Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 My school is kinda isolated so it's super hard to meet in-person with bankers. I try to go to NY sometimes but it's expensive and time-consuming so can't always do it. yupey
+1 Is index rebal such a niche strategy such that MLP was the only team running it? The answer is obviously no. dorsia_reservation
+1 If you're actually skilled its much easier to stand out in a high vol, high dispersion environment, no? wannabepevp
+1 Yes, i'm not in discretionary, but it sounds like fundamental market drivers have simply changed? if there is higher idio vol then there is a greater opportunity for outperformance if you can harvest said vol. wannabepevp
+1 Apologize for smelling like shit Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+1 100% Written by a guy. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Ignore title, but am an associate. This sounds horrible. You are basically getting NYC Tech MM 1st year associate salaries in NYC for longer hours. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 VC is the exit  Venturepapi
+1 Whats your time frame to hit $6-8m? Honestly, it is still doable within a “low risk boring” IB career if you are frugal, to get there by about 40-42. Of course depends on lot on what markets are doing also Habeas_Corpus
+1 Which team are you in where you have to build this if you don’t mind me asking? Sounds interesting Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Im in first term so i don't have a full GPA yet but i fear my first term cumulative might be slightly sub 3.5 depending on the curve (mainly bc I might get a 3.0 in one course, and im going off the 4 courses im taking this OneTimeTwoTime
+1 No not really. It was covid that changed everything. Pre covid everyone still had to wear ties and sat in cubicles. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Idk the mindset of subsharan africa, but North africa, Asia, and Europe have now all put HYPSM over oxbridge. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 3.4 is hardly the end of the world. Put a 4.0 for undergrad, whatever your Columbia GPA is, and lean on your prior experience as much as you can. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Nah this reeks of Jean-Paul, 26 year off-cycle intern at BofA/Citi set to start in Jan. Never seen an actual VP on WSO who bothered to change their title without verification. Usually all prospect larpers. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Gotcha, I'd put that on your resume (even if at the bottom) as people will assume you are not with the UK school + STEM masters Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 VP1 (2024 comp) $445k all-in $225k base $220k bonus VP in PE - Other
+1 You should leave the industry while you can PM in HF - EquityHedge
+1 C.R.E. Shervin Whatever1984
+1 No one is denying that you can recruit out of any school, but there is without a doubt a big advantage from specific schools that can also carrying through beyond just your first job. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+1 del Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Not sure about banking, but a MBB offer in NY from emory isnt too common. Cornell wins there, not sure how ILR plays into everything. Cornell does well at Mck, not as great with Bain/BCG. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 As someone ex RE at Citi.. you must be joking to put it in the top teams. Maybe things will change now with the new JPM head, but certainly not a consistently strong team.  VP in IB - Cov
+1 Be prepared to talk to very nice and smart people. Will get you uncomfortable and see how you recover starspangled1337
+1 I think CIBC is out. CIBC bros, tell us how big your bonuses were.  maestro_
+1 This is correct  Works at Wells Fargo
+1 bump keep_pounding
+1 I think the answer to your question is relatively straightforward. Schools need money. Wealthy families are both more capable and more inclined to give money to that school's endowment than less wealthy families. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 bump finance--------------------
+1 So, the thing is that while you can apply to a bunch of roles, it all kinda goes under the same bucket for a lot of firms. usernameladiesman217
+1 That was brutal. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 pm me Rocked
+1 Regional bank, same caliber as a Regions/Comerica. Seems like good WLB and relaxed culture. Not a bad place to start out but don’t think you’d be easily going to a EB/BB after. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Securing a wealth management internship as a first-year undergraduate student is challenging but not impossible, especially if you're targeting a region like the UAE. Here's what you need to know and consider: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Makes sense. I guess what I meant was had you not founded your own business, would you have continued with growth/investing or happily gone down the operating route (even if not immediately but in the next few years)? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Most of this thread is made up of prospectives who are salty they can’t land anything lol. No normal well adjusted man with friends needs to stoop this low Anonymous Monkey
+1 You're not entrepreneurial if you're risk-averse. That's actually kinda the whole point. Entrepreneurs inherently like taking more risk. monkeyvjit
+1 Who said there are not women with high GPAs? Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Like, before a superday telling me to cut the nonsense and stop trying to be a corporate sell out and do something “meaningful” (my older sibling said this before a superday). Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Suggest you get a full-time MBA from one of the two-year programs such as Rotman. Will be your best chance of a "normal" recruiting path with summer internships. maplebanker
+1 xxxx ChompCHOMPS 39819
+1 Thanks for understanding man means a lot. Good job keeping it a secret and getting the job done. I flew to NYC once to just do it by myself and not tell anyone. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 pm lol this is too real ChompCHOMPS 39819
+1 That’s a fair point. I’ve actually been doing exactly that, looking through LinkedIn exits and reaching out to a few people who started in similar PA-type roles. L_M_33
+1 Aren’t these the carrot people? Partner in RE - Comm
+1 Very true that they prioritize internationals for whatever reason. So many incompetent non Americans at the bank for no reason — culturally poorly assimilated, bad english skills, the whole nine yards. Research Analyst in Research - Other
+1 anyone has info about the questions asked? Davide_russello
+1 Spot on and the only thing to add to your point is 2 - The West in general is now reaching peak 'credentialism' where people automatically think by being more qualified and doing a Master's / MBA will guarantee you both a Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 He's definitely MS'ing us with his alt too hahahaha Intern in IB-M&A
+1 this has to be satire... Intern in IB-M&A
+1 It definitely sucked. Ultimately I consulted a lawyer and we settled with the BB. Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+1 Also ex RE team at Citi (ignore title). Still in contact with people there and can confirm above comments, this is definitely not a top team. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 We actually had Rogo come in to do an hour in-person crash course. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Before you get too discouraged, or discouraged for the wrong reasons, it's worth noting that many real estate firms simply don't hire out of undergrad, which it sounds like you're still attending. Ozymandia
+1 Because even in continental Europe DEI is quite a thing and girls in particular manage to land top internships without knowing the difference between the D and the A of the D&A. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Jersey City/Hoboken checks off most of the boxes. You save on the city tax, good waterfront, safe. Main complaint that people have is that it is away from the night life, which you don't really care about.  mayoineko
+1 And Worldcom was "proven" until it turned out it as a fraud. Ozymandia
+1 It gets worse. I got to the internship and realised my team had never taken on a British summer intern for full-time. Stellar feedback, but they did not want to extend the offer due to 'lack of experience'  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Paramount announced $30 all cash tender offer, largest hostile tender in historic Seems wining banks might be reshuffled Anonymous Monkey
+1 On top of that European preference for Europeans means they are guaranteed something. Have had experiences where a European girl tells me she stumbled and made mistakes and still got offers. Prospect in IB - DCM
+1 Women who are desirable to successful men are desirable such that they do not need to work. gordoongeekoo
+1 If you're well connected in a niche, staffing agencies can be an interesting business to be in. Maybe not so much in recent years but if you outsourced your admin / employees overseas, margins can be great. Business School in CorpStrat
+1 Anonymous Monkey: JetsTanksSubmarine
+1 It’s not make it or break it because anything can happen but don’t expect UF to get you something crazy, it’s non target, NYU is better but still, it’s not top target Anonymous Monkey
+1 Think mine was the final one (28 november) shadow182838
+1 Unfortunately I’ve never worked in that sector so don’t feel qualified to comment. I’d have to imagine though that origination, FP&A exist in a similar capacity. hbwesttoeast
+1 Completely resonate with this. Was in a team that was very white, and struggled significantly despite putting in the best efforts. Would leave. Life is too short to waste any time or energy on things like these. Bossman123
+1 Reason why fund I am at gets so bad during sprints is it is highly international (I have worked on deals with team members from SF to London on the same process). Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 It looks a bit like a troll post, but I'll try to answer seriously - I've been in the industry for 7 years, and I've never been treated better or worse because of my gender. lyona9686
+1 kakugen: Yes i agree but apart of that duty of care is selecting a buyer who is credible Is Paramount credible? DealFlowDan
+1 brianplordWould still rather work there, no questions asked. That building is so nice looking, at least from the outside. I love it. TechBanking
+1 Elite Boutique DTOWN34
+1 As far as anti-trust goes, and connections to the current administration, that’s just simply false. DealFlowDan
+1 I can pitch my two cents here. White men and white women bathe in so many benefits, it is insane. Abercromb
+1 depends on what you want. betachimp
+1 These guys are trash. VP in RE - Comm
+1 No GoTrees
+1 in today's dollars, no. because that means that I'm underspending, not donating enough, and not giving them enough during their lives when they need it most thebrofessor
+1 going through this process now and looking for interesting operating roles. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 So funny any time Heitman comp is mentioned the OP just gets shit on lmao mdwsteq
+1 Agreed, main collateral damage of DEI are Asian / Brown men as they neither have the privilege of white men nor benefit from the special DEI treatment reserved for women, black & hispanic men. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Raise this concern with HR / Business Management ahead of time. She won’t be able to do much once they are aware.  VP in IB - Cov
+1 5 years ago it was $175-225K all in for a good exit. Probably meaningfully higher now. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Has anyone completed the Criteria VI yet? I can help lmk username3012384
+1 It is preemptive and don’t think any investigation is warranted. They will ensure you are not placed bottom bucket. I would keep my expectations in check and expect nothing more than upper/mid bucket.  VP in IB - Cov
+1 congrats. u are officially higher paid than most directors at bank of america. Works at Bank of New York Mellon
+1 Both - Group Head and HR. Don’t complain just bring this up as a concern.  VP in IB - Cov
+1 . Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Ahh, TY brianplord
+1 Ignore title, just accepted an offer at one of the below firms in Manchester. Corporate Underdevelopment
+1 I started my career at PIMCO in one of their junior investment adjacent roles and now work on an investment team at a different firm. feel free to PM me atlantis68
+1 from someone who used to work at a shitco ummi can confidently say they are a shitco umm Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 It's probably mostly sourcing, but if you're already in the process with them you might as well ask them what you should focus your energy on. Determined
+1 you'd be surprised at how much some of these strategic / corporate finance guys are worth at big tech companies (M7). Not 6-8mm, but low 7 figures definitely  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 You have May - August off for 2-yr full time like Rotman. You have to get your own internship it’s not a part of the program. maplebanker
+1 Congratulations you are now de facto Asian.  Stop wallowing in self-pity. Across large swaths of earth children grow up in objective poverty.  Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+1 Aye lil homie, what did I say about thinking you are that important. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Likely schools would have to get involved Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Stripe isn't an AI company nor is it a startup so would assume no. Guessing more in the Cognition, Mercor, Hebbia, etc. ballpark. I would pass it on talent density first then future outlook in your mind. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Happy to help and admire your ambition. Good luck sorting! SaaSChimp