Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 Pearse Partners and Dartmouth had a number of mandates with well known funds in the direct lending space. PER from above has not been great. Works at PwC
+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 Take the BB gig, you’d be retarded to take a 6 month internship over a locked in analyst gig. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 I’ve heard good things about the Vandy program if you go that route. Definitely don’t study for the CPA unless you’re damn sure you want to be an accountant. I feel your pain man, it’s not easy out there. Lacost
+2 Point taken on information or data edge. But doesn’t generating insights faster and more cheaply also drive market efficiency? Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 No one cares bro literally not saying this as a diss but in industry it’s just viewed like all other good schools ignore title Intern in ER
+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 What did you choose Prospect in S&T - 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 Bad culture  Associate 1 in PE - Other
+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 My take: thelad
+2 one-ply toilet paper? Intern in ER
+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 in institutional world? nahh. Its happens on rare occasion but LP defaults are more idiosyncratic vs systematic. LPs can tap the secondary market nowadays. legal docs outline punitive measures in the event of default. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Putting your head down and grinding is not the way. Higher output =/= higher comp. "Just work hard and hope" is not good advice. People who do that don't understand the game.  Rabbit
+2 Evercore M&A if we’re being serious here tfgf
+2 Wearing company merch is embarrassing enough. If you’re actually spending money on it, as opposed to just being handed it, you’re a sucker.   CRE
+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 I’d try to be born wealthier. Dad did well for himself, but there’s always room for improvement. Grandpa? PIP candidate, honestly. Dude’s been slacking for years.  IsItREPE
+2 Baird industrials is pretty chill. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 ended up choosing IB over S&T. Didn't want to sacrifice exit opportunities so early into my career. Feel like ill have to do an MBA regardless but might not return to banking post that  wallstreethardo1232
+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 Just feed it into your slop machine. Hopefully it goes you the right answer, given that it struggles to spell basic words and routinely makes up sources.  IsItREPE
+2 2026 is our year! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 holy fuck people in finance are so retarded margin_calls
+2 Maple Sirup Slurper GordonGekko87
+2 Shocked by these figures honestly… Age: 32 Level: VP2 Location: NYC Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Cornell student. They're all similar enough for outcomes that you can argue either way over which recruits better. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 I see what you’re saying. Just to give you a little more color on my current situation monkeyMAN8008
+2 Because they're 17-18 years old making the first big consequential decision of their lives? Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Nepotism is good when it benefits you / your kids. Nepotism is bad when it works against you. Thank you for your attention to this matter! VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Hi! I saw this post on LinkedIn and after reading your comment about your parent I had to come here to answer it. I am so so so sorry about it. girlinIB
+2 Did u miss buyside recruiting ? Lmao UberEats44
+2 All really good points pbandjpartners
+2 Just don't pick a college based on where you think "you'll have the most fun." This is some of the worst advice you'll get on this forum. kludgyrex
+2 Go UT. Don’t go rice. Just me…unless you’re diversity. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Is this a troll comment? Please enlighten me on where Jesus gave a sermon on first dates. VP in IB-M&A
+2 Enjoy your senior year bro  ezdollasnipa7
+2 I think you're on to something and probability-weighted, you likely end up better in big law. Right tails are obviously much bigger in HF and PE, but that is always an extremely unlikely outcome. MMPM
+2 kys if you are being serious Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 It's far more about running a book thats producing uncorrelated returns to the market, and that at its core is pure risk management and Prospect in S&T - Other
+2 My firm hires analysts and it honestly sucks for the reasons you stated. They are not good but because there’s two people working together I’ll get twice the amount of work and then have to fix there mistakes. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Are they leaving for HF L/S roles? Prospect in S&T - Other
+2 No. On the contrary. Most banks eliminated DEI SA initiatives this cycle so much more of a meritocratic process imo. Just went thru recruiting for SA27 btw. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 There is one person here consistently hate posting about UBS under different titles. The guy clearly has massive issues, relax. a.guy101
+2 Holy cortisol spike. Relax and enjoy your senior year, Stern is a great place to be. When you do get on campus, remember to enjoy your time— no one wants to hire a hard ass. goodegg123
+2 Be a normal human that can talk to people - unlike many of these "high quality" candidates from targets... Monkey Badger
+2 Was at one of those funds featured on the zombie fund article. Yes, fundraising was slow, but partners assured us it was market driven and that we’d come short of our target but not far off. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 VP2 Santander (Product group)275+325 (100 deferred) USDNYC LostWhale
+2 This is mostly true. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Perhaps Cambridge is never individually named as the most famous university in the world because Harvard and Oxford are more universally recognized? Ever consider that? Quant in Non-profit
+2 Harvard and Oxford are referenced far more in daily life than any other university in the world. Sorry but Cambridge can’t compete. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 You delivered this point without nuance which is why people are trying to dunk on you. suburban.jay.z
+2 They don’t do any direct promotes. They force you to leave after 2-3 years as an associate. You have to leave for a couple years and then you can maybe come back as a VP. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Aso 2 MOE Base: $200k Bonus: $265-$290k Unknown bucket but very pleased with the bonus, Moelis paid up this year Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Well some will have 30+ for each of 3 separate funding dates. BankBoy23
+2 No I’m saying other shitty banks are better than UBS because UBS is even shittier.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Don't know how you can call other banks shitty when you are at UBS Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Get creative with the dates to do less expensive things. Coffees and a bookstore run / read together in the store. Go visit kittens for an hour at a shelter that has open lounge for all the kittens who need hoes. liquidiot
+2 commercial leaders left for a better opportunity at another company and left a new guy leading whose not the most experienced in trading. Analyst 1 in S&T - Comm
+2 Close call but the lateral to Jefferies is the winner from a branding, compensation, and prestige perspective. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Very helpful Mr. Moe
+2 have u tried not being a bitch? slime_
+2 There are multiple groups where Internationals make up vast majority of the associate's and up. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 lucky on some investments or does this include vested carry? Math ain’t mathing otherwise VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Corp Banking: you get it as a sophomore at your non target at the big fancy bank like JPM so the blonde sluts at ur school think ur lit as you have the big bank and probably earn 65% as much as IB at the junior level and t Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Didn’t read like AI slop at all. liquidiot
+2 Perhaps it has changed since I did it in 2021 but it is a pretty straightforward infra/energy modelling test + case study. princebillymahdiwright
+2 any insight on top groups at other BB fast food restaurants (think McD RX, Popeyes O&G, Wendy's LevFin) or ESB (elite slop bowl - think chipotle, sweetgreen, cava) ILOVEBANANAS123
+2 15 interviews is absurd but not unheard of depending on the fund. I had a similar process (although half the number of interviews) with a 2 hour lunch after the super day. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 $40+ daily dinner stipend, and lunch + dinners on weekends Free Ubers at night $200/mo gym stipend New office and building is gorgeous - cafe, gym, tons of snacks / food all the time Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Go for McKinsey, it is much better prestige and exit guillaume.alexandre
+2 your old comment history suggests you were a pilot (?) 6 years ago and were looking to break into wall street 4-5 years ago.. im calling BS Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Agree with the general idea in the comments. Evercore has a big name sure, but ECM is ECM there is no change to that. Someone else said this but Evercore isn't a balance sheet bank - it can't do underwriting in ECM deals. giovanni1117
+2 Totally agree. Here’s an idea. To be anonymous within your firm, but tell all of us the bank, just alter your total comp by $10k. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Yes, I think you should continue cold emailing MM/LMM banks (whatever you can find on linkedin, handshake, etc) and networking to try to land an interview wherever you can. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Just to give you context on FT via my friends who worked there. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 We get it dude!  Your girlfriend is so much mature than the other high school freshmen! Have you considered going into politics.  You’d be a great fit for the Trump administration! Soros_
+2 iercurencBecause they don’t want to or because they can’t? Be honest. Because they don't want to...? IsItREPE
+2 I successfully full time recruited. Started reaching out to alumni in the spring to build connections on the pretenses of getting advice for how to be successful in my role. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 “all across the country”? Did a bot write this. Your comment makes no sense  m8
+2 Anonymous Monkey: Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Periph is for prey animals… genetic adaptation to see threats. You tunnel-vision mogged him and he’s doing a classic beta prey diversion. Philly Special
+2 iercurencThe age of consent in most states is 16-17 btw. PDF sympathizer confirmed  dukeblue2019
+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 I was just having this conversation with some friends. Bro beans
+2 90%+. It's your offer to lose Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Thank you so much for the thoughtful response. CanadianFinanceMonkey
+2 Fascinating seeing the reactions here from those sucked into red vs. blue world. CharlesCheese