Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 We’re fucked Ken Moelis's illegitimate son
+1 I'm so stressed I can barely keep food down Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I left a BB in NYC to work at a small TMT boutique in a tier 2/3 city. It was great. We had analysts move up market to GS and MS, one went to Vista. Most of the analysts I worked with are still there as MDs/VPs. TechBanking
+1 Duchy of Burgundy S tier? Really? After they got worked by a non-target diversity program intern at Orleans? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 How? The person acknowledged his/her shortcomings  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Yeh would drop LBS a tier as for the other two your almost guaranteed to land a top internship/off cycle would put Cambridge master in finance and economics in tier 1.5 with the mphil finance program they have huhhghhbbgghhh
+1 I personally would hype my high school boy up no matter where he goes. But I guess that’s just me. To answer your question, Moelis is on the lower end of the tippy top tier. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 not for QT but they have equity analyst/fundamental analyst roles which are markets facing (some shops even let them have a small book) Intern in PropTrad
+1 Feel like there’s v little job stability esp if you’re at a subscale platform. Outflows / pressure on fees result in a reduction in headcount Associate 2 in ER
+1 nop IBIBIBIB123
+1 Analyst 1 in S&T - FI Associate 1 in Private Credit
+1 If you're 50-60 hours in banking, get ready for a RIF spudrmonke
+1 You can probably pull it off with heavy grind from what I’ve seen on here Prospect in Consulting
+1 I think you made a typo. RE firms exist to extract value from their LPs. larry david
+1 It happened in 2023 when evaluating people on merit was considered "problematic" by the powers that be JulianRobertson
+1 So you're saying I have a chance VP in RE - Comm
+1 Yup. You can get paid a lot if you have a following and can distribute a good or service. I have a few friends in the influencer space and they make a ton of money. elguero
+1 Because there's no demand for the life science space they went all-in on and the lender just took the property back.   asmith_1
+1 Onboarding will be bank dependent, sometimes there will be others starting early and you'll get mini training. Sometimes not. Ask your bank (you should be doing that for basically all these Qs). nutmegger189
+1 what banks do they use aspiringfinancialprofessional
+1 NW and Duke, along with Penn CAS, are the most similar top schools imo. Just tour and apply to all three of them and pick whatever you like the most (or whichever one you get into lol). Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 In development it would be 25% or less, depending on how big the shop is and how siloed people are. Could be 5%.  CRE
+1 Best response ngl captprice
+1 Can I offer some unorthodox advice that helped me immensely at work? It's possible it doesn't even apply to you, but... quit coffee. brianplord
+1 Congrats on the Papal States SA offer bud Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+1 Do you have any idea what their bonus's are through your buddy? Their base is a bit below street but don't hear much about their bonus? monkeymonk121
+1 This is true. But women still deal with more creeps than men on this job. That being said, good point that a lot of women play into it to get ahead of their male peers. This has been going on for ages, nothing new. RBOB_squarepants
+1 I learned to like SF once I hit the 2-year mark. Fast and Fiduciary
+1 No idea the numbers but his responses have been "fine" to "good." I think the poster above has it right - he was never worried about getting a donut in the doldrums of 2023 but the nature of their work means they're never Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 It needs to be more descriptive and you should be following an experienced professional template. You could try using deals format for your different audits if you have additional details you didn't discuss. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+1 When you say more descriptive what do you mean? Feels difficult to talk about specific audit work without delving into details that'll stretch a bullet point to 3+ lines which I've been told to stay away from. ABenignMonke
+1 IR currently makes up a significant chunk of the total job growth in PE/IB (within IB, referencing PFG and PCA groups). Go pitch yourself to all the recruiters and you'll be good in no time. IRdouche
+1 Thank you for this!!! Don't know if you are still actively running this post but I do have several questions to bother: BesoinMi
+1 I don’t work on the acq side anymore but 75%+. That’s the job at its core  cre-23
+1 Should’ve listened to Jensen Huang, who literally told aspiring entrepreneurs to not start a company and that he wouldn’t do it again. Many other founders say the same thing. The expected value is just too low. nickelback_fan997
+1 Hi Nickelback, thanks again for your help! As someone sitting in the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, really appreciate for your reply! May I continue to ask... BesoinMi
+1 nah ts wild thegoattypeshi
+1 I would be very very surprised if they automate a structured finance model because I've tried using chatGPT during my internship and holy fucking shit was it BAAAAAD and I mean that: bad.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 hitchhikers guide to the galaxy Certifiedfinboy
+1 Most top MBAs have grade non-disclosure policies so it's up to you on how you want to allocate time towards school / academics. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Congrats on FL! Monkey1936
+1 New York City absolutely IS a welfare state- all on a spectrum but I think Darwinian is a stretch when there is a policy that provides every homeless person a bed if they seek it out, cash assistance programs, Rental Assis LinnaeusMaximus
+1 Not an educational book per se but barbarians at the gate is a great read. Very well written, feels like you’re watching a movie Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 Thank you.  I actually bought the book after college and read it, as I was moving to SF from Hawaii to start my career.  I wanted to do deals. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 nickelback_fan997 odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 UK so networking experience a bit different, but personally I would’ve actually taken a personal interest and asked (a) what was up and (b) whether there’s a better time. Prospect in Consulting
+1 Prospect in IB - Gen m_1
+1 Agree with the above in that I am an undergrad and my CV sounds more confident than this. Swing your dick a bit more mate I’d kill for your experience. Prospect in Consulting
+1 DB comms have been very weird this year from what I’m seeing (from SA and FT threads, I applied FT). I’d probably just keep your fingers crossed, since me and everyone else seems stuck waiting for an update too Prospect in Consulting
+1 regardless, there are a proportionally larger amount of students studying business/finance across the US. Intern in HF - Macro
+1 50? Gotta pump those numbers up. SpreadDatAsk
+1 Work at a very large GP, 75% underwriting 25% spent doing more due diligence/ putting together memos for deals we wanna pursue / other random stuff Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+1 I would assume it would be similar... maybe you have to build out an amortization table or something. I'm just assuming it will be more bells and whistles (i.e. Prospect in RE - Comm
+1 How to win friends and influence people. Being a kind person who people can rely on will get you further than just about anything else in this industry. wallstreetmemes
+1 Stop trippin and keep applying man I got my internship in March 2024 for summer 2024. Keep applying indeed linkedin handshake. Gold-ManSacks
+1 Why well-off people need to LARP poverty is beyond me captprice
+1 congrats on gumshoe lol Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 We got a spartan warrior here Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 how does that work? depends on what role you are, is this one of those executive programs? if you're not already hearing about all the events right now chances are its not targeted to your profile Works at Morgan Stanley
+1 bro what is the shit with these chinese apps, what about literally everyone that doesn't speak chinese? Intern in AM - Equities
+1 Very expensive, but a good school for LA IB and West Coast IB. Large school body and decent amount of alumni. I would consider it a target/semi target. Definetley not Stanford level but good school nonetheless. Substack_Guy
+1 Some of y'all just invent problems in ur head I stg Gold-ManSacks
+1 Disappointed but not surprised. DEI programs may give people a chance but they don't ensure nice people lol. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Associate 3 in RE - Comm lune1877
+1 For reference I could probably get some stupid nepo based internship so I can recruit well for SA27, but I want to work at a fund that will provide ample opportunity for me to learn rather than wasting a summer. whoooo
+1 Yes, was an incredible run to be a white girl. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Source? speedysnapper
+1 I can understand your point of view, six months may seem like a long time, but in the big picture, it's nothing. I would advise you to travel if you have the funds and a strategy. jessicawilson1
+1 i'm at a core HW school and got invited last week markcryan
+1 I completely agree that having a simple and reliable setup makes traveling while working much easier. I usually carry a lightweight laptop portable stand, and noise canceling headphones so I can work comfortably anywhere. smithjohn1
+1 When did you have your VI ? chimp77
+1 on a more formal note i saw one girl got the offer for jan 26, i know so many people waiting so I’d assume they are doing more ACs - last year a friend waited 4 weeks TI > AC Invite monkey_boy373
+1 Lawyers deal with the cross-border aspects (regulatory, employment, antitrust, tax structuring), so there's little difference in the type of financial analysis you do beyond some valuation aspects to consider (country risk GS under Blankfein
+1 DB industrials is a house of horrors Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 “Leave the multi billion dollar corporations alone!!” Associate 3 in Consulting
+1 Nope - non DEI. Strength in numbers is key - if everyone is going against you… you are the problem  RBOB_squarepants
+1 group dependent. 55-60 of actual work, another 10-20 waiting on responses, comments, and staffing. Jr comp (An/Aso) sees ~20-30% haircut to reflect the work hours compared to a top MM or BB Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 There's one maths and logic test (gcse-level) followed by a 1 on 1 interview with a trader and a group project. Read the news and make sure your macro knowledge is sharp. Good Luck! AverageTrader
+1 hmm okay, just find that weird because for the trader academy they said not to apply for the summer if you are already in it SMS_77
+1 SM of that size with some carry sounds way better. You’re likely to still have a job in 2 years at the SM, and probably not at the MM. Don’t even think it’s likely you’ll make more at the MM either.  Managing Director in S&T - Equities
+1 They’re required to give an American an interview, not every American. CCing a congressman is wild and I can’t imagine this working. GWRS
+1 You're only young once, I am so glad I traveled for multiple months between jobs in my 20s and early 30s. Things will be fine, nobody gets out of this game alive anyways. plskystks
+1 No, and just to clarify - the above info is just for Global Markets ac AverageTrader
+1 Did anyone hear from BNP grad post OA? Is it a hv and do they auto reject post test anonymusman
+1 I’m from Honolulu, Hawaii but live in SF.  Moving back home is something I’ve thought about a lot, and some of my friends have done it, mainly for their kids. My wife is also from Hawaii.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Stop sleeping with your juniors. carrying
+1 Keep applying and focus on the actual functions and the role you did vs. the result of not getting a deal done. Stress the due diligence, the underwriting, etc. because all of that is repeatable no matter where you go. Big CoC
+1 Thank you - this is a super helpful overview.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 I worked 5 years in DC and NYC and then decided to move back home down south for a girl. I was so accustomed to big city life and even the little things like how fast people walk downtown. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 I'm at a US bank - the ranges above are not specific to my bank Director in CB
+1 Preach the gospel in Bryant Park Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 I can smell your insecurity.  If I had to guess you're a niche i-sales broker who wasn't "smart" enough to make it on the principal side out of college. Am i wrong? Principal in RE - Comm
+1 Name and shame PE-MD
+1 No real answer but if you think about it the other way, why should there be a LA banking scene? VP in PE - LBOs
+1 GS ACF is intended to be a "product specialist" team sitting between the sales and the investing teams. Analyst 3+ in AM - Other
+1 This is about max ;) Intern in CB
+1 They’ve had a huge black cloud hanging over them ever since Leon left Apollo in disgrace and subsequent additional Epstein revelations suggested  very shady ties and fund flows between Epstein and Black, mainly throug Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Congrats man, glad you found a good landing spot. Been following your story for a while on here and just wanted to say this! Benson Says
+1 I've seen laterals after 1-2 yrs of work experience from IB/T2 consulting to MBB, very depedent on the market and staffing needs but those processes are doable. litgovernor
+1 currently came across a fund that ticked all boxes! Esp the first and last one: Investment Analyst in AM - Equities