Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 what a squid, sounds like DKE, Sig Pi and Ksig will all be your speed. Hopefully getting hazed makes you less of an autist steroidmonkey
+1 BostonCREdudeWell, who is taking risk on the ownership side that isn’t the actual firm owner? Ozymandia
+1 Pat Gallagherliquidiot longandshort
+1 Ok but if this is the sole reason analysts will still be needed, that could still mean massive reductions in analyst class sizes. You can still get that power trip off 5 analysts instead of 15 Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 We've been busy with a mixed bag similar to yours, plus some niche plays that aren't driven by cycles (affordable housing, etc.) and some fee developments. CRESF
+1 And to add - if you have similarly had to wait a bit for it to be scheduled - how much time did you wait to circle back with them, and at what email address? Works at Nothing
+1 Enjoy the last summer of genuine freedom you have. Engineer Monke
+1 Was in SS ER for 6 years. Left when I was a VP. Made the jump to corporate strategy at a large cap. So far so good. The job doesn’t have any of modeling/finance work, and I actually enjoyed that element of ER. BabylonLine
+1 If you work at Wells Fargo, you well go far. Wells Fargo is life. UBSRising789
+1 You need to be OK doing mostly co-invests if you do PE at most of the Maple 8 (?). Pretty sweet gig depending on what you look for but you're far from the PE salaries in the US, obviously. (And no carry) DeWitt23
+1 Guilty as charged larry david
+1 I would recommend Google in 2026 - you're going to be part of the group creating value. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Absolutely not. These are still nuts and bolts interviews. You’re now competing against a narrower pool of higher caliber candidates that made it through.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 S Tier is missing Gorilla Mind. Plz fix, thx. (Bonus points if you combine with zyn) Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 In the US, Santander has inherited legacy Credit Suisse groups in LevFin, FSG, Energy, etc and they’re doing well. I think they might be the best-paying Euro bank on the street right now as well. Works at Deutsche Bank
+1 I’ve looked into this before and KPMG actually acquired SECOR, Canada’s largest independent strategy consulting firm in 2012 (leading the era that Monitor, Booz, and Parthenon were acquired by its competitors). businessmonkey123
+1 broker events or market-specific networking events/clubs credev99
+1 beauty AM Analyst
+1 Prospect in IB-M&A PapiezBankier
+1 Total fertility rates have fallen across the world, including in less wealthy countries. Mexico, for example, has below-replacement fertility now. ResMan
+1 lol I blocked him Anonymous Monkey
+1 There are people at IB in London who graduated from SGH (Warsaw School of Economics), and they are v. PapiezBankier
+1 6th in US league table is a hard goal to achieve man, just ask UBS Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 its not even about hiring kids from "shithole states" banks love bragging about how they have 100+ apps for every seat arbjunkie
+1 Wall Street Warriors is a hard to find docu-series which follows a few traders and PE guy just before the GFC. Also Tim Sykes lol Assistant2theregionalmanager
+1 Regardless of this weird backstabbing analyst dynamic, if the fund is mediocre performance and low pay, you should probably be keeping an eye out for other opportunities regardless unless you feel you're somehow learning s Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 I’m quite openly a (Yuge) supporter of the Trump agenda but this shit and the Iran war are objectively terrible. larry david
+1 I would just put June 2026. Difference isn't huge in my eyes. If you really wanted to put June - July, I'd be shocked if anyone does diligence for an internship following your freshman year. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Honestly I’d talk to your current bank and see if you can work something out with them. They may be willing to sponsor you if you’re committed to going back even if it’s in a different geo.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 yeah, did you get the offer? feel free to message me  wallstreetflower
+1 get a life you are 62 hanging out on forum full of 18 yr olds. You are a loser lol .  mgw19
+1 Associate 1 in PE - LBOsI’m 5 YOE junior analyst. See 10+ YOE folks at 500k here Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Are you suggesting the WSO bot is useless and requires me to constantly scroll past large amounts of AI slop on almost every thread? acardboardmonkey
+1 yes, like making decks for people who wouldn’t give a shit or even notice if you live or die Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Thank you for expanding nutmegger189
+1 No interviewer is going to care. They will care about what you did and what kind of impact you made. They will not care about how it was 2 months instead of 2.5 months loudest_safe
+1 Thank you thewildprincipal0824
+1 Know a guy who took a finance role at a tech startup, then eventually BB tech i-banking as a senior guy HuskiesRE
+1 I think it honestly depends on headcount tied to the performance of each individual bank. In a good year even “bucket 3” will also get a RO Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 I’m curious though would something like infra PE be in a similar category since it gives you ability to assess tangible asset prices thoroughly, while relying upon intangibles less to expand the business (brand image, mana Intern in S&T - FI
+1 That is complete bullshit. Worked in banking and I had a low GPA from a target. I had valuation experience and that was it. WilliDillie
+1 If financial situation is an issue, you may want to check SSE (0 fee for EU citizens) Stockholm may not be the cheapest city, but neither is Milan, Rotterdam nor that beautiful small village in Switzerland :) PapiezBankier
+1 Lol the mods deleted the comments about the female A2A in PU&I who's been sleeping with a married senior banker Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 VP in PE - LBOs Director in IB-M&A
+1 U got one life bro. Optimizing for the top of anything is just gonna be boring at a certain point. If you wanna be a doctor and find science genuinely interesting then do it. urface21
+1 I think it is entirely possible that the “ai trade” never makes anyone money but AI remains the most revolutionary technology of our generation. sappy
+1 But the technology doesn’t go away just because the bubble might burst. hustle247
+1 Depends on what other options you have and pay. On the pay, how "below average" are we talking and YOE? Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Ok passport bro.  Batrick-Pateman
+1 Appraisal experience is highly valued for certain positions. Look into "Valuations Associate" roles at REPE firms. They are akin to portfolio management, which is arguably more coveted than asset management. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 You should not take HW over any BB, but it's a strong MM shop (would say its best rn aside from Blair, HL, and Baird) donttry098
+1 Has any info come out on their NYC bonuses? Whopper.Jr
+1 Ashland Greene is another firm that when I met them I thought they had no clue what they were doing. Unfortunately they had some foreclosures, but can’t say I’m shocked. QueefLatifah69
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a breakdown of your questions regarding commercial graduate programs at major physical commodity merchants: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Their initial funds sucked but still raised money because BX. Current fund is going to be one of the most successful mf pools ever. Like 5-6x post fees. Have accidentally hit on a bunch of AI tailwinds. CPDDOUGH
+1 IYKYK  Director in IB - Cov
+1 If it's GS TMT then no surprise that it should be taken over PJT M&A but what about other classic groups? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Point has hands down worst BD in the business. Always be asking for more details about your team/strategy/pnl/colleagues and never be serious about roles. Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 a BSL software seat in this market is a golden ticket in the age of AI howtomakeitinamerica
+1 Getting ERO or fraudulent transfer questions as a 19 y/o isn’t inherently challenging just a mind fuck when you’ve been doing enterprise value and 3 statement accounting prep for months in your underclassmen investment clu somethingiswrongwithmyfactset
+1 26 here. Moved away from my hometown to a super fun city at 22 to start my career and raged hard up until 25. HitTheAsk
+1 It’s hilarious watching some of you all still tiptoe around the obvious fact that Trump is a moron.  Devils Advocate
+1 sounds good. im expecting the worse because i interviewed with 7 people during this SD and got 3/7 follow up responses and one of them literally said “nice to meet u too. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 what are hours like? Intern in IB- Mergers and Acquisitions
+1 Refer to everyone as Sir or Ma'am and if you use their names make sure you're using their Surname, not first names (Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.). Do not make direct eye contact and only speak when spoken to.  Determined
+1 Bump Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 As someone who knows people who worked at both, I'd go with Bellwether. Both people I knew at Stockbridge left at the VP level as it became very top-heavy/crowded and less platform growth. goodL1fe
+1 I'm pretty sure GS only has an industrials team in CHI. Maybe some GS CHI guys work on Telecom stuff, since cell towers are industrials-adjacent---not sure CuriousGeorge1024
+1 Looks like late fall. Earliest think October. Expecting to be Nov/dec/Jan as per multiple HHs kdburner35
+1 It’s trading below par because somebody thinks somebody else will sell it at 88. People sell for all sorts of reasons, and sometimes there is no bid. Research Associate in AM - FI
+1 bump Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 You make it sound these women are from Sudan and basic survival hinges on accepting sexual advances of tribal leaders. Get a life. They ain’t no victim. Principal in IB - Cov
+1 I would go insane! I built a 300 tenant office Argus form scratch once and it sucked. I couldn’t imagine taking crappy models from clients all day or building massive models from scratch. Props to you guys Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm
+1 You can't live inside a stock, but you can certainly lend it to short-sellers and pocket a fee (this is a massive business, needless to say). MMPM
+1 Grown ass man moaning about getting picked on by a 21 year old girl holy shit the absolute state of so called “alpha” finance bros.  tryyuav
+1 Id assume he’d know what is needed for his fund to run. Bloomberg is always handy, even if you only have one. Assistant PM in AM - Other
+1 Writ large, I agree with you. kellycriterion
+1 What does pay look like vs globals I hear senior associates at some globals can make up to $500k newg
+1 No, you will still 100% have a background check done.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 The cast of the big short is unbeatable. star studded line up of good actors Mike_wacczowski76
+1 I'm assuming you go Warwick? It's the only semi target (msc level) outside of London. I also don't understand why you'd even remotely consider doing a 2nd masters?? Maybe IB is just not for you.  Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 It seems they only took the advisory branch, not the investment management branch SMU Final Boss
+1 just dont be a bot bar is pre low Nurse Rahma Dikhinmabhatt
+1 HBS is extremely social. There is no GPA. You can make what you want of the academics. You are put into sections of 90 who you spend the whole first year with so you get a good bond. I’ve heard worse of Wharton. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Can’t really tell - guess I need more guidance on what to look for. For example, everyone’s work product looks great to me, they all stay late, they all joke around. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 prorated: 100k, at a MM Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 Questions like this always interest me because what are you going to do if we say it's too plain? Tell your manager "this isn't close enough to IB for me" then quit with nothing else on the table? nutmegger189
+1 I am short and leadership everywhere is tall. I don’t make a big deal about it and try to be friendly/funny/dgaf but it’s definitely real. Xhamster02
+1 Your entire thesis relies on a timeline and a risk profile that don't exist. Date 1: He forgot a condom; I had one and he used it. Date 2: Normal. Anonymous Monkey
+1 Substack_Guy
+1 Largley depends on the people you're talking to. At a NYC networking event, being from a well-known / respected employer turns more heads and opens more doors.  NewIndustryHorizon
+1 Seconding this OP. If the job is chill, pays well, and has great hours just take the W. Try to build a record of title promotion. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 re dashboards don't close deals—practitioner expertise does. For independent bankers moving upstream into $20M+ deals, the bottleneck isn't the data room, it's the compliance partner. jasper.thorne1
+1 banking is fake hard (unreasonable deadlines + people yell at you + work a lot on drudgery) HFPM15
+1 With $400k of loans accruing interest.. WSO_Cubes
+1 What do you mean, you "brought a developer a site"? Ozymandia
+1 in the first episode alone there’s like 8 separate actions that would immediately get you disbarred. also, nobody is leveraging clients like that. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Prospect in IB - GenJudge the idea, not the title. MF PE analyst anyway.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 ‘Kept sleeping with him?’ Lol I slept with him only one time. We didn’t sleep on the third date. A three date timeline with sex once isn’t a ‘pattern of intolerance’, it’s a vetting process followed by a hard pass. Anonymous Monkey
+1 He's definitely not hiring for any M&A roles, CIB/AWM sit in different arms of the bank. Sounds like you need to expand your network (through him) JamieDimonkey