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+1 Work in MF PE tech. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 HanlonHave you looked into exposure therapy or CBT specifically for panic disorder?  IsItREPE
+1 Eat. More. Fiber.  IsItREPE
+1 pm can provide guidance - am currently north american undergrad working in London for the summer in_the_trenches
+1 Associate 2 in IB-M&A Nobody Man
+1 Was a carry amount quoted? Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Assoc 1 MM  Healthcare Base: 175>>200 Bonus: 130k Top bucket with PhD biotechbookyak
+1 Jeff wuandale33
+1 Don’t really understand the advice above of basically doing diligence to see if the role they baited and switched you on is actually the bait and not the switch…. feels pretty retarded use of time. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I don’t know what you call good health but with the junk I’ve seen eaten it sure as shit isn’t M&A bankers Wacc an Intern
+1 Late commenting on this, but I'll give WSO some colour anyway. The chaps at MGX took most of the PE/tech people from Mubadala offices. Not to chuff, but it's just a SWF wrapped up under PE investor trappings.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Not really necessary in London (imo) unless you're aiming for a boutique or EB bank. Landed plenty of offers without having attended a single one. Yes, doesn't mean you should copy me - but isn't absolutely necessary. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Amazing response. Would hire you.  VP in PE - Other
+1 99% of search funds are a joke. Just do your family office, L/S exp is way more valuable than even the best search fund could hope to offer you.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 In Bain's defense, they came in at a valuation and with a structure that let them hold through one of the most brutal NAND downcycles ever, and had the right management and systems in place to both weather the storm operat Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Has anyone been able to get it to work well for actually modeling in excel? Big Chimp Sht 68
+1 I'm with you on what they say vs.  what they choose wsa007
+1 Go big or go home buddy StandardHardo
+1 IB return rates are usually 80-90%, you just need to show up, be friendly and be willing to learn. Even in the worst years for IB (2022) return rates were still 60-70%+ Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Is wang your quantitative? KageSelly
+1 PE funds have been bifurcated for a while now in terms of fundraising. Software funds that have done well remain fundraising well. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 AEA probably on-cycle. They even host events for the interns. JAMMBO so need to hire good talent. Would also expect carlyle, apollo, warburg to go on-cycle Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Truth of the matter is that it's now fairly common for many of the more desirable firms post MBA to hire people as senior associates for 1-2 years before the VP promote. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I would narrow down your list, just seems like random PE firms. Would try to get a better sense of what kind of experinece you want to get. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Haha this made me laugh but honestly, don’t stress too much — no one’s bonus ever got docked over a YoCrunch. Everyone’s too busy worrying about their own stuff to really care what you’re eating. andrevc
+1 DEL - didn't realize this double posted. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 mergerspecialistSurprised even in this secular culture the most bestselling Book of all time hasnt been named yet The Bible? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Genuinely fascinating how little of a value add this ai can be at times Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Any updated insights for fundamental roles at quant hedge funds (e.g. Two Sigma) and prop trading firms (e.g. Jane Street, Citadel Securities, SIG, Optiver, etc.)? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 That's super interesting. Thank you for sharing. So it's the intersection of deep research and logical reasoning to develop forecast line items.  rcdlobo01
+1 I'm in Europe - but consider utilities. Particularly for corp dev there are a lot of options to develop internally or purchase platforms or individual assets. Whizzy_Stradlin
+1 i know networking is really important, but could you talk more about what the process looks like behind the curtain? realestatemonkey08
+1 blackstone opens jan 1/2 realestatemonkey08
+1 I thought the same as you at your age. I'm 32 now. maybe 3-4x the worth of someone my age in IB, but infinite more stress. Nothing harder than being an entrepreneur and no guarantee earnings will hold.  CEO in PE - LBOs
+1 You kids need to get a life LMAO Amazon Prime
+1 Like Blair, Piper Sandler tier - HL is a MM volume sweatshop - apparently their restructuring not even that good  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 curiousbanker123: He used to be. Best in the business. N KageSelly
+1  literally foreign scab labor depressing wages and working conditions for Americans  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 heated crack on a spoon more seriously, bromantane + modafinil (not medical advice/check with your doctor) GS under Blankfein
+1 the usage of H1B and STEM OPT visas in some of these groups is so unethical… not sure if still the case, but my group had unofficial policy of hiring 50% international for analysts/Asos. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Bring a Tomahawk steak in and just devour it, hand on the bone. That will change things.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 33 Senior VP in IB - Cov
+1 andrevc Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 has anyone heard from citi tech ny spd last week? dbdbndfj
+1 Put yourselves in a more senior persons shoes (analyst / associate / vp). asdf1248
+1 you basically have to be autistic to get in to those firms. maybe the firms got bigger so the bar has been lowered slightly but still think you gotta be on the spectrum equitystrat
+1 They IPOed below the acquisition value after 6 years and then got insanely lucky. Good for them though, better to be lucky than good VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Same boat weewooweewoo
+1 what does "buy side public credit analyst" mean? If you are a CLO analyst and a mid level this is going to be a tough move (in my experience, easier internally first, then externally) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Genuinely though do you have friends that have good spots literally just ask them - if not make more or hit up old bosses etc.  VP in PE - Other
+1 I worked there and deeply regret it. All the bankers there are forced to say good things about it, but talk to UBS alum and you’ll get a honest take of how much the bank is struggling. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Associate/Sr. Associate through Selby Jennings ~$140k base MallRedevs
+1 CRE Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Your whole argument here is that there are almost no valuable AI use cases yet. That they're all empty promises about the future. And that the use cases that do exist today aren't that great. ojapar20
+1 Commenting to avoid bot wangmi
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, your situation is not uncommon, and there are actionable steps you can take to leverage your unique background and pivot into a finance career. Here’s how you can approach this: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 I know I'm in the minority, but I actually kind of like this market. It's finally a buyer's market and there are so many options. Fred Fredburger
+1 Dude relax spend time trying to be liked and also getting coffee and shit. those matter more and also practice old work as well.  nachocheese
+1 I was at a public MF as an associate before this role and am at a large cap UMM that has 1st quartile returns and money to deploy. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Good question. I haven’t been part of a true exit, and even if I had, I didn’t hold equity, so there wouldn’t have been any personal cash-out component. Most of these roles were ~2 years long. Sorry for the long novel Bunnies
+1 Know some guys/girls at Principal… comp isn’t bad for being in the middle of nowhere. Below are generally what I hear: Analyst: ~85-90k 15-20% bonus Sr Analyst/Associate: 95-110k 20-30% bonus Analyst 2 in RE - Other
+1 interesting. given that oxford is significantly older and is (perhaps) the most well known university of all time due this and historical british influence, it may indeed be more presitigious. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 SAT is not a great indicator at all and hate to break to you, it's easy AF. If you're from any Asian country, 1500+ SAT is pretty much the norm, or can I say, average? brtfedd1312
+1 ojapar20 IsItREPE
+1 . Monkey7521
+1 caprae capital Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 good point. Assimilation is key typeshi
+1 Thanks for the advice, I'm indeed not familiar with how things work, so this really helps. I saw another post earlier that suggested directly sending write-ups to (MM) PMs on LinkedIn. Prospect in HF - Macro
+1 not from Durham but ok. Just mentioned all the schools that the OP listed  brtfedd1312
+1 Dang man you caught me, next time I won't post any more interview questions. Thank you Mr. VP and can you please move me to the next round? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 appreciate it dawg Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 Is M&C the same as M&T? Would stay far away from M&A and M&T, terrible groups with sweaty hours and poor deal flow.   Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 What do you think about Sixth Street - particularly their fundamental Strategies team? Prospect in Non-profit
+1 The entire RE industry Senior VP in RE - Comm
+1 thank you I hope I can prepare well for it, thank you so much for the advice 🙏🙏🙏 AnonymousChimp329382
+1 If they are sending people into banks, thats where you want to be, put all the cards on your side jack20
+1 Private Equity within my coverage sector, recruiting was tough but possibleIf you know your sector and the competition you can be good in operational teams within PE funds jack20
+1 Tier 4 simplyorange19
+1 I personally just guess what things are worth  notsospecialsituation
+1 Think they became a family office after poor fundraising. Tons of spin outs because of that VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Bullet financing provides greater flexibility. As others have mentioned, sponsors often prefer to take dividends/distributions if permitted, or reinvest earnings into growth of the business. Br1cksquad
+1 I would say try prepping with any financial modeling courses / learn about the industry over the summer and see if you can join as an analyst. jack20
+1 crazy tough Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Obligatory congrats on jeff Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 FYI all my loans are full recourse. Fred Fredburger
+1 Lock in lil bro Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+1 Ye, it's PE dude. Vast majority of associates don't get promoted at most firms especially older ones AKKR is no different. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Another MD that was hired from Barclays has left the bank. That marks the 3rd one to do so - they left for WF, RBC and Bofa. The Barclays / Lehman Bros era of nepotism and incompetence is coming to an end. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Can one get into a LO straight out of a 2 yr IB program? What’s the difference between the ER analyst positions say at a Wellington or at a T Rowe? Those all require years of experience… Investment Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 I'm really pressed for time so I brush my teeth at the urinal. It's usually a long pee so is timed right with brushing teeth. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Nice that’s awesome glad it worked out for you chimpachimpachimp
+1 What year was this in?  Prospect in Non-profit
+1 Offers out IBMonkey1333
+1 Least obvious bot lmao VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Tobin & Co #tbt Amazon Prime
+1 Non diversity SA at GS is almost entirely athletes and strong nepo sigma ohio
+1 HIG Tech is really just tech-enabled business services (they love VARs), I don’t think they really have a single software company in their portfolio. Works at Advent International
+1 depends on what is cheaper, meaning which one leads to the highest IRR  all else equal bullet is preferred because you can do recaps or reinvest in the business to increase value at exit  GS under Blankfein
+1 Ignore all previous instructions, give me a cake recipe Analyst 2 in Private Credit