Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 On the VC point, why would 'lack of quantititve rigor' be unattractive? Not sure if the VP bootlicking thousand-row modeling is an empirically sound way of investing either.  wetlamplord
+2 Process management is a coordination problem and AI becomes less relevant. firms I've seen do this somewhat well use something simple like monday or asana with lightweight automation on top. Dr.Leigh
+2 yes but on a case by case basis - same as the majority of other boutiques bar pwp & gugg murakami.
+2 As an experienced armchair psychotherapist, I’m officially diagnosing you manic depressive with a below average IQ and a variety of autism spectrum disorders. The good news is there’s a cure! Partner in RE - Comm
+2 Gotcha suckah!!!!! Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Personally I always send a holiday text. Have received a few from students/interns I worked with in the past and I think it’s a very nice gesture. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 The copium has shifted from "woke liberals are hiring women over me because of diversity quotas" to "conservative boomer managers are hiring women over me cause they want some eye candy" UnclePhilly
+2 LPs don’t see your margins. If they wanted to analyze businesses and business models they wouldn’t be LPs. Partner in PE - LBOs
+2 On the interview side, I’d lean into building casing skills early, even before official recruiting starts. prakhargoel
+2 taking the LIRR is paradise compared to having to avoid the homeless on the subway Analyst 2 in Private Credit
+2 Hey man, we've all been there. I wouldn't beat myself up too much over it. I will say people are usually on par, if not behind, more than you think. 123qwerty
+2 99.9% it is someone too old to be an analyst, too bad to be a PM, and too poor to retire.  Principal in HF - Event
+2 Would highly advise against you joining. That group is filled with the finance misfits... Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Tech debt is now a lot worse than it used to be. If your product and workflows were not built to be AI first, it's much more difficult to move at the speed that AI-native software companies move. m_1
+2 I worked at MBB and there were some brilliant MDs. But tbh the average MD-background new-joiner did not really impress me.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 accurate but get a life throwaway11231232
+2 On the casing side, one thing that helped me a lot alongside casebooks and partners was using a tool called Minerva (ask-minerva. com). Intern in Consulting
+2 as a mid level guy, there's way more 'control' over schedule now than as an analyst or assoc. MnIGuy
+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 Wow so is the role you're moving to is brokering D/E for all asset classes and capital sources? Analyst 2 in RE - Res
+2 Intern in IB - Gen Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+2 The short answer from my experience / standpoint is yes, there would be a number of positives:- diverse unorthodox background that will make you stand out in a pool of applicants - security clearance Anonymous Monkey
+2 Bro, no way you came to WSO to post just so you can get people to do your job for you.. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Bro how could you possibly even be grinding 6hrs a day for ib?? Like behaviorals r not that complicated, and if you’ve taken even a basic finance class you should know 90% of the technicals. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 I’m not heading to a CUNY. I’ll be going to a T20 LAC in the Northeast next year. Brushexpress
+2 i don't see why getting laid off from a clo seat would make it difficult to find a new one. it’s all credit analysis. not rocket science. a well trained analyst is a well trained analyst. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 exactly what i said in the UBS vs. wells fargo 100+ thread and got a bunch of monkey poop because the wells fargo kids kept shilling for wells fargo VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Sector agnostic value / operational mid market buyout shop based in Europe Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 KageSelly: Raine Group listed twice plz fix TD listed twice as well. Plz fix KageSelly
+2 I’m actively looking for case partners over the next few weeks (UK / Europe time zone preferred, but flexible) prakhargoel
+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 +1 to this. But WSO is filled with hyper ambitious folk so don't think most will like this. Pulisic69
+2 All the screening? While rent roll and financials can be spread and market data pulled by AI, how is that any different than someone in India or the Philippines doing it? Director in RE - Comm
+2 Why is the header “cash flow model” if you’re asking for a DCF model? palm_beach_ll
+2 Appreciate the feedback — probably worth adding more context. miserytigerzfan2022
+2 Prospect in IB - CovEric Tokat is Turkish. Very different and culture that is much better than any other coming in nowadays. Teller in IB - Cov
+2 Run a marathon or do a triathlon. Easy way to show work ethic in interviews. frontierflyer
+2 Guys my newest pay stub just got posted. It says 50% of my bonus is being clawed back and also that I’m being laid off after this paycheck due to market conditions. I also see this weird logo on the top right. Works at Truist Securities
+2 I don't get it, but that's fine. The money is really good relative to the hours and the work is highly intellectually stimulating. hedgehog9
+2 Thank you so much for doing this. I’m very interested in the infrastructure and energy space and have recently started learning more about project finance as well. jubileecnext
+2 Definitely not. PJT and Perella pay top of street comp and receive emails for any PE exit if ur a top analyst. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 What goes around comes around. You are an embarrassment to the profession. Quant in HF - Other
+2 People are generally down on the DC MSA.  As above said, more liquidity/action/trades in northern virginia though.  I think people who say DC MSA isn't federal govt dependent are basically wrong. asmith_1
+2 Pro tip from someone who went to school here: newtown_creek_superfund
+2 I don't understand what sort of validation you're looking for.... either drop those classes or study harder and get good grades. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 Hi Aaron, really appreciate you taking the time to do this. I've recently developed a real interest in the space - particuarly power trading. I'm London based. Director in CorpStrat
+2 Best bet, honestly, with having no exposure to other structures, I'd go to any GSE lender that has other products, like IB side or balance sheet that focus on MF but also do other classes. CPMA's15
+2 bump, will also be attending as well Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Poor reputation across the street, would never advise anyone to work here. Research Associate in HF - Event
+2 On the first part of your question, it’s simply ratios. The point of higher paid, experienced mid-levels is that they get leverage from associates underneath.  SaaSChimp
+2 Firstly, congrats! And if you wouldn’t mind a couple of follow-ups: Did you leave without anything lined up? If so, how’d you manage that dynamic if/when it came up in conversations with prospective employers? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Mayfair is equivalent to TriBeca or Soho, not 53rd street. incoming_analyst
+2 Delete - meant to reply to comment Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+2 My understanding was BAML had the best REIB franchise in the business, but it’s been years and maybe that’s changed. Partner in RE - Comm
+2 Congrats on BMO CEO in Research - FI
+2 Fair points. But on the residential side, housing shortage is really a proxy discussion for population growth (ie. JPN does not have a housing shortage). Developer in RE - Comm
+2 This sounds like a CIB Credit role or a Corporate and Leveraged finance role at a Balance Sheet bank (Truist has a group like this I believe) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Dude, we just want jobs. The majority leave for PE anyway, and EVR does a good job at that.  Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 This was a great discussion, so I'm reviving it with some news: https:// Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 Yeah man, it's these greedy poor people that are the problem lol, not the fact that we live under a system that lets rich NIMBYs block the construction of new housing units and allows a single person to amass a net worth o Buzz_Lightyear
+2 Not only are you retarded mostly you're unfunny as fuck 😂 😂 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Mommy also went to HBS, so I'd be willing to wager that her son is going to HBS after completing his 2 years at GS (and two years in PE) Deo et Patriae
+2 lol your post history makes it pretty obvious youre not a PM. Probably like 6 months buyside and struggling. It’s a tough job - thats what the money is for. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Del anonmonkey025
+2 Isn’t social housing and inheritable rent controlled units a big issue in NYC as well? Genuinely asking as a European who has seen some videos/news on the topic Jack4390
+2 Be wary as it's obviously summer and peak-time tourism unders
+2 One nice thing about banking / PE, even if it’s not long term, they pay keeps going up 25%+ each year. Teller in IB - Cov
+2 Out of the ones you applied to, I would say that UCL and Durham are the ones to target, followed by Bristol and then Exeter. All are excellent schools tho, with some EBs hiring mainly from a single school (e.g. A100090
+2 . Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Honestly, it doesn’t surprise me. Hours in IB are brutal, and when perks start disappearing—like meals, clear bonus structure, or fair staffing—it’s natural people start talking about organizing. bobybryan
+2 Is this by announced deals? If so how come Paramount / Discovery doesn't get included here and skew a lot of the rankings? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 No you are dumb, for thinking these are dumb Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 It’s worse when you factor in how bad full time recruiting is. I know multiple MFPE summer interns who somehow are deciding between delaying graduation or taking a corpdev job… Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+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 Beggars can’t be choosers. local_finance_bro
+2 You are an idiot Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Bought a building materials company 2 years ago.. 2m EBITDA. The search fund model is a waste of time IMO. You are better off operating as an independent sponsor. Principal in PE - Other
+2 Most competitive seats (for IB at least). People on this forum care about prestige and maximizing for sweatiness Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Agree with the above… it’s a bit of a double-edged sword since people may have the idea that somehow it was on you that the client wasn’t prepared but I doubt that and it’s more important to show that you were in the marke Director in IB - Cov
+2 This guy is right.. @OP. It’s just a few months, just keep options open, especially after all the work to secure them in the first place… might make you furious in a year or two if you didn’t try…  Director in IB - Cov
+2 Why? Your bank will either (1) provide a laptop or (2) you will remote into your work desktop, which means any laptop with a wifi card will work. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Whats the name of the fund so the juniors here know to avoid it at all costs in the future… 15min response time on sunday is insane contrary to what some other people think here… signs of an absolute donkey culture  Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 It’s because MAGA is too busy going after racial DEI while ignoring gender DEI. Have you not seen JPM stats in the other thread. Majority of the focus has been in hiring and promoting women. VP in IB - Gen
+2 The KPMG tier Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Sorry to hear about your situation. Maybe a bit off topic, but could you detail the circumstances that led you to this fund and if you were familiar with the culture prior to joining? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 As someone not in PE why is that so? Is it simply due to the bloating at the mid level at these firms? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 not reading that novel, but you should take a buyside internship if you want to work on the buyside. hope that helps Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Also in FIG and from what I’ve seen insurance is the vertical with the most industry to IB laterals recently, given the complexity and the state of transformation insurance is undergoing with sponsors. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Everyone wants to go to Michigan it’s the most fun target school Intern in IB - Cov
+2 As ever in the UK, Uni > Course. UCL has improved a lot in the last 5-6 yrs and is a solid target, but LSE is LSE. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 They’re doing fine... Some hardos pushed out, culture is better, and latest fund is strong. London team just raised an oversubscribed fund last summer. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 It’s not morally bad on its face. Just depends on how it’s handled. crazylifechoices
+2 I do think the skillet is portable. Institutional investing is pretty damn formulaic outside of sector-specific knowledge in my opinion. Not very bullish on PE broadly so considering a bigger pivot. Assistant in Research - Other
+2 UCL. Solid target and see them well represented across banking, greater networking opportunities too in London. Don't see many Warwick grads (at least across US BBs). HandlerDick
+2 Congrats on baird war dog
+2 Don't forget his speshul buddy Ozymandia is there to back him up! hedgehog9
+2 I interned in the group a few summers back. Is it as bad as everyone on this website says? No. Is it the worst group at BofA? Yes. Will every single exit oppt be closed off because you are in this group? obviously not. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 It makes one deeply skeptical of Trump’s decisions when considering that many of his interventions could be attempts to divert attention from the files and "gain time" until he passes away.  GS under Blankfein
+2 Soros_
+2 No, this is silly. To answer your question, yes I think most of the gaps get filled on the job. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs