Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 At the right firms, yes and depends. At firms like A&M/Alix/select few industry-specific boutiques, these are some of the highest paid guys in finance. rolo25
+1 True, but would caveat the FP&A type work by saying that it depends a lot on the firm and engagement details; RX consultants frequently have to do liquidation valuations and 363 sale vals, for purposes of informing the Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Congrats on Stern! Intern in IB - Gen
+1 mama_we_made_itWhy not BIWS. Should it be avoided? BIWS has a tendency to waffle a lot when not required.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 just did SD this week and they went pretty hard w both generalist and rx questions...  think there should be more upcoming SD waves as friend just got invite. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Fade bro. That’s unreasonable on her part. Def a tough conversation but u need to make it clear that u need to grind now Broker in IB - Cov
+1 Those are nepo kids, and they will be just fine without a job too. We are discussing accelerated non-nepo promotions here.  Director in IB - Cov
+1 2nd year in ECM at BB. Would recommend you go coverage. First 6 months it’s exciting but gets so monotonous and mind numbing really fast. All my buddies and myself are actively recruiting out. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Have processes for non-targets started besides for accelerated & diversity? IceCreamCake
+1 Try to have the baby the last few months of your IB stint and max out the paternity leave since you already have the PE job lined up (think most IBs offer 4 months pat leave). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 240K a year without doing anything? Gang you can chill out for a year or two. Hell I’d work for a on profit or fashion. Do whatever you want. Substack_Guy
+1 Unlikely to be a negative if it doesn’t succeed, but it begs the question why you don’t just start your own fund if you are taking this kind of entrepreneurial effort/risk (unless the founder is legendary). Investment Manager in RE - Comm
+1 i think they're asking what, if anything else, could have been improved in this case Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Depends on Moelis group, won’t have issues with jpm M&A Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Was in this position and then let go. Obviously assess the situation, but was in similar situation and let go. Based on US tho Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Any of the big name guys in finance today were making partner at Solomon / DLJ / Drexel in ~10 years. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 GS  Director in IB - Cov
+1 Following - similar thing happened to me on my first timed one Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 UF is fantastic for finance. You would have to get into one of their 2 top clubs as well as then get into the MSF program. This is doable given you're prepared from the get-go. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 It ultimately depends on the firm and your hours, and the sleep you’re willing to sacrifice. Cooking (even if late at night) Reading (later at night) Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 …unfortunately it is not GS. complexdriver
+1 VP in IB-M&A
+1 Yes, committed to HSG, a bit bummed about LBS but at least I won't be buried in debt upon graduation.  finnflash
+1 Anyone received first round for evercore GP-led off-cycle ?  BuyLowSellYOLO
+1 Know several that work there in a sales function. They have done quite well, enjoy the vibe, etc. Don't know actual investors. What I do know is PIMCO is not just A but THE top firm in active fixed income. rickle
+1 LinkedIn optimization can play a significant role in finance recruiting, especially as a first touchpoint for recruiters and headhunters. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key insights: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Pls do not do the leg lengthening thing if that’s the issue war dog
+1 Grinding to get to where you want to be in life is something to be proud of. For many who don't have connections or an 'in' to Wall Street, working hard is the only path you have to get ahead. KingKongDingDong
+1 From what I gather, it's 150k base with 110% target bonus Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 yes, it's pretty similar to the real test Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 That certainly is good news for all the sub-par talents forever stuck in the minor leagues trying to feel better about their uninspiring careers. Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 The BIWS "Project Finance & Infrastructure Modeling Course" is good if you're looking to get ahead. It goes through different infrastructure assets, debt sizing & sculpting, etc. Incoming Analyst-IB
+1 Websites like “Google” work well too  IsItREPE
+1 Worked alongside the west coast TD cowen healthcare team before and can say that the VP in question is really smart but also very attractive, so wouldn't be surprised if that played some role. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Does anyone think there's a chance for consolidation in the space? ballsdeep singh
+1 Your reputation doesn’t blow up if you renege on an SA offer lol. Practically nobody except HR would even really know or care. Keep this in mind for next time Benson Says
+1 Send them both a Valentine’s Day card. That will ensure your spot in the final group of candidates by showing that you really care.  thisisanexampleofausername
+1 Do not do this. A meth habit would be more intelligent than this fds
+1 Isn't there a dedicated RX group under LevFin? I don't think there is much online but something interesting exists that I think would speak to you.  wetlamplord
+1 Personally I’d do banking first. Developing some fundamental business/finance skills to fall back on if you end up not being cut out for HF. Also SF is ass Broker in IB - Cov
+1 Think might be an issue w HR. People havent heard back after r2 and r3 as well. No clue whats going on. Monke345
+1 If you don't have to, don't take a job just for $... not a common recipe for staying power (or fulfillment). iMamba
+1 Makes sense ig. They just posted Q4 and yearly earnings so they might have been busy with all of that admin stuff recently haslam04
+1 At least $100m. Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump jimmy_tatro
+1 Not out until late Feb Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Easily mid 19th century railroad speculator. Not buying railroad stocks, but the land around railroads.  jarstar1
+1 Healthcare and industrials will probably continue to be pretty defensible sectors with good money but less of an investable universe given higher barriers to entry and policy factors. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Firms like AKKR, Great Hill, Haveli, Nautic are all up-and-coming with good returns and fundraising. But why do they consistently lose out on junior level talent compared to traditional JAMMBOs? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Magnanimously helpful as always - thank you for the help, CRE.  MallRedevs
+1 Cooked Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+1 Are you autistic? Also wtf is the Big 6 MM lol Benson Says
+1 has anyone heard about ER Superday?  chimp125
+1 Contracting an infection is below the bar and will likely get you fired.  thisisanexampleofausername
+1 Pretty sure you got it reversed, no one’s leaving WF to go to EVR Intern in IB - Gen
+1 brother we are making an unstandardised amount of money, you shouldn't be expecting a standard treatment, get your s together  Proud_Monkey
+1 Speak to past interns first. Have heard arguments from both sides - can be perceived hardo but with that said it can actually be helpful. Ibfeen1512
+1 The cost synergies in cell C3098 have to be realized, tis' the law Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump  Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+1 pipe down, intern cacogen
+1 lets imagine that it was unacceptable - what choices do they have? A. let it pass (cuz ur super ill and bedridden) and act like a normal company Intern in PropTrad
+1 This is interesting, I hope my org gives us Claude access (work at an Accenture competitor). NewIndustryHorizon
+1 To be clear, my cash comp today offered by the owner is not a half million dollars, it is substantially less. Developer in RE - Comm
+1 Yes, probably ACOF. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Just for a little bit more color at MF and our associates don't even do NDA markups. Its the associate's job to make sure it gets signed, etc. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's generally advisable to send a second follow-up email if you haven't received a response after your initial follow-up. However, timing and tone are key. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Literally have had several superday instances where I’m told I “will do very well in this process” and that “I would be a perfect fit here” and got dinged lol. People just lie for fun istg Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Any non-targets here still waiting to hear back from NYC?? IAmHim
+1 Bump Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 It’s over for me Gonna probably delay grad a year to re recruit, struck out hard. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 first wave of superdays happened end jan, offers are out too as well, kept very hush hush for some reason wallstreethardo1232
+1 Not nearly as good as consumer groups like GS JPM and Bofa Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Analyst 2 in IB - CovWhat’s the associate 1 comp at the big credit players in Europe / London? recruiter told me 100-120 + 80-100% Associate 2 in IB - CB
+1 Real estate developer in Hawaii active from 1950 to 1980.  The population nearly doubled from 500K to close to a million.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Congrats on Tobin & Co. AnonymousMonkious
+1 CREYou would pick the lead-up and not the post-crisis explosion of value?  Ozymandia
+1 The problem with that is that the railroads tended to own all that land already.  In fact, that was pretty much the mechanics of how it worked, with railroads getting huge land grants in lieu of cash subsidies. Ozymandia
+1 what's the turnaround from r1? I think mine went pretty well but haven't heard back yet bestbankerever
+1 The internet will simultaneously say AKKR is on its deathbed and glaze it as one of the best tech PE shops ever. You’ll only get real answers from people who work at these funds, or better yet, former employees. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Good luck getting in as a non-LDS member. Also need to consider that 90% of their applicants are members of the church, and are typically intelligent people & hard workers—not typical American high school applicants. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Another excellent take. Thank you. In my experience working with the more senior folks in PE, this type of mindset used to be more prevalent in the industry than it is now. throw-away-account1
+1 I wish I could tell you that you should go watch TV or hang out with ur friends and get ready for college, but unfortunarty things are not that way anymore. Motionsickness35
+1 the technicals for some reason were pretty intense for r1, hope superday will have more behaviorals with seniors Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 jsut got super day invite and friend that did superday previously said interviews are overly technical even with VPs and below which is weird but not too sure N/A in IB-M&A
+1 Still worth it to try imo, could have multiple rounds  hdigdjdhgdd
+1 I think CRE covered most of it, but one thing that I really appreciated when I was interning was social/happy hours with interns from other firms. CREMonkeyz
+1 Are you autistic Research Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Most VPs hire still through HH, market is just slow. And also realistically gonna be very hard to lateral in as a VP if you have an associate title even with 3-4 years of experience (dumb I know) VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Yes, prepare one - I've had a few friends get grilled on stock pitches in superdays. I personally had a BB r1 where they asked me about a pitch I did for my school investment club Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Definitely have an end of year capstone presentation of a macro thesis and/or a project idea, my past 2 summers with institutional developers had one and it: randomnamerandom3
+1 Found the K1 analyst Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 i'd look at the target schools for those two regions (northwestern, uchicago, ivies, georgetown, uva, umich, duke) and apply to their graduate programs. Prospect in Consulting
+1 Biotech Summer Associate in HF - Event
+1 The difficulty with London is that is it the 'centre' of European finance. professional.form.filler
+1 Majority performing, but we have quite a lot of flexibility.  Research Analyst in AM - Other
+1 Am an incoming SA who really likes tech as an industry, so would love to learn more about the group. Have a few questions: Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 I'd leave ASAP. If you don't get the promotion other shops will likely bring you in as a SA anyways. Might as well start the clock at a new shop now arb43
+1 like it or not, Stern pumps out bankers every year, even if they're all robots Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 Can't find any of the founders on linkedin, or actually I find their names but none of them have "athena capital" in their professionnal experiences.  I think that seals the deal : don't go there Analyst 2 in IB-M&A