Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Hey not sure if this directed at me, but i'll answer nonetheless. I would say the intellectual challenge and constant desire to learn. med2ib
+2 Surprised nobody mentioned Mad Men - I've heard it mentioned alongside Sopranos and The Wire as one of the greatest shows.  Still worth a watch these days? Soros_
+2 Personal reasons lol. I've already lived in both cities and found London to be much more catering to what I need. brtfedd1312
+2 know a banker that volunteers on the board for a children's hospital that deals with serious illness (think Leukemia/ Congenital Disease/ Cancer) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Cold outreach resulted in two interviews; however, I got deep into both processes (withdrew from one after accepting my offer and advanced to the final round in the other). Associate 3 in PE - Growth
+2 London with a London target school is already insanely difficult. Like the other guy said, if you go assessment centres you'll find hec bocconi escp kids with internships stacked. Goj5979
+2 Getting into, as in networking as a prereq to get accepted? No, can't say I've heard of that. Probably just speaking with the school's representatives of the program is about as much you can do. Associate 2 in AM - Other
+2 What does quite bad from undergrad mean? C? Banking in the Nordics is also competitive. If you can't get IB, try big 4 TAS or similar group - do 2 yrs, then apply again to a bank.    QuiltEmerson
+2 Unless you're joining a first time fund and/or sole associate at the firm, pretty much no. SaaSChimp
+2 Hey I have recently graduated with very strong buy-side internships (Private Credit, MM PE, Tier 1 active asset manager) and have consistently been asked in later IB OC interview rounds (2/3) about my pivot to/interest in Intern in Private Credit
+2 I can't talk to all of the options you're pursuing, but I would suggest looking into the independent sponsor space. StrategyJunkie
+2 Speaking from experience here - I made the move to Dubai in 2018 and honestly never looked back, there is of course higher expenses attached to this such as extorionate school fees, high rent, countless deposits and hidden harry.786
+2 Can't forget the Pre-Seed / Seed Founders who think their company has the greatest mission. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 chin up little buddy. moynihan is going to gift you a few more dollars in bofa RSUs because you fall below their threshold of rtotal comp. Then you will have even more RSUs! Associate 2 in CorpDev
+2 WLB is absolutely crap. Partnered with them on something and they really go overboard on details and forget to actually spend time on what actually matters. Assist. VP in PE - Other
+2 Think you need to be a little more realistic about what your options are here. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 Always enjoy reading these massive BofA bonus threads at the end of each year where everybody gets pwned.  SonicBoom12
+2 I’m gonna assume this isn’t a troll post lmao. Gpa bare minimum 3.5+, involve yourself in some sort of on campus club, start looking for an internship this summer. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 It’s not about not wanting to work hard, it’s about not wanting to drop dead.  weezyfbaby
+2 Ur resume was good enough prolly ur interviewing skills. Whether being genuine, interesting, or likeable i think all of those things matter whoooo
+2 ASO 1 EM 100k 70/30 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Would caution that while Yorkville is now served by the Q you’re at its mercy and many affordable buildings are 10+ minutes from 86th st or 79th. It was a brutal walk to the subway the two winters I lived over there. johnny-mnemonic
+2 I've honestly rarely heard anyone been succesful at (at least in my inner circle) negotiating anything meanginful at the associate (or even VP) level given how much competition there is. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 With hindsight and today, look at how European governments actively try to block any significant cross-border or consolidatory merger of scale (UniCredit-Commerzbank, domestic consolidation in Italy, Spain). Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Do the internship and work like you want the FT offer - no matter what you want to do for FT, having a return offer is going to put you in a position that's 10x better than not having the return offer. Manager in CorpStrat
+2 I was accepted to MSF at Villanova/Georgetown/Notre Dame after 2 years of experience. I haven't gone and not sure if I will go (in several interview processes right now). Associate 2 in AM - Other
+2 It was tongue in cheek yes. To be fair, this is not the first time a bank has broken into top 5. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 “Respond to comment no sound like ai” Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Would actually run with UBS in this scenario since TD's best groups are Tech, Healthcare, Comms & Media which OP can't place into since his only options are LevFin, ECM, DCM (LevFin is by far TD's best capital markets Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 IMO yes. I’d rather work for a no-name shop with good returns and culture than go for Apollo just because it’s Apollo and hate my life grinding up. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Congrats on Bridgewater! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Prepare as much as you can and find what is right for you. Some people will need 2 weeks, some will need 2 months. It doesn't mean one method is more optimal than the other, people are different. pitchdeck
+2 You might already know this…IG credit won’t pay well - you should pivot to something else high hopes
+2 financings, managing exit processes, lender reporting , liquidity forecasts for cash strapped portco's, budget/performance review, valuations. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 To underscore points above: even if you are super-accomplished and super-ambitious and have absolutely killed it the past 2-3 years, and looking for that next step up at another firm, you need to realize you will be compet asmith_1
+2 Would love to hear your thoughts on the future of global macro and commodities HFs (discretionary, semi-systematic, or anywhere on the spectrum excluding pure quant).  Prospect in HF - Macro
+2 As someone who was at Vista and recently left, this is a bit of an overreaction. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Intern in IB - CovWhens BNP coming out? Two croissants and a PSG jacket  high hopes
+2 I’m a cap table and PIU merchant Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 I'm from a target and tbh bc of my late star, haven't gotten any round 1s or any super days yet. great GPA w solid 2-3 IB experiences. Wanted to give up, but realized the recruiting process is a marathon. blueberry_muffin123
+2 Totally get it and not trying to be harsh/negative, moreso realistic. SaaSChimp
+2 Carlyle secondaries is not a competitive process Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Lol, if this is true, this is very much in line (if not higher if closer to mid bucket) vs. other bulge brackets.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 JPM FIG honestly is doing better at this point. All that's left of GS FIG is their legacy (+ it is filled with Asian beckies for some reason) Exits wise, you'll be fine from both Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Based on observations/anecdotes, and to repeat above, entry-level positions are BY FAR the most impacted.   asmith_1
+2 PWP lol, they're a joke at this point Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Came here to say that. this is one of the greatest movies of the last decade and contains so much great information about Silicon Valley and the building of a world-changing tech company. earthwalker7
+2 thank you. In this scenario the draw would replace the discretionary bonus but be "guaranteed" in the sense that I would get the same fixed amount per year, subject to specific clawback schedule if I leave voluntarily. Developer in RE - Comm
+2 WF is paradise Intern in IB - Gen
+2 IPO markets seem pretty dead right now. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 I negotiated my senior associate comp at a new fund, and successfully negotiated a pay raise above what others at my level were getting at the associate level at my prior established fund.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 My friend is an AS1 at PWP cleared $400K. Mid bucket. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 my brother, if you are 20-22 then you have all the time in the world to explore your options, many ppl leave PE and VC at around 25-26 to work in tech anyways, heck even VC partners are pivoting to tech to build at age 33. xyzdonttell
+2 6:30/7 so I can expense my dinner Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Stop stressing. No one is gonna run a background check that deep. Background checks are basically outsourced to Indian companies who want to execute them as fast as possible. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+2 Have anecdotally heard PPMs post ZIRP have been struggling a ton. Agreed on physician attrition. My best friend's parent is a physician and chose to liquidate all their equity (I get the sense it was at least $1M+). Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Some of the other legacy Barclays people that left to UBS in Tech were great to work, so can believe the culture/WLB is mostly good.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Respectfully that’s a bootlicker attitude which will result in you getting used as cannon fodder.  weezyfbaby
+2 I would not recommend FIG, it’s worse than you realize  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Yeah it’s one thing to think you “love grinding” but it’s another to almost die and be pushed into unsafe and dangerous situations where you could die and be chronically sleep deprived for years straight. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 The problem is that Republicans don't tax, they just spend. Ozymandia
+2 Sure I guess, but secondaries is probably the hottest space in PE right now and the XIG secondaries team is investing out of a larger fund than the latest vintage of GS buyout… kind of weird to get upset about stolen valor Assist. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Cant believe people are downvoting you like you said something controversial yopierre
+2 I think LLM capabilities when used at full capacity today aren't chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT as many think of them currently. FinServces
+2 Stop blaming H1B or OPT international hires. You should feel grateful and fortunate to be born in THE GREATEST country with one of the strongest financial systems. as-dfg-hjk
+2 My interactions with: odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 no wonder why the "Ameritard" stereotype exists brtfedd1312
+2 What nationality or race are you - African or Chinese? You have to think hard about what edge you have. kil
+2 I do, i work in a real estate development and investment firm, from a big4 background originally, which is highly valued in the region. harry.786
+2 I’m sorry, I stand totally corrected johnny-mnemonic
+2 My buddy works there and said the cultures great. Maybe its just a skill issue on your part. LongtimeLurker102
+2 Marco and his gang of 8-10 loyalists did the equivalent of a white collar heist. Get all your (mostly incompetent) buddies massive paydays while driving the IBD performance into the ground Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Big Short - most entertaining Margin Call - most entertaining from a finance perspective  Smartest Guys in the Room - personal favorite  Trading Places - honorable mention, a classic Anonymous Monkey
+2 Base salaries aren't going up any time soon...at BEST 2030. Funny because you will still feel kinda poor in today's world. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+2 I've heard end of the week wsouser58129
+2 nope defo not. she has a savings account with around $100k in it (funded by her parents), it started at 200k but she's spent 100k already for her bachelors and rent, which has led to no job so far.. mango n lime
+2 Got it – that all makes sense and hoping you close that deal you currently are on! Surprisingly, funding hasn't been our issue. It's mostly getting to the LOI signing stage that is. LMMPE_Associate
+2 I chose to leave but they had to pay for it. The fund was not doing well for a variety of other reasons so a sinking ship any way. I documented everything well. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Just promoted to Senior Associate this year. Bonuses for Sr Associate 0’s were 40-50 ish with higher performers on upper end. ~185-200 All-in Total Comp depending on ratings. Analyst 1 in AM - Other
+2 By the way, in every asset class there are probably a few funds to avoid. I know the list for my asset class. Worth checking with more experienced women in your industry to know where to not waste time. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Do you have a tldr of the real deal article? Lol, I mean fs you’re right but what are they supposed to do, stop doing business w the brokers? Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Most of those people don't make it through law or med school. It's a whole other world once you actually get into those schools(if you even do). Also, some schools bias one way over another. usernameladiesman217
+2 PEI is a young and rapidly growing firm that has secured mandates on $500 million or more transactions against much larger competitors (Goldman Sachs, Lazard, Barclays, Prospect in HF - Macro
+2 David Corwin at Corbets Isai Peimer as mentioned above is the big gun at BAM, has the flexible mandate to do privates Benson Says
+2 I cannot believe there are people who actually believe that line "nobody forces women to leave, they just check out", especially in this day and age. That argument gets repeated on WSO almost like a mantra at this point. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 I worked here several years back. Real_estate_monkey
+2 talk about BDE fragestellung
+2 You’re probably right. I would encourage you to try and look up any acquisitions they’ve made before and the rationales for those, to get a sense of their M&A strategy. Sgldncorpdev
+2 The most Indian 4 -5 bn fund size firm isn't even LG, it's Haveli. Haveli is founded by an Indian-American so the main guy is also Indian unlike LG. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 I agree completely. My dad is a SM HF founder and is the most emotionally rational person I know. I also believe that those traits can be learned over time, especially from a great mentor. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Not the safest lol but at my old job we did dodgeball at one of those indoor trampoline parks. I pegged my old MD right in the face lmao. larry david
+2 One of those guys listed is on my team and definitely runs laps around the Ivy League guys. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Genuinely very interesting question that I've considered before too.  monk_of_the_land
+2 They are a high volume shop who do a lot in resi services. Seems like more of a broker than a true IB, but probably decent experience if you can't land a more "name brand" LMM/MM firm. StrategyJunkie
+2 I don’t think I was as confortable with using excel during my internship. ebitda2736
+2 Did nobody here take economics ? Works at Goldman Sachs
+2 Every year same post from BOA folks. roamingroman
+2 I see. I'm in my last semester, and trying to balance recruiting, applying, interview prep, networking is taking a decent chunk of time I would like to have reserved for interview prep. omegaprime9988
+2 At a concentrated long only, I'd say I'm regularly 8-5 10 weeks a quarter and then 7-7 4 weeks a quarter (M-Th, Friday's are chill) during earnings and the odd event i.e. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 All of it will be ceded to AI eventually. The overlords are coming! VP in PE - LBOs