Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 At MF rn (latest fund >20b) - vibes have been fine (not great, not bad). Our portfolio has held up better than others (maybe 1/2 names where we truly believe capital will be impaired) so that helps. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Hilarious that so many clowns are giving you downvotes. Excellent point on not following what she says on how many guys vs. therealgekko
+1 They pay absurdly high so assume it’s EB hours, maybe slightly below since they focus on 1 niche tho and will likely do less random fire drills. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Yes, the credit use for Code and Cowork are far too high for the pro plan. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Strongly strongly depends on the specific CB team. Would need to be top decile for the two to be comparable to stack up IMO. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Didn’t bankers at UBS get paid lower than big 4 consultants. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Del awdjcmok
+1 For those who are feeling disillusioned, where are you exiting to? Smaller funds? HF? Leaving investing altogether? Personally feel like I’ve seen more folks exiting to family offices. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 [email protected] is an insane email address realgdp
+1 Fair enough. Conversely, when I spent 5-10 minutes on each email I had probably close to a 25-50% hit rate on responses. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Here’s a realistic breakdown with estimates Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Goon club or whatever that is, had a few kids reach out to me from that program and can honestly say they were just about the dumbest kids I have ever spoken to. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 LMAO. Palatine hiring PR team to work diligently to repair their reputation online with fake reviews? Accept the culture you created you made your bed now lay in it. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Analyst 2 in IB-M&AIf I really saw investment banking as a vocation, why would I do LMM - MM IB in Chattanooga for a single MD team? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Wouldn't services companies be able to automate more of their work and generate higher margins with AI? Or are you seeing their customers take things in house and / or put pricing pressure on their vendors? kuf135
+1 definitely not cooked — I did but stay patient and you never know! Xoxoax
+1 Exactly why MBA AS make far better careered bankers than A2A direct promos. The execution skills are by and large useless at a large bank given you would have large product teams to support you.  Associate Director in IB - ECM
+1 Bump Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Know a lot of people from similar backgrounds who have landed great offers. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 laz what kind of question is this esdeekid67
+1 Sorry no longer going to answer questions along the line of "how do I pivot or transition into quant". PM in HF - Other
+1 EVR M&A Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 If you’re at a target I don’t think it really matters. alex50
+1 How much prompting did you have to give it initially? gothicwaffle
+1 There is a hiring freeze but expected to end shortly. Anyone with an outstanding offer from prior to the hiring freeze is able to join.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 Sounds like you didn’t make it into ibis Works at Goldman Sachs
+1 VP in PE - Other dinganddong15
+1 Are you in PE? This reads like it was written by a college student. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+1 I learned to crank out DCFs back in middle school lil bro Intern in IB - Gen
+1 If you have prior experience, then Warwick would allow you to stand out. Keep in mind that at this point, you would still have to network like crazy. Look at your CV and think, what makes me stand out? Internat.Kid
+1 For sophomore-year internships in 2027, here's what you need to know based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 If they can model, the cbre analyst, if they can't, the AM analyst  Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 random suerIncoming_SA_97I think there's a person at my school with a bofa hc offer already. nontarget Incoming_SA_97
+1 Removed Works at BMO Capital Markets
+1 Wow, did Grand Seikos really use to only cost $350? Analyst 1 in S&T - Comm
+1 Yeah man Richmond is a movie! - absolutely nobody ever KageSelly
+1 Your sector has structurally derated — it’s paintown for your existing portfolio. Keep arguing otherwise with Robert smith if you want, reality will bite hard  therealgekko
+1 Working on an Outsourcing / AI consulting project with our off-shore team and on-shore Product Managers. The output of the work overseas (and some on-shore H1B types) is absolutely laughable. NewIndustryHorizon
+1 IMO brokers don’t really know how to actually underwrite deals, and would imagine the AM analyst, especially if they get some exposure to acquisitions, would have a better intuition of what makes a deal work. badger22
+1 I’ve definitely seen it happen before. Being in the right environment helps (re: culture, understanding the firm, etc), and starting as a junior makes the move much easier than trying to switch a few years in. Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 There are loads of 15 year olds out there if you're into that Sharky286
+1 Brand matters, but so do reps. If you’re at a platform where half your “live deals” never close, the logo only carries you so far. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Jeff is solid, but I'd go A&M any day of the year if I wanted to be / stay in SS / RX Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 This thread is great for identifying UBS workers.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Heard NY is a sweat fest Intern in IB - Gen
+1 No but chewing mastic builds masseter muscle mass which helps facial definition. As someone who munches on equity you should be familiar with the effects of chewmaxxing plzgivemeajob
+1 Came from a similar school with great culture. I'd say give a chance at transferring from Babson. The network and pedigree does matter in high finance. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Starboard breakdown of Darden is a classic. Determined
+1 There is broad bifurcation in the MM world. Even in the challenged fundraising enviornment from 2023 onwards, some MM funds have massively scaled or raised huge first or second time funds. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Moreso two sides of the same coin, there is overlap Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 PJT probably will provide a slightly more enjoyable analyst experience but I'd be tempted to go Evercore M&A. Both great and congratulations leefbmp
+1 List above is US-based client for 2025/2026. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+1 If it’s a BB in NYC then you literally have your answer. BB in NYC>any MM yummyyummy
+1 All the BBs are global. Depends on what your future goals are and if you connected rly well with all the people at the MM ig it could go either way but vast majority of the time, the BB is the way to go. yummyyummy
+1 Don't lose hope brother. MM's can recruit all the way until the fall before the summer internship. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 bump WaltSim
+1 Most PhDs don't have finance experience before pivoting..they lean on their scientific expertise and learn the business side through MBA programs, post-PhD internships at banks/ER firms, or biotech consulting roles. pharmacoach
+1 Don’t be a pussy. Take both and reneg. Who gives af. Say your family member died if you really care about optics and not burning bridges. The game is the game. chadmaxxer
+1 thanks! Kinda briefly discussed comp expectation but only base... unsure about bonus etc...  Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 Agreed this guy sounds like an insufferable hardo to work for apetrynamakeit
+1 Lots of Emory Oxford students get great investment banking offers. I’ve hired students myself (JEF/GHL/HL). I’ve seen students in recent years go to (EVR/JPM/GUG). Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 you apply the moment it opens up. To know when it opens up, subscribe to their newsletters/talent networks, be in touch with the recruiters and alumni. recreational.ears
+1 Alix is there, look at Tier 2. PWP I didn't know what to put as, haven't heard enough about them to put a little blurb ailyn
+1 Using it to pay taxes. Nice try, IRS.  thisisanexampleofausername
+1 Same here, referral that pushes 2 kids per year to superday (non-target), heard nothing for r1 nyc after HV as well bgrantp
+1 Agreed. But most miss that these schools have placed well for years due to proximity to Manhattan. rolo25
+1 Analyst 1 in IB - CovHeard DB culture is great in SF, and my friend said they’re hiring aggressively at senior level for tech group. roamingroman
+1 curious_cookiejust had my R1 today~ Which position did you apply? hahshshshsh
+1 Putting ducera on but not PWP is a decision of all time Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I've seen a shift of some people going back into banking to their old groups or more targeted products / groups since they are more aware of what they actually want to do (easier to figure that out at 26 post associate sti Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 FSUs Noles on Wall Street / Willow Partners club has been crushing it this year with several top EB placements. incoming_unemployed
+1 Put it all in SPY and forget about it. I save like ~20% of my base and save all my bonus. Still make ample money to do whatever I want including various trips a year. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Definitely not a place for the faint of heart given the nature of their investing. Like to turnaround messy situations and have seen them act as stalking horse on a few bankruptcy deals. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Even if live deals brought to market don’t close, you’re saying there’s zero exposure to buyside or sell side mandates? What exactly are you doing all day? Creating pitch decks and posting on WSO? VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Been eyeing a pair of Loro Piana summer walks. Some money to my parents; they don't need it but it makes me happy. neil88
+1 Bump thelegend272829
+1 As stated not giving actual reccomendations as not familar with all the names on the list. Just asked GPT for names and posted it to start a convo. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Agreed and the guys throwing MS at this know nothing. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Yo this actually sounds like the worst job in the world  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Evercore is massive, pretty sure their intern classes are like 80 people. They’re also expanding into ER, WM, etc. Probably what they meant by “Evercore is a BB” Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 A&M>>>>>>> FTI Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+1 I’ll also add that I’d take the ECM EB for junior summer (assuming you can successfully recruit FT) because the brand name is strong. CuriousGeorge1024
+1 gg queue next lifetime buddy chadmaxxer
+1 I’ve seen several decent FSU & ASU placements on LinkedIn Summer Associate in HF - Event
+1 Pretty much echoing the above, plus Evercore has been hiring tons of non-targets and increasing their analyst size. Sure, not a BB technically, but the trajectory they're on, they will inevitably become one.  Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Likely structured as preferred / hybrid equity with priority cash flows, distribution sweeps in early years, and structural downside protections. Think KKR / Norfolk is similar. infravc
+1 There is very little value in trying to build connections in PE or Corporate Finance first and then transition into Wealth Management. Wealth Management is deeply personal. In many ways, it is better to build from cold. RedChamps
+1 WF doesn’t have protected Saturdays. - just protected fri 6 pm - sat 12 pm Teller in IB - Cov
+1 Industrials #1 team within the bank in term of fees generated in 2025, but very sweaty team Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I love ubs Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+1 The elite boutiques you mentioned do not offer true ECM (which, from both a technical and regulatory standpoint, can only be provided by banks), but rather ECM Advisory. Frankfurt Monkey
+1 I have only seen it from the sidelines, so take this with a grain of salt: the relationship with the entrepreneur behind it is absolutely everything. FailedInFinance
+1 Was told more rd 1s coming soon. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 anyone know anything to the CIB/CB timline in CLT/NYC? non-target Intern in ER
+1 When I lateraled in banking I surprisingly got good traction from applying to roles on bank career pages / linkedin. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Kids from alternative study paths at top schools don't deserve the seat? Maybe you should realize that they already did land a fucking seat. At a top school. smolchimp
+1 This is why fund/pm matter so much. If you are under a stable PM and strategy life is great. If you are at a pod with high volatility, then its extreme highs and lows. Analyst 1 in HF - RelVal
+1 I'm in favor of looking out for one's own best interest, but this is not a situation to accept two offers to renege. Take the IB job and reject the consulting gig up-front. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Thanks. Thats surprising, thought protected Saturdays was standard at this point. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Yeah it feels like a blood bath in the tech industry right now. Although I dislike my tech consulting job, I can't deny the fact I likely have better job security than most. NewIndustryHorizon