year. Seems like business issues for the firm.  VP in IB-M&A
+2 This is, at best, empirical evidence.  "Reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. This is the final, most essential command." Corp_titan
+2 UK based so appreciate there are nuances due to brexit, however, a close friend of mine that has flown small planes from the age of 15 didn’t get a first officer seat until late 20s despite doing relevant degree and at a g ACATS
+2 I’m not heading to a CUNY. I’ll be going to a T20 LAC in the Northeast next year. Brushexpress
+2 mmmmonkeyWhite men have been the most privileged men throughout history. The impact of DEI is like a drop in the bucket compared to history Director in CorpFin
+2 It’s one hv for all divisions creditking
+2 specifically in m&a, believe MOE has the strongest presence in HK among EBs. EVR has zero deal flow in asia ex japan and HL/PJT are rx focused. pjt has a really strong secondaries track record too  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Tbh I get more puh than I want. Also, I’d try and focus on studying accounting and getting your gpa up! Let me know if you want any tutoring or help! Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Pokemon MasterWhat about removing one more 0? $4.5 million would be like being the “poorest rich person in America. The world’s tallest dwarf.” CRE
+2 Hochul and Lieber are between a rock and a hard place. It’s not entirely their fault that the union has kept asking for large raises and benefits packages the past several decades. Irehdna
+2 Strange response Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Somewhat similar boat and level of experience. Only things keeping me around are (i) generally chill hours + culture and (ii) carry is starting to payout (though much much lower than the DAW figures i had in mind). Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Depends on what you are working on. There are a bunch of threads that discuss PCA broadly and it always boils down to 2 major factors. VP in PE - Growth
+2 Tbh I only get this vibe only from smaller boutiques like centerview or qatalyst, not really Evercore, Moelis, PwP or such Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Very informative read. Thanks for putting this together. Broker in IB - Cov
+2 SLATT Anonymous Monkey
+2 Someone working in 2019-2022  CRE
+2 PM in HF - Other N/A in S&T - FI
+2 Hi Sir, thank you so much for doing this. I held a Bachelor degree of math outside of US and graduated from a top MFE in 2025, after which I worked as a rates Quant in a BB bank. Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+2 Former PM ($1B AUM) here. The jump is possible, but your title is your enemy. Yes, PE professionals make the jump, but it's significantly harder at the VP level than the Associate level. stockpitchlab
+2 Yes, after having spent more time in the industry I can more confidently say that getting a cut of fees (effectively partnership) is not common at all. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 I’d add more nescacs: Amherst, Hamilton, Tufts, Middlebury Broker in IB - Cov
+2 NYU non-stern people are non-competitors though, its not a good school. So you can say the pool from which NYU students get hired from is 700 Stern + maybe the top 400 from the rest of NYU. ~1,100. rooseveltfan
+2 Way too many variables. How active is your group with respect to seeking new platforms or add-ons for your portcos? How large and sophisticated are your portcos? How deep does your fund get operationally?  VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Pretty much. The IS model is deal-by-deal so there's no commitment to a close end fund and therefore no management fees being paid on any money that's not deployed into a deal. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 Nahhh what. Roeschlaub Firestone is the GOAT desk in NYC yieldondih
+2 I generally build down to FCF and will model the associated balance sheet lines to get me there. Don’t have to do a full 3 statement model. mocha456
+2 That’s actually very close to how I’m thinking about it. Anonymous Monkey
+2 That’s Highkey fucking dope pbwind2024
+2 To be honest, I've seen people continue photography, art, and history on the side as a hobby—often on a much larger scale than a casual hobbyist, because a finance career eventually removes any real financial constraints. missingrayquaza
+2 which is an insanely basic mistake for someone critiquing the OP's data and conclusions lol Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+2 if you can't type out GPA without making an error you are cooked mgw19
+2 Best way is to find fast practices (eg Manufacturing, Retail, PEG) and/or type of projects (eg strategy, operating model) that you like to work with. Felixfab
+2 Yeah, I'd figured I was likely uninformed about most of the context, that's why I edited it out. I am not a finance professional yet, after all. missingrayquaza
+2 Why not stay a bit longer and prove revenue? missingrayquaza
+2 What was your GMAT / GRE? If there is significant room to improve (like if you were below or even barely above the averages for your target schools) and you are willing to put the time in, it could be worth it. SearchLookFind
+2 Yeah I'm not reading all that JulianRobertson
+2 No one at any of the MF / UMM or even MM funds is incentivized to take big risks, the whole game is to put up acceptable 2-2.5x MOIC deals consistently and not have any deals that lose money. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 restructuringinterviews.com And yes, you're cooked MysteriousBanana
+2 I did a Zoom interview with the COO last spring. The guy was so unprofessional. He cursed throughout the interview and referred to California and NY as communist countries. He was so unhinged. broader-millet-74
+2 What if you could bet it all on a bot that plays poker against other bots?  PokerSlopWars
+2 del del del Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Found the Argentine peso guy MindYourOwnBiz
+2 This should be an easy move to make as long as you're willing to take the haircut on compensation.  MidasMulligan
+2 I received $24k. and 2022-2024 tuition was $88k, and they bump it up every yr, so my tuition might be ~$70k. Business School in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Who’s worse… cornell shills or stern shills Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 If you plan to do an online MSF, I would consider GTown. Much stronger brand name. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Seconding here - most technicals will be in English with behaviorals / softer vibe check in Spanish. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Why people work at all, why not stay home all day alloo2
+2 Where I’ve seen AI actually help: Ex-consultant in Tech