Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+9 Delloited to hear Prospect in IB - Gen
+9 Don't they do like LMM deals max 10mmLike Mr Patel's corner shop in leeds rolling up a platform of halal butchersHeard Rothschilds is good in this area  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+9 Most accurate tier list I have seen on this site. Good work Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+9 i can't tell if you genuinely struggle with analogies or are just a reflexive defeatist with no hope  Director in IB - Gen
+9 Least obvious OSG user punpkins
+9 Periph maxing is such prey behaviour. My positive canthal tilt means I can only see directly in front of myself.  Intern in IB-M&A
+9 Finance is an industry where people fail upwards. If your intern is a smart guy most likely in 5-10yrs his career will end up fine. Give him a chance. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+9 That’s fine. A lot of people come to this realisation during their summer internships. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 high functioning alcholic meticulously describes 48 hour game plan to minimize hangover seems descriptive of wso at large  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+9 WF BB confirmed.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+9 As a fellow biotech banker, this guide is all spot on.  Director in IB - Cov
+9 Agreed. BofA LevFin is rly strong. I don’t work there btw eternalsunshineofthespotlessmind
+9 You (and others) are answering this question in the wrong order...  Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+9 https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/ubs-new-wave-of-redundancies-in-mi… Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 It sort of depends what your team specifically covers, but most teams nowadays are super power-generation focused, which makes most of your transactions asset-level. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Terrible book by a glorified incel. Pass. Market Forces
+9 Interesting background/behavioral responses + Social skills (super important) in interviews: executive presence, not taking yourself too seriously while being professional, being enjoyable to be around/have a conversation youngbuffet
+9 Will throw in my two cents/experience here in case it's helpful for you, I'm based in NYC for context. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+9 As a VP in a similar situation to OP, being known as the smart guy is an excellent way to develop your career - up to a point, as it definitely has a ceiling (speaking from my own experience here unfortunately). falconeagle
+9 Everyone in the comments saying “1/10” rage bait and then proceeding to type out an angry rebuttal anyway Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Depends on where you're living. If you live in a Midwest city you can live like a king for about $300k a year in a massive house, drive luxury cars, travel, etc. Senior VP in CorpDev
+9 Tbh your entire theory falls apart with this statement. Your claim is that celebrities are more often than not the ones making millions these days. But let's break that down. nutmegger189
+9 The UBS hate has gone too far Intern in IB - Gen
+9 RX is the exception where being "the smart guy" to use the term above matters more than relationships unlike coverage/cap mkts/M&A because of the complex nature of RX deals and the fact that most companies don't restru VP in PE - LBOs
+9 incel 99twotwo1
+9 Just stop doing work. Then you’ll definitely be overpaid for what you’re doing The Real Donnie Azoff
+9 Your first mistake was posting about it here - there are plenty of Orthodox Jews in banking that have made a career out of it, should’ve sought advice from them vs. this cesspool of a forum. Teller in CB
+9 The worst to join will be whatever the vast majority of people tell you is best. Example: Value HFs in 2003, Investment Banking in 2007, Private Equity in 2019, Tech SMs in 2021 Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+9 We are an independent sponsor. m_1
+9 Everyone is stressed right now. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+9 Looking back, I am so lucky to have been laid off at CS a month prior to the merger. What felt like a real kick in the dick at the time turned out to be the best thing that ever happened. VP in RE - Other
+9 Agreed. In a bit of a different part of the industry but personally don't view my unrealized carry as "real" until it hits my bank account.. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+9 A background check is to make sure you didn't plow through a family of four in a Toyota RAV4 in 2019, not to make sure your one weird experience is actually real.  usernameladiesman217
+9 I'd rather he be my dad Intern in IB-M&A
+9 Just google filter 2023-2024 and “UBS bank hires” “investment banker” You’ll easily be able to find the articles and 99% of these MDs were trash, and I’m still searching for the 1% who weren’t trash Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+9 It's brutal out there. Managed to secure an offer letter last week from a mid size REPE in a bigger market, but it was a nothingburger. laffer
+9 OP is a current senior at Phillips Exeter got into Dartmouth for ED who is diagnosed with inferiority complex and imposter syndrome.  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+9 "I had fashion friends" investmenttbanking
+9 bump  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Touché I believe the few deal toys you might see occasionally are not from when that person was in this group at UBS Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Now everyone will think "yeah dude but what are you doing now?". Let me tell you that I reflected upon this question for a while. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+9 "I personally know 3 firms including my own that cannot find “quality” applicants for open positions." CRE
+9 Barclays homies thought their massive guarantees meant they now worked at Goldman and could do deals like Goldman.  Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+9 First off, you’re not alone. Most of us hate our jobs and want to quit. Sounds like you got unlucky with your group like you mentioned. Enlightenment
+9 This is a classic problem that boutiques face - growth beyond their traditional familiar niches. They start off with a few rainmakers and dominate the few lanes that their dealmakers bring in. nychimp99
+9 Who is Lina khan? She hot? Smoke Frog
+9 would high recommend this site, i found them to be super accurate compared to my real interviews  Intern in IB-M&A
+9 This is what triggered this post. I’m in the market broadly and have been interviewing, doing these bullsht 48 hour case studies, presenting them, doing final rounds, and then… ghosted. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+9 I think wut I meant is the best suggestion is to have a good mentality and build some connection, but def no need to build all connection. eatbanana1234
+9 role109: Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+9 You also have to worry about... random operational BS. You’re better off keeping your day job and doing smart deals on the side after your grind years as an analyst or associate. Ozymandia
+9 People are waking up to the realization of the fact companies do not care about them, and they, in turn, should not care equally back. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+9 My very first year over w decade ago, me and my other analyst 1 had a douche associate. We eventually both went to our team head to gently complain but that didn’t do much. Smoke Frog
+9 Everything you said in your second paragraph is baseline - being capable, ability to deliver value, high impact etc. Beyond that it's building the most foundational aspect of a relationship - trust. Rabbit
+9 Are you telling me you're not passionate about IB like you said you were during your interview process?  WTF man!?! RedWhiteAndWho
+9 Great experience. Really appreciate the amount of effort that you put in. My question is - Have you ever felt the touch of a woman? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+9 Make sure to tip MV! I hear 15-20% is the standard tip to MV nowadays  Intern in IB - Gen
+9 the only place where i found reliable info was this site here, questions were pretty similar to my evercore pca interview.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+9 Once you start doing stuff like this, you are no longer a serious and reputable bank Managing Director in IB - Gen
+9 As a multi acq guy I haven't done a deal in 3 years. TheFranch7se
+9 I think I would rather kill my entire family and then proceed to blow my brains out with a 12 gauge than to ever have to read a single thing you ever write BarackHusseinObama
+9 If you got fucked, quit. The only option is voting with your feet. Fuck this shithole.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+9 For 2022 intern class (July 2023 start date), UBS  made the decision to defer half of the incoming class and not honor the return offers. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+9 Congrats on Mizuho tryyuav
+9 Here are some that come to mind: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Dude is all you do shit post about UBS? Are you upset you got RIF'd? brunerrrburnerrr
+9 Man fuck trump and his Epstein alliance getting us into this war. Our stock market would be through the roof if this shit didn’t go down. Fuckkkkkk Trump and all of his retarded zombie inbred followers RE_Private_Egg_Witty
+9 West Coast Talent is so back Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+9 Papal States are S Tier, they’re always at the top of the Holy League tables. Their prestige carries hard even in weak years when the other S Tiers flex their siege instruments, Rome always keeps its prestige. GWRS
+9 also definitely practice real questions like this website has here, repetition is key! If youre gonna practice might as well use previously asked questions Intern in IB-M&A
+9 I posted this before but copying because its relevant: Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+9 MD fee split here is low, anyone want to share numbers? Managing Director in IB - Gen
+9 heard about the town from many former classmates and yes it's the worst of the worst. Intern in HF - Other
+9 Have been doing this for 7 years. Not worth it in my opinion. This job is retarded mostly because you work with the most money grubbing, risk averse, sackless losers you could imagine. Terrible way to live. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+9 Dude, take a step back and look at the numbers. You want to go into high finance, right? Treat this like your first deal. monarchbaren
+9 Good list whoooo
+9 Let’s talk about the assos who started their careers/ended college in covid, who never learned to delegate/take time to teach. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+9 Corp Dev in tech actually pays well? Did 3 years in IB, made ~320k in Corp Dev covering a tech niche. Manager in CorpDev
+9 The hard-on college kids seem to get about "holding pen" on a model is truly something to be observed.  xxx-ThrowAway-xxx
+9 Congrats on UBS! Intern in IB - Cov
+9 Congrats on UBS! Associate Director in IB-M&A
+9 Unionizing won’t help get more deals or pay but it would limit how badly they could treat you all Prospect in IB - Gen
+9 regretfully, we are all chopped  Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+9 I also wouldn’t change my career aspirations on the hyperbolic doomer statements saying there will be no need for junior bankers and talking about starting bakeries instead. VP in CB
+9 Anything is up if you are at the bottom  overlord481216
+9 Reposting from another thread: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+9 The sequel is a horror movie with UBS at #36 in the Americas and 0.3% wallet share  Intern in IB - Gen
+9 esdeekid try not to tweak challenge Intern in IB - Gen
+9 Was at CVP a couple years ago and left for PE and enjoyed my experience there, albeit pretty grindy at times.   VP in PE - LBOs
+9 With the power of M&A, #6 in the Americas is not just a target - it’s our destiny. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Advisory was down, FRC got smoked, the biggest deals still go to real banks, and UBS keeps hiding behind “capital discipline” because “clients do not trust us with major mandates” sounds too honest. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+9 Join if you want your MD to buy a second mansion Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+9 No Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 The people are the real issue. The hours would be fine if we were doing deals and the people were better. The people are all miserable and want to pass that misery onto others. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Being intentionally vague but short story is the MD for the subvertical I was in left Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+9 Go drink a beer man GDUDs
+9 BIG GION PM in HF - EquityHedge
+9 I can fix her WeezyWizzard
+9 Culture’s sweatyMDs weak, hours are heavy wacc it from the back
+9 Not fair to say the alums suck The students suck too…and then they become shitty alumni and the cycle repeats  high hopes