Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 I just stuck around the hoop and when one of the VPs was let go for performance I was next man up. Hope to do well and hang around the get a bigger carry allocation next fund lol  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 definitely competitive for all schools. Got offers for all the schools you mentioned with similar profile. ukgrad
+1 Honestly looks like another one of those fake first year internships I’d be very careful and honestly you’d probably not get any of the experience you’re looking for Intern in IB-M&A
+1 I appreciate the helpful response. I agree it shouldn’t be too difficult, just about finding the right place. I just can’t tell based on your response (and maybe you’re not sure) if HPS would be that place. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Been some improvements recently, but realistically it’s just typical banking hours. An1 you’ll get like 150, An2 like 190-200. Internship is chill, analyst group is very tight knit. Broker in IB - Cov
+1 The banner thing is so true ahaha. Reminds me of Caprae Capital. Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 Ignore everyone above, don't supplementmax as that can only end badly long term. VP in IB - Cov
+1 Why does data centres fall under TMT? shouldn't it fall under Infrastructure, power, utility teams if its such a asset-heavy business model and is literally infrastructure? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Agreed, wouldn’t trust a TMT banker to run a infrastructure DCF if my life depended on it  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Congrats on Debt Capital Markets! Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Absolutely - there is just sort of a way to work up the line. Talking to Juniors who put you into contact with seniors, who then get you to analysts.  Summer Associate in IB - Gen
+1 In the exact same boat… Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Sadly not, but I don't understand how you can even get one as a first year, I tried for some off cycles but I think they're largely for masters students.  djones2
+1 Left finance for corporate to have to free time on the side to start a business. ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 Mostly guessing here, but ya a mix. Potentially from networking but would have to be outbound / active on your end. Headhunters and LinkedIn postings are rare and almost have to seek those out with consistency. Enlightenment
+1 MM IB to Strategy at a fast growing single-brand CPG. My entrepreneurial venture has to do with a massive international sport coming to the US (IYKYK) 🎾 ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 Pierogi EquitiesWhich of the 3 do you have? CRE
+1 You do realize that after 1-2 M&A processes it all gets very repetitive, right? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 obviously go to northwestern by a mile slowfriday1
+1 . Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Agree with the above comment. Being an LP is paradise. See: Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 That's true - i'm probably not the guy to seek institutional-lvl guidance on equity strategics (fundamental or quant). But i'll try to answer his question, based on my own understanding. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Ha. it's a great job if you like incorporating non value-add comments, sending out some BS diligence trackers at 2am, and sitting through working capital adjustment calls for a number that will be trued up in 3 months! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 it makes absolutely no sense imo.  antirez
+1 Very much split. Different culture, quality of people, level of execution, etc. When we work with Numis it seems more like they are another advisor than the same bank Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Which are the strong teams in London and which to avoid?  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Truist? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 I just don't want to develop a reputation as someone who will never close or make an offer. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Americans don't walk. Look at our waistlines. Definitely don't take public transportation either, if it even goes where you need to.  We're the wealthiest third world country there is.  CRE
+1 What are the perks and benefits at AGC like? I.e. dinner, firm outings, uber, travel, etc?  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 90 at a MM BB Assistant in Legal
+1 Scotia is obv is well below Jeff, GS and EVR in Houston lmao, quite honestly not in the same conversation. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Second that. They're not bad (persay) in Houston but it's so much weaker than Jeff/GS/EVR that they're not comparable. Scotia has to scramble to get ~2 deals /yr out of that office vs. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Houston P&U group is very strong, obviously not on the same level as the above names, but would be a strong offer to get. They have a rainmaker MD and extremely competent up and coming young MD and Director bankers. watchworshiper
+1 Awesome post! Would recommend starting to network on your summer before sophomore year. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Was expecting AI slop - super helpful guide! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Recruited and got an offer from nyc MM for summer 27, post is mostly good except for the timelines, some interviews were as early as late December/early January. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Started my career in valuations and made the jump. Know a solid amount of other people who did the same thing. Definitely need to network + be a bit lucky, but doable. Can’t speak to the other careers. Associate Consultant in Consulting
+1 Some absolutely hilarious comments in here ha Manager in CorpDev
+1 Thanks so much for the explanation! Sorry your earlier comment scared me a ton  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 The dec offers were for texas, i don't konw why they're so fast. Earliest interview for non-texas was first week jan and offer same week. reddemon
+1 Is the SL comment right? They own nearly 50M shares of Dell (check their 13F if you don’t believe me), and Dell is up 250% in the last 6 months. $300/share run up implies $15B in profits dollars created in 6 months… stinkbug
+1 100%, PEs been great. Solid culture at my firm, good returns, hours have been so much better than banking  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 That IR team be like Game 5 Brunson helpiamstuck123
+1 Keep in mind it’s MUCH easier hiring internationals in London than NYC. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Latest mark pension funds have are Q4 2025, so my comment wouldn’t take that into account, fair point. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 sure! ukgrad
+1 Look at the people working there. Entire LinkedIn gives desperate loser energy. Should be no surprise its shady af. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+1 I’ve heard they give max a week on an exploding offer Summer Associate in IB - Cov
+1 Doubt it. Lazard has sufficient creds to back their expertise  What is probably happening is that out of the $150m, CVP will pay select individuals a “consulting fee” of $5m newcourt
+1 This is true but the team/group you’re in can still affect whether you’re getting a 85% bonus or 100% plus. Your performance review also matters. VP in RE - Comm
+1 They ask for your banking login too? chimpychimper
+1 You recruit for internships sophomore year. You will not reveive any benefits from transferring if you transfer after sophomore year. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 They give 'insufferable real estate broker' vibes lol Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump for London!  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 It’s a great outcome and good for Bain for being one of the few funds that plays in semis hardware/fabs/WFE but there’s definitely an element of right place right time given generational memory cycle. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump. Build on the stream. What is your inkling? Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 I’m considering entrepreneurship. Have an idea for a small market in FinTech (not big enough to need/get VC funding but a start). Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 I think the idea of quantamental is very ambiguous. how do you define quantamental? is it the fact that you use lots of alt data to catch signals and trade on them? equitystrat
+1 It sounds like 20 years down the line you might regret not taking the leap. From that lens, it’d probably make more sense to jump. asdf1248
+1 Above posts got most of the ones.  Sentinel Dome, Foreword, and Irenic all have SF headcount I believe as well on smaller HF type places.   VP in Research - FI
+1 there is no competition, an intern once told me he had to work past dinner time since this large (20k + EV) trucking business was based on the west coast. tough racket Intern in IB - Gen
+1 This is obviously a joke Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 these are strategies i dont work on but I did hear lots of algorithmical implementations in fundmanetal seats. I guess these are quantamental to your definition. equitystrat
+1 Sounds like Selby Jennings level buffoonery. Chop shop trashMy advice is avoid.  associate_HWS
+1 Anonymous Monkey: 32, $3.1mm excluding unvested RSUs How KageSelly
+1 Very helpful.  Should be lower imho!   CPDDOUGH
+1 Would just like to drop AJ Wasserstein"s articles on ETA  Very interesting stuff Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 Friend is SA there, it is sweaty.. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 ^ VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Thank you for such an honest take. I really resonate with it.  hollyflower695
+1 You are doing well. Try to write good and thoughtful essays that tell a good story supported by your background. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I have no idea why all of this AI shit has to be 100% in or 100% out or why you nerds are constantly polluting the RE forum about it. There is no possible way you used the Cybertruck as an example of cool or innovativ IsItREPE
+1 I really need to share my experience here. Lexapro did the same thing to me. dean787
+1 That’s because your grandparents are from a Commonwealth country, and therefore are more exposed to British institutions.  Prospect in HF - Macro
+1 Then just get a respectable degree from both Harvard and Oxford so everyone in the world knows your almae matres Probably easier said than done Senior Consultant in CorpDev
+1 Should be fine. I was scared to take those off when I first started and didnt take my first real PTO until like late May. In hindsight it really wasnt that deep. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Any employer worth working for will know HYPSM and Oxbridge. If your life purpose is to impress a random villager then I guess Harvard and Oxford are the only unis worth attending. Prospect in HF - Macro
+1 There will be some funds closer to VC than GE that may appreciate your operating + investing skillset. Though likely no vanilla growth funds will value it at all. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 28, ~700k  MnIGuy
+1 ojapar20 odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Happy to help pls dm Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Have a decent slug coming up on a few deals this year. These were single deal waterfalls, no funds.  Director in RE - Other
+1 Agree that SRS was crazy good. Jetro (for both series of funds) was good, but not crazy good. I have no idea how their AUM has grown, Fund VI and beyond are average. Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 They make these exceptions typically for two reasons if someone's been with the firm for a while or they have some type of presence in SF even if just 1 MD with a tiny office. VP in PE - Other
+1 Liquid credit and public equity analysts have generally been viewed pretty positively and received good career paths, from some ppl in my network who used to work there. allstar101
+1 These numbers are super low wow. Kids see this as the cost of playing safe. one right play in your 20s dwarfs these people’s years of slaving  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 31, ~$300k. Banking for around 4 years now, prior to that took out huge loans to cover living expenses and MBA, prior to that was an hourly worker making ~$40k and saving basically nothing. Flynnsmolder
+1 I’d also argue that you learn how to think about business fundamentals, capital allocation and risk/return. Very helpful when think about underwriting any role/investment/business problem. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Emphasizing the behavioral point. Bankers want to know that you are a chill person to be around since you’ll be spending 15hrs a day with them. Have your story down cold. Why banking? Why this bank? Why this industry? ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 I'd argue if you dig in, it builds "mile wide inch deep" skills across a number of domains. Legal, accounting, tax, strategy, operations, etc. You get to a "B-" in all of them.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 I'm just that guy Prospect in IB - Restr
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+1 Question is impossible to answer without knowing what your job goals are, whether you want to stay in the US or return to your region, where in the world your region is (Booth has very strong presence in LATAM for instance Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 sp1313bump This was just posted today. Where are you bumping it from, exactly?  CRE
+1 Tell them what you would acquire and what it would need to look like. CRESF
+1 Yeah I thought it was gonna be some 7D chess too and realized that banking is just banking. Still the same shit at its core. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 equitystratFor IB: Left Lane Associates Transportation M&A group WaffleFalafel
+1 100% co-location with PM is so fucking dumb....if MLP allows WFH, there is no reason Citadel, Baly or P72 should not. RxGonGivItToYuh