Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Wouldn’t touch M&T, M&A, FIG with a 10 foot pole  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Thank you, Larry David! Tame Impala is the name of a band from Australia (although the band is just one guy, Kevin Parker, with the exception being when he performs live). Fast and Fiduciary
+2 Can confirm their software Director who was considered the best in the team was poached by Evercore. The team has lost all momentum since his departure Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Does she know you make 80k? If I hear "manager" and "consulting", I think of a # at least 2-3x that starbuckssalesdesk
+2 I don’t agree with this. I was heavily involved in recruiting for my BB (GS/MS/JPM) and generally speaking, preference was HYPSM and Wharton, then the rest of the Ivies, UChicago, Duke, etc. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 Spot on assessment. Was at the quintessential “mid tier” BB and people spent more time fighting over deal credit, fees etc than actually helping the client. Comp was awful too  RBOB_squarepants
+2 Asset Mgmt: helpfulBanking : not worth the time Murphy_1827
+2 This finding is in aligned with my observation. VP in ER
+2 You'd like consulting more. I interned in MBB but had BB offers/many close friends at BBs. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Honestly, calm down and zoom out, because you’re thinking about a high school scoreboard way too much On wall street Stern is viewed as a very real target in NYC, and once recruiting starts nobody serious cares that you go Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 No you're not dumb, you just need more practice. Some things in life are fixable, this is one of them. You can always learn more accounting Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 no joke this is what the country needs Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Every kid going to an EB at my school is a herb Intern in IB - Cov
+2 No idea what this really means by certainly EM Credit sales, a lot of it will be LATAM coverage leefbmp
+2 Congrats on that, OMMs are hard to break into. I'll give some perspective, although I wasn't in OMM I was in a big prop/quant shop that did some OMM work.  usernameladiesman217
+2 Too many extreme one-sided takes – it will not be in the same place in 3 years from now lmao. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 GS FIG is paradise  figenjoyer
+2 Ok, thanks for the comment. Didn't mean to be cocky haha. WSOBURNER69.
+2 Ha there is no parade to rain on. I chose to go the LMM route knowing full well the money would be less. BigDaddy12
+2 Bonuses in level D are higher than those in A+. Honestly, I think they often are Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+2 Very tough decision indeed. If you want to do trading, whether energy or BB, I’d think about which internship would look better on your CV and have better trading-related outcomes. Prospect in S&T - Other
+2 Not uncommon for an MD to be strict on their directors/VPs in private and away from associates/analysts, modus operandi is to let VPs take the blame for pushing deadlines onto the junior team in order to get work done. xwavzevwaewnsfdmvg
+2 How socially intensive is the job? Is it a bad place for introverts or shy people? And what are your hours like? Prospect in S&T - Other
+2 Why would u wanna do MF size deal for tech? I think everyone now realizes it’s better to stay in Growth/MM/UMM for next step in tech eatbanana1234
+2 Doing IB in 2026 means you are gullible to getting scammed. DO NOT REDEEM arossi11637
+2 d&c trying to steal college students ideas now given they are simply underperforming every index with higher risk and less diversification. and no, im not in PE Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 With your background, you’ve got a solid shot — you just need to show you actually care about markets. Highlight any relevant analysis, modeling, or problem-solving from your current role. andrevc
+2 Firm- US BB  Role- Interest Rate Derivs Title- 3rd Year Analyst  YOE/YOE at firm- 1/1 2025 Base- 125K  2025 Bonus- 125K (100K cash/25K stock on 4yr vest) nyc_trader_57
+2 Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 I’ve worked in FP&A but I can’t fathom someone working in ER wanting to transition there. Associate 1 in Consulting
+2 Love how you Ivey/Queens kids love shitting Waterloo like ur school isn’t going to be ass fucked by the visa situation completely, Waterloo/laurier arguably have an advantage over them now bcuz of co-op Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 When I recruited IBVine was free, know they’ve revamped it but generally would say yes it’s worth is. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 To me, being a Drexel guy is being a leveraged lender who will chew your head off "Saturn Devouring his Son" Goya-style and revel in it all the way. kellycriterion
+2 Rare WSO top post even if it's clearly AI. For better or worse, saying you worked at Goldman when you are interviewing will help you far more in the vast majority of possible instances than any other bank. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 MS doesn’t do offcycle. GS Toronto offcycle does not do returns outside of exceptional circumstances (SA reneged) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 LA>>NY, if you really want to stay in ny and santander is your only offer try for levfin Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+2 Waterloo and Laurier has goated coops and 5 year prorgam, which is very valuable now cause all your Western folks are looking to take a gap year/dual degree and rerecruit, but have basically no scheduled coops nor pipeline barclayscalgarydemon
+2 Much easier to do a 3rd year if your goal is on-cycle recruiting. Careers are long, don't sweat it. You can also just go off-cycle. Most, if not all, funds you're interested in will be hiring off-cycle anyway. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 How do you do it? Teach us Partner in PE - LBOs
+2 DEI Becky spotted ^ Director in IB - Cov
+2 That really sucks — I’m sorry you’re going through that. Unfortunately, these situations happen more than they should, especially with unclear work authorization requirements. andrevc
+2 Georgetown grad, grain of salt, etc. 2 years IB and now moving on to buyside. Tossing this in here for any future decisions people have to make. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 You’ve got a strong foundation and a clear sense of what drives you. andrevc
+2 Went to a target school and over desirability definitely went like this GS TMT > EVR M&A >> GS FIG. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 not a fan of vvf or akpsi huh? go hoos Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Interesting thread! Coming from a line of business founders and owners, you have to be good at the hands on work. seekinthealpha1
+2 KKR Hudson Yards and it’s not even close. You get humbled before the meeting starts. KKR has its own lobby inside an already ridiculous building. Marble, massive staircase, chandelier, insane views. FSDOrangutan
+2 My guess is since MJ is a Ops Guy, he was offered the role. It’s no secret that since 2022, BofA has tightened the belts on expenses. VP in IB - Cov
+2 Only on WSO, will you find kids who barely have any work experience trying to talk down to someone making seven figures doing a chill I-banking job. Smoke Frog
+2 I mean most / virtually all of the details on this thread are regarding RX consulting in the U.S, so may not be applicable to the UK or non-stateside countries. Associate 1 in Consulting
+2 Not sure I’d listen to the people encouraging the peace corps. Good on you if you want to do that. But just know that the longer you wait, the harder it will be to break into high finance. Lacost
+2 They’re selling baseball cards on instagram, great pivot. Charybdis Alignak
+2 Careers are long, you go to a target school, there's a ton of people on bay st you instantly have a connection with. You want to move around (when things are less crazy)? Your alum knows a guy. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+2 The dudes story is clearly a bunch of B.S. buddy lebronjames69
+2 ANZ infrastructure debt is largely dominated by commercial banks. Considered IG product with pricing within BBSY 100-200bps Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+2 That’s an incredible write-up — honestly one of the most grounded and brutally real takes on PE I’ve seen. The points on sponsorship, communication, and not over-identifying with the job really hit hard. andrevc
+2 Yes, lbs is less academic, more professionally oriented than oxbridge/lse so they value experience more.  Intern in IB - Gen
+2 It’s not even an evil industry. Don’t convince yourself of that. Just do what’s right to you and you can do so in value creation and pushing innovation forward through increased productivity. newlymintedbooth
+2 This is gonna be a major issue - most of these offices don’t recruit from Canadian schools. Am at MBB in NY and don’t know a single person in the entire office who went to a Canadian school Analyst 2 in Consulting
+2 You're a few months in. Of course Claude is better at modeling than you. So is every decent second-year analyst. MadMaxMergers
+2 Hi Mate,  Thanks for taking the time to put yourself out onto the forum and offer up time out your likely hectic schedule to answer questions that students based in Australia have.  gung
+2 Best use cases are the slides where creativity actually matters. Buyer universes with logos grouped by rationale, market maps, process timelines, management presentation narratives, teasers, exec summaries, one-pagers. Dr.Leigh
+2 Oxford and Harvard. Summer Associate in IB - Cov
+2 Fuck California come to NYC like a real man KageSelly
+2 It depends what you'd be switching for. If it's a commercial/trader development scheme, then fine. But mind that IB and Commodities overlap in ways people tend to ignore. thelad
+2 Just go on hinge. Bars suck now Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Thanks for your reply. The point that I don't comprehend - what's the logic behind leaving Rollover of Existing Debt on the Uses and Sources sides? MajesticIvo
+2 Again, the amount of money you are paying a month is a terrible way to determine whether you should invest in something or not. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 My dad's an MD at an EB, formerly at a top BB. The junior MD job is basically about building relationships you can monetize, either winning deals yourself or bringing the whole firm in for a mandate. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Must everything be written in ChatGPT these daysGlobal rankings are virtually meaninglessNo matter if IE is a better school holistically or domestically, it has to step down a rung because it's a) in nutmegger189
+2 Analyst 1 in IB?  Many larpers on here nutmegger189
+2 I am not but thinking about the transition. Its what I heard from friends that usually its rather an LBO to see the basics if the scenario is like described above. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Zacharia was terrible at the  job and lied about being a lawyer. What's worse it shows an inept administration who failed to do background checks. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+2 some thoughts based on my limited understanding: CollierV
+2 Ross cope Intern in IB-M&A
+2 If we attack Denmark’s sovereignty, we are 100% weakening or even ending NATO.  TopBoy.-
+2 I'm working for a regional bank and a new desk (just recently built out) on the sales side. Base pay: 90k  Toxic37
+2 Bad culture  Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Yes that's always helpful - but also depends on what sandbox your firm plays in since CB isn't the same everywhere. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 In my market it's not particularly common for people to own their warehouse. Usually preference is to lease so the market is thin. However, pricing expectations are still too high. VP in RE - Comm
+2 That’s cuz he’d prob kill for a biotech investing seat once he realizes he ain’t smart enough to grind it out in academia. The high horses always crash down the hardest bc they ultimately just aren’t good enough Benson Says
+2 Death of prop in the bank is highly product dependent. Many Traders in BB still do prop.  qualea
+2 Cmon we expect better quality hating of UBS, not GPT slop. We know you have the time. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Has absolutely nothing to do with height lol BoutiqueAsc
+2 That is the billion dollar question. bankingcy
+2 Average Veritas associate. Every Veritas employee or ex-Veritas employee just tells me to avoid the firm when I ask about it, which is completely different than the WSO reputation of it being a top shop to join. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I think a lot of s&t processes if a bank had one already wrapped up in fall. Maybe a few roles will come up in the spring. It's def tough because very few spots to begin with for FT recruiting s&t. hsdlsdsajdsa
+2 There's a good crop of oldheads like you on this site who make a point of being helpful when someone asks the right question. I've certainly benefitted from it and gotten great advice I'll gladly share around. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 You're right but sometimes its windy and that makes it more difficult so I only hit 12 below lucien_de_montclair
+2 not necessarily. I noticed that when I went out with women who make good money, they like going to more upscale places and order more expensive drinks and dishes. Kevin25
+2 Ignore title. dude you can always lateral……maybe you are not telling the whole truth but it seems that she is mean if she continued to renegate against you. Intern in CorpFin
+2 jonah997 acethesolve
+2 I agree with most of this outside of your part b. I've worked at late stage startups / unicorn + smaller corporations that had startup environments and I learned a ton. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 for reference p.s. won't happen OP GS under Blankfein
+2 These are all very valid questions. To answer them:  Anonymous Monkey
+2 Nice that’s actually one of the better back office positions to be in. First I would define what you want to do between IB and ER. Houseofmorgan2278
+2 Ever wondered why New York is named like that? So much to the "built by americans" afdhfg
+2 Top quartile returns suggest otherwise. I understand you probably work at WF; but it is what it is. Seniors and HH's don't regularly change which banks they want to hire from for better or worse. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 For context, I did 4 years of IB and other stuff after I’ve been in the workforce for 10 years, and have seen situations like this play out..While the above posts are not entirely wrong in principle, none of us have all th BoutiqueAsc
+2 Good to know! What about when you aren't a f... blond and rather have to show the real value for the firm?  Chimney