Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Appreciate the advice. As I think through logistics, is it better to notify HR first at the firm I’m reneging on, or reach out directly to the senior folks on the team I’ve been in touch with over the past year? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Edit: I don't think it's worth starting from 0 anything in fnance, it's saturated. GS under Blankfein
+2 Tbh I only get this vibe only from smaller boutiques like centerview or qatalyst, not really Evercore, Moelis, PwP or such Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Obligatory have never worked at Lincoln but have been on the buy-side for one or two of their processes. Chicago Industrials team runs a legit process.  Associate 3 in CorpDev
+2 There are some "hedge fund-style" firms in Germany, but the industry is over-regulated and you just can't run the same risky strategies at the same leverage as in the US. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Experiences are somewhat underwhelming; an experience from 2022 may not be the best, and only having one other work experience, being a spring insight program, may not be competitive enough. Prospect in IB - DCM
+2 I'm always testing if for the 1/1/1 metric (base/bonus/carry) at a minimum  brosephstalin
+2 Wharton/Harvard SAs at MS M&C and PJT RSSG, move aside, llav004 wants to work at BX or KKR Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 In general Chinese tend to score the same as ashkenazi jews, who tend to score 7 points higher than europeans. Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+2 I quit after 1.5 yrs, went to startup. Super worth, not looking back enlightenedfinancebro
+2 Lol this is actually true tho. A few of my smart friends are at CVP, PJT, PWP, and Moelis. I don’t think they would’ve chosen them over GS but there’s a certainly an argument over the other BB’s. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 I live in Miami and am thinking of moving to WPB. It really really depends on what your interests are. You like going to the beach, restaurants, golfing and having casual weekends outdoors in the sun? WPB is great. Business School in Non-profit
+2 UVA lol wuandale33
+2 People saying “well if it makes sense the companies would just do it” probably have never operated and never dealt with truly small businesses. There is definitely a roll up opportunity there. overandout
+2 For undergrad it's not one yet. MiM MiF only  Goj5979
+2 Lev Fin ain’t IB? You sure you are MD  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Founders cut their teeth in converts and were global heads of credit @ citadel, so primarily converts and other credit strategies like cap structure arb and distressed. ms1113
+2 Founders are Harvard and Northwestern (+Booth) so their undergraduate footprint is biggest at those three schools for internships. jpmonkey554433
+2 Agreed as someone who has both, to the average person you can't see the difference unless there's an exotic material or very fine knit that you get with a TF or above tier suit. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Isaiah asking the important questions moneymaker03
+2 I love Miami and don't see myself in NYC forever, but West Palm might be too suburban for me. For some that might be a positive so that's purely just my opinion. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Oh great another AlphaSense or FactSet or Aiera or Tegus ripoff, just what the field of finance needs Benson Says
+2 Ignore title. Have experienced both, and the only thing we would offshore to India is presentation design. DaraprimMoneyline
+2 this is true, as someone who studied high school in india, the average performance of the class was no different than what you'd expect from US high school students, there is a huge selection bias, especially in the US, si Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Comp you have is basically cream of the crop without dipping into worse WLB (restructuring, PE, etc.) so probably fine to stay there from that perspective. Summer Associate in Consulting
+2 blue torch? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 No way you think a LevFin ED can access retail accounts lmfao. Back to Reddit you go Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 I mean you have a stubborn Fed that is hyper focused on its credibility, so it’s going to prioritize inflation data over any other metrics. You have tariffs delaying deals (emphasis on delay not cancel). FinGuy123
+2 It’s a trend. Personally I have nothing against people dressing how they want to dress but I will say seeing yet another fast fashion trend is a bit disheartening. Substack_Guy
+2 lowkey chopped  shawarmagod
+2 Obviously Canfield Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 If this is true, it’s obviously very serious, but at this stage it’s hard to comment based on alleged information circulating online. wirkutskijkarl
+2 @IsItREPE can you help o Works at CBRE
+2 I transferred to UVA after freshman year as an Econ student and it was one of the best decisions I made in my life. I went there hoping to get better IB opportunities and a better college experience and I got both. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Is the LMM role at VP title? Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 bank street is strong. they do billion+ deals. absolute sweatshop though. High comp (analysts make 200K+)  Intern in IB - Cov
+2 EVR MP is the best positioned out of these firms. Great trajectory and dealflow, growing their senior MD base with impressive hires from GS TMT. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 this sounds so fake and made up Cardale Jones
+2 Don't come to Veritas. Everyone thinks that they are special and can survive the culture only to find out they are not. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 An MBA doesn't make any sense in today's economy unless you're looking for a drastic pivot. You aren't. I would hard pass on the MBA considering it's a $500K opportunity cost. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Avoid Chicago industrial at all costs. Will work you until 4am every night. Yes you read that right, this tiny shop will work you until 4am every night while paying you peanuts Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+2 It involves a lot of capital expenditure. It also involves a change in workflow. So for example, suppose you implement a new grinding robot. luke8
+2 In all seriousness, target schools are one of the highest ROI investments on earth. You are paying thousands per year for a brand potentially worth BILLIONS. Intern in PropTrad
+2 All info I know abt NYC position: slavelaborwallst
+2 Headhunters are somewhat similar. They'll screen you to make sure you can do well. Demonstrate genuine interest, stock pitches prepared, etc. bottombucketanalyst69
+2 Maybe when Jamie Dimon was talking about a bond crisis this is what he meant.  FinanceBrah
+2 I graduated from Wharton undergrad for reference so have friends who interviewed with the SP program and have heard great things about it - but I don't think SP hires out of undergrad anymore (unless I'm mistaken). Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I’m not a fan of the pod programs besides Citadel. Even then, they’re better options than going to an SM out of undergrad. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+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 Brown whoooo
+2 If you're being honest with yourself, you're just solving for the 5 second feeling you'll potentially get by telling someone at the bar that you're an "investment professional at KKR". Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+2 99% of 3rd party recruiters are a half-step above club-promotors. VanillaGorilla
+2 Veritas is primarily tech and most "healthcare" investments are really HCIT / health tech. Fund has a few verticals but is heavily over indexed to tech with defensible end markets (i.e. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Not sure why you think NYU Stern is a peer to Brown…or even above Ross lol. Enjoy your shit undergrad Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+2 Why in the world would the RX banks have the same program... GS only has it because they have a PE platform that is respectable. The whole thing with boutique banks and how they often pitch themselves vs. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 The dudes story is clearly a bunch of B.S. buddy lebronjames69
+2 Every kid going to an EB at my school is a herb Intern in IB - Cov
+2 He is being sarcastic, def stay away from those groups if you want a chiller wlb MergersMaestro
+2 I’d anonymize lol Broker in IB - Cov
+2 Harvard being 40% nepo/legacy is not what I’d call “pre-vetted gems”. Intern in PE - LBOs
+2 I went to KCL lol Intern in PropTrad
+2 It's spring, y'all don't melt in the heat? Rabbit
+2 Short final rounds usually mean the senior team is already sold on your technical skills and just needs a quick personality check stephen4056
+2 SomeCaliberTalent
+2 My VP put together an IC memo without me while I was on vacation and completely made up a line item in the financials because he trusted AI. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+2 Congrats on the interviews! Are they for analyst or associate? ffrosterr
+2 Swede here, how tf are you able to talk to Danes? Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+2 not only did he call his wife a fish head, he talked about her small breasts he's getting triple fucked. countersuit from her, lifetime finance ban, and an angry wife thebrofessor
+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 Ignore title but did analyst years in FIG. Many threads on this so I encourage you to read them all. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 What kind of question is this? That logic extends to VPs and Ds too then. I am a D and I don't open any of the threads with the title of prestige rankings, deciding offers, etc. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+2 I wish I would have learned more bricks and sticks if anything. But I’m sure the shoe would be on the other foot if I was a quasi construction guy. jarstar1
+2 If you land deals as an MD, congrats you are doing well in bringing in deals. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 To get better at a sport you have to play the sport. Just keep networking gang. Georgington Washington
+2 Prospect in IB - GenWould give u advice but lowk not tryna help my competition for this upcoming cycle. May the best man win  selenagomezsdad
+2 GS TMT, Jefferies Houston, MS M&A/Tech all have great WLB Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Those two are typically the best balance sheet banks in the C&R sector, and along with GS usually make up the top 3 in total fees. GS leans a bit more M&A than the other two. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
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+2 There’s a lot of truth to it though. Even if I agree that there is a whole industry relating to anti-money. elninomaravilla
+2 Desk: Fixed Income tradingLevel: New gradBase+Bonus: Sign-on £6k, starting salary £65k, expected all-in first year ~£90kYears of experience: 0 (starting July 2026)Firm: European Bulge Bracket Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+2 Industrials is good. Long hours, good exits, good deal flow. Just don't pick it if you are mediocre, because you won't convert Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Luckily I work for a French Bank. Since this only applies to bonuses from 100k onwards I am not confronted with vesting periods, even in exceptional years. Don’t think my VPs are either. Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+2 . Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+2 Delete NahFAM69
+2 13f's only report long positions. So long puts and long calls are reported. With hedge funds like Citadel, their options plays are almost always going to be short as a part of the wider systematic strategies. usernameladiesman217
+2 Good news: MDs on guarantees got crazy pay, new mansions, car collections and lavish second homes Bad news: Juniors got crushed and misled VP in IB - Cov
+2 Imagine sucking at your job and being a net negative… but getting paid enough to buy a $5M westchester house.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Ya obviously would take UBS here, congrats Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A: For  healthcare investing as a whole: WCAS and Nordic, although Nordic skews HCIT Works at Boston Consulting Group
+2 Hmm that's a tough one. I'd say a lot of it is the same coming from both target and non-target schools e.g. being personable, curious, and genuine, following up, etc. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Don’t wear anything with visible logos or something obnoxious like that Burberry plaid print. The Valentino logo is very gaudy too, avoid wearing that as well. flakeyassfriends
+2 Well,  Substack_Guy
+2 I get that vibe from the smaller “polished” boutiques like Centerview PJT PWP and not as much from Evercore / Moelis Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 It's clearly among the market leaders in LevFin in Europe, but the team setups at BNP are different to BB banks. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Del Anonymous Monkey
+2 The reason this is not true across the board is because the #1 skill you can have in IB from analyst -> MD is self awareness. nontargetfromtarget
+2 Thanks for the response. Finally walked my way through this haha. Non-Recourse
+2 Congrats on UBS! NBTtmoon
+2 Had similar dilemma last year, and went with the Big4 firm. Batric Pateman
+2 Associate 2 in IB - Cov PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀