Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 SAT score doesn't really matter for applications.  I have seen people their SAT Score/ACT score on it but only beacuse they got a 1600/36 on it and it was lowkey a flex. I would put that on there as well. Substack_Guy
+2 Sleight of hand for fundraising… very good. Swine-Linked-Notes
+2 Probably not, I feel the ratings agencies generally aren’t viewed as being great for that sort of training. Take a look at any of the big mutual fund complexes’ websites and see where the PMs and analysts were beforehand. guyfromct
+2 Capital Markets at a BB bluecollarfinanceguy
+2 . altitude78
+2 You and I remember Budapest very differently. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I usually ask if they know about Epictetus’ stolen lamp babaganoosh342
+2 Recommend just pinging your compliance partner. Shouldn’t be a problem at all but good to be proactive stephen4056
+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 Would also like to know. Especially the differences between HEC and LBS. How is recruiting going for current students and what kinds of profiles get traction (are 1/2 boutique/MM internships enough?) Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 No qualifications necessary to be a motivational speaker RestIess
+2 Once again, Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Overall I am very bearish on generic PPM / reiumbursed services as a go forward PE strategy. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 I honestly dk for sure. I just know this group had a killer year in Canada for FY25, so my best guess is that they worked ppl to the ground as a result. rolo25
+2 This is incorrect on the transcript piece. You need written authorization from the graduate (the applicant) to obtain an academic transcript. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 409a is an independent valuation done once a year or after major events for private companies that issue stock based compensation. local_finance_bro
+2 TheApprenticeShowing ur age with this troll Isaiah! Haha, very funny, whens that from like 2006-7 ? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+2 Showing ur age with this troll Isaiah! Haha, very funny, whens that from like 2006-7 ? RestIess
+2 Go for McKinsey, it is much better prestige and exit guillaume.alexandre
+2 Ok that explains it. I'm not a PE expert so I'll let others chime in. But, from what I've seen, the type model required in PE recruiting is almost its own skillset  Recruiter in CorpStrat
+2 Hey man can’t speak to comp, but had to make a similar choice recently - come in as an associate at a similar lvl MM as you listed vs senior analyst at a better platform MM as you also listed. Manager in CorpDev
+2 Nothing outside the top 15 b-schools is a respectable brand in Finance. No one will ever be impressed by the Kelley brand or hire you because you went to Kelley, unlike the t15. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+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 Even bonus as a percentage of the base salary ($175k over $225k)? My worry is going to a lower tier MM at $225k, but my potential bonus gets shafted (let’s say 50% of base). Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 Left Oppenheimer in the past year. Dinner / meal policy: $30 after 7 pm weekdays; $30 worth of stuff every 4 hours worked on weekends in office Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 It's the MD LockedIn Bezos
+2 Sure. I don’t want to dox myself but basically did all of whatever Neeley had to offer. Won quite a bit of recognition from the school. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 I joined one of those platforms and sit within the more public markets focused sub-team. All first year principals (late 20s/early 30s) are +/- $1mm total comp with a fairly narrow band. Principal in HF - Event
+2 khan.mmua Ferris Bueller
+2 London via LSE/Oxbridge is your best bet. Bocconi/UCL/Impeial  and HEC Paris (this one I think is only Master's though but not certain) are solid also and could work out well for London.  addarcher
+2 You value each position using the most recent share price from the latest financing round. Your fund keeps the number of shares it already owns. So you take: khan.mmua
+2 Yes, a POS provider can be a buyout target. The value comes from real time kitchen status and order timing. Delivery platforms want that data so they can route drivers correctly and avoid refunds. khan.mmua
+2 GSIF (Gator Student Investment Fund) just placed all 30+ sophomores into IB / high finance jobs, including EVR M&A, Gugg rx, Moelis, Citi, HL, RBC, BOFA, BDT & MSD, and others. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 You haven't said what you want to do, where you want to end up. Pivot to banking? advance in your current field? After your first job, your GPA basically doesn't mean anything. Corp_titan
+2 Damn. This was a while ago but my brother took Drexel over Penn State. Jokes on him haha Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Just give 2 weeks notice and leave it off your resume? Not in IB but I did this right before I started my current consulting gig, started a job right after I got the offer from the consulting firm. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Didn’t read like AI slop at all. liquidiot
+2 Non compete + silos make it hard to jump to a PM role from this directly, but possible with a transition. I’ve hired this kind of profile multiple times before and typically a pain to get out and requires some ramp. PM in HF - Other
+2 It's 2026 and OP just discovered nepotism.  CRE
+2 I can’t be the only person who is genuinely tired of having Israel shoved down his throat at every turn. Istg American politicians could be discussing anything, and somehow they’ll turn it into Israel simping fuckfest. femboyvipermain
+2 I would be worried that my high earning, and assumably highly motivated, doctor of a spouse would start to build resentment towards me for taking the easy way out. But maybe you're hung like a horse and it doesnt matter. Developer in RE - Comm
+2 Rare that PC shops have analyst positions, but some do. BD isn’t really the same concept at a PC fund. BD = originations which are usually people who were senior underwriters and then wanted to start finding new business. arw444
+2 current undergrad, have done EVR/LAZ/ROTHS/PWP internship. unless contextual no chance. alexcokke
+2 The key is to go for highly uncorrelated assets that, in a blended portfolio insulate you from various market risks.  In order of position size my portfolio is largely: Determined
+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 all this and paying interns $20/hr Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 PalmTreePE Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Think I needed to read this. I’m not a VP but have recently sourced a ground-up deal, am QBing another, and am trying to get two more under contract (all 200+ unit deals). DebtChug
+2 Very helpful Mr. Moe
+2 I’m at one of the large T1 LOs and my shop has actively added RAs.. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 Bain slides are like you had a good associate read through McKinsey’s slides and prepare materials for IC BCG’s always strike me as the least inspiring and I also like their colors and formatting the least SOFRsoGood
+2 marketMergerMaddieMaybe you could have something like Doordash buying Toast tho, possible... Ferris Bueller
+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 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 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 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 Don't know how you can call other banks shitty when you are at UBS Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 No I’m saying other shitty banks are better than UBS because UBS is even shittier.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Dallas for whatever reason seems like a really hot market for real estate jobs, even compared to other southern cities. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 Simply put, because PE is a pyramid structure. kuf135
+2 Please keep in my job switch experience was a year ago, so I think the market was a touch better than it appears today. chrisd161078
+2 Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas Ozymandia
+2 There is one person here consistently hate posting about UBS under different titles. The guy clearly has massive issues, relax. a.guy101
+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 It did. The period of the highest uplift in middle class expansion was due to private developers building homes.  But keep telling me you have zero understanding of how housing finance and policy works.   PEarbitrage
+2 It’s been overall good, has treated me well. Except I’ve had a bit of mixed feelings on it. Associate 1 in IB - CB
+2 My guess is his perspective is skewed because in NY privately built housing isn't really privately built, it's so tightly controlled in how, where, and what they can build it ends up lookin a lot like public housing in ter Multif@mily4Life
+2 As an Associate, I think it is harder to give comments then you realize. Its absolutely a skill at the end of the day that needs to be trained. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Anonymous Monkey: Have you thought about jumping to the credit side of the house?  No I don’t believe in PC DaveRamseyBurner
+2 AntiAmerican H1B abusers Unite! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 It's like asking "How hard is it to play baseball?" Well, my 6 year old daughter can play baseball. She can throw and catch a ball. And she can hit one if I lob it to her from 10 feet away. brianplord
+2 A little surprised how many are unaware how common this is. It always occurs under the disguise of mentorship. Director in IB - Cov
+2 Ok thanks. Sorry if these questions were weird I am just curious. How much would you say going to a school in tier 1 and 1.5 helps as opposed to a school not in those tiers? trinity475
+2 Did u miss buyside recruiting ? Lmao UberEats44
+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 The Market Maker. Fantastic podcast. Very informative, talks about markets & M&A news each week (and explains stuff very simply but also touches more technical stuff). BigBobbyTheBad
+2 We are on the same boat haha. Also from a non-target major and taking 4 year and a half to graduate this dec, doing my 4th internship in San Fran rn. jonah997
+2 Don't slander FT Partners like that. They pay $300k base. What do you think this is, UBS? huitt
+2 I'm sorry if you're not, but you sound like a bot. There isn't any real depth in your answer either. goopiness
+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 Hey, that’s awesome man. Congrats on your spot! Anonymous Monkey
+2 Work experience in a finance related field demonstrates interest and will help your resume to stand out. It’s very hard to get an IB summer analyst role with no prior finance experience.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 You’ll do work that an intern with no experience can’t mess up - it will be menial labor. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 I see what you’re saying. Just to give you a little more color on my current situation monkeyMAN8008
+2 So obviously good school, dont know where their MSF ranks, still leaning towards no though. Nobody Man
+2 People underestimate how much of this comes down to actually being present and getting real human reps in. Everyone hides behind screens, so when it’s time to talk to an actual person, their social muscle is weak. khan.mmua
+2 Ur resume was good enough prolly ur interviewing skills. Whether being genuine, interesting, or likeable i think all of those things matter whoooo
+2 You’re fine sending a quick hello from your work email. Compliance isn’t sitting there waiting to nuke you for saying hi to friends at other banks. Kevin W.
+2 Totally get it and not trying to be harsh/negative, moreso realistic. SaaSChimp
+2 The answer to the title is obviously no. Top HF is billion dollar outcomes. “HF” is not a career path like PE or Law. It’s rolling the dice to see if you get lucky for as long as you can bear it. SOFRsoGood
+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 It seems like you’re referring exclusively to investment sales brokers with the MLS comment. That could be true. I’ve done some sales but I’m predominantly leasing. BostonCREdude
+2 Haha ya, completely unhinged. RCJ92
+2 Congrats on Bridgewater! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Bump. Would also love to know difference between Equity and Credit groups Prospect in PE - Other
+2 IMO yes. I’d rather work for a no-name shop with good returns and culture than go for Apollo just because it’s Apollo and hate my life grinding up. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 It was tongue in cheek yes. To be fair, this is not the first time a bank has broken into top 5. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+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 I was accepted to MSF at Villanova/Georgetown/Notre Dame after 2 years of experience. I haven't gone and not sure if I will go (in several interview processes right now). Associate 2 in AM - Other
+2 Inaccurate data. I know for sure SMU has more than 60 alums in IB right now SMU Final Boss