Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Worse kind are the ones who claim they have a special relationship with MD who is a performative white man. Guess what there is nothing appropriate about that relationship IYKYK Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 no some bbs are alot more behavioral focused, barc/gs sometimes wont ask you a single technical even for nondiv. good mm's are probably between eb and bb Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 need kowalski analysis as an option Mike_wacczowski76
+1 https://main.nl/press-release/sdb-aqcuires-alfa/ SaaSmaster
+1 fairly sure its Knighthead Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 When it comes to ultra-wealthy individuals in "boring" industries like manufacturing, logistics, or food processing, the reality is a mix of self-made success stories and generational wealth. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Interned in 2023, started 2024, and I’m already looking to leave. Feel like I was tricked Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Funny enough, this is actually true. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Then that settles it then. If you look at the lifestyle of the Senior MDs/Partners of your firm and it doesn’t inspire you, time to consider alternatives. I’d do research and network as much as you can before doing so. NahFAM69
+1 The sad thing is I recognize some of these critiques (directed at both myself and others) given I’ve worked at a couple places where feedback like this is not uncommon. kuf135
+1 I'd say Jefferies/RBC/Blair or T2 consulting for the mid 50%. Unsure about the bottom 25%, probably something like KPMG or back office. Intern in Consulting
+1 Will just chime in too. Similar to above, good background etc, opportunistically looking, not getting forced out. VP1/SA level. Northeast. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 I am more senior than VP with ~15 years of experience. $5+ billion aggregate AUM in debt core plus/opportunistic. VP in RE - Other
+1 Credit wuandale33
+1 I heard this once from a female junior who was sleeping with that married MD Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Generation, tpg rise, capricorn, bain double impact right? Im not close to the space Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Bruh. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 rx prep got commoditized with rxinterviews + pari passu which imo made it alot sweatier but alot more meritocratic. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+1 genuinely curious, but what are they asking you all in these "hard" interviews technical wise? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Trillium Trading Chimera Securities Avatar Securities Kershner Trading Group (in Austin) Apex Capital Group First New York Securities Merus Global KoolAidManOHHHHHYEAHHHH
+1 Yep having HSG on the CV is a plus, but I guess it's probably more suitable for EU citizens who have no problem getting a job in CH. czqlds
+1 Harvard / Stanford Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 The reality is 95% of places won’t check beyond confirming that you did attend and graduate with the degree that you claim. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 As an international, im gonna give my perspective. Im gonna talk about the sentiment of students applying to colleges as internationals.short answer.It is not even close. fw4532
+1 Right, and most interview processes will end before then. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Was this for SA or a fulltime role? GHL rx was orders of magnitudes easier vs PJT/EVR back when i recruited Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Looking at around $2M I think - nothing formal yet. It’s my 4th year in the industry, although I had another unrelated career previously. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+1 i second this, def feel the same way but recognize it might be very PM-dependent bintangboss
+1 BofA is so easy it loops around to being hard because it's almost impossible to differentiate yourself. 20 mins of extremely basic technicals, and 20 mins of extremely basic behaviorals, all over zoom. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀If you're a guy that keeps count, you're either a loser or autistic. Whatever1984
+1 NewIndustryHorizonBump, curious about up-to-date opinions. Whatever1984
+1 This is exactly why I didn't do IB. I looked around at age 20 and realized I was too late. The people you describe were already years ahead and I didn't even realize the full extent at the time. Developer in RE - Comm
+1 everyone I know who has been remotely successful in venture lives and breathes the startup ecosystem...maybe they're not sitting in Excel/PPT (or Google Docs) all day, but they're constantly going to happy hours, networkin Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Most people i know that have parents like that did not even use connections, most of them just had parents that were extremely on their ass everyone I know that got into IB had a either an older sibling or a parent guiding financialrepublic
+1 HK is the heart of HSBC. It’s best MDs and teams are there overlord481216
+1 Deal stage shouldn’t be an issue. The main point is your opinion on the deal. Do you like the deal, what would you pay for it, are some of the risks and how would you protect yourself on those risks? Bro beans
+1 Yes - HCOL. But I know at my level, my peers in other markets have the same comp structure. What are you currently at and what are your expectations of compensation at the upper levels?  Developer in RE - Res
+1 Have witnessed some pretty blatant nepotism here lmao but the real problem is the lack of deal flow, the shitty culture, low bonuses, bad MDs who can’t bring in deals, abusive directors and executive directors creating unn Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 You need to work in the UK first and then do an internal transfer to the US. This is the most common way of doing it (you have no chance otherwise). 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+1 Charisma myth, how to listen how to speak, every body, how to win friends(this is an obvious).  usernameladiesman217
+1 When we getting that AMA? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Don’t know how to spot a DEI Beckie. Here is a primer, Exec VP in IB - Gen
+1 I think ubs still might. I would alphabetize your interests braxtonberrios
+1 EV of the career is at best in line with other similar careers if you have the chops/background/aptitude to get into a decent HF. You are just seeing the top end of the distribution here. Ravondell
+1 In the same position but different reasons. Got burnt out of debt brokerage and currently at a very chill underwriting/portfolio management gig while I go through some big life events next year. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 The base is mores suspect than the bonus arguably, especially at.. 4 YOE? qnt12345
+1 bump Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 why is it every week a kid is made to choose between UCL and Warwick on this site.You never see them debating between any other unis  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks for posting your experience. Sometimes life gives you lemons but you decide what you make. - Blessed are those that uplift the spirits of others. yantander
+1 Seconded. Management was happy to abuse h1b until now to get desperate hardos in. Now they cant really anymore, will just have to abuse americans Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Answer is 32%. Paper lbo isn't too bad honestly, it's mostly accounting, the only difficult thing is deriving the IRR when you don't know the tables by heart bbmerch
+1 Hey James! I can only really speak for Strategic Finance/BizOps and not really product. If you're in a true strategic finance role where you're doing minimum FP&A (budget vs. subscriptionfinance
+1 Of course AI doesn't have a major commercial use case.  It's a bubble. Ozymandia
+1 JayPowFanClubUtter nonsense.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 sounds psychotic... throwawaybadabing
+1 This is a bit much. I had 3 consecutive Christmas / new years blown up a few years back but those were all on live deals. I’ve never worked at a shop that would blow up a team’s Xmas plans for pre process work. kuf135
+1 This is a common misconception in the industry. Janet best
+1 Lmao there's definitely one UBS bull here MSing every poor UBS comment. Comical WallStMonkeyyy
+1 go order avocado toast and some soy, kid  dutchduke
+1 As a humanities major from Bowdoin, I agree Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I wouldn't go as far as saying that Cambridge lacks the same name recognition, I think it's comparable to the dynamic between Harvard and Stanford/Princeton/MIT. Are they equally renowned and prestigious? Lorderic
+1 Not exactly. Just business management. Those with degrees ended up working in spaces where they barely use it. NewIndustryHorizon
+1 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I think we’re mostly aligned, I was thinking of barriers more in terms of capital, scale, relationships, and time rather than credentials. ilyesbg
+1 They already accelerated half of the people but it seems like no body took it lol. Everyone wants EVR/JEF/MOE Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 8am-3pm with an hour lunch break doesn’t seem unbearable to me. I did similar hours for banking recruiting - it’s kind of funny to me people are giving you shit about that😂 douche_intern_
+1 From what I’ve seen VC lives and dies by shop quality and macro conditions. Do partner relationships get access to the best deals? Did you put most of your capital out during 2021? HomelessToast
+1 Not sure where this is coming from or where you are. My anecdotal experience was TheDebtStar
+1 Couple of questions below Do you focus on GP or LP led? Do you generally see the space as getting overcrowded or are there typically only a few parties chasing the deals you are going after ? Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 LMAO powerforward1
+1 I previously worked at one of the “A tier” banks on this list (not RBC) and have always thought RBC deserves way more credit than people give them. Anon23245
+1 Ignore title.  I take my PM's tip - 1" in an average year, 1.5-2" in a strong year. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 There are kids making millions dancing on tiktok you're here crying about DEI. Anyway DEI = white women. Until you call that out, you're mostly cowards. Chuck E-Cheese
+1 Hey you responded to my post and while I forgot to respond I really appreciated your tips, and this post is great too. Django@NYC
+1 There are tons of safe made people out there, they just aren’t in any headlines or known. AngelOfMusic
+1 not too sure about GS being top dog - BX yh is a top player for sure. Alpinvest, Lexington, Neuberger, StepStone, Coller, Pantheon are all v good players too...  Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 Glad to hear it was helpful and wish you the best of luck with recruiting! johnb2001
+1 Nothing says stuck in the 2010s more than a G wagon. Are you also getting yours matte black wrapped to be just like the Kardashians?  Dean Keaton
+1 Its not  just the juniors.  I have had terrible experiences at UBS working for international MDs/EDs.  Just the worst. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 This stuff is all pretty negotiated at those levels. They’ll most likely want you to start asap but you should ask about leeway given the clawback. They may even buy you out if they need you early (rare).  reigndrop
+1 Correct. Countless DEI posts on this forum and rightly so but none have the courage to call out white women who are 80%+ beneficiary of DEI. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Would love more insight into the FT process - any common product/coverage groups or firms that open spots, the actual interview process compared to SA interviews, when to think about networking and expressing interest, how Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Hours - high Comp - midCulture - harsh Deal flow - strong Learning - strong Associate 3 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 How do their legacy resi businesses comp compare to range you gave above? Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 For sure, there’s always learning in this job. But yeah by now my process is pretty fleshed out. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 And yeah it sounds low but I know other people in this camp. Was just talking to an old colleague about it the other day and he’s had a similar trajectory Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Nothing about what you said is true other than the first statement (analyst pay), the Delta is ~$5k. BofA does not have better deal flow than Citi, debatable in the aggregate but certainly not better deal flow per capita. RBOB_squarepants
+1 I wasn't there for long, but it was fine. I ended up starting my own business and left on good terms. Manager in CorpStrat
+1 It’s not just lack of meaning. The role is very independent and can be isolating at times. I need something with greater collaboration. Research Associate in AM - Equities
+1 VP 2$275k Base  $525k Bonus$800k all-in / Top Bucket  Firm / Group performance both very good VP in IB - Gen
+1 following Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 "teller" gtfo buddy rooseveltfan
+1 Evercore RX has to be the hardest. Those MFs will straight up ask sophomores to explain why coops don't violate the Sherman act or have them devise an LME using Better Health technology. Devious MFs. Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 I heard back about 3:30 PM ET on Monday, not selected. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 BuySideIntern: Do you mind sharing how many YOE? 4th year in the industry. Had an unrelated career previously, so I’m a bit older however. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+1 I was just browsing this thread but had to create an account just to reply to you. As someone who in a similar position (early 30s, great career, 5'11", decent-looking, into sports & gym) I have to agree with you. Finance - Dating
+1 Unlikely. There are basically no msba programs in the US that reliably feeds into mbb. Wealth management is fine but doesn’t stand out from the point of getting into mbb. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Seems like screening calls are happening.  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 110 / 125 / 135 associate 1 to 3 Bonus usually varying between 80% to 100% Analyst 1 in IB - Cov