Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 If it is a BB / EB bank, your on-cycle promotion will depend on deal activity and internal competition assuming you are not switching coverage.  VP in IB - Cov
+2 She’s so hilariously overweight too LMAO What a meme Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 reading this after seeing the 2025 analyst bonuses is odd, seeing 75/80k for an1 top Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I can sorta answer this: Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 Hey, apologies for the late response here - been on PTO over the holidays recently. Re your question, for me it was almost entirely network driven. johnb2001
+2 It’s hard to say  How much brand credibility do you have today? Did you do a top undergrad or mba?  What are you prospects outside the firm? How old are you?  WestCoastChimp4521
+2 Full Stack: sappybrodo
+2 This might be a real story but Jesus Christ you guys need to learn how to express yourself in long form without needing to run it through ChatGPT. It’s so glaringly obvious it’s distracting. Like you need AI to rant?? liquidiot
+2 If it is at a true T1 shop (A&M, Alix, or FTI), then I would take the RxCo role. RCJ92
+2 Tbh this would probably work on me. If someone takes that much initiative that they reach out to me on IB, I would at least hear them out and give them some advice. KoolAidManOHHHHHYEAHHHH
+2 Got it. Just hope I'm not going to be evaluated for my performance in law at all, since it's a career I'm trying to leave behind, since it was a mistake to begin with. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Study up on builder baskets and non pro rata uptiers Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Have folks found it to generally be better on the buy side or is that equally as difficult to not lose yourself, maintain relationships etc Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Age: just turned 32 YO YoE: 9 years Current role: VP > Director in IB Comp: $675 - $700k ky9xnsz
+2 It happens in every IB and of course people get fired before bonuses... It's not worse than giving a zero bonus, and as reminder bonuses are fully discretionary wake up guys Jaded Rainmaker
+2 Clear case of just coast until you get RIF’d or want to quit…who knows what the BB group is really like. Stay Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Not the answer you want.  I don't come from a multi-generational American Protestant dervied culture, from a clan based South Asian merchant family.   Daemon145
+2 it's not worth it. career success is pretty random. there are plenty of people who're working insane hours and ruining their health for $100-300k and get laid off eventually anyway. Kevin25
+2 Javice had said in an interview the key challenge of her startup was scaling and sustainable growth. FinnesseGod
+2 Can add to this as an Emory student who placed into BB. Lots of people I know got offers who are not in so called top clubs and had no nepo. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Principal in PE - Other miscer
+2 I’m not very familiar with MSTV or GS Hybrid, but I took a quick look at their websites and they do seem like interesting opportunities. Analyst 3+ in HF - Event
+2 Georgetown likely has the strongest on campus recruitment scene for Wall Street if working in the US is your end goal.  Strong OCR makes your job hunt exponentially easier. COO in HF - Event
+2 I’ve personally seen a good amount of laterals from Valuation and Corporate Banking. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 You're a sicko Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 what are you talking about Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 CBS better overall, especially if you factor in the location. Buyside recruiting wise they are on par, no major benefit of going to one or the other  Osa_Kerev1
+2 I’d go Booth. Alum of neither but have met some great people coming out of there. In terms of your career hopes, prop trading no longer exists within BBs after Dodd Frank so if not at a quant shop it’ll be unlikely. breakinentry
+2 don't think this guy needs more help conquering the fridge tbf wallstreetbroker
+2 Former PJT analyst who left and this is extremely accurate Fintech didn’t have that many prints when I was there but not surprised it’s ranked highly. The team culture was pretty top Works at Other
+2 1) Yes, the difference really is night and day. Previously, I was covering so many names that new issue and earnings alone took up 90%+ of my time. Analyst 3+ in HF - Event
+2 Will do! Had mine Monday. Good luck 🤞 csquarebear25
+2 Yes u can be better than medical background guy but goodluck getting credit for it. LiquidER
+2 Barclays notorious for very old school culture (think drugs, heavy alcohol, misogyny, face time). MS similar but to a lesser extentDB a few bad apples at the senior level but overall ok Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Indonesia.  usernameladiesman217
+2 Nut tree capital management in the credit space PeterClemenza
+2 Model tests timed to begin at the ball drop Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Prospect in RE - OtherOP, you're spitting absolute gospel, but you're still being way too polite about this catastrophe unfolding in front of our eyes. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Have friends in both LBS and INSEAD in London Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 The people behind the counter were all African Americans who spoke perfect, if mumbled, English Balance.of.Payments
+2 Emory is a target in the Southeast. There is nowhere you can't get an interview at in ATL. MBB, Big 4, and many boutiques will be on campus at Emory for consulting recruitment. ryanyorkman
+2 I agree, waiting to expand my search was a mistake, but I just started expanding the search to Corp Dev roles about a month ago. Band of Monkeys
+2 Age: 32 Years of Work: 10, no MBA Current Role: VP at LMM buyout firm in tier 2-3 city Total 2025 Cash Comp: $400k, plus small carry payout ($50k) Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 There are a lot of reasons that contributed to this. brtfedd1312
+2 Crossover funds typically do Pre-IPO, IPO, and will be able to hold on to the funds for some period post IPO. Few public equities run a full portfolio and do crossover, but it exists. Dvb2020
+2 "I recently received an offer for 105k TC for a corp dev associate role at a $1-5B EV private company that does 0-2 deals a year usually in the $25-150M range. jl12
+2 HEAR ME OUT: DB NYC Georgington Washington
+2 Damn, I can say coming from a southern college where there were a lot of food service workers who were black, they can be either the rudest or kindest service workers out there, no in between.  usernameladiesman217
+2 Sounds like you need to figure out what it is you actually want. jl12
+2 Fully agree with this. While not “revolutionary / change the world smart”, objectively MM/UMM/MF PE seniors are among the most “traditionally” smart ppl in the world. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 cragfar VP in RE - Comm
+2 During my first analyst year in NYC right out school I think I was able to save nearly all my bonus plus a good amount of my salary. This was in 2016. Hags28
+2 the "british accent for green card" assumption is terrifying. uscis deals in rigid federal statutes, not charm. unless u marry an american, you are subject to the same h1b lottery or o-1 hurdles as everyone else. tonythebrief
+2 Yeah from what I've seen this is typically a high risk, low reward tradeoff - decent chance this blows up in your face, likely scenario nothing changes and you are just seen as a complainer so worse off, very small chance NuclearPenguins
+2 PWP is a bit of a tired franchise relying on a few aging players. The business is very “old school” in its approach and hasn’t adapted well to big business trends and sponsors / tech / AI infrastructure. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 London based, so this may not be applicable but moves to deals/TS are typically only considered after qualification at most firms, which would be after 3 years, otherwise you spend too much time out studying. ACATS
+2 Excellent movie - in terms of space movies i think it's up there.  something like interstellar & 2001 space odyssey high 8 low 9s, would give PHM a high 7 / low 8  MnIGuy
+2 A P&L doesn't balance out to RE,. Net Income sits on the balance sheet in the equity section until it rolls into RE at the end of the fiscal year. So RE is prior years Net Income (earnings).  cragfar
+2 That's really sad. I still think the complaint is a mistake but I feel bad for this kid Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Believe it’s CVP – this guy is prob one of the go-to’s for a particular Partner within X group who takes care of their people come bonus time. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Thanks for taking the time, this thread and your insights have been super helpful. You mentioned that starting in a buyside seat is the best way to prepare for a seat like yours. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 It's really hard to ask at large companies even on small teams to get mentorship / access to cool internal projects (the red tape can be insane. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 all hail eric tokat Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 There are a couple of folks over the years who did Korean service after Y1 and ended up in BB IB. MS / BofA examples come to mind. Check LinkedIn I’m sure u can find them Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 Your situation/comp look great. Nobody Man
+2 Super helpful. I really appreciate the thorough response. I have a few quick follow-ups if you don't mind: cdevib123
+2 "Interesting discussion. We recently compared a few Sydney and Melbourne firms, including Software Co, and honestly, the biggest difference wasn't cost. shawnyuan
+2 I‘m a behind as an Europoor: Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Yes, only if it meaningfully improves how your profile screens. Understand that GPA in IB hiring is used as a filter, not a growth story. If the improved GPA clears the cutoff, show it. siddharth.jain90107
+2 Just think of your exit opps, should get you going right away DiligenceOrDieTrying
+2 Six months in, a good analyst is someone I don’t have to think about. The work is clean, the numbers tie, and issues are raised early, not after the fact. siddharth.jain90107
+2 Ngl, out of the list, I'd take out Rx co and maybe PC. Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+2 No welcome to bofa. Enjoy life -> take no responsibility -> realized fucked things up -> avoidance -> things get more fucked up is exactly how we run ERGC or EGRC. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Dude it sounds great - clip that fat VP check till you can, coast around, and then never look back at this insane industry. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+2 Ozymandia  NoEquityResearch
+2 Yes go. Don’t think twice. Even if you get into IBW and the recruiting outcomes end up being the same, the long-term value of being able to say you went to a school like that is priceless (in comparison to IU). rooseveltfan
+2 I know you’re disappointed and based on your post you def deserve better, but keep in mind this is a very competitive and very unfair process (much more unfair than IB recruiting). You got into 2+ t30 schools. rooseveltfan
+2 How does such a mediocre place keep resulting in junior deaths and injuries? None of the other bulges seem to produce as many incidents as Bank of America. Analyst 3+ in Private Credit
+2 “Cut their losses” is an asinine comment to make when LGP made like 10x their money on Mister Car Wash… Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 That deal was already announced. Knowing BofA, it was probably for some unnecessary 100-page pitchbook that a client didn’t ask for  Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+2 Think ultimately your decision should be based on your medium- to long-term career objectives while remaining cognizant of your perceived risk-adjusted earnings runway over the next 3-5 years EastVillageMerchant
+2 https://waitbutwhy.com/2018/04/picking-career.html GS under Blankfein
+2 Visa cards often provide secondary coverage for rental cars, which can cover damages not included in your personal insurance, however, they usually do not satisfy state-required liability coverage. josephhoward
+2 Are the 2 LPs mom and dad Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 Confirming Bain cap filled Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 advice here kinda blows…don’t shotgun banks this isn’t college apps. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 larrysellers Ozymandia
+2 Hey, really nice post—enjoyed reading it 🙂 jammyjhonshon
+2 My advice would be to prioritise the university over the degree. Aim for LSE or UCL first, followed by Warwick. Associate Director in CorpDev
+2 Because you lot under pay us and ZIRP has ended. Our 2019 fund hasn’t paid a dime of carried yet and isn’t close either. First check will be mid 30s and it’ll be low VP in PE - LBOs
+2 if you have the money why don't you look into the Mfin programs at princeton or MIT? since you have no relevant experience, optimal way to break in would be through an internship vs. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 If I were u, I'd wear an AP or a Patek tbh, better first impression on you team to show them you are super down to earth and ready to work hard  Tiakola_1
+2 (1) Do you have any advanced math skills? For example, could you find the general solution for y as a function of x of the following formula: dy/dx + y tan x = cos x · y²? jl12
+2 Private credit is learning that both sides of the balance sheet matter.  jl12
+2 "What are some effective ways you’ve learned to work with city staff and decision makers throughout the development process?" jl12
+2 Depends what you are looking to do in the long term, really. If you are not really attached to a country, I would definitely look into the UK as well. 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+2 oh boy! Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Are these for PE only or does that include Private Credit / Secondaries? Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 They are not shilling if OP puts BMO and Wells on the same tier in 2026, let alone some of the top groups. Also this list rarely holds any significance throwaway11231232
+2 Dude I'd probably take the bank offer. You can always do commodities operations later.The people doing commodities operations are often older, and may end up doing the job for a while.  msdixie