Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 It’s not saving a week, it’s saving ~4-6 weeks, which is a massive difference. Another point is BSL  can’t do unitranche - BSL is willing to take the same amount of risk but not in one tranche. deas7
+2 For analyst/associate roles I would not count on much more than a month. I just moved cities for a new role and only had 3 weeks from offer letter. If it’s an awesome opportunity you’ll make it work. wallherder
+2 Worry about performing instead of severance if you get cut? What’s wrong with kids these days Partner in PE - LBOs
+2 Of course it's possible, and probably likely you can or will, but I there is some nuance that people tend to forget. Prospect in Risk Mnmgt
+2 Some of those who interviewed for the summer internship who ultimately did not receive an offer were called and offered an interview directly to superday early ahead of normal full time recruiting. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 The problem is IB + PE experience is not very relevant to these startup roles, even for strategic finance (better to hire someone who has been working at a high growth startup in strategic finance and now looking to move u Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 De Blasio’s name still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. GordonGekko87
+2 The research and tracking part has honestly been the most tedious part for me too. neriyi5741
+2 I recently had to complete a HireRight and went through something similar. Given that I'm a new grad, one of my internship experiences was through my school (a research position). Trader in HF - Macro
+2 Why can't you come up with ideas? Unless they very specialized (biotechnology, insurers, utilities ect) most sectors aren't complicated. borg1523
+2 The usual route for French students is to use the final “stage de fin d’études” as the real pipeline into full time roles. Hanlon
+2 VP5 in FICC Financing at a European BB in NYC: 2025 TC of $395K ($210K Base + $185K Bonus), up from 2024 TC of $375K ($210K Base + $165K Bonus), and from 2023 TC of $355K ($210K Base + $145K Bonus) bobbersonbob49
+2 It seems like you’re referring exclusively to investment sales brokers with the MLS comment. That could be true. I’ve done some sales but I’m predominantly leasing. BostonCREdude
+2 It actually might hurt you to go through the process Principal in HF - Event
+2 Given the conservative nature of Europe, BBs weight stronger in EMEA compared to the US, with managemen VP in IB - Cov
+2 ECM and DCM are obviously investment banking Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 economyislandit is so funny + shocking that so many people in IB/PE/Finance get their news and worldview from Forbes, of all publications.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Cool? So I pay rent in dollars per hour worked then? The restaurant on the corner I can pay based on my per-hour income? My mortgage gets paid in dollars per hour worked?  jl12
+2 Berkshire is excellent indeed, has quite the prestige halo. Culture is great from a friend that works there; frequent outings, respect from seniors, etc. burningboat
+2 heard a few of the analysts from her group have been working on a crazy deal since this all came out. They’re literally on like RFP_v24601 or something crazy like that liquidiot
+2 My thought process too. At a far less prestigious firm than Bain and I'm having a hard time with any recruiter taking me seriously on my desire to go to portfolio ops.  Business School in CorpStrat
+2 They have a senior / junior analyst model and I don’t think they lost both analysts in any sector. Also they run with more analysts on the hedge fund side than others + lastly its a trader driven model. VP in PE - Other
+2 Genstar sounds like a great associate seat from friends who went through their process. MM platform with a skew towards software (although mandate is generalist). Very lean team, high AUM / IP. burningboat
+2 I know this is an old thread but here’s some perspective from a current student at Bowdoin/Bates/Colby- webhooks
+2 Guys I found Warren Buffet Intern in IB - Restr
+2 For the guy writing this place only works on grocery deals Are you going to update your comment? You are clearly wrong / biased…. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 SAT score doesn't really matter for applications.  I have seen people their SAT Score/ACT score on it but only beacuse they got a 1600/36 on it and it was lowkey a flex. I would put that on there as well. Substack_Guy
+2 Probably not, I feel the ratings agencies generally aren’t viewed as being great for that sort of training. Take a look at any of the big mutual fund complexes’ websites and see where the PMs and analysts were beforehand. guyfromct
+2 Agree with the above advice, but also if it’s maths in particular driving you mad I’d be thinking about changing course before dropping out Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 As long as he gives you credit, I would probably stay and just be vocal about your goals at the company. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 Its simple it's not in a first world country anymore mv101
+2 If you have been working for a while you genuinely should have been learning stuff on the fly through practice and observation Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Sales and trading sets you up best for this with hours (earlier leaning) + often times facetime need shuts down after market close. VP in Research - FI
+2 Agree with others, with some additions. BofA is generally stronger in credit and equities across APAC, with growing presence in commodities and solid G3 rates coverage. DerivativesRiskEducation
+2 Heard White Oak has been struggling  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 The tombstone for this has to be the Maduro capture picture. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Honestly this sounds awesome. I know we might all lose our jobs but in the meantime AI is replacing all my least favourite parts of the job. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 No. Keep trying for a more established fund that can offer real training and has infrastructure. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 The choice to go work with your dad/his friends is clear to me for a few reasons here: Thessalonians_5-16-18
+2 Capital Markets at a BB bluecollarfinanceguy
+2 Forgot Magician’s Assistant (Penn & teller tier) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Read this in the Decent PE Guy voice. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+2 I don’t think juniors disappear — their role just shifts. wirkutskijkarl
+2 Well you're right, press release says: "Clearlake Capital Partners VIII (“Fund VIII”), alongside related co-investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 As much as this is jokes, I definitely see some truth to it. rolo25
+2 That makes sense. I do sometimes question whether this is the right career path for me. Part of what initially drew me to equity research was the financial upside, and I haven’t really seen that materialize yet. miserytigerzfan2022
+2 Bro nepo'ed himself into a sophomore IB internship at JPM Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 The buyside scarcity argument is overstated. rolo25
+2 . SinsirseleyYours
+2 I would say the way to look at this is where you want to end up long term. Most quant trading firms deal in MM in equities and equity derivatives. usernameladiesman217
+2 From firsthand adjacent knowledge, Pay ~370K ASO1, can do because of incredibly favorable terms on very large evergreen fund (and new new traditional fund added on top) Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Based on your discussions with others, I don't really feel the need to continue here - you're getting emotional and you still for example, haven't really explained what "true" exit opps are and why these are somehow object nutmegger189
+2 Lil bro has no rebuttal so just copes and calls me emotional. How boring. arossi11637
+2 I know of at least one founder/developer who resorted to doing this kind of stuff on some of his earlier projects when he started to run out of money. Pokemon Master
+2 No x factor, largely fungible (ie it is just the people there). If you built a firm tomorrow and had Michael Grimes, Ken Moelis, Gordon Dyal, Steve Trauber, Paul Taubman, etc. there you’d see the same thing happen. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Why would you ever go to the others when you have offers from Bain, Advent or Charlesbank eatbanana1234
+2 When I was in my early 20s I wanted the IB/PE life quite badly. Now in 40s, couldn't be happier the lord has, in his mysterious ways, placed me in a trading career instead. trailmix8
+2 He misunderstands that blue collar wages would actually rise if productivity in other parts of the economy grows. PEshill
+2 My advice - lean into your story, not away from it. List the operations role first, then the fast food job - you are a first year coming out of high school, and my guess is you are working your way through school(s). Addinator
+2 EB Rx ain’t nepo nor dei lol , holycope CV5063
+2 i can’t wait until you talk to a normal, non gold digging woman who is not from a big city and she hits you with the “why do you and your friends say the hours are so bad when the banks all close at 5?” When this happens, Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 nah placements r pretty bad its all nepo or diversity  Intern in PE - LBOs
+2 I feel like these kids from elite families are either ultra driven and overachieving or they're super lazy and don't work. No in between  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+2 Associate 2 in RE - CommYep, I’ve also been through two interview processes where they decided to hire nobody. bigman123
+2 Started off with interesting content but it doesn’t pay the bills like spam. Unfollowed after he posted multiple sponsored posts from known scammer WSMM convexitard
+2 I interviewed there 2 yrs ago and had a similar experience... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 Hot Since 82  MonekyTradingMoney
+2 Go to b-school or go to industry. Those are really your only choices. It is up to you to determine what you find interesting when looking for industry roles. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 think only their rx group could possibly go to pe on investments team(likely in distressed pe), any other group like pepi would go to ops Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 Email Petraeus politely and ask if you can work for him at KKR. Email Feinberg politely and ask the same re DOD. Then transition into Cerberus. You get my drift WSRaider
+2 If you want to go to a SM HF, please stay in IB. I cannot believe nobody has said this yet but the pipeline from ER to SM HF is basically non existent. If we are talking MM HF, then that’s a different story. Associate 3 in ER
+2 Damn. This was a while ago but my brother took Drexel over Penn State. Jokes on him haha Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Went to HYP and placed quite well, but have many peers at other schools that aren’t HYPSMW who placed well too. So long as your school is T15 or a top business school, you should have a good shot. burningboat
+2 I’m pursuing IB because one day I want to be an MD preying on the SAs 😍 Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Late to this but Richmond is an awesome city. Have lived here for ~3 years and have had no regrets. Great people and enough to do to keep you busy outside of work. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 If you're extroverted and creative, brand management is a great option. A lot of thinking outside of the box. Some cool brands did hire on my MBA campus and the processes were probably as competitive as LDPs. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 REDebt Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+2 not yet, assuming this is for CIG lollakajsn
+2 I made the jump from a mid-market PE shop to a Corp Dev role at a tech firm about two years ago, and honestly, the difference in mental bandwidth is night and day. mithusjc
+2 I would take the TAS job as it has more transferable skills. Works at Cannacord Genuity
+2 Seconding here - most technicals will be in English with behaviorals / softer vibe check in Spanish. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 1) If you are doing non-software traditional MM DL thats an easier story. I think they look at your reps and maybe have you repeat your 2nd year associate role if its a top shop/or sticklers. VP in PE - Other
+2 In my social circles (upper middle class), a lot of folks that are becoming wealthy expanded their family business or became very active in their parents' investments (real estate properties, small business ventures) and a NewIndustryHorizon
+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 jklsnwklanf
+2 Once again, Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Is being gay the new meta? Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 The two schools place at the same firms, and in terms of prestige, nobody in the real world really cares. Do you think MDs know or care what school their juniors went to? No, they just want the deck by midnight. equitymuncher
+2 Haha ya, completely unhinged. RCJ92
+2 princey.8999 Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Have you considered dating an OF girl or guy? They make way more money Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 You can learn relevant skills at any bank (even crappy ones). This is coming from someone who went from a pitch and ditch shop as an MBA associate to a PJT/MOE/LAZ/PWP as a Sr Associate.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Just put the fries in the bag buddy Partner in IB - Gen
+2 As a freshman at UMich, I would say take this time now that you have gotten into a great school to start prep-ing for all of the Finance clubs (At Michigan there are a tremendous amount). Noahm
+2 Yes they have been one of the top banks in past 10Y (even though I wouldn’t really even compare them to banks bc phys is so large), however they have been declining recently (24’-25’) per bloomberg: “…at the beginning of 2 anonymous11pw
+2 you’ll prob spend at least 10k of it on just the process of moving (first month rent / security deposit / brokers fee if you go that route) + getting ready for work (wardrobe, shoes, bag, cologne, etc) watermelon5000
+2 Bump. Fast and Fiduciary
+2 Hi — thanks for opening this up. Context so you can calibrate, then three questions. Torino99
+2 There are so many applicants for IB that they have to just take people from targets vs s&t has less applicants so they can let some non targets enter the second rounds. anonymous11pw
+2 Would also love for someone to chime in on the difference between the REIT finance group (RFG) and the real estate syndication finance team (RESF) Associate 3 in RE - Comm