Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+7 Dude are you a pot, or about do drop a Pablo Torre style bombshell? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 ^I ran the sensitivity you’re suggesting: current method (all bookrunners get credit, lead-left gets 1.5x) vs lead-left-only. The results barely moved. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+7 If I really saw investment banking as a vocation, why would I do LMM - MM IB in Chattanooga for a single MD team? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 Ignore the title. I’m much older. I know a lot about all of them. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+7 Ex-CS people now at Santander. afdhfg
+7 What’s Lehman brothers current league table standing? (Fun fact some of the same characters involved in this sequel) Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Wipe your chin, Isaiah  PokerSlopWars
+7 You didn't even provide what your % was calculating. I presume you mean total investment banking fee pool?  Hank Marducus
+7 Don’t doubt the pipeline. My MD is projecting out a “gorillion dollars” in 2027 for our group. We might even pass Desjardins!  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Essentially, I think it's a poor draft that looks like an undergraduate summer analyst resume and think you are writing in way that shows a lack of self confidence. I think you're capable of more than that. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+7 Shout out to the unbearable H1B executive directors and directors for getting junior attrition up so high! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 once you reach a certain level in technicals, the marginal benefit isn't huge, while there is no such drop off for networking. but make sure you reach this level as quickly as possible.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Marco and cronies: Yeah because of the low league table standing and potential long term negative implication on our careers, we are going to need at least $1M more for each of us per year and an extension on our guarantee Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+7 If you're a smart guy you will get a good offer from any one of the schools you mentioned. You're splitting hairs. At this point it's about the school you will be a better fit at.  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 TD is paradise Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 IMO, and most people at my school do this (State Target school), is wait until September. WOORabbit
+7 I don't think I've ever had a coffee chat where I expected a freshman/sophomore to be an expert. Quite the opposite. What I look for is passion and curiosity. usernameladiesman217
+7 DEI is a good idea, terrible implementation.  usernameladiesman217
+7 ojapar20My point is, she wasn’t in fear. She knew what she was doing and could’ve easily avoided this situation. IsItREPE
+7 local_finance_broWhich protocol forbids officers from shooting into moving vehicles? Haven’t seen that before CRE
+7 Responding anonymously too for obvious reasons. People think this sounds crazy but it doesn't as someone who's also been described this way. Principal in RE - Comm
+7 Associate is much worse. Significantly worse. Do NOT go A2A just due to inertia. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 The problem is that by asking this very question, you kind of prove the entirety of your knowledge or at least your limitations. Fred Fredburger
+7 I worked for McKinsey and work in RX now. Some unstructured thoughts: hansdieter1
+7 Might be the least frightening gif I have ever seen. I've felt more afraid in the Whole Foods parking lots.  I think you might just be a pussy.  CRE
+7 At stern and placed at a BB but wouldn't recommend the school over cornell. Very toxic and competitive enviorment here that you don't need to put yourself in if you have other options. Prospect in IB-M&A
+7 Key thing to figure out if like deals vs. markets and macro vs. micro (corporates) Research Analyst in AM - FI
+7 Spot on - the associates who started in 2020-2021 (now VPs) are absolute goats, in my experience. Director in IB - Gen
+7 At least analysts are working 5 days in office! That will turn things around  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 Rip Credit Suisse, and they were always better than UBS Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 Why isn’t she involved in the family business? Senior VP in RE - Other
+7 ^I’m not sure if you’ve had direct experience in your career working on biotech financings or IPOs as a lead-left bookrunner, but based on nearly a decade doing this and watching tons of analysts and associates develop und The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+7 Yeah you're an idiot wolfofwallstreetchestbeat
+7 Yes, it's luck, but not all luck is equal. One realization is that you have much more control over some types of luck than others. There is generally agreed to be four types of luck: GS under Blankfein
+7 I went the entrepreneurial route in 2022, perfect timing...haha... It was myself and another partner who is a bit older than me and had the resume / name familiarity. CapRate_Compression
+7 It’s straight forward - you can get unlucky and have a US CBP officer go on a power trip, but if you have all the correct documentation and your lawyers prep you properly it’s fairly low risk. VP in PE - Other
+7 The issue didn’t jump from equity to credit. SW PE is in a tough spot, the most aggressive lenders to SW PE deals are in a tougher spot. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+7 Associate Director in IB-M&A PM in HF - EquityHedge
+7 Marco and my GH can S my D I aint coming in on Fridays to pretend I’m busy. We have no live deals that will close Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Canadians aren’t smarter  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Yeah, it is because they are cheap and cannot say no. That is why they work harder. They are cheap and cannot afford to lose. I cannot speak about specific ethnic groups. I would guess Chinese or Indians. as-dfg-hjk
+7 jestermaxxing recreational.ears
+7 If it's not a top BofA group (M&A, Sponsors), then LAZ by a mile. If it's one of the stronger BofA groups then LAZ has a slight edge but not that crazy to take BofA over it. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Greg: I'm good, anyway, cuz, uh, my, so, I was just talkin' to my mom, and she said, apparently, he'll leave me five million anyway, so I'm golden, baby. m_1
+7 One day, everyone will have been against this.   Mr Incredible
+7 This is classic EVR behaviour. GordonDebtCo
+7 Ignore title. ASO2 now after A2A. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 OP here, I’ll try to consolidate the info on the thread back into the main post as a firm-by-form compilation comparison sometime this week. Would be dope if we could get some more data points/responses. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 How do you know you’ll be able to lateral after 1-2 years? yummyyummy
+7 EquityArchitectAre interviews confirmed for the week of the 20th? And how technical should we expect the questions to be? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 ...bro, what? No I haven't tried an AI girlfriend (lmao) and "identifying rich people" doesn't save you the time from meeting them. You still have to meet them.  CRE
+7 Do the boring stuff daily: the basis of all habits and growth is rooted in consistency. FinnesseGod
+7 Northwestern is more prestigious than all of the other schools you got into. Ignore the Stern shills and go to NW if you got in. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+7 WF indeed has some underrated perks. When I was an assistant branch manager at the Wells Fargo—Anchorage branch, we would give our tellers (and interns) a paid 15-minute break. Also, wednesday's are Crazy Hat day! lucien_de_montclair
+7 The only thing that sounds like “momentum in the Americas” for ubs is the fact that people still post about them on this forum Hags28
+7 You're right.  I've taken down the comment; it wasn't productive discourse and calling it out as such was fair. Ozymandia
+7 Guys you have no idea, I’m on 13 memos that are all super busy all at once and not likely to close like Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7   Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Wipe your chin Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 Sounds like autism.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+7 IR team belongs in the HoF Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+7 You need to consider “why” everything is important. So much of IBD at analyst and associate level is “it’s 2am and I just need to finish this effing deck so I can sleep”. SlipperyWhenDry
+7 Did you puke on the guy. Happened at a Lazard super day.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+7 I agree that pyramids are getting longer with more titles. That’s not a secret. You can still make good money in the meantime though. I’m not sure I agree with this though: VP in PE - LBOs
+7 Feel like LevFin, Industrials, CR and Tech are decent spots at least for 2 year analyst programs. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Come on man. Time to relax and give it up. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+7 no secret recipe am just nice to ppl and half competent thats enough Jaded Rainmaker
+7 So to preface this, it’s extremely difficult to do so and highly risky to go for PE without pre-MBA PE experience. PE internship recruiting is the last one to happen. Healthcare Blues
+7 terrible nontarget_2026
+7 GUGG and GHL definitely hard done. Idk many people taking DUC > GUGG RX Prospect in IB - Gen
+7 It's focused on real estate as a whole. That doesn't mean you shouldn't pursue it though.  CRE
+7 Have you considered making a website where people could bet on bots playing poker against other bots?  PokerSlopWars
+7 Extremely weird opener imo asking if some class is beginner-friendly. You can easily find that info at your school, making it come across as very inauthentic. StrategyChimp
+7 I can only speak from my experience and say that I hear you... worked in ER at a top shop under a top analyst and it was just that, a job. Knew I didn't want to become a senior and got recruited to a scaled LO... Associate 2 in ER
+7 BP they actually groom you and teach you. Citadel is for you to run your own shop/pod. Matchabee
+7 2 things. Use the search function and avoid Whitechapel like your life depends on it.  Intern in IB-M&A
+7 Have heard interns across the bank are weak. Not shocking as the banks reputation and deal flow has fallen rapidly since the merger. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 OP here. Update 9 months in. I have partially gone gray and I feel deep dread every day. So whoever said give it 6 months, it was about 9. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Investment Analyst in HF - OtherOP sounds pretty toxic… You sound like you went to Cornell Works at Harris Williams & Co.
+7 The reason why AI is being looked down upon in this sub is because more real estate guys including myself tend to be old school. We're focused on physical assets(buildings, land, improvements, etc). VP in RE - Comm
+7 If you are in IB, you don’t need a paternity leave rather a paternity test.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 This comment is fucking disgusting. You’re an incel. This forum is full of them. We all came from women you know. - white guy Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+7 if you mean it I’d consider it I enjoy discussing these things in a manner that is very intuitive Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+7 patsfan947Pretty poor taste to out them like that.  IsItREPE
+7 Congrats on UBS! Intern in IB - Gen
+7 If you marry her she will have a prenup which will keep all the money you're excited about away from you, and even without a prenup likely that money is held in trusts that you aren't a beneficiary of so that money isn't y sa311
+7 Untrue on all counts simple LinkedIn search man rooseveltfan
+7 Citi ascendancy  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Qatalyst: $2MM base for An1. Perks: everyone knows the firm name, it’s much more well known than smaller firms like Goldman Sachs. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 I would not do it this seems like such a bad tradeoff. hansdieter1
+7 UBS and DB are no longer bulge brackets  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 People are so dumb to throw the Gen Zs under the bus for this. I'm not even sure which generation I am in this stupid naming conventions (born mid 1990s) but def. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Yaaas queen! I knew I'd make the list in your gossip sewing circle. See, women are funny and have a great sense of humor folks! 😂 throwingawaytime
+7 If you've only really worked part time, you haven't experienced the full career. School and working after graduation have one commonality, it's a marathon, not a sprint. FinnesseGod
+7 Powerpoint, maybe some CIM slides, buyers list, diligence call notes, comps refresh, and maybe a little bit of modeling from a pre-built template if lucky rolo25
+7 Golub commentary above is accurate, top brand and very respected. That said, upward mobility is tough and WLB for juniors i have heard is not great.  Deals are also more vanilla. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Not the person you were replying to, but I think what he’s saying is that politics in mid-BBs are pretty awful (I can attest to this from experience). falconeagle
+7 You should feel no external pressure from what peers or others have. Thats the thing ya know. Fear and greed. FOMO. Fear of not betting enough. Fear of your losses. mtnmaster1
+7 My personal view is: be as totally involved as you can be.   I took full advantage my company's parental leave and also tacked on most of my vacation time to the end of it. UFOinsider
+7 SW PE is in a tough spot. The GPs will tell their LPs all the buzzwords “system of record” “proprietary data” “AI attach” but the issue is that this isn’t true for the median PE software deal. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov