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+2 Yeah. Tulane seems to have a pipeline into Moelis’ Capital Markets group. If I had to guess it’s because the co-head of capital markets at Moelis (Halperin) went to Tulane for undergrad  CuriousGeorge1024
+2 It’s also like, “high finance” or whatever was this attractive idea once upon a time because it was a place for a certain section of the (petit) bourgeoisie to monetize their status, while doing a moderate amount of perfor SOFRsoGood
+2 I live in Miami and am thinking of moving to WPB. It really really depends on what your interests are. You like going to the beach, restaurants, golfing and having casual weekends outdoors in the sun? WPB is great. Business School in Non-profit
+2 All the real dollars are in the GP. I do have to say, if you last until 55 in PE you are pretty much guaranteed to be in the GP by then (or have launched your own fund). Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 It can be helpful or not helpful. Some folks will get into a top group and either realize they hate it or will just squander the opportunity. Five Star Man
+2 Don't wanna come off a chud to your peers? Go break a leg landing an offer at like Jane Street or Citadel / start a company that gets admitted into YC. honeyroastedcashew
+2 I think both are possible but it is easier to an extent with the 4 year college because odds are they did at least some research and selection into you. The CC just accepted you regardless. Assistant in Legal
+2 out of undergrad or experienced? Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 I understand your point, and in general it seems logical: NYU Stern School of Business really has a very strong position in IB in New York, and this is felt in the preparation of students and their "readiness for work". Maaximus
+2 If we take a hypothetical JPMorgan Chase or Bank of America LevFin, even with minimal modeling, such candidates often win due to the brand, training structure and selection at the entrance. Maaximus
+2 If you aren’t saving/investing an overwhelming majority of it you belong in either preschool or the psych ward VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Sure they ask “merger math” and it’s literally all stock deal, accretive or dilutive question. I think people on here exaggerate a lot how hard technical interviews actually are. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Go to Yale bro; Stanford is for your AI B2B SAAS startup Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Do you come from a STEM background? Prospect in S&T - Other
+2 I heard that if you network enough then you may have a shot at big 4 tax or audit Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Anyone know what happened to make executives and celebrities not want to touch the retreats they use to host? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 You might have listed every group johnnypython
+2 BofA LevFin holds the pen Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 getting past HH was probably a little more challenging, but I just showed I was very well prepared and was able to point to strong deal experience and internships. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Transferring into your Junior year could be a good move depending on your time line and the school you get into. Intern in IB- Mergers and Acquisitions
+2 I would prioritise the prestige of the university, as a top-tier institution offers significantly more flexibility. VP in IB - Cov
+2 There is a very broad spectrum of independent sponsor shops ranging from those that are very legit with a handful of deals completed and perhaps some solid exits who just really like the deal-by-deal fundraising to max eco VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Congrats btw. I’d honestly say that if you’re confident you can successfully recruit for FT M&A/Coverage positions then take the EB ECM. CuriousGeorge1024
+2 I disagree with others. If you have the ability to actually make it as a trader then the ops role is a fine place to start. The cream rises to the top. If you have it you will make it. lake_michigan
+2 Londonstan is anything but an amazing place (coming from someone who lives/works here). Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Is it that out of touch? You get 2m carry, but sold your entire 20s which are suppsoed to be some of the best years in your life. loser1234
+2 Formulaic pay: 20% of first $10mm in firm earnings, 10% of next $10mm in earnings  PM in HF - Other
+2 UNC had 16 people place in JPM this cycle Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I’m guessing John Doe’s decision not to cooperate with JPM internal investigation could be to preserve legal case, avoid creating conflicting records, and keep the dispute confined to the courts for a settlement?? Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+2 Email Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I’m sure this will settle for $$$$ but would love to see this go to discovery/trial  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 People are waking up the fact that a corrupted capitalism compounds into neo-feudalism. 80s and 000s greed / financial engineering with no consequences. 90s, cloud, and now AI tech concentrated wealth creation. recoveringalc
+2 Sona is the only place in that space that I consistently hear good things about. Culture elsewhere sucks Retired in AM - Other
+2 Would take GS/MS IBD. Return offer rates for credit at both BX and KKR have been consistently bad. Also more optionality with IBD.  Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Vista. I think they asked hard and weirdly introspective questions that tested thinking skills. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Hours average about 50 hours a week, maybe 60 if just starting out, plus checking up on emails/chats/prices outside the office. oil_quant
+2 Posted twice by accident. Sorry! fikokij630
+2 damn your whole profile is shitting on rx. someone didn't get an interview Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 To the global general public all that matters is undergraduate pedigree. In terms of which unis have the most pure prestige and brand strength? The answer is clear imo: Intern in CB
+2 EVR is seriously getting overrated here lol, folks still prefer CVP or a top GS group over EVR Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Curious if anyone has had any recent experience with cold storage.  Where do you get market data on this product type for leasing demand, rent growth, rent comps, sales comps, etc.? hard assets
+2 Yeah, I can see why that would stick in your mind a bit when you keep running into the same pattern over and over. smith-jhon
+2 I went to a top MSF program in EU and pretty much anyone in my class who wanted to go to IB went, though mostly London as you'd expect. As I understand top US MSFs place comparatively worse vs top EU/UK MSFs. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Not sure of specifics of your situation but I’d take ER internship personally. I think it will be more relevant work, better for your CV, and more interesting. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+2 oh boy this is exactly how i felt - i am an immigrant as well - so fighting for the positions but also needing a visa and living in a different country too was definitely a mess at the time. heyNK
+2 Clarion know what they are doing they are not dumb. They will probably make out better from insurance.  pere797
+2 I wanted to bump up this thread. hard assets
+2 I am a junior trader at a prop firm trading commodities. Dont want to sound discouraging, but what you described is not really something i think makes you stand out as an applicant. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 what else have you heard Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Atrocious in the US, almost embarrassing despite all investments made there. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 I think the answer depends less on “independent sponsor vs. traditional PE” and more on whether the principals have actually built repeatable deal flow and investor trust before. jahrgang92
+2 was in BB IB for 3y and then left for strat fin with a stint in VC - to be honest if i were you i d go to a start up / scale up first before starting your own start up if that is what you re going for - this will give you heyNK
+2 In a similar boat. I spent a year in IB at a top group and then joined a small secondaries / co invest shop. Now want to go the HF route but unsure I would be able to get any looks. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+2 Don’t do it. Maybe you’re a genius but a math major is I think the highest cognitive strain most college educated people will ever have the opportunity to engage in. There is no reason to do it. SOFRsoGood
+2 Another of  FAKE hand wringer! They ALWAYS go to the higher ranked school- ALWAYS- even if it does them no good or is a toxic environment. Trust me, she is going to Stanford- and wasting everyone's time! ingridsegovia
+2 If he gets there at all... tappedintonothing
+2 Troll post? How to cope? How about working hard to get a RO and then recruit FT somewhere else? Such a weird mindset. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Most pod shops have roughly the same limits which are soft draw at 1x your annual volatility, and hard draw at 1.5x  PM in HF - Other
+2 Tfym congrats on Wharton lmao as if it isn’t as prestigious as the other schools 😭 crazyplayer135
+2 I don’t know that it’s so much stupid people as much as I need to do deals to makes fees to keep the lights (probably still could be considered stupidity). patrick_bateman_
+2 There’s an old phrase “no brown in town”  I think people used to say that for a different reason... Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Looks like he fulfilled the ticket of nepotism getting his kid a spot on the tech team then Silver Lake. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+2 Simple everyday outfit to get started. Not too dressy or casual. Can expand this over time. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 "here's a day in my life as a 27 yo working at xxx in nyc" Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 My comment disappeared unlucky. I don't really get what you mean by grinding for clubs has no clear objective you literally state that getting into club = getting a job. reddemon
+2 pretty entertaining: When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Managementnot sure how relevant it is to IB though Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Diameter, knighthead, anchorage, bracebridge, castleknight Intern in IB-M&A
+2 from peprlexity braxtonberrios
+2 Go have sex and party in the Mediterranean. Please. Too many virgins on here man Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Rialto's business plan revolves around keeping borrowers in default by weaponized incompetence. Never met a competent employee there.  larrysellers
+2 I feel like the industry was much worse before COVID. Across 3 companies I never had the pleasure of being able to even work a single Friday remotely before COVID. Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+2 Wdym I don’t see famous BB Wells Fargo on here? HomelessToast
+2 Are you able to WFH on Fridays? Lebronbball123
+2 I am clearly a nepo hire, not a DEI Becky you dunce! Smartest Associate 1 in IB right here.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 …you’re asking if a massage gun is easy to use? Do you struggle with forks, too? CRE
+2 I wouldnt say the path is close - if it is a commercial role then you still can break in - grad programmes are usually just a more straight forward path. heyNK
+2 Hasn't this been asked.... 1,000,000x on WSO previously? Is your search bar broken buddy? VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Nice drawing bro Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+2 Monkey Business: Swinging Through the Wall Street Jungle smfshill
+2 Assistant2theregionalmanager
+2 bro is mike ross Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Idk bro the job is probably as ass as it’s ever been, so what do you honestly expect? The upside of this career is no longer there, promotions take way longer, and overall comp has been stagnant. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I wanna share my story w you bc it’s identical to what you just described, and people without acne don’t understand the mental struggle we face just to look someone in the eye: I had the worst acne I’ve had since HS, right Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 I wouldn't think that is the case for SE Asia.  setarcos
+2 Short answer - no it doesn't. Most ER analysts covering healthcare don't have an MD or PhD (from what I've seen). Analyst 3+ in ER
+2 Hire an unpaid intern from a top college/b-school use his access to LSEG for sellside as well as Bloomberg online. Not the ideal thing to do but a lot of small funds do this...  Prospect in HF - Other
+2 I'm a former Vandy Econ freshman transfer. Sheeple
+2 I see what you mean in your first two points, and while I see validity in the latter half of these first two points that you make, I think it isn't a concern, and these rising requirements will eventually normalize. invessttr
+2 If you're interested in tech finance, Stanford is a no-brainer. liquor_ihardlyknowher
+2 Interesting thoughts. sultanoflondon
+2 Best sex generally comes with difficult personalities. You’re cooked Handy_panda
+2 Uhh, it's more like a standard PE case (here's a CIM/investment opportunity, you have some time analyze it, then you discuss) Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Networking. The ceramics MDs at PJT look out for their own. Intern in PropTrad
+2 The math of IB is stuff any reasonably competent high schooler can get their hands around. The math doesn't get that far beyond arithmetic and some elementary algebra.  jl12
+2 Whataboutism garbage associate_HWS
+2 Associate 3 in PE - LBOs Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 T20 btw Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Moelis was easy. I found EVR / CVP / PWP hard af. All mental math and brain teasers, on top of very complex accounting. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 great tips and agreed, I definitely didn’t think it would be a quick switch at all especially in this job market. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Only real ones remember the UBS Birkfeld Disclosure when the DOJ fined them $780 million for tax evasion back in the day Cleveland Steamer