Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Citi coverage A4 -> VP1 Bonus: 265, 20% deferred Rating: 1/1 Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 It was already answered in the later thread. No need to rehash the same point again. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 What “sob story”? It was an experience of bias - being asked an illegal interview question about maternity risk. That’s a legitimate topic to discuss. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 From what little I skimmed they are a placement agent so a lot of what some of you are looking for is a search in the wrong direction.  Associate 3 in HF - Other
+2 Pretty clearly, yes. Some groups have zero flow, which doesn't help. The only group with any large-cap activity that generated what I assume is good fees this year is CR. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Among the larger names in your fund size range, think most of the younger funds are less bloated at the mid-levels just based on linkedin than some of the older funds in that 4-5bn fund size range (comparing to a THL or Ch Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Hmm I don't really know if that's true. Don't get me wrong, 1st job is NOT destiny at all hedgehog9
+2 del Business School in IB - Cov
+2 Interesting thread. To really have this debate, though, I think we have to assume AI is only going to get better. ContrarianMonkey
+2 Went to Baruch- broke into IB, was at PE/Corp Dev and now in Strategic Finance (ignore title on WSO). Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 gotta love the hustle thebrofessor
+2 The Fatal Attraction nature of these UBS posts is hysterical. The girl broke up w you and you will go to your grave with seething anger.  splitaces
+2 May I ask if you have/had any hf exp? While I hope what you said is true, my personal feeling is the same with the other comment. Pedigree is so helpful it's like a 99 points bonus to a 100 score exam. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Why would you start taking a random supplement when you know you have severe mental issues? I cannot understand the logic of that decision at all. Smoke Frog
+2 I don’t think this failed internship is going to impact you as much as you think. Sure, the industry is small and people talk, but respectfully, you were just an intern. CRE
+2 How did your personal life suffer? Intern in IB - Gen
+2 GPAs matter for full-time to the same degree that they matter for junior year recruiting. PEPrincess
+2 They pitched my firm and a couple allocators that I know. VP in PE - Other
+2 Without context hard to judge, but it most likely boils down to 2 points. HanaiChicken
+2 As an As3 at BofA, can I put down a guess on my bonus? Will come back to see how accurate this is on 1/26. yijocar279
+2 is that for the off cycle position that's posted this week? incoming_analyst
+2 AIF nooneinparticular
+2 first problem - "she." new boss required speaking from exp gordoongeekoo
+2 Actually a valid question. Not sure why downvoted Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+2 all random stuff Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+2 Sure thing. For me it was 1st round, 2 back to back. Afterwards is in person Superday, 4 interviews from analyst to VP level.  Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Most people going into IB see themselves as being successful on the idealized path of IB --> PE --> MBA. PEPrincess
+2 No shot you're a real person.  CRE
+2 Having worked across FIG, industrials, healthcare, infrastructure, power & utilities, real estate and TMT, the ranking are as follows:1. PPP (greenfield) 2. Regulated Utilities ED_IB
+2 This.  pihyper
+2 Thanks for speaking highly of us Canadians.  Green Zeus
+2 Try to sleep with her...no matter the outcome it will solve your problem of her constantly calling you. Smoke Frog
+2 If you are making $180k and are working so much that you're not able to spend it on dumb things like the clubs, then you should be able to invest a large portion of that. Senior VP in CorpDev
+2 HL deal committee when they see a 20 mm ebitda sellside Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 My current role sounds similar to what you describe. I did not have any technical questioning throughout the interview process. dcn_blus
+2 I’m turning 30 soon and feel the same way. No wrinkles, full head of hair, can’t grow a thick beard, etc. DebtChug
+2 The Mudrick Credit Edge episode is probably one of the better basic overviews. However, the Cision loan he talks about is in the 52/53 context and hasn't really moved despite how good he makes it sound. Research Associate in AM - FI
+2 A real gem of a post among all of the shit that has been churned out recently. Still clinging to my mid-30s, but can identify with a lot of this. Great stuff. Hugh Myron
+2 34. Want to get to the financial independence portion of my life especially given how bleak employment in finance looks with AI. imsurance
+2 lol you’re an analyst 1 you can’t do shit KageSelly
+2 First non-“WF is paradise” comment from I’ve seen from someone who works there Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+2 I resonate with a lot of what has been said in this thread. However, from working on the client side in my earlier years, I can attest that a large part of it has to do with business development and origination. jamescross581
+2 If you bring in an M&A banker though you are asking for a more complex, almost process executable model, versus a coverage group quick and dirty model Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 But for a group of bankers you think they understand their own ROI for each pitch, from an effort perspective? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 you described the issue with the group and ubs americas as a whole in one short statement. perfect Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 Here's an overview of what I'm seeing across the market. I'm at CapitalPad, where we invest in self-funded search and independent sponsor deals. travisvc
+2 Three things 1) much less comp is deferred than in IB, atleast for my contact 2) the person I know isn't exactly what I'd call a rainmaker (they hadn't been a CRO, just a MD) 3) Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Right, you know how many juniors that would spare from being laid off? Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 UMich AKPSI? Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 I think the group just gets clowned on because their juniors and mid-level are a-holes and not very nice to their coverage peers, alongside their perceived lack of usefulness given a huge failure of UBS in M&A.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 What happened to GIG, thought they carried the platform? Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 To caveat, many elite universities outside the Ivies place little or no weight on legacy or athletic preferences so it is as meritocratic there as anything can be in life. CapitalKoala
+2 I doubt that happens  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Interested as well given that I just joined a LMM and hope to move upstream in 2 years after my analyst program (not 100% sure on this point  - hours are not as bad as other firms and comp is supposedly competitive, w coolmowgli52
+2 I work at the firm. There was a note sent to Americas staff and it was mentioned in the EMA monday morning meeting. It is real, not sure what makes you say this is fake. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Just be normal and have a purpose. [email protected]
+2 Currently a 2nd year senior associate recruiting (3.5 years in PE) and have been in a few processes and none have required a model test. Mostly looking at sub $2M funds though. AnonymousPEassociate3
+2 FundingSecuredHe's purely selling ads for other brands as well as selling his own products as well. But his products are not tangible, more intangible. laka
+2 Like others have said, companies are only hiring to try and catch someone "good" for a low price. Collect resumes, do interviews but hold on the offer because they don't have the budget to actually hire. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+2 McKinsey is generally a stronger path to Strategy & Ops because the work overlaps with corporate strategy projects, and consulting clients can sometimes become exit opportunities. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Im staying hoping there is a new leadership rebuild in a year or two Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 That was my thinking about why it would be next week. Everyone WFH + no deal flow week = they can fire people without much retribution or people being mad. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 If you want to do REITs, then stick with REITs. If you don’t and just want to get a HF position, then branch out. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Its pretty simple, the bankers at UBS are not good. All the best UBS and CS folks left, and were replaced by Marco and crew who were essentially pushed out of Barclays. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I heard big 4 audit has some open spots still Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Still the same jump as pre-excel and spreadsheet financial analysis and projections to modern. We can instantly model different scenarios of conglomerates financial models. Anonymous Monkey
+2 Have a friend who is familiar with the Tampa distribution team. Have heard they are heavy hitters when it comes to their industrial niche and are the better / best group at Solomon. SpookyinvestorfromDT
+2 I knew a dude who got so drunk the night before his super day he puked on a prominent FIG MD at a top boutique during his super day. He ended up working at UBS.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 DB doesn’t pay bonuses  RM2817
+2 Tiers are pretty much all subjective, but I would say they should be based on everything, from total Liab, billable fees, complexity of the deal, reputation if the firm, compensation, Debtor vs UCC side of deals, etc. rolo25
+2 Congrats on GS! samspink
+2 +1 to @vc_since13 said, it's definitely a difficult path and one that requires you to network a ton and be in the right place at the right time.  Determined
+2 There are plenty of reasons why Hooters failed. Quality has declined! They let any broad these days wait! Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Congrats on Dyal smokingdatpack
+2 I don’t know which light groups are advertising UBS as low hours, average for me was sleeping at 1:30-3:30 am every night with most of Sunday (sometimes Saturday) dedicated to work.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Biotech specialist here. Nobody cares. You will have to be self-motivated enough to learn the right skills to recruit for HFs anyway. Benson Says
+2 - Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I'll expand. Stuff like this is why many have such an adverse reaction to DEI. JulianRobertson
+2 James Stewart went from Private to Colonel in just 4 years during WWII. Needs must.  thisisanexampleofausername
+2 Sit down with your staffer and ask why you’re not getting put on deals (assuming there is deal flow). If there is real feedback, then internalize it and try to improve. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 Tbh you should just use the search on MM vs SM. Not being sarcastic - it's actually one of the most discussed topics by juniors on WSO and you'll find a lot of relevant threads on this. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Rutgers and PSU placed incredibly well this cycle, can see it across this forum  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 I worked in this group and can confirm pretty terrible pay. The hours are not absurd by any means but for what you get paid it's laughable. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Mix of people wanting better economics, people wanting to start their own thing either due to some inate drive to be their own boss or because they think they have a new idea they want to devote their life to, or just simp Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 low tier rage bait, enjoy canada you tard Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Goon and doomscroll Assistant in Non-profit
+2 55hrs per week and you want my advice on how to find time for going out? I'd be out everyday on that part-time schedule Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Wondering how M&T and Tech actually compare from an anonymous perspective. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Before that, you had to go to experts to do some random grunt things and you had to pay them. Now, you will be able to do lots of things on your own without having to spend any more for outside services. I Beg to Differ
+2 HL is hosting like monthly "birthday parties" and other random happy hrs/socials, but i would rather see a larger bonus number than eat three slices of cake from magnolias Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+2 They aren’t sending their best! VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Finally someone gets it. This is the best take on this thread. Software is fucked. All these PE funds that took software companies private few years ago, are all sitting on mega losses now. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+2 Interns must make mistakes. Get out of here, it’s his first real-world deliverables. Finance is not SpaceX, it becomes easier with repetition  davani1420
+2 apprehensiongadzooks: TheDon_123
+2 Wanted to close the gap on this. I received the tax credit without a hiccup. Audit roulette is still on the table. valueadhd
+2 It makes all the difference. Firms like Alix, A&M, and FTI carry weight because they signal you’ve been through intense, high-stakes work; think bankruptcies, creditor negotiations, 13-week cash flows. Engagement Mngr in Consulting
+2 I know the brand is good, it’s helped me. What I’m saying is the recruiting pipeline is centered on student athletes and everyone else gets the scraps regardless of how good they are for the most part. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 To clarify, on true acquisition deals, we typically operate the asset and contribute a GP co-invest alongside the capital partner. wallherder
+2 Hi there, RedB@ron
+2 Very minimal info here, but it’s something: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/real-estate/ CRE