Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Does LevFin has a group placement ? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Banks:EVR, PJT Park Hill, Moelis, Jeff Dallas, Lazard Boutiques:Campbell, Rede Buyside:Adrian, Lexington, Apollo S3, Carlyle Alpinvest, CVC, Coller, HarbourVest, Pantheon Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 That's actually wild I also had mine on Tuesday with healthcare and the only tech I got was how do the three statements link. Which group did you place into because 80% techs is insanely unlucky? badburi09
+1 I did LMM PC and recruited FT to RX IB. From a non-target, but I got plenty of interviews and landed at a great firm. big_dawg
+1 Congrats and thanks for the advice! Need to mention that I'm international so most places wouldn't even consider me. So I am broadening options to tech (products/operations/sde) etc. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 You haven't even started your current internship and are looking for the next one?  The timeline is so fucked, the hell. yawhtrow
+1 Technically yes research_guy
+1 . fuku
+1 Ended at a top Rx team. Only focused on Rx and had a bunch of interviews. big_dawg
+1 Has nothing to do with DEI. Looking at target school super day list for non-diversity - it was literally who you know + white males. Waitlist was good candidates who didn’t fit the two buckets. Teller in IB - Cov
+1 any NYC offers go out? mrclean7
+1 Yes and the simple math will show you its overwhelming due to taxes and rent levels, assuming you live in either NYC or one of the other cities where this is painful (LA, SF, BOS, etc.). VP in PE - LBOs
+1 In a specific vertical. Can't really tell you more, otherwise too obvious. Assist. VP in PE - Other
+1 In case anyone stumble across this, just watch the video (i didnt) / the slides once, then rinse and repeat the 5 mocks + final questions. localtiger5509
+1 I think the macro situation had an impact in 2023 2024 and perhaps the very beginning of 2025. Assist. VP in PE - Other
+1 I agree with all this, except the OP may have been burned by an informal reference check, so just be prepared that VPs/Principals/MDs may back-channel through their networks to “references” that you didn’t list. SaaSChimp
+1 Not super helpful answer, but it varies highly by vintage. Pitchbook should have the quartiles listed.  SaaSChimp
+1 Thanks for this! One question I had is how the desk works? I understand there are the credit desk analysts who look at credits and traders who place the trades. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I agree with all your points. I absolutely abhor the socialistic policies the left pushes for. And my primary concern is the $40T of debt that the government owes. anon1019
+1 like pure Colombian bam bam Mike_wacczowski76
+1 fuku: prospectieape
+1 Any in LA to avoid? Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 I would say reach out to the entire team to network is more effective than cold applying online (even if there is no job posting). Pokemon Master
+1 Congrats on TD Ameritrade  GS1738
+1 Hirevue out FleetingSpirit
+1 Would you mind sharing your GMAT score? Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 You get paid well and have exit opps at any MM fund.  Your mindset is toxic, finance does not need to be painful just bc it's finance  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Yeah, in my experience anytime we've posted a role to Linkedin for our shop a good 60% of resumes are literally instant throwaways, and another 20-30% rejects after 30 seconds of review. decrebepro
+1 Associate 1 in PE - LBOsYou get paid well and have exit opps at any MM fund. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 . drewster34
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, Walker & Dunlop's NYC office has been discussed in terms of compensation and general insights. For analysts, the total average compensation is as follows: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Heard someone got an offer. source checked. we move on Aliana27
+1 If I’m reading your post correctly, you’re saying there are no investment professionals in the NYC office but you’d like to be relocated there? VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Alot of these banks put shareholder advisory under the umbrella of "m&a" like goldman, and while it can be an interesting role you will not be doing much modeling like you would at a M&A group like JPM or BofA or C Analyst 2 in Private Credit
+1 Damn where tf is $400m in fees coming from Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 "Greeks vectors" broken ass english yawhtrow
+1 Network and building my resume to a respectable level. Its tough as a non-target so started from search fund and worked my way up to an eventual EB FT placement. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 KLAR - stay away. They get an ex military psychologist interview you for 1h+ asking about your family, age, fears, etc. Investment Manager in PE - LBOs
+1 The way it works, I think, is people report what deals the firm is working on and octus verifies them and they themselves scan for any public reports. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Assuming the teams are strong and I like the people and the firm, do you have any insights on these products in terms of upside and long-term potential as a trader? Prospect in S&T - FI
+1 Schizo take tbh  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 1: Countless. Although funnily enough got most of my offers from cold apps. It may seem impossible now but once your resume gets chunkier there is light at the end of the tunnel. 2: 3.9 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 the single MS from incoming caprae capital prospect ILOVEBANANAS123
+1 There are dozens of reputable MM PE shops. I certainly wouldn't call shops like Audax or Searchlight "top notch". Returns are also very volatile. "Smart" shops 5 years ago are struggling today. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Agree - everyone on WSO bitches in an echo chamber. Works at DivcoWest Real Estate Investments
+1 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A CRE
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, there is no specific mention of Wind Point Partners' 2025 compensation in the provided dataset. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Appreciate the thread guys. Needed a good laugh Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 What is your end goal here? If you want to be a career banker, go with where you think you will fit in with the team the best. If you want PE, both will give you equal looks from the top shops. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 anyone apply to Richmond heizmandoza1
+1 Maple Hill Capital in Prairie Village, KS and it’s not f*cking close. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Lots of smaller deals (just above 1bn) + UCCs Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Understand these are all different funds / strategies, just trying to gague how to evaluate these type of firms. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Sounds like insecurity margin_calls
+1 Spindletop kids are the best I’ve seen (For Energy). The whole class of 10 this year has placed unbelievably in Houston. I think GS, EVR, LAZ, MOE and Mizuho. FlyingDuck381
+1 I’d actually just model 1x for conservatism as 1.5-2x is moreso an outlier depending on combo of macro climate and asset quality. SaaSChimp
+1 Thank you, that's super helpful! Wondering how you'd reccomend approaching buliding the operating model on the cost side for associate level recruiting for these types of businesses? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Hard to answer because there's lots of variability in "no name boutiques" a firm with 50-100+ employees that finds itself pitching against the likes of TD Cowen or Raymond James is absolutely a good place to start and can Monkeys at the gate 426
+1 You play D1 ball man, far better resume booster than finance clubs. Outside of access to interview materials, application updates, resume tips, mock interviews.. you won't really get much else from clubs. dicky
+1 Lol this is ai slop (check gptzero) Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Hey I’m hammered rn thanks for the motivation tho I’ll lock in and keep persevering Django@NYC
+1 Thanks for replying. I think my RX interest was a little more recent; I explored re-recruiting for it FT but my current seat remained the best available to me. monkeybizness1309485790
+1 Congrats on BMO Capital Markets rabbitfootbill
+1 bump Chan@
+1 just let the fobs scam their own lol. their conversion rate is like a fraction of the clubs at my semi-target Intern in IB - Cov
+1 . Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 . Principal in PE - LBOs
+1  . Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Growth? When's the last time LDN office closed a deal? Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Hi mate, Thanks for starting this super helpful, especially given how little Australian specific info is out there. 吴十八
+1 LeveragedFinanceJunky Associate 1 in Private Credit
+1 Mathematician/ statistician should work. Esp for s&y Macro Arbitrage
+1 I think getting interviews and getting rejected is different from barely getting any interviews. OP is barely getting interviews, so he can’t even get an offer in the first place. I think that’s what OP is saying. wso warrior
+1 PE-principal Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 9 months later and the tools are still pretty sub par and don’t stack up against a good well trained associate. adub24
+1 They aren’t any different than other non MM cities Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Patrick — is there a way to get this guy banned 67676767
+1 could you pls share what are the fee pool (i.e. what % of profit is allocated as bonus pool?) you heard about and what are the more generous funds? Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 And people wonder why software loans are imploding jfc  Principal in HF - Event
+1 Any info on MS NY Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Isn't this a bit of grass is greener on the other side? Yes, those who choose correctly which funds will scale end up with the best outcome out of all in PE as pure employees, but for every GTCR there's another AmSec. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Junior at MBB in London. If you go to Oxbridge then the bar isn’t that high for an interview. You need some interesting experience and solid grades (2:1 or above). Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Would echo this and to make it really simple; just do greater of 6x Adj LTM EBITDA (can add back Rx charges or other one-time expenses as LevFin would do) or revenue 1x revenue for these case studies. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Most places won't back-channel , esp at this stage of your career, so you'll have the chance to actually give them names to call that you know will bat for you. zgzg914
+1 Read the market news daily (WSJ, NYTimes, etc.). ibibib999
+1 Sorry to hear that you are working with an MBA associate, I know from experience how horrendous this is Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 3.81 is a great GPA Can you do something part time at a local firm? Even wealth management would work. Spring semester is also an idea if it's easier for your athletic schedule Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 One time I saw that I was connected with the same recruiters as my boss on LinkedIn.. was like running into your boss buying while buying drugs.   yawhtrow
+1 Not everyone at an MM trades quarters/positioning/whatever the weekly data’s 2Y stack is Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 PSI at GS is looked down on as a second-tier group / does not get same respect. There might be one partner, max. I think they pay less than Classic too, despite working just as hard. Would highly recommend not doing this. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Working in finance and taking public transportation... oof PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Ucl not for masters.  Lse, lbs, oxbridge, plus continental targets being hec bocconi escp st gallen and some others.  Bander77
+1 Both. During the first trump admin the economist classification was under risk. So being able to pivot helped. Macro Arbitrage
+1 See my comment in the Q&A Public Finance at a BB thread. Do yourself a favor and take BAML M&A. GS pub fin outcomes are good for pub fin but BAML M&A is much better. KR8000
+1 No one is arguing that SaaS is dead, the big argument is the opposite that SaaS and AI will take over the world. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 I'd hit up a ton of former CFB players, even if they didn't go to your school. Maybe it's just me, but I think a lot of guys would pick up the phone for an SEC football player with a strong GPA. bddjfj1345
+1 Product. Hard to get a sense of bucket at VP level. We’re told we’re compared with all other VPs regardless of year but would assume upper end of where most first years ranked.  Anon1269
+1 PE moving out is largely irrelevant. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 This insight is both anecdotal and outdated (6+ years ago) but I was told by someone I met in the Chicago PE scene that WPP were known to comp a touch below market by position level and be a very hardworking place, but the VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Firm - BB VP/Yes $200k/$250k $125k/$175k Coverage - prefer not to say, but small ($100bn MC) Nobody was taken