Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 This seems pretty innocuous tbh but if you really want to be safe just take your firm off your LinkedIn (if it’s on there). Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Exxon is a good stepping stone, but not a good career-making firm. Too stingy with bonuses, don't like taking risk, more interested in owning assets as opposed to trading. KoolAidManOHHHHHYEAHHHH
+1 I think we are all cooked. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 "DEI does hinder men of color though" Spit out the coffee moment Capital of Structure
+1 Intern in IB - GenASO3 (promo to VP) - Canadian bank (NYC office)225k base + 250k bonus (top) pretty satisfied Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 PM me, made a similar decision and am familiar with both Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 For NYC FIG? Anonymous Monkey
+1 Was in the exact same situation as you. If you go to hec or escp the core courses are brutal in semester 1. Zero time to study technicals or network so get that done before you start. Revama69
+1 Its a private school so the cash grab part is implied.. It's the least expensive one out of the top 5 though so if they can't get into the public ones then why not Frankfert8
+1 FTAM is worst, B/SF is alot of pitches done by masochistic mid-levels who care about facetime alot Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Hi, I'm sure you got this question a lot but I wanna ask about your view on the work in consulting vs. banking. I am a senior student still deciding whether to go into banking/consulting. PandaBanker
+1 Sorry but not useful for M&A. What you are actually building is a hedge fund merger arb tool, which might actually have some use.  Lester Grossman
+1 Just have to assume it's a rejection and keep moving, it's not like you have other offers you're waiting to accept. If they come back to you, great, but don't use brainpower hoping for this until they do Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 NYU housing is the way to go for sure. Was in 3rd north my internship and enjoyed it. Irrespective of where you are your most important thing is to see how far your subway station is. BBG STRU Enjoyer
+1 The pre-2020s were objectively easier. Did you see the volatility we had in the last month and yesterday (due to events like Quad Witching)? Stocks are up/down 20%+ on zero news, just "flows". paulyoungettem
+1 Did program last year I got my acceptance January 10th. I did the February session. Finana1
+1 I'm stuck at a crossroads too working in finance. Curious about your decision making process. Do you feel happier that you don't have to deal with the office politics once you left? bzfracas
+1 Who was the best guy still at your former employer, and can I hire him? PM in HF - Other
+1 I've been feeling this way as well. Hit 3 years in banking and after another 1-2 years, I need to make a major pivot. The one-sided personalities in the field, performative nature, and politics drains me bzfracas
+1 Great list! It’s interesting to see how much personality and occasion influence fragrance choices. Mice786
+1 I’d go boutique IB Intern in IB - Gen
+1 In my experience, internship by far. For sophomore and junior summer, I received zero interviews at any consulting firm. Prospect in Consulting
+1 Ignore title, but as a reference point, moved from EB IB to Rx consulting, and the comp is on par with / sometimes beats what I'd be making in banking. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Also GPs like to market the people the place at top of portcos as having key experience or functional expertise to sell to LPs/Coinvestors. As an example an ops person from a f500 cpg business for their rollup. fds
+1 Bingo VP in IB - Cov
+1 People here really love circlejerking what they heard. I am at a mid-tier BB (Citi/BoFA) at a mid-tier group in one of them with a rounded up 3.7... going to one of the public MF's (BX/KKR/APO/TPG). Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 appreciate the context here. it is tough i agree. having comfort, safety, a stable income gets inherently wired into your dna as you get older, get more risk averse and lose that vitality to chase risk. bzfracas
+1 I'm a bit surprised to see the salaries be lower than estimated. FinnesseGod
+1 It could be true. The facts are that if you have equity in something that performs exceptionally well, you do exceptionally well. IB MDs usually don't have direct ownership in the bank, but are paid on performance. usernameladiesman217
+1 Thanks for the tips - your advice really helps with the intonation and delivery. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+1 You should be completely fine. Just target MM’s issabanker
+1 So, 2 big reasons why math is emphasized. 1, most of the trading nowadays is done through models. Having some mathematical understanding means you understand generally when the output of a model is fishy. usernameladiesman217
+1 100% agree. I do not work in a pod shop and never will. I do not believe in technical analysis and don’t care about daily volatility. I don’t consider those things investing. Partner in RE - Comm
+1 Extremely helpful -- reading through my post I totally get your point and I agree in full. ValueInvestor19
+1 You must be working at HL/LAZ/GUGG. Sorry your firm’s Houston team is bs. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 thats what ppl usually think since you are doing cash flow/dcf companies but its pretty much all AM instead of fintech, as TMT does the sexy IPOs. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Networking in your case can be incredibly helpful. Lower GPA can be supplemented if you've got people who'll vouch for you. user858
+1 Associate 3 in IB - CovI think it should be obvious that men are much more likely to be interested in IBD  Why? devildog2067
+1 in all seriousness, very interested to see if this will pose a threat to Q's dominance on tech sell sides.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Thank you once again. ValueInvestor19
+1 The last sentence is gold and it is probably the best filter. The way the IC works in many places is that the Partner provides his go / no go and rationale after everyone else has talked. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+1 Will barely matter Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Fair point—sell-side can help you understand how to structure a write-up and what data to include. No argument there. stockpitchlab
+1 I only saw them on project finance side Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 but it honestly comes down to buying low and selling high You don't say Principal in AM - Other
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Can you elaborate. I have the high strung / constant stress, wondering what I have unlocked?? ibmeatball23
+1 Wanted to move into a more technical function so decided to go via the biz school route. Motivations are always sanity checked so needed to have that to be perfect. IncomingFIGsummerassoc123
+1 What is comp like at the S and A tiers for analysts through MDs? G0rd0nGekk0
+1 All of JPM FIG is pretty good, but those are sweaty verticals that are also more pigeonholed. imo banks is worse while insurance has had a change for the better with the new head from citi(jawad) Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 akkr top 3 at least Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Following. Don’t have any concrete advice but wish you the best Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Hella baddies lining up. This job is paradise. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Understand all the points but differ on the point on doors opening. IncomingFIGsummerassoc123
+1 Why is UChicago considered a target then? I'm confused. Don't people place it at the tier right below HYPSM?  brightlion27
+1 I have friends in both schools and after talking to them I chose ESSEC. I came to the conclusion that program wise they are going to be the same, however with ESSEC I will graduate with a M1 on top of my bachelor. tibo
+1 3rd year at a target (in London). I think this comes down to a number of factors: professional.form.filler
+1 Guggenheim has at least a couple of significant deals. Lazard literally has no deals  overlord481216
+1 I guess prop trading firms (or i guess anything that is privately held) are the solution to this in finance. Swimsphinx
+1 to IB MDs because BigLaw Partners' work is similar in substance to that of an IB MD: get clients throughout the door and retain them GS under Blankfein
+1 Why are multiple people saying nepo kids are "a rounding error" or "less than one percent" of hires? UnclePhilly
+1 From this article White men are slightly less likely (2-3%) to be in the top percentiles of their income range UnclePhilly
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s how you can prepare for your Citi Internal Audit (Summer Analyst) interview: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 It’s like asking if anyone’s used Tide to do laundry palm_beach_ll
+1 Yes but they're not sponsored by bcg and the likes.  Frankfert8
+1 Yes and no. Fund size matters in that it typically correlates to headcount, so you should adjust appropriately. CRESF
+1 Hampstead really is gold standard. take frequent walks through there to remind me I am a total chud and I need to keep grinding to become a rainmaker MD that can afford a house there anonf0fty
+1 Hampstead is beautiful. The strategy is to buy now in the other neighbourhoods mentioned at mid-level at 25-30s at the £900k-1m range, build equity and pay it off in 10-15 years time. 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+1 Got into all three programs for the 2026 intake. By the time I join, I will have 1 year of experience as an analyst on a trading desk at one of the BB's S&T division (not in the UK though). greedy.monkey
+1 There are 5 generation old GPUs in data centers that are still profitable. This entire line of thinking is perpatrated by people who know a little but have zero understanding of the economics of the industry. PEarbitrage
+1 Yea makes sense, really appreciate it! wso warrior
+1 Will only take a call if the resume is solid. Don’t want to waste either of our times if I don’t think the person has a chance of getting an interview and succeeding. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Keep on keeping on then! PE is a great job if your cool w the status quo.  kuf135
+1 Not really, no.  usernameladiesman217
+1 1. Is there a difference between inflation/growth or are they always synonymous? If not, how would a shock in either impact equities? usernameladiesman217
+1 Yeah, you definitely did a good job explaining that.  I've actually never heard someone explain the bridge between data based AI and large language models so well or simply.    Ferris Bueller
+1 Thoughtful post, but I stopped reading after “Stratford is OK”.  Silver banana for the effort!  20buscar
+1 Day after last round small_girl
+1 HL RX superday is disgusting. I second greenhill as well Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I was in the spot. Had a full ride from some of the schools you listed below and tried negotiating with CBS after paying the 6k deposit, they didn’t budge (I tried until end June). IncomingFIGsummerassoc123
+1 Fair enough! Although, "OK" in British English means "pretty bad but not the worst". Winky face 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+1 to be an analyst not too hard - maybe a bit harder than 2 years ago because there has been pod consolidation but i would say the pods are always looking for solid analyst to generate ideas  PeterClemenza
+1 I think this thread is more catered to the VPs and Principals that are trying to make a career out of PE and feel like the ladder has been pulled up behind them. kuf135
+1 might be a unique opinion but if its say like Rutgers -> Vanderbilt id keep both but if its a larger diff like maryland -> wharton id keep only wharton Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 basically HR fucked up and accidentally opened apps to everyone (they were just meant for EID) Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Hey - no, you usually won't need to start over completely. However it would be easier for you, if you had been at BB, from what I've seen from these banks switch is almost 1:1. Felixfab
+1 JPM did Endeavor, Eni, Hess, Chesapeake, Viper, SM, Vital, Diamondback, and hired Brad to spearhead their midstream branch. Why you wanted to move them down Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Thank you! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Most quants don't really network with strangers. If you want to find quants, the place place to find them is by being published in a respected scientific journal. usernameladiesman217
+1 Funds: Elloitt, PIMCO, SVP, Sculptor, DK Rx Consulting : Providence, BRG and Ankura alongside Big 3 davani1420
+1 Evercore is definitely a s tier for its pay. Even a mediocre year in Houston gives them above street pay  Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 GHL was tough as hell, they are definitely screening for technical aptitude  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 If I had to rank: EVR / CVPMOEPJT GHLPWP Haven't interviewed with LAZ but assume they would also be in on the tougher side Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Agree with everything but Latham. DPW, Paul Weiss and GD have better practices but Sobolewski is a great addition Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs VP in Research - FI
+1 usernameladiesman217: CuriousQuant00
+1 thoughts on what MM/UMM people would join as an associate now over MFs? optimizing for fund growth trajectory, promotion path, long term comp, comparatively decent culture/wlb Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 re. law firms, S&C became very active recently in bx/rx GS under Blankfein
+1 banking > law > consulting > claims. For banking it's statistically hard. For law need JD and top school, which is somehow in your control. Consulting preferably good school, with less grind as law. GS under Blankfein
+1 Thanks a lot, super helpful. Are headhunters and direct outbounds the way to go to unlock these roles? There doesn’t seem to be a standardized name for these roles. Two follow-up questions if I may! Associate 1 in PE - Other