Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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
+1 100% disagree.  earthwalker7
+1 I don't know that I would call PCI Pharma an unspecial service biz. neil88
+1 Why is CIBC M&M higher in this list than CIBC EIT lmao Intern in IB - Gen
+1 bro they did one deal in all of 2025, how is it viewed as a top group Intern in IB-M&A
+1 if it's just "no mentorship, no interest, barely acknowledged your existence", then it's not an issue. he's an MD, you're an analyst, why would he be interested in you? Kevin25
+1 Honestly, this sounds more positive than negative. The fact that the MD said he’s only speaking with select candidates and explicitly put you in that group is a strong signal. IslaGonzalez
+1 Assuming those are Net IRR and TVPIs - this ain't bad! kuf135
+1 Couple of reasons I think based on what I've seen: Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Based on what I heard, as long as you're on a pretty big deal that has some level of messiness, it's fair game. Reason being with big deals the pie's bigger so less creditors crying about pennies. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 We have had some grads being fired after failing 2 times the FCA exam. Would take it seriously Intern in IB - Cov
+1 You must be good if they keep you until -10 Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1  TD still has that Asset Cap I believenbut certain groups like CM&T, FIG and the Cowen legacy HC/Tech teams are highly regarded. Gold-ManSacks
+1 I don't think silver point private credit group really does those kinds of transactions, I think it's just hairy private credit underwrites. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 following Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Thank you for the insight here. SpecialSitsSean
+1 Add big 4 cadetships to your list if they're still going around these days. Any part time corporate role is great, whether they call it an internship or not (ex: 2-3 days a week). Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 Bottom bucket speed run Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 They've exited Ross University (although this may be more of my issue with Caribbean for profit med schools, many students never finish and are riddled with well over 100K debt). Business School in CorpStrat
+1 do a minor in math to prove you're not a scrub. will make you a better philosopher as well. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 california interns also get 2x OT once you hit 80hrs, if you’re at a sweaty group you’ll easily hit 60-65k lol Teller in Non-profit
+1 Guy in the office next to me is doing GLG calls all day trying to justify some of his positions to our PMs Research Associate in AM - FI
+1 > Least autistic maths students Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 UChicago is better than Cornell and a tiny bit worse than Columbia. Stern has a lot of international students so you have bigger odds there as well, and it’s better than Cornell and little worse than Uchi and Columbia rooseveltfan
+1 Trading is the one place where I think you don’t need to start off in sell side to get exposure & learn. Take the buy side gig and thank yourself later wazzagooa
+1 Bump xyz46
+1 London is harder bud. Smaller cohorts, insane competition from the likes of hec bocconi and escp and you need to know a European language  Goj5979
+1 Congrats on Savills Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Nope, just a soon to be FT banker that hopes that the fruits of this industry’s labor can go towards something meaningful & beautiful. WaterUndertheBridgewater
+1 It’s very rigorous, some 15% of the cohort fail from what is already a very rigorous selection. Avoid. Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 Do you know what a liberal is and what a leftist is? I work in finance, so therefore I’m more likely to enjoy free trade and an independent fed. TopBoy.-
+1 There’s no way this is real Intern in IB - Gen
+1 We are all going to make it brother. Hope you found what you were looking for abroad. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 If execution skills become commoditized, what do you think IB analysts are going to learn on the job? They will be expected to think in ways similar to how you imagine consultants to think. rexared
+1 That is something that I have no idea about. I try to touch on it in my original post. I don’t think there will be a need for analysts to be honest. Maybe IB stops recruiting out of uni. Idk. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Burnout in high finance appears to be more of a structural problem than a temporary phase, though there are signs of gradual cultural evolution. Based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Congrats on BofA user71182
+1 curious why you didn't pivot to public mkts? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+1 One SD for CB tmrw the 19th for mostly target and few non-targets. As far as I know their are some virtual SD's in march. NonTargetBanana12
+1 When weighing compensation versus lifestyle in high finance, the smarter long-term strategy depends on your personal goals, risk tolerance, and priorities. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Agree 90%+ has probably been SaaS. Bunch of AI native companies are still operating through SaaS. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Anecdotally, Australia has one to two international cities (sorry Melbourne) and less local seats (smaller local market). Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 If IB stops hiring out of university, where do they get the bottom layer of workers? Is there any other industry that is similar to IB? rexared
+1 I worked in CB at a BB and had challenges recruiting for PC funds fwiw. Think in a bull hiring market that might be different but right now it's been tricky - going to IB instead.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 What BigChimpin said mittens351
+1 The point about 'AI slop' is the most underrated part of this. khan.mmua
+1 That’s a common dilemma in IB. If you’re on Android and need top-tier mic isolation for those loud office floors, you might want to look into the Sony WF-1000XM5 or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. khan.mmua
+1 Big technological innovation is great for the advisers of transactions as incumbents want to buy AI and/or raise capital to organically build it. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 This is helpful but it's also clearly written by an LLM. Fuck outta with that shit.  ballsdeep singh
+1 Blair  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 DPG is distressed products group, DL is direct lending. Both part of Fixed Income and Currencies, both do well Intern in S&T - FI
+1 I was in same situation as you, with scholarship to HEC. I chose Oxford MFE and loved it. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 bump for visibility Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Some color - BRG's RX division is pretty much ex-FTI folks poached from BOS, NYC / NJ. VP in Consulting
+1 All you gotta do freshman year is get the highest gpa possible, get to know people in clubs/frats you're interested in, and maybe get some bullshit unpaid internship for the summer at a local firm. Monkeys at the gate 426
+1 In the next 10 years I think the bottom layer of work will be late stage associate/VP Responsibilities. In the future dystopia that I think we're eventually headed, sure it will be just MD plus AI. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Morgan Stanley Global Power and Utilities (GPUG) handles all of their modeling in house. It’s one of a couple groups at MS that do which is why it’s very highly regarded llllliiilllliii
+1 Can someone provide some insight into the issues with RELL specifically? Haven’t heard much about them Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Yeah that’s probably a better way to put it. If you don’t get promoted as an analyst within2-3 years you usually get pushed out which honestly felt like a layoff to me even if that’s not technically correct. aintern
+1 Won’t someone think of the oppressed white men in this country! itoolikepeanuts
+1 AS400 is still around. :-( Many Saas companies have deployed things that make their software sticky. They thoughtfully put them in place to compete. cheers look out
+1 This. Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 BB( JPM,MS,GS,UBS) Get in at 10am hungover pretend like im doing work for a couple hours. Open a pitch deck for a mandate we are never going to win. UBSTopBucket
+1 Congrats on Santander CCB! wallstreetbot24
+1 Currently at Columbia, shoot meet a message and I can give you more detail  BulgeBracketBrand123
+1 WF - growing platform. Great comp. Good hours & people. Insane office. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 FreightWaves is a good newsletter to stay on top of it. mightywall25
+1 I love this site Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 has anyone heard back yet?  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 go for a suit jacket / sport coat. No tie, undo buttons on shirt. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 UBS i cant believe this echo chamber of prospects/interns has gone far enough for people to advocate taking random MM bucket shops over a BB. jewslayer1944
+1 I know it wasn't BSL, but OneStream and CWA both priced pretty well as club deals. Relatively low LTV and the fundamentals are performing fine despite market screaming that the sky is falling.  kuf135
+1 It happens when the analyst is basically running risk, not just supporting. Hanlon
+1 it was sarcasm, im saying they hate it Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 1) liking men is gay 2) women like men 3) women are gay 4) dating women is gay Sir Desmond Glazebrook
+1 Sadly, many people will cling to racist narratives of black people being inferior. I hope for whoever’s sake this is, that they are the son of an MD. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I think I am going to be jobless, but not before many others. rexared
+1 You’re seeing a mix of systemic issues and individual bad actors. Gig-economy services like DoorDash or Wayfair rely on volume, which sometimes sacrifices attention to detail. bobybryan
+1 That might be true. However, once you separate it by income and area code, everyone converges around the same. You appear to be falling victim to the fallacy of correlation and causation. DonDylan
+1 Okay? Who the fuck cares lmao op is asking about DC vs NY. This is a no brainer, you wells shills would tell kids to take wells Charlotte over GS TMT lmfao Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Full-times, can you chime in? Intern in IB - Cov
+1 In the similar boat but for HK SA Gainone1572
+1 I think a lot of juniors have this glamorized idea of how mentorship should go. That there is supposed to be some figure that you can latch onto in your group or firm and it will accelerate your growth. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+1 Others shared general postulations, so I'll share some anecdotal experiences on my end with some reaffirming yours: VP in Consulting
+1 Currently work in operations, but have an opportunity to go to FIG. Come from a non-target, have always been interested in IB, but too much time has passed to enter GTP. Operations is a total drag. charliejohn01
+1 So now what? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 AFAIK, there isn't a set timeline for making jumps - People make a jump whenever they feel the need and / or have enough reps in (i.e. as short as 1 year to no upper bound). VP in Consulting
+1 Would it be as an analyst? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 thanks for responding. what would you say is a more realistic target if I'm interning at a smaller group? tiers 6/7? or should I just return and apply as an associate? itswayeasy
+1 WF interns feeling the pain GS interns have had forever. Wish NY was like CA in banning this penny pinching move Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 I just started a couple months ago in a non top-6 rx consulting firm and haven't gotten inbounds from headhunters at all...am I doing something wrong lol? Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 I basically agree with all of your logic, especially if maximizing cash comp in the near/medium term before dipping for a family is the plan (presumably making exit ops a bit less of a priority). Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Confirming this is the case with no changes. Shame the kid I helped out will likely be reneging now. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Would just add to what others have stated (which is very accurate imo) that, while I’ve also heard the BOS office has a leg up in that they win much larger and more significant Debtor side mandates, I also know that credit rolo25
+1 Anyone heard anything for PB and AM? CJinguun16