Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 neil88 goodL1fe
+1 Cain very strong healthcare. Leerink very strong biotech. If it’s for those areas at the respective firm, go based on interest. If it’s for healthcare for both, I’d do Cain  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Touch grass Incoming Analyst-IB
+1 Reach out to alumni from your school and from the Ivy League broadly to get to know people. People will be more receptive of you (generally). That’s the best way to take advantage. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 Why UBS GIG/IND is above Wells Fargo when Wells Fargo poached UBS's head of GIG last year and has landed the largest IND deal last year? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 2026 "LevFinBiased" Prestige Rankings February Update Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 No -- promotion is based on performance on the job + luck (fund performance, headcount needs, etc)Doing 2 extra analyst years will not help you with this. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 this is like turning down ana de armas for amy schumer.  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Thanks! starwars1234
+1 LAZ PEI/HC should be S (behind classics), EVR M&A depends on the group but could make arguments to be S++ for some of the groups, move JPM M&A down due to the on cycle stuff, tho this isn't a bad list now Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Rothschild are NOT sponsoring james.rusner
+1 Don't go to the toothpaste college man nooneinparticular
+1 Number 1 if including product groups is LevFin just due to most of UBS deals being based around sponsor.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Missing scotia and santander - add to A-Tier left of Truist thx Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Idk. I understand why it is helpful and it will increase accuracy overtime, but how else would anyone truly learn the intricacies of why certain variables are important without physically doing the modeling. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 agree regarding cross-cap stack not being an advantage. look at clearlake, they started off being generalist across debt/equity but given poor recent performance (especially on the equity side) now have separate teams. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Sounds like you just work on a terrible team…  Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+1 Accurate but touch grass Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Overall good list but I don’t see why anyone would take a bad MS / JPM group over PJT M&A or PWP RX. Top tier compensation with most exit options available if needed. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Q is the #1 option by far if you want to work in tech btw lol. Unimaginably disgusting comp + any exit on the planet in the tech space (not close either). Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 I doubled in Phil & Econ at one of those schools mentioned and am now in IB. It's very doable, just need to make sure you network, join clubs, obtain internships and have a convincing reason for choosing with path. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 And this is why PE is going to die. Work at a top SM fund. Most of us here are  30-60 yrs old. Managing Director in HF - Other
+1 Yes, just had a friend go from PE to IB nyc IBfocus
+1 Work in the city. Most of my colleagues are around Marylebone, South Kensington, Westminster. London Bridge/Southwark is also common. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Congrats on virginity JamieDimonkey
+1 I know for a fact they were not considering sponsorship for latest cycle.  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Are you from LATAM? -- Going to be tough if you're not, need to at least be fluent in Spanish/Portuguese Do you have start up experience? Determined
+1 Thanks for your response, I understand/agree that having that background alone wouldn’t determine whether someone gets promoted. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Brother you just got flamed lmao. CRE god ferda win. RECorp54
+1 Thanks for your unbiased opinion WSO Monkey Bot!! Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Would highly advise taking UNC over Emory. Truthfully very few non-diverse, non-nepo students place out of Emory while UNC is on the up in terms of IB placement and is better than Emory. Plus UNC is much much more fun. NextDigg
+1 Holy shit, they have summer Analyst positions for high school seniors? Damn, the world moves fast. Substack_Guy
+1 People on this app love to hate on BofA. Office is pretty nice and you get good stipends for food, WFH Fridays, and culture tends to be decent in good groups. But yes above analyst you will get paid terribly. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Not sure what Shop you are at, but I would think you should be getting 100 k base plus 20-40% bonus depending on the firms deal flow. Im surprised they started you at 70k. InvestmentBanker2024
+1 😟😟😟 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Refer to any of the 8 tier lists posted in the last 48 hours. Obviously Solomon has no business being listed here and the rest are all pretty close. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 . Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Swap 1 and 2 Remove Q and Allen - these are sector specific shops, not EBs EB should refer to global independent investment banks, otherwise it’s not a useful term - can just say boutique Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 100% agree with you, and I'm really trying to do that. I'm looking for ways to take a step back without severely impacting my income. VP in RE - Comm
+1 Would personally just delay grad, everyone I know who did that ended up with a good offer Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 DeterminedBro, I was there tomorrow.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Emerging growth regional coverage, basically a MM group Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Would you say the same logic applies to LA? That office is EGRC and FIG focused but unsure if it’s the same dynamic as NYC Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Congrats on Indiana! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I am in favor. I know plenty who did that and it worked out. Worst case you grad 5 months later and get to chill until ur following june start date. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Would go Bocconi. Two year program allows for two shots at summer internships, and lots of alumni in London. QuiltEmerson
+1 Won’t get a consistent answer. I’d say average should be somewhere between MBB and IB, with some higher and some a bit lower. rolo25
+1 solid theone777
+1 move bofa ind down. top groups are clearly m&a and fsg and then maybe C&R and regl.  so many industrial groups better than bofa ind. gs, citi, jpm, ms ... Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I guess that's the easiest way to think about it. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 third thread today of this exact same ranking with maybe 3 banks shuffled around jewslayer1944
+1 Aldgate is not that bad as some people made it out to be tho. brtfedd1312
+1 If I stay in my current government organisation, I’d have literally no exit options outside of the government. Moreover, I hate everything about the got vculture, the people, and the meaningless work. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 if you can't even search for posts like this that have been answered 100x on this forum then how are you possibly going to do research as an analyst at a HF Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+1 In theory, yes they could do this. In practice, warehouse or NoN lenders will not want to give back leverage for a loan that is already struggling. analyst3_
+1 Which Aussie IBs do MBA internships?  Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 FTP too high bring it down  Works at Financial Technology Partners
+1 Have seen a lot of turnover in Cain Brothers (possibly layoffs?). As an outsider, it looks like a shadow of its former self. Some solid PE exits for analysts though.  Business School in CorpStrat
+1 GS First wave last week, JPM & Barclays offer already out CiBrialJane 114 Trader
+1 ideally ask your MBB if you can leave with option to return if you are leaving to do YC. if you're over 1 year and had good reviews they might let you do this arbjunkie
+1 To CRE’s point, deal modeling is largely unimportant. You essentially just back into assumptions that allow you to win deals. It’s drives almost zero alpha in any development business. larry david
+1 Who are they key headhunters in APAC? Considering a mid level lateral but asking as frankly the APAC coverage is so limited on here so appreciate you posting. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Yes CW to Liverpool street station via Elizabeth line only takes 15mins. Also, download Citymapper when you're in London since it's a lot more accurate and provides more options for public transport. brtfedd1312
+1 Congrats on PJT bro bearboarbat
+1 At A&M? That makes zero sense, everyone has their own billable hours tracker and gets staffed independently. Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 MS Menlo should be on par if not better than GS TMT wazzagooa
+1 probally worse then any EB and most BBs coverage teams VP in IB - Gen
+1 No. Honestly, it hasn't added any value since Excel templates have already done the bulk of the heavy lifting. Neusybaut
+1 just stay at moe/laz type shop... you will be fine Intern in IB - Cov
+1 If you're a non-target getting a name like GS/MS on your resume would be invaluable and would highly recommend, pjt is a lot closer but if you dont have incredibly close relations at moe/laz id go for it  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 - Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Looks like their deal flow has picked up at the end of last year so I could be wrong. Business School in CorpStrat
+1 gs is not generalist, so group placement doesnt matter, id honestly say non target try to reneg, target don't reneg, unsure what bucket you fall into  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 ^ second this VP in IB - Cov
+1 N = 1, but have a buddy at an SBIC, ASO 1. 140k base / 140k bonus this year dckogdyioo
+1 Big league him. Nothing remotely questionable in writing though. I don't forget either so I get it. pajero
+1 bump! terciarystrand123
+1 RBC PUI Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 NYC dckogdyioo
+1 best group  Dabeast34192357
+1 shirley templeor is there even a chance we could still hear back? DO NOT BE DISUADED!! I HEARD BACK TODAY!!! liftupthelord
+1 Holy bad take RE_Private_Egg_Witty
+1 Depends partly on what you consider to be a great outcome. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 - Intern in IB-M&A
+1 EVR RX has surpassed HL RX, but HL NY is still an incredibly strong group with great exits Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Consider farming as much good karma as you can in the near term, donating all your money and possessions to charity, and playing Russian roulette with yourself until you reincarnate and get a second chance to get a top BB Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 If you’re going to London anyway, spend a year in Paris - great city to live in with materially lower COL. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Capital Markets roles are highly regional, so I would recommend for you to know some activities or trends in the region you're applying to. I also think CM interviews aren't that mathematically technical. TrojanUTD
+1 When you read people hating on BofA, realize that a large portion of them are ASOs or more senior. The bank is dicking them over big time with tiny bonuses, mediocre experience, and a lack of long-term progression. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Kind of depends on size of firm / investment stage you're looking to join, but yeah it's almost certainly a paycut. Local investor learns about economic tradeoffs!  PE-biz-dev
+1 Honestly all this depends on the group, each group has a different final project, some groups have you do the project solo vs others will group you up. Teller in Non-profit
+1 abc99I thought the coverage groups at RBC don't do M&A internally... Works at RBC Capital Markets
+1 You think that the ability to model is proxy for ability to think? Or you think it sets the base for the ability to think? Would strongly disagree, would agree a little on the latter. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 thanks intern, it is indeed really nice out here Teller in Non-profit
+1 I'm surprised Argus hasn't implemented more AI functions into their software; ie. dumping a rent roll in and quickly typing your renewal rent assumptions and it spitting something out   BenDover187
+1 In the tube  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Yale is objectively the better career choice, but your college experience will likely be miles better at UT, while still having a great chance to land the career you want. BurnerMcBurnerface
+1 CRE I want to believe.  We’ll get Mulder and Scully to investigate right away *queue  x-files theme music  patrick_bateman_
+1 Congrats on GS Intern in IB-M&A
+1 KBW FIG rajpatel888