Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Plenty of kids re-recruit every year. As long as you’re normal and don’t shit talk your old group, you will be fine.  Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+1 $5.5 near midtown will give you a flex 2BR. Like basically a place with a living room that you could turn into a partial bedroom meaning you will have basically no living room. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Another point, are you on a visa or not? If you are, it’s a huge gamble as you’re risking getting sent back home Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks to both of you for your comments, ofc the Oxbridge are another rank, but I also saw that there are more ESCP a Sir IB_7
+1 If you want to work in finance and not consulting, even if HEC MiM is one of the best programs in the world, the MS in Finance at Bocconi is the deal (it would be diferent if it had been the HEC MiF). Sir IB_7
+1 There are not investment banks in Bulgaria (Bulgaria is not part of the Anglo Saxon system and world), but there are investment intermediaries. KaiserRG
+1 C/O ‘27 with an MM IB offer for next summer- Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Is your GMAT score based on legacy GMAT or GMAT FE? Taiwanese-Speaking
+1 In my opinion, the problem with investment banking and why it is a horrible career for juniors really comes down to 1) lack of focus from senior bankers and creation of unnecessary work and 2) the lack of ability for senio Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Look at this UBS clown, always full of excuses Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 When I first started at UBS they were 5th, that’s why a goal of 6th was originally reasonable on the (now laughable) press tour they did claiming that Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 DB Ind very sweaty but beasts - well regarded across the street. Good exits recently as well (ie Apollo, Carlyle, Blackstone, KKR) nordicsx
+1 my understanding is that its a very strong team and well regarded across the street - good deal exposure (very sweaty) and A+ exits (ie Apollo, Carlyle, KKR, Blackstone) recently nordicsx
+1 Betting is a degenerate activity. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Yeah, I’m thinking the same for everything you've listed. Good luck with the HF, I’ve been toying with the idea too. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 What is comp like my drilla? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 I"m a lawyer who works a lot in this space. PM me if you'd like to discuss more. RE-Atty
+1 Arlington Capital LBOBaboon
+1 A couple in my experience: Apple and Google have insanely nice campuses for the tech space Goldman still takes the cake for IB in NYC. RBC is right by it in the Amex tower with a nice view Manager in CorpStrat
+1 Eat Activ Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking as well. The big unknown here is what OP has been doing with their life. CP24
+1 Stern did well this year. IAG placed half top BB/EB and half top buyside.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 I have friends at Rothschild. Comp is pretty mid most years, and it’s a total black box as to what it’ll ever be. A close family friend is a very productive MD there and he’s looking to move.  user_5991
+1 Good luck, looking for similar pivot as well. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+1 Know someone who did this at McK, and she said it was a pretty smooth process. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 We don’t really expect interns to know any technicals, you have nothing to worry about. Be good to work with, strong attention to details, make beautiful slides, you will be fine. Green Zeus
+1 On buyside where they recently advised - HL and PJT are virtually interchangeable. IMO the biggest difference is that e.g. PJT is most commonly company/sponsor advisor with HL being mainly creditor side. SeniorChimp
+1 I’m at a MM Balance sheet bank in the US, so take with a grain of salt. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 You got this champ! Determined
+1 I recently made a similar transition out of Energy PE to a different industry. Based on advice I received from others, going back to PE is definitely possible, but you need to have the right story. dlfkg3412
+1 UBS has good e-trading teams across all assets. Heard they are paid well too and have low attrition. Equities derivs is probably also good. potatolover34
+1 Hg also pays ~370 all in for ASO1 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Stern vs Cornell based on fit. Have you visited auckfndover
+1 I haven’t either yet :( do you guys wanna have a gc to talk about updates? chiragohri
+1 Take the Sci Opportunity over Tech, M&T and M&A for sure Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump, very curious Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 UBS GB Outlook by year over my time at the firm: 2017-2021: Very Bullish2022: Bearish2023: TBD merger dependent2024: Bearish2025: Very Bearish2026: Hopeful I will be laid off soon Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Appreciate your insight! Is "Delay Graduation" easy to do? Is there an official process I’d need to go through, or is it just a matter of planning my courses and then updating my resume to reflect the later grad date? skyblue1
+1 UBS needs a new M&A, FIG, M&T, HC teams, among others. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Lmao some of the best analysts I've known have come from unrelated degrees. nutmegger189
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key insights and strategies for breaking into finance: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 I’ve recently been looking into equity research. Also have been looking at accounting roles since my degree is in accounting but specifically QoE/FDD roles and nothing. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Depends on the school and the Msc. Some Msc are almost as regarded as the PGE and others are not. If you do Msc Finance then you will be fine, PGE is better but for AM you will be fine. goriecs
+1 Would you mind dming me to chat about your role. Got an offer for BD at a very solid shop but very niche industry. lakers12
+1 Just another kid at arguably the most elite college in the world which sits and has the most exposure to the center of the world’s engine for technological innovation. Prospect in PE - Other
+1 Should have added it to the top bit just giving general comp ranges: Base:150-200Bonus:1-7x base M_As_In_Mancy
+1 Bump Intern in IB - Gen
+1 . VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Would you mind dming me to chat about your role. Got an offer for BD at a very solid shop but very niche industry. lakers12
+1 Would you mind dming me to chat about your role. Got an offer for BD at a very solid shop but very niche industry. lakers12
+1 Primarily WM/Markets/AM Gainone1572
+1 Would you mind dming me to chat about your role. Got an offer for BD at a very solid shop but very niche industry. lakers12
+1 Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A jarnold
+1 lol what kind of BB makes juniors wear a suit and tie every day? SonicBoom12
+1 Stop looking at me bro earthwalker7
+1 Final rounds for buyside credit research roles can indeed vary, but here’s what you should know based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Never lol.  PaulAllenIsInLondon
+1 UK finance recruiting has definitely changed. There are fewer spots and more steps, but I think it’s also more merit-based now. It’s tougher but not impossible. froggy
+1 2 unrelated questions its fine if you answer whichever you feel is most relevant for everyone or both :)  PMatStrattonOakmont
+1 From similar background (though I got a full ride at one of HYP instead).  Dartmouth is what I would lean to, it's not any less of a "Target" than Stanford for Wall Street.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Class of 22 here so yall came in the year I left. Damn I’m old. Went to UF and yea my college days were awesome, definitely more fun than I’m having now working in PE, but it’s a trade off. Analyst0910
+1 BritanniaAmericanaBump. Also in a similar situation Nobody Man
+1 I think***** rates, equity derivs, and structured products rings a bell about beig decent**** pls take with massive grain of salt Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 Well for the places I have been, if they say stuff like "you are hardworking etc. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I’m familiar with one of the their Sun Belt offices and their shit is totally fucked larry david
+1 I think the answer is yes, but: Count WACCula
+1 Omg I’m so sorry. My interview was for SA27, so that’s probably why haha. Best of luck FleetingSpirit
+1 Dude u missed a golden opportunity to fuck with him, u should've walked up to the guy and said "Harvard or Oxford" Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Really appreciate the response - enormously helpful and definitely a lot to think about. capstgcapstg
+1 nepo city Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Parasites need to be exterminated.  LMBurn
+1 Unless living alone is a big deal for you, I would recommend sharing with 1 or 2 people.It does make a massive difference in savings. Works at Cannacord Genuity
+1 like others said, the best way is practice. in addition to that, get comfortable with silence. pause before you answer instead of rushing to speak. poodle_talker
+1 Most of what I've been doing is with capital raising, but our latest deal just fell through and right now we don't have a live deal. Summer Associate in RE - Comm
+1 no Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 In finance, stories of “nepo hires” — like someone whose dad is UBS IB head and mom is KKR executive, yet lands a job at Goldman Sachs — show how connections can fast-track opportunities. ryonreyolds
+1 Is this DB?  Incoming Analyst in Consulting
+1 the benefit of exploring is that you’ll find what you enjoy AND are talented at. the book “Range” explores this topic.from the description: poodle_talker
+1 Agree with this as well. Also you should def take interviews with the pods for a couple of reasons: M_As_In_Mancy
+1 Money is an ends to a mean, that is happiness What's the point of money and prestige if you're eventually unhappy? Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 Foster is the play - here are their IB Accelerator's placement numbers - https://www.uwiba.org/general-8 prospective intern_0000001
+1 No networking means anyone that didnt go to a specific set of schools is SOL. Not sure how that makes it more merit-based Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Their Investment Banking Accelerator is the way to break into IB. Has high placement odds for Seattle boutiques/MM firms (Cascadia, Meridian, BMO) and gets a few people into BB/EB every year (PWP, JPM/GS, etc.). notyourcupoftea
+1 Me neither. Soo worried Arianazhuo
+1 I once got asked in a final round partner interview, verbatim “in my experience, all you straight, white private school guys are exactly the same and I hate working with you, so why are you any different” PlsFix85
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown of your options and considerations: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Some options:Get into a graduate program (IB, consulting) and defer your offer for a year - very common. Apply to Ox/Cam senior year Trader in HF - Event
+1 retard low IQ work can be taught in weeks, that's why non-finance grads aren't as overrepresented in HFs and fly to other procedure-oriented work (e.g. PE) GS under Blankfein
+1 Just stick to your guns, I don't think there's necessarily a strategy to follow here....I have plenty of colleagues who don't drink for personal or religious reasons, believe me nobody is looking at you and wondering why y Gohard
+1 absolutely nothing, which seems like the norm Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Unless you're fat, running a marathon is not that hard. I would say most people under 40 with normal BMI should be able to get to sub 4 hours with 6 months training. QuiltEmerson
+1 Would the entirety of your undergrad career be at a satellite? People like to make jokes about the satellite campuses across the internet and I imagine in people in hiring capacities do as well. markjab
+1 Interesting, no explanation. I am shocked. You keep using the past tense. Are you aware that the war is still ongoing? I can show some sources if you need confirmation. lake_michigan
+1 Just bullshit with them talk about sports and college. Have them live vicariously through your youth.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 anyone know if more HVs are coming? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 You were up at midnight on a Friday ahead of a long holiday weekend hate posting and employer who pays you at least $200k a year based on the time stamp?   Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 You should at least once. It’s just a really fun time. Amazing food and the pit is so much fun. You can yell and a scream and rip up cards and they don’t bat an eye. Smoke Frog
+1 Yeah I’d definitely reach out to the recruiter first. The whole “they were impressed” then random rejection a week later usually means something changed behind the scenes, not that you suddenly became a bad candidate. tampawampa
+1 Incoming intern so take this with a grain of salt, but this is what I've been told: Intern in PE - LBOs
+1 Hey, thanks so much! Really appreciate the reassurance - I think there's very much an emphasis on the consulting recruitment "funnel" and certain boxes to tick off, so that's been a big concern for me. justwantajob12