Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Yes, but on the equities side usually. Generally people hire out of IB for modelling skills, so the specific team is irrelevant. Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 “He put on a red white and blue outfit, that means he’s just as American as the people on the mayflower!” No Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Stifel sucks KageSelly
+2 It's a summer retreat for boarding school kids to drink and circulate around the London social scene while maybe doing 5 hours a week of school work. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Citi increased the dinner stipend to $35  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Just browsing Linkedin you can see that EVR exits every year to 2-3 MF and some UMM funds in the last 2 years. Imo it’s great exits for a class of ~30. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 The numbers you just spewed out imply you have no idea how MMHF / pod shops work.  The comparable product is not SPY, and the performance is not 50%. qnt12345
+2 "Smart, conscientious, and financially literate types are a very rare commodity in the construction world" Do you mind elaborating? How much financial literacy is needed in construction? Fred Fredburger
+2 It doesn’t seem to make much sense to me. You are earning good money, seem to be exposed to transactions, and you have a clear path to Head of M&A. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 I built our asset management model which we use after closing on a MF deal and one key feature is the ability to model contractual rent by unit by month for up to 5 lease generations. palm_beach_ll
+2 Hi ! I’m posting under various trending discussions in hopes to get my post seen. I would very much appreciate any advice anyone can share! Fragilis_C
+2 I started around rates vol, we were a bit different because our desks were generally in rates derivatives and such, so I did rates vol and some other derivative products. usernameladiesman217
+2 If you leave the office before 11pm you have to commit seppuku :/ KageSelly
+2 I did a Zoom interview with the COO last spring. The guy was so unprofessional. He cursed throughout the interview and referred to California and NY as communist countries. He was so unhinged. broader-millet-74
+2 Pretty academic culture. Objectively an exceptional place. Well resourced, smart people, strong rep. Some talent management missteps in the past years where they've lost good people, but that's industry standard. PM in HF - RelVal
+2 tech group heavily depends on the vertical that youre in - 4 main verticals (payments & financial technology, enterprise software, vertical software, data & analytics, electronics & disruptive technologies / ha Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 M&A much better for skills. You’ll place better and be better at modeling. Wells FSG just does simple credit models (cash flow) where they take a simple sponsor lender model and add some basic assumptions.  Works at Wells Fargo
+2 Hi ! I’m posting under various discussions in hopes to get my post seen. I would very much appreciate any advice anyone can share! Fragilis_C
+2 Depends on what your assumptions are. If you’re projecting constant margins and the co doesn’t operate in a capex heavy space, my intuition is that EBIT projections might just be fine. pants_pooper_67
+2 Project Finance and asset backed lending (commercial banking) have decent WLB and pay. Project Finance a bit more intense in periods, but you would still get 8 hours of sleep most nights if you prioritized that.  QuiltEmerson
+2 Beautiful. Sad part is this is someone's life right now. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 10 years in, still rocks. Sometimes industry sucks (many firms / PMs) but the job is still fun  Anchor
+2 Truist is known for LevFin / Product groups. LevFin team doesn’t model per se, more about syndication. Exits are all over the place but mostly lateraling to better banks, MM P/E and PC. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 London same as NYC? Or do they get the Europoor discount 350k looks aligned to PE team numbers as well Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 They’re also notoriously shit as homebuilders, cutting every corner that they can in their newbuilds, so I would be careful learning how to deliver quality apartments from these guys.  Developer in RE - Comm
+2 Barclays NYC covers midstream, downstream, and some upstream. MBA_MS8
+2 It depends on the platform. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Not sure if it’s showing but ignore title. Recruiting is far more luck based than people like to admit. Put in as much effort as you can, which it sounds like you are, and you will end up where you’re meant to end up. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Thx for the input. Actuary seems like the definition of pigeonholing tbh RestIess
+2 Seeing these type of posts always make me wonder what the oldgens on the forum think of us lol Intern in PE - Growth
+2 There are Ds at WB who make well north of $1m in a decent firm year w strong performance. VP - Coverage
+2 Update to all, recheck your portal I had this issue but I believe it has been fixed! Django@NYC
+2 Ok that’s slightly different vs initial post and think I understand you are broadly frustrated. Don’t know enough about dynamics there but do know a lot of people are unemployed and looking for jobs. Anonymous Monkey
+2 Are you sure that you want another type A woman who will have her own goals and dreams and maybe not want to give them up for when you want kids? 1AB
+2 Given that it's my user name, figured I'd respond. TechBanking
+2 Being in Spain/the EU is already a bit of an advantage. McQuilling has an office in Madrid that they're building out as their London office shrinks. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 They had the Fannie license for a while, they just have not been one of the top Agency bank lenders. Director in RE - Comm
+2 The differences between the five semi's you mentioned are mostly marginal. If you’re deciding purely on prestige, go with Durham (mostly Oxbridge rejectees, traditional feeling). Lorderic
+2 Agree with this - the fact they are making you fully whole on the deferred portion is already pretty generous. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 uhhh rokos...Statar...Bridgewater all put up strong numbers this year. The list goes on. I think u should do a bit more reading  Art_Vandelay1
+2 People didn’t leave because the culture or hours were materially worse than the rest of IBD — the turnover was, frankly, due to a mismatch in long-term interests. gnikyeknom
+2 Indian/chinese/middle eastern mid level and MDs treat us like slaves and don’t like that we have freedom in this country  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Tbh I think you're wrong. I think the democratisation of information and globalisation has opened up a path to low level riches for many young people without requiring them to be a celebrity. nutmegger189
+2 Claude is awesome at modeling. People are nuts if they think AI is "garbage" at modeling....IMO soup to nuts financial modeling as a critical skill is not going to be important in less than a year westcoastq
+2 OP here, thanks both again for this interesting debate. Would you say starting or buying out a business probably « easier » like a property management firm would make more sense? Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 Ozymandia Whatever1984
+2 Fair enough. I probably won’t go for the MPhil right now but it may be something I get down the line in my life when I’m older and retired. Donkey from Shrek
+2 The most important thing at this point in your career is to have a strong mentor that is willing to take a risk on you.  Determined
+2 DeterminedThe most important thing at this point in your career is to have a strong mentor that is willing to take a risk on you.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 I do this and it's great. 64 gb of RAM and 32 I allocate to Parallels. M3 Max macbook. Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word work well. No lag, very fast - better than any windows laptop I've had. Newspeak
+2 Anyways back to the initial point - I think all of these besides maybe CLO structuring should be achievable, with varying ease. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 An MM shop seeing a guy go to a target with a good GPA + experiences might elicit a response of 'This guy will probably get offers at better shops, so why bother interviewing.' tenthbox
+2 top 10 is basically EBs + HL/GHL/DUC/GUGG. other than that, jeff, roths, PS ( TRS), stifel (MB), GLC, baird, raymond james, intrepid are all mm rx practices that do some work. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Good job changing your comment after you realize that it was totally inaccurate and overblown. Maybe AI can help you reason better, or handle adversity? Intern in RE - Other
+2 Rule is usually don't live East of Aldgate (turns into another country), unless you can do Canary. If you do a flatshare, probably best to look with other finance guys with similar hours to minimise disruptions.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Referral do not mean interviews. It actually carries very little weight unless it’s from a partner. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 I went from another similar ethnicity 5’8 185 to 150 using glp as well. I pigged out post SA senior year and it carried over my first analystyear before making a change this may. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 congrats on UBS ecm! Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Both will crush your soul for the next 24 months, so pick your poison. GS TMT is the gold standard for MF PE exits, period. m-rothstein
+2 Even actuary is the perfect job mentally stimulating without the long hours Earnout33
+2 Look at their Q4 release - IB fees were roughly flat YoY. Assuming a slightly smaller headcount from the RIFs… expect maybe a 5% increase from levels last year.  RBOB_squarepants
+2 Strongly recc NOT working at UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 When I was a young analyst, we were pushed to join ERGs. There were ERGs for women, LGBTQ employees, and minorities — but none for people who didn’t fall into those buckets. John Stone
+2 Please ignore the poor English and grammar since it is not my first language. Intern in ER
+2 Thanks for you response! Prospect in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I know the analyst who worked on that houston deal at berkadia. Hilarious but insane situation they were in.  Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Need to keep what I get this year in cash unfortunately. First of all a big chunk is deferred; what I do get immediately in cash the government takes almost half of immediately.  Balance.of.Payments
+2 This is probably the best take. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Where are the internships going to be? Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+2 even my indian (born and raised in US) friends are sick and tired of it lol my best friends dad is a pro-trump MAGA immigrant because he thinks the poor/FOB zones are ruining their reputation 🤣 Intern in IB - Gen
+2 CVP screens for a 3.95+. Sorry bud ur probably just retarded Prospect in IB - Restr
+2 A lot of strategics are aggressively using M&A to reposition themselves for an AI-first world and to deal with accumulated tech debt. That alone is creating meaningful flow. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 K&E sleeper agent spotted  sand491
+2 Internet is always full of WW advocates. Ignore them and go to LSE. Thank me later. Gainone1572
+2 . SinsirseleyYours
+2 Is this offer higher or lower than your current pre tax income? Does your offer include a housing allowance, schooling etc? If no then it’s lower than what some of the main SWFs and PE shops in the region. A_Gigloo
+2 Devils AdvocateOr they’ll hide behind throwing monkey shit because they’re too chicken shit to engage.PS: oh look it’s already started CRE
+2 Culture - pretty good tbh. Seems very collegiate and friendly  VP in IB - Gen
+2 Prepare for those meetings like you’re preparing for a first round interview, but do not waste time getting them scheduled. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 I would just quit man. It can be tough to break out of the mindset while you’re in it. But just need to clear your head and think about what’s right for you. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 None. Anyone sending emails right now is on my shit list honestly. This is one of the only quiet weeks and the last thing I want to flinch at a notification for is a networking email. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 Hmm RestIess
+2 Were you ever interested in the IB route or even S and T/ER? RestIess
+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 Has entirely to do with coasts. Just look at GS TMT  - half the kids are from just one business frat at Berkeley. Your perception is skewed because of East Coast bias.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 It's always great to be a tech banker. These large corporates are sitting on so much cash they have no idea what to do with. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Try to have a pitch for ur favorite femboy gooning material  Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Still taking questions?  mgoldman0424
+2 If you’re the kind of person who likes solving math problems for a living, then sure being a quant works well. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 all circumstances are individual so take with a grain of salt.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Would not touch UBS with a 10ft pole.  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Cranked to the bone is all I’ll say. Ask any one of them how many live deals they’re on Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Real advantage of a target school today is an easier path straight to the buyside. If you're shooting for banking, feels far less material these days.  Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+2 Equity research Good balance of pay, time and longevity Earnout33
+2 Happened to me almost verbatim. The sooner you get out of it, the better. Go somewhere that actually cares about you. Even if you’re up next year, your PM is gonna screw you. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I just got fed up and did it. It’s your life, not theirs. Control your destiny   Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Super common, people just never talk about it. Send a short email (“personal reasons”) and set your LI to private in addition to not posting about it. Bridges with the BB are burned, but it is what it is.  Intern in Consulting
+2 I don’t disagree that AI in its current state hallucinates and is not a direct replacement for people but how can you say no one is willing to pay for it? kuf135
+2 Haha, I appreciate the contrarian take—and you're right that I could theoretically go straight into independent distressed consulting/turnaround work given the operational experience. 和平
+2 You've definitely handed me a puzzle piece I needed. 和平