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+2 Uh huh CRE
+2 Kind of hard to respond without the details. CRE
+2 Butter noodles - box of noodles - butter seekinthealpha1
+2 OHA Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 Depends on the school. I go to a super target and got BB and EB offer by networking with people from random social clubs I’m in/seniors I knew from freshman year—I’m not in any finance clubs. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 I'm adding this in case anyone stumbles upon this thread down the line. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 gordoongeekooif you dont like steak you should be d3p0rt3d Whatever1984
+2 The others have made some great points, so I'll frame this a bit differently.  FinnesseGod
+2 That one extra month of unpaid internship experience isn't what pushed you across the line for your offer, I can promise you that. understaffed
+2 This literally happens every year. You think freshmen are weird just one year? Hell no, 18 year old's are dumb asf.  usernameladiesman217
+2 The lack of info is driven by the psychotic nature of many of Dallas' senior PE folks. Saying anything that could come back to you could result in major issues. Not worth it.   Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 Seems like a great shop. Founders came from blue chip firms (Silverlake, Blackstone, KKR) and first time fund raise was very successful at over $2bn. They have done massive deals (e.g. Mavis) so competing with your MFs. akittykat
+2 GS is historically the best, but BofA has always been a great contender, but as you'll see on this forum, a lot of complaints about pay - would probably be a good place for an analyst program, but you'll feel the pay diffe datboi1234
+2 Is it possible? Yes. Is it probable? No. Market is $150k base for a mid-20s first-timer at MM. If early 30s, 7 YOE senior analyst is only getting $200k base then suffice to say you are going to be well below that. Benson Says
+2 this career is not at all a good fit for you if $25k in base makes a material diff cannot emphasize this enough  qnt12345
+2 Stop replying to yourself bro, it’s really obvious when there’s a slew of comments posted in a one hour stretch that have the exact same writing style. Get some help lol Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Ah the weekly background check meltdown post Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Depends on group. Getting a lower UMM offer is fairly common at some groups and there are cases of top UMM/MF offers. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 90 minutes for a full 3-statement + DCF is standard, but if you will 100% run out of time if you use a mouse. munky293
+2 This was a while ago, so take it with a grain of salt. But every time we asked JP Morgan to quote financing they said - "You don't do treasury with us, so here's our stupidly low LTV and stupidly high rate. Multif@mily4Life
+2 Posting something written by AI about dressing well is about as hilarious as it gets.  Just don't look like a slob. Shower, groom yourself, and wear clothes that fit.  WeatherController
+2 Unrelated to Epstein but this WSJ report was also never brought up on Fox News HunteR23
+2 I'm sure it's possible, but it's a bad idea.  The best way to get into VC is to be a founder and either exit successfully or know why you failed. The second best way is to do the IB/PE route.  WeatherController
+2 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Going to an mbb ny but felt I’d weigh in. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 K&E sleeper agent spotted  sand491
+2 If the US was anything like France, this entire administration would be sent to the guillotine.  We may become more French yet… LMBurn
+2 Good POV, I echo the sentiment on learning and interesting work, but I will caution you that I get 4-5 hours of sleep a night (about 3 last night) with stress through the roof pretty much as soon as i wake up until I go to Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Dr. Rahma DikhinmahasYou want it to matter so badly.  So, so badly.  And it doesn't.  How sad for you. PokerSlopWars
+2 +1 for PWP, in my humble opinion. Great bunch of guys, good culture, fantastic exits. I knew an associate that left PWP London for a HF. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 PMT, Reynolds, Catalyst guarantee a top placement. UMAG and WMA are also great. Impact, PEVC, and CCAG are mostly resume fillers. In terms of what they look for, its 25% high school resume and 75% networking. badburi09
+2 This has to be a joke right? Yale will practically guarantee an interview with mbb lol Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 ignore title - I was in CB, then hopped to a capital markets team at same bank, and left for PC Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Fascinating seeing the reactions here from those sucked into red vs. blue world. CharlesCheese
+2 Thank you so much for the thoughtful response. CanadianFinanceMonkey
+2 I was just having this conversation with some friends. Bro beans
+2 Take a look at the CAIA as well - that's specifically for alternatives and two levels - not certain of specific requirements, however think you should be able to sit for it at this point.  Addinator
+2 iercurencThe age of consent in most states is 16-17 btw. PDF sympathizer confirmed  dukeblue2019
+2 Making it to mainland China? VP in IB - DCM
+2 iercurenc
+2 I hope you get castrated with a rusty butter knife.  LMBurn
+2 iercurencLmaooo in that case 99% of men are PDFs. Brother, I promise you that 99% of grown men are not having sex with 16 year olds.  IsItREPE
+2 the hole Epstien Island thing was run by 🇮🇱 LockedIn Bezos
+2 Maxwell's dad worked for mossad. Epstien was a ✡️ and he was in contact with big Yahoo himself. LockedIn Bezos
+2 With an ostensibly good outcome locked in for post grad, you have a unique opportunity to pursue activities that are either higher career risk or not immediate, tangible value ads (in other words not "resume builders"). ABSurdity
+2 Everybody who says evercore ecm is an intern makeIBgreatagain
+2 Germany has an age of consent of 14 GIVEN that the other partner is under 21.  Same with most of the other countries there.  Donny and Jeff were sure as hell not under 21 at the time Soros_
+2 Jeff is more hardo / frat. Dominates the middle market. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 iercurencThe age of consent in most states is 16-17 btw. Seek help  Geralt of Rivia
+2 The most obvious sign will be an extended fundraising timeline but the internal team should have a good sense before the LPs do. PEanon
+2 He definitely worked for Mossad LockedIn Bezos
+2 Please stop spreading misinformation. He clearly was working with Mossad. anonymous investor
+2 Maxwell's dad was buried in Israel with high-level honours. He was in contact with the PM of Isreal like you mentioned. He said "Goyim are made to serve us in one of his emails". LockedIn Bezos
+2 Im a sophomore at a B10 non-target. Made the mistake of really only seriously networking in NYC, leaving myself will no backup. nefynance
+2 MS, JPM and BofA Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+2 That makes sense, and is kind of what I’m learning. Associate 1 in Consulting
+2 There will always be a market for bespoke, thoughtful advice (boutiques) and access to key counterparties (good coverage bankers). A lot of process things can be optimized however. Market Forces
+2 Le_Monkey: titoofosu: titoofosu
+2 Say “U got a lot of attitude for someone who got rejected” if your gay UberEats44
+2 And it's benefiting isreal at the expense of western Christian civilization. LockedIn Bezos
+2 Excluding mega-funds and shops where tech isn’t the core strategy (e.g., Genstar, LGP). I’d also check latest fund size, hard-cap outcomes, and Pitchbook benchmarks, to try to evaluate firms. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Not "even" the religious ones, but "especially" the religious ones. Trumps entire political career depends on his ability to successfully put your mind into a fantasy world. Sharky286
+2 99% sponsor work? not sure where you're getting that from  wujfwibjfbjfj
+2 Honestly, I agree. I was only on the buyside for about five years so I didn't get to the Principal/VP level yet. I was lucky enough to get carry straight away at the analyst-level, but it was limited to a single fund. BuysidePerspectives
+2 holy fuck people in finance are so retarded margin_calls
+2 It’s worth transferring. I was in the same exact position as you (respectable non target with one of those programs ) and decided to transfer to a target after freshman year. youngbuffet
+2 A good chunk of your finance professionals in BOS/NYC are your typical WASP offsprings. A good chunk of them know someone who lost a kid at Sandy Hook. Would not include. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Your questions are just trying to glean if it’s hard as opposed to anything substantive. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Did it back when I was a student, def worth it so that you show first experience in transactional finance. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Doing ER for 2 years at a top II ranked team (BB?) is better for your development than trying to find another shop that may not have a structured training program. Determined
+2 No one cares about them so as long as you don’t do something monumentally stupid it’s entirely meaningless. Hence it’s farmed out VP in PE - LBOs
+2 The types of software where you're not a system of record and just relying on consultants building your customs workflow solutions are probably right to be getting fucked.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Yes. So this year on paper I got $215 Cash Base + $205 Cash Bonus + $170 Deferred Bonus = $590 on paper.Cash in my acct is $215 + $205 + $130 from vesting of prior deferred = $550 Research Analyst in AM - Other
+2 OP update, I did - currently down 40%+. Buying more where I can Works at Centerview Partners
+2 I don’t see the point of this argument… multiple paths can lead to the same seat, but one path is more likely to lead you there / is the parh of least resistance. Would pershing interview someone out of IB / another HF? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 All systematic strategies are farming risk premia PM in HF - RelVal
+2 " Does that mean the associates are handling the entire mark up and making commercial decisions around sticking points in the NDA?" Yes.  VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Everyday this site ratifies my pod’s decision to never hire out of the sellside  TopBoy.-
+2 Yeah pretty common, we have a template with riders of language we can and can't except. Does not take very long. IoPio77
+2 Dude, chill tf out. For a SA role they probably wont even screen your experiences. They literally only care to see if you are actually a student and that you haven't committed heinous crimes.  nontrgetplz_
+2 Have been in a similar spot. It's unlikely to close any doors relative to what you could get now. Most senior PE people are massive pussies and they will respect you for pursuing an entrepreneurial ambition.  VP in PE - Growth
+2 Sounds like you're an absolute grinder - kudos to you. You're not cooked, you just need to be humble; you aren't entitled to an interview. dicky
+2 Their whole strategy is special sits lending. Have 4 funds all dedicated to that. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+2 I think this is a good summary overview Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+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 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 Soros_
+2 Congrats on baird war dog
+2 It’s not morally bad on its face. Just depends on how it’s handled. crazylifechoices
+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 Don’t even bother with London, your odds of breaking in are zero given your background. Recruit Toronto, it’s hard but very possible if you do all the right things. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 one-ply toilet paper? Intern in ER
+2 Evercore M&A if we’re being serious here tfgf
+2 This might sound like a joke but im being so genuine, how attractive you are and how charismatic you are is like half of the battle when looking past baseline technicals. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 A lot of threads discussing this, use the search function on WSO. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Baird industrials is pretty chill. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Firm- O&G Major Role - Trading Grad Program Title - 1st yr Analyst  2025 Base- 74K  2025 Bonus- 4.5K (stub year), 12k sign-on Comments - Houston  houstonfin
+2 They raised ~4bn; think they are closer to the flat lower UMM names than the rapidly shrinking ones. Not fair to put them next to the Providence, Onex, AmSec, MDP's of the world given fundraising. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 2026 is our year! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Just to give you context on FT via my friends who worked there. Intern in IB - Cov