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+2 Clearly rage bait and not taking advice from a "banker" unable to spell ladder — pls fix. Thx.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 TN has always been a loophole and economist title is straight up a lie. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+2 Congrats on the interviews! Are they for analyst or associate? ffrosterr
+2 yes but think that is for stock, for asset sale and 338 buyer steps up the tax basis so there isn't that temporary difference i think monkey2345
+2 another shameless recruiterbase shill Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Too much capital raised chasing too few deals. asmith_1
+2 This is an AI comment. lol, well played. SOFRsoGood
+2 S+++: any lacrosse/hockey team at a target Intern in Consulting
+2 some representation at JPMorgan I believe, because JP loves their Europeans. Basically no one anywhere else. Essaye d’intégrer Bocconi plutôt  alexcokke
+2 You already made H1-B tough but you can’t touch TN. It’s based on a trade agreement and uncapped. Now go cry.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Lazard is paradise monopolyman101
+2 Bank: Lazard Dinner / meal policy: $40 after 6pm weekdays, $70 on weekends Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Only “Old Stock” Canadians and their DEI Beckies thrive here. Rest of us are here just to make up the numbers and god forbid if we are ambitious. If slavery is what is destined at least can wish for wealthier pay masters. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 dude who gives a f. only beta ppl care about what other ppl think of them. just be an alpha and crush the job and whatever you do in life. equitystrat
+2 fwiw no you are not screwed, a guy here had that same experience but was at cerberus and knew for sure that they weren't getting anywhere, im retelling from memory, but from their experience that their team was happy to ma reddemon
+2 For IB, unless you want to be on the West Coast, Northwestern is the better option.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 ioncewenttoschool Ozymandia
+2 Got asked at Moelis and think i saw on platform called over levered - lol yea don't know how asking such questions are productive at all Intern in IB-M&A
+2 yes absolutely yes. there was one offer at a pod that was vetoed by the coach. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 PJT, Moe, PWP Intern in IB-M&A
+2 getting into IB is definitely doable at Wisconsin. while it’s not a target, it has a strong wall street presence and alumni who are super involved. xyz.oop5892
+2 They are hiring in all teams but heard Industrial is top team Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Agree that European waterfalls are not great, but I have several friends and family in that category, and yes, it matters a lot. QuiltEmerson
+2 They are struggling to fundraise, have only done a handful of deals in the last few years, never a good sign. They have a wierd model with investment professionals and advisors. VP in PE - Other
+2 power industry. by far the most useful use case is for regulatory/tax/market research where there is a ton of source material and just need the llm to pull out the commercial takeaways. StJamesPark
+2 I lateraled after about a year, but saw some people in my analyst class lateral after several months. In my experience, and from the others I’ve heard, most of the laterals at the analyst level are through head hunters. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+2 It's a common misconception tbh. Very different spaces, biotech being the much harder space to become an expert in. I've gone to conferences where they've had a combination of both when it came to speakers and panels. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 That's why you bootstrap Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 I wouldn't really say Marks have any more power than Davids or Lukes to be honest nutmegger189
+2 I swear there's one thread on this every month. It could not matter less what laptop you have if you're running a VD.  nutmegger189
+2 Take an extra semester or year of school. That makes you an incoming sophomore and right on time for recruiting/networking to kick off. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 I disagree, I think you underestimate how much you’ll still have to work. I thought VP’s did nothing when I was an analyst too, but now as a VP3 I know that is far from the case. ky9xnsz
+2 Also interested - same perspective on all (except caffeine).  Re. commute, was actually thinking about trying to optimise more for some minimal amount of consistent exercise.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I'd suggest going to MBB first for more foundational consulting/performance improvement training. SaaSChimp
+2 When I started my first small business, I actually incorporated way earlier than I thought I would—pretty much as soon as I started selling regularly to customers instead of just tinkering with ideas. Hanlon
+2 PJT M&A is very respectable, but it will always be second fiddle to RSSG in terms of prestige / recognition (just like EVR RX and some of the M&A teams). Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I get the appeal of buying your own business with an SBA loan—being your own boss does sound pretty good, especially after years of working for someone else. Hanlon
+2 I think you have to think about the research that you need to run the fund and the intangible information that you get in your current role as an investment analyst at a relatively large investment manager. kil
+2 1) Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 As someone who started at a LMM firm, this is hilariously spot on Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 My product is currently geared towards IB recruiting, so I've been laser focused on getting bankers in. So no - PE is on the roadmap (helping inform folks what groups/firms exit where) but not quite there yet. terabyte
+2 Fully virtual hands down, in person is such a pain Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Partner in RE - Comm Ozymandia
+2 No it’s not, you just need to want it the most. Keep sending those cold emails twin SeikoSucker
+2 Like the other commenter said, PE recruiting is usually pretty competitive and you don’t hold much leverage. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 Transferring to Harvard or Wharton is nearly impossible unless you’re a veteran or incredibly talented/unique in some other domain. Just kill it at Northwestern and you’ll be fine. It’s an excellent school. Pro Veritate
+2 I'll take a stab at this, the disclaimer is that I've never considered consulting as a career - I've just started at one of the large platform hedge funds out of undergrad, but nevertheless: Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I think you made the right choice for you. WallStreetOasis.com
+2 Just set aside a pot of cash and build it yourself through hiring. Why pay a multiple of book value on a franchise where everyone will leave. acardboardmonkey
+2 Don’t know as much about Accenture, but I just finished a summer internship at one of the Econ consulting firms you mentioned and really enjoyed it. Intern in Consulting
+2 GS TMT, Jefferies Houston, MS M&A/Tech all have great WLB Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 It’s not AI. It’s uncertainty. We are on fire and on track to have a record year, but it feels a bit illusory and could go away any time and when it does it will be very ugly. Just doesn’t feel sustainable. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Ok bud. I think you’ll find some hidden gems in commercial landscaping… Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 FWIW, I don’t think the back-channeling that others mentioned is from recruiters. It’s from investors leaking to their network (“going to go tell my friend that his associate is interviewing at my firm” situations). SaaSChimp
+2 Just joined the strategy, special projects & transformation team for the tech/data division of a large corporate. Our division does around $5bn in revenue and is by far the most M&A driven. [email protected]
+2 a) this goes both ways, not sure why what you provide supercedes both me and the UMM ASO who share similar views on this topic. Also I literally know the ppl at CVP and LAZ and I know what looks they are getting. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 No computer on your desk. Just a phone, 1-3 deal toys, and a Louisville slugger beside your seat Abusement Park
+2 I recently came across a Reddit post comparing UK target and semi-target universities, looking at the total number of graduates working at GS, JPM, and MS. Lorderic
+2 what will his average comp be over 6 years? if it's $300k, then it's $150k after taxes, 401k, and insurance in NYC. he'll need about $100k to live on. so it's like $50k per year of savings or $300k over 6y. Kevin25
+2 Going to PJT/EVR/HL/LAZ RX. To me, RX is more interesting than most M&A groups and the analyst experience is top notch. Intern in IB - Restr
+2 Investment Directors at the Principal level typically 120-160k with 20% target bonus, Alts Research at Principal 100-150k with 20% target bonus. Works at Mercer
+2 VCs tend to have much lower budgets than PE firms and even hedge funds for anything related to diligence or data. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 did they also want u to complete it by tmr Prospect in S&T - Other
+2 Ah yes. One of the the wso questions as old as time. Is Gugg an EBIs WF becoming a BBIs UBS no longer a BBIs DB no longer a BBIs GHL no longer an EB Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Intelligence is highly valued but so is commitment. This isn’t a dip your toes in the water and try it out job. You need to be fully committed and structure your entire life around work. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 It's clear you are so mentally weak, you won't make it far in banking, regardless of your height. Pathetic. Men act like females nowadays and society is badly suffering because of it. JayPowFanClub
+2 The MX-5 is best cheap convertible period.  The question for you is do you actually want a cheap one, or are you looking for a specific vibe. ioncewenttoschool
+2 Would say CVP, JPM probably has highest deal flow franchise, then BBs like MS / GS / Citi. emp4653
+2 jklsnwklanf
+2 In my social circles (upper middle class), a lot of folks that are becoming wealthy expanded their family business or became very active in their parents' investments (real estate properties, small business ventures) and a NewIndustryHorizon
+2 Wouldn't say it's standard, but it does has commercial rationale in aligning incentives. As long as there is a difference between leaving in good terms vs. GS under Blankfein
+2 Hot Since 82  MonekyTradingMoney
+2 Biggest change I've seen in recent years is that we're looking at problems and deciding not to solve them as a nation. Previously, we faced major issues as a nation, no doubt. usernameladiesman217
+2 Whose tone? Your own tone? Have you googled the word echo chamber before? Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 makakent223Internal Audit Consensus: Good pay, stable hours, slow growth, boring RestIess
+2 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen RestIess
+2 To answer your question, if you have the pedigree, you should go the banking route and pivot from there; but since you're asking about WLB I'd point you to financial advising / private wealth management especially for HNW Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 We are 25% at fund close, 15% a year for 4 years, remainder at final fund distribution  CRE Credit
+2 Most midlevels at UMM / MFs are still fully committed. The economics of the model - co invest and carry - make you heavily financially incentivized to put work ahead of all else. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Ik this post isn’t talking about “T1” funds, but regarding your comment on headcount, most top funds run quite lean. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 I've tried and it has very limited results in the UK at larger banks, even with the backing of a VP, ED and MD at various firms (some through warm outreach, some cold) I barely noticed a difference in hit rate when I did L professional.form.filler
+2 Do you have a single shred of evidence to support this assertion, or are you just talking out of your ass? Ozymandia
+2 Been dead af. Would go through first and second rounds then never hear back, or they decided to freeze hiring. The comp ranges are also kind of abysmal tbh and makes me want to pivot away entirely Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 agreed.  sick_willy
+2 I sure wish my new associates would use AI significantly less and actually learn how to do the analysis I'm asking them to do instead of continuously sending AI slop. loud_bathroom
+2 This is pure art. You just captured the exact mix of ego, irony, and tragedy that defines finance culture. It’s pretentious, hilarious, and somehow beautiful at the same time. elsizinie939
+2 It’s absolutely fine to apply now even if you only graduate in December, just make sure you clearly state your graduation date and availability (e.g., early 2027) in your CV and applications. Kevin W.
+2 With larger banks (I personally know of one involving a firm not even as large or gilded as JPM), I've heard of even analysts exaggerating things to get a low hundred k payout to shut up about their boss swearing at them. 1AB
+2 Depends a lot on where you’re targeting. Kevin W.
+2 A lot of F500 have good FLDPs, Exxon and Chevron come to mind if you like Houston. Manager in CorpStrat
+2 Manager in CorpStrat RestIess
+2 Being a woman is really paradise in this industry. Bananaswithoutabisjustpineapple
+2 “With AI continuing to grow in SF, I assume rent is going to go bonkers”Ah yes, infinite growth based on tech bro evangelism.  CRE
+2 “I respect them… they do the sketchiest deals” - like first brands lol Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 “Just do it” Hardo Intern
+2 Emmanuel Macron even more I would say Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 1,000% in-person. This is coming from a lateral who was working a full time job while recruiting. Lacost
+2 The unfortunate reality is that for top American schools, family income plays a non-negligible role in international admissions. If you come from a higher income family, you might have a serious shot at the Ivy League. CuriousCalculator
+2 You hit the nail on the head there dude. As someone who shares a similar background, OP (SG military), and just got admitted to CC, I can definitely agree with this commenter’s suggestion to apply to GS. CentralizedDoofus222
+2 Because they had good exits, the group itself isn't that sweaty – good M&A groups all have high turnover fake_human