Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 If you’re coming straight out of an internship and casting a wide net across IB, commercial banking, research, and corp dev, working with the right headhunters can definitely help streamline things. kelvinmadris
+2 Yes, there are way less positions relative to applicant numbers but also far less nepotism and elitism so arguably more meritocratic (I still think UK recruiting is very dumb). Also, your flow chart is a bit shit. tedwards128
+2 Honestly I think your profile is actually strong for junior consulting roles at a Big4 in Italy, even as a lateral hire. I would keep this in mind though: virginiagoffredi
+2 I hear you — after 5+ years, it’s normal for the shine to fade. virginiagoffredi
+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 Try to have a pitch for ur favorite femboy gooning material  Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+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 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 Referral do not mean interviews. It actually carries very little weight unless it’s from a partner. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Thanks,   but there is no break for us as I basically do on 9-9-7 culture. Overall Datadog services are: regret_tech
+2 An MD I worked w/ in banking was allergic to scents (needed fragrance free hotel rooms and all that) and everyone in the office was very accommodating w/ their cologne usage. NuclearPenguins
+2 I am from the bay and went to Berkeley. People here are really smart but not that proper or polished. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 odog @digitalimmortality.com Developer in RE - Comm
+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 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 Given that it's my user name, figured I'd respond. TechBanking
+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 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 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 If I'm reading your Q right you're basically asking how non-rx bankers fare in RX consulting recruiting? VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I mean if you’re dressing like a slob yeah you probably deserve to get roasted. A little tailoring is dirt cheap. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Full Disclosure: I work for Planr, so factor that in. adam.oflynn_1
+2 Full Disclosure: I work for Planr, but since we're in this space figured I'd offer a perspective. adam.oflynn_1
+2 Did it last year, and it was still a take home case, and I believe the content and difficulty sees a good amount variation depending on what office you apply to bc their recruiting is more office centric. Summer Associate in PE - LBOs
+2 None of my personal friends are interested in finance and all of my connections at school have no clue what investment banking is.  Substack_Guy
+2 😭first-gen, low income Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 that's crazy. time well tell I guess how poor Vista returns get then. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 In the professional world American brands dominate. Oxbridge doesnt carry the same amount of aura as HYPSM. Every international kid at Oxbridge I know said if they got into HYPSM they would have taken it.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I’m a pedo Darius abuser and I think that’s why I’m slaving away at Baird Industrials 😔 Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Yeah man, I remember when I used factset like a decade ago and it was exactly what you're describing. I did a lot of formulas in spreadsheets in order to do proper data analysis. Determined
+2 Money goes up, shit trickles down. Since time in memoriam. Substack_Guy
+2 Damn, reason I even asked is because I had a friend at a bb who told me about their own buddies experience (hence, I am aware of which 14 list class this is) and from what was floated around -> some got passed up even w pt134
+2 Bunch of cry baby virgins here Rick_Sanchez009
+2 I had a parent pass away from alcoholism in my late teens. I don't know if I have a solution but definitely try and help him. All it takes is one night to cross the line permanently. Job Trunicht
+2 Esade for mif would be better. Warwick MiF does not place nearly as well as their bachelors. You'd be an international in UK market so it's even worse if you want to land those entry level roles.  Bander77
+2 It is a decent firm, in the same way that BlackRock is a decent firm, brand name does attract talent at the start. But with experience you will know it is not in the same league as the top macro shops  PM in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Encouraging to see two dishwashers trying to use logic.  VP in IB - Cov
+2 I did two years in LMM PE and was promoted to Senior Associate. The fund was not performing well so I moved to Corp Dev at a big tech company. Based on your experience, how likely would it be for me to pivot back into PE? IB-Monkey1
+2 Club sports do not make you a student athlete BoweryScumbag
+2 Not sure why this is getting MS'd. It's not an insult to Nomura or shilling for HL, but they are two completely different banks operating in different areas of corp fin. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 My intent is honestly not to rip into the guy, but I do think that his post and assessment is a bit intellectually dishonest. Fred Fredburger
+2 I have development going, stick built, slab on grade, but anything with a podium is stalled out. jarstar1
+2 This is bullshit. As much as I hate RBC, it's so obvious she is just looking for a large payday. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Given your background, you don’t need an MBA immediately. Direct networking into RX analyst roles is feasible, especially via: froggy
+2 Which minority is DEI benefitting? The prime freeloaders are women, in particular, white.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 pbandjpartners odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 Recent grad: went to one, could've gone to either. With prior PE experience, HBS or GSB doesn't matter in terms of job impact (short-term or long-term). Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Agree with the first point, but actually think there is a pretty low likelihood of finding a VC gig after Sr. Asso / VP, the industry is too small and there is no reason to hire someone from PE v. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 why are you throwing every single post into chatgpt and asking for a response Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 i think bristol is better regarded in its law programs than economics. i also dont see that many bristol graduates going into IB while there are more prospective bath graduates which have gone for example. spiff
+2 I have thought about this several times actually since I went into tech sales.  Here's a few thoughts I have always landed on: 和平
+2 This is hilarious that you’re calling it a lower caliber talent pool. pudding
+2 Oaktree is definitely not what it used to be especially post the Brookfield acquisition. Cannot comment much from limited work experience with them. First_Lien_Larry
+2 Second this, unfortunately know someone who was one of those idiots who joined and cannot seem to get any other opportunities even with the experience they have gained there. Summer Associate in PE - Other
+2 Lots of BS I said in interviews, but in reality, I think mainly 2 parts: 1) more realistic when thinking about strategic exits (what corporates care about, how to tell the story, what impacts their decision making, how ear 12monkeyz
+2 Ok, so this is a great question and show's you're being thoughtful.  I would be more amped for you if the PM had a good solid track. madmax
+2 For banks that have a team specifically for your school, you NEED to talk to them. Unless you have a referral from an MD or sometimes banks have a system where a referral from anyone is enough for a HireVue. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 From Florida - there’s really no rush. Would get in a good spot to transfer and then go to the best school you can. Don’t worry about certifications or anything. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 PE professional here - find it super useful for generating expert call agendas, summarising notes and helping distill ideas into IC docs (we use word so have to write in prose). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Had an offer from them this cycle. They are fine and your experience will depend vastly on how well you network since it’s a self staffing model. AK6969
+2 once had a a female colleague complain to HR abt the conversations during lunch being "male-focused" as we talked abt sports most days.  sorry hannah, idgafos abt ur kids. CEO in PE - Other
+2 Unfortunately your budget is too stretched to live alone in that area especially within walking distance, considering all Canadian big5 are based in the City. brtfedd1312
+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 liquidiot Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Lmao, of all the criticisms that one could lobby at RBC, not being woke enough is surely near the bottom.   Works at RBC Capital Markets
+2 dhshjejsAint u pushing 40? haha yeah but I want to have a lot of kids.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+2 They are taking ~20m and leveraging it 12x? That seems pretty crazy.. 8% drawdown and you’re wiped out. Unless you’re running extremely tight (not real investing) this seems very hard to manage.  NA in IB-M&A
+2 Common brainteaser: what is double 33.5? goldmanworker
+2 Many people in the comments seem to be dealing with nervous system issues. It often takes a few months of consistent effort to improve this. IOS_associate1128
+2 Participation trophies are over buddy. IB and PE experience are only relevant for the modeling part of the job which is the least important  NA in IB-M&A
+2 Had the same issue and got a return offer. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 This doesn't really make much sense, agree that the T1 LOs (e.g., Capital Group, Wellington) don't normally hire laterally from 2+2 but they do very often hire that same background via MBA  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Thank you, Anchor. Appreciate your comment. May I ask you to elaborate more on why, "on the first thought", you think  that I do not have a novel approach. TheorPhysicist
+2 Find the right woman and you don’t have to be interesting for her to talk to.. so long as you spend bigly. Got to be able to compensate for the lack of charm somehow.  Anonymous Monkey
+2 If I could predict the next 5-10 years I’d quietly make money off it, not post about it on WSO. In reality, no one can predict the future. Especially now.  CRE
+2 Standing out for jobs in Saudi Arabia or the UAE requires a combination of strong skills, cultural awareness, and strategic job search methods. kelvinmadris
+2 Completely agree. VP in IB - Cov
+2 Let them hoard all the 32 year olds they want bro goldmanworker
+2 Feel like people (specifically VP and below) are split into 3 main categories: Nontarget grinders, Mid-pack target kids and french/Quebecois Recruiter in CorpStrat
+2 This is very good question... What would be the value added (e.g. for the seller) from engaging an IB team at the various levels? Basic stuff: (LLM? Or better) models + in-house m&a hungaroe
+2 Best teams are REGLL, Industrials and Levfin Intern in IB-M&A
+2 cornell hotel school's nepo rate def tops this list aluvibd123
+2 Just say it you hate men. You and your supporters are eternal victims. Get a life freeloaders. The only liability is l*sers like you who want handouts virtue of their gender while handicapping hardworking men. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Idiotic take  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Incoherent blabbering, not a single point being made Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 This is cope. The power shift has already occurred to a great degree. Women are the majority in colleges, law schools, medical schools and the below 30s are making more than men in some markets. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I didn’t really set out to talk about macro economics over the last half century but we are going to be in a higher for longer environment. Read Howard marks sea of change - that basically explains what I’m getting at. patrick_bateman_
+2 not really shitting on them. pretty accurate from my experience. finance interest is extremely limited, and there's zero institutional support. 13LBAdkdsalkdfja
+2 This personal agenda under the disguise of DEI starts as early as Associate level where women use senior female leaders at the bank to pressure MDs into having females VPs even when they are not as competent as even mid-bu Director in IB - Cov
+2 Don't know why everybody in this comment section is being a dick. Maybe the turkey they ate was dry. Anyways Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Thank you so much for the response — I really appreciate it. I’m still a bit confused since this is a pretty complex topic, so I just want to make sure I’m understanding it correctly. wso warrior
+2 Well what is your current situation? Are you at a MM shop in the mid-west looking to lateral to a BB in NYC? Are you at a MM in NYC? What is your reason for leaving your current group? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 dhshjejsPity they werent shap elbowed enough to get into a better bank VP in IB - Cov
+2 tf else you wanna know Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Feel like it’s not useless because the goal of a college education should be to learn how to think etc, not solely vocational. omsos20032
+2 Im too busy enjoying my cup of warm milk to get stuck in the weeds tbh dcfdestroying
+2 You fundamentally do not understand how meal structuring works in the world of IB, big law, and other high finance positions.  If you are working through dinner your frim picks up the tab. PEarbitrage
+2 I don’t work in the field, so take this with a grain of salt, but it seems to me like if your friend wants to go into any public markets investing role (LO or L/S), he should go for the Fidelity/Wellington type offer, as t TheFunkyMunky
+2 Not at either of the two, but know a limited number at each, and based on what I've heard, A&M pays measurably better, but Alix is more stable. Associate 3 in HF - Event
+2 You’ll make it, I know you can. At the end of the day it’s just a job - we earn pieces of paper that we don’t have to kill each other for food. Intern in IB - Cov