Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Did anyone have a r1 for GCM? Or know when we would hear back after R1 limesfinance1
+1 My point is that the playing field is now even. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 If you have 2-4 years of total experience, it’s easy to find a job. Most of the people complaining are likely 5 or 6-10 years of experience and associate roles are no longer an option. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 On the off-chance this is real:Remove photos of yourself and Mr. Jones. Having them up is all-risk, no reward. leefbmp
+1 Def not true lol, coverage groups consistently get better exits than EGRC Intern in IB - Gen
+1 This is going to be a different lense but seriously get your testosterone checked. The traditional Indian diet is terrible for male hormones and this causes low testosterone in the whole population. nontrgetplz_
+1 You cannot be this retarded. You cannot still think in 2026 the purpose of a hedge fund is to outperform the market. They’re not sending their best anymore  TopBoy.-
+1 8'Banana_Stacker'2 TLBandChill
+1 Realize this is the IB forum, but there can be scarcity of supply of some high level jobs.  Principal in S&T - Comm
+1 +1OP don't be an office grunt at this state. Join an MMA gym, embrace the arts, pick up hobbies, meet new friends in these hobbies. Anything but sitting in a cube all day.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 RBC Calgary, BMO Metals and Mining Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I'd personally go to Baylor, unless ur going to do sports TCU isn't worth it (obviously scholarships and costs factor in). I'd rather live in Waco than Fort Worth, but I also would never want to live in the DFW. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I am not talking avout already getting displaced. But if you have GPT enterprise - it can already create ppt and xls, slow and bad at this stage but it will get a lot better.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Should’ve stated that I was top bucket and have been in the seat for 3 years. But yes it’s a good gig overall  Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+1 Had positive interactions with the Madison Hunt team in London, found them helpful and credible. VP_PE_35B
+1 I’m actually in Waco right now doing my spring semester at a local Community College. Le_Monkey
+1 Outside energy no one is seriously going to consider JEF over any reputable BB/EB. Keep the memes coming Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Nepotism is not bad. Nepotism is only bad, IF I AM NOT INVOLVED. BUT IF I AM INVOLVED, I WILL DEFEND IT! dingdong123errer
+1 Anonymous Monkey: Le_Monkey
+1 "I'd rather live in Waco than Fort Worth" Is a crazy statement lol Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Anonymous Monkey: "I'd rather live in Waco than Fort Worth" Is a crazy statement lol Le_Monkey
+1 i haven’t but wondering if anyone else has db5007
+1 Me when I spread misinformation for no reason Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Just sent you a DM with some advice.  WilliDillie
+1 UBS Tech Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 wtf part of fort worth have you been to bro Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 I pinged you check your messages. Did 6 years enlisted infantry with 2 combat deployments. Then went to a target then did IB for 2 years. WilliDillie
+1 Buddy of mine did his analyst stint at Barclays industrials...good group, good deal flow, good reps, good exits (he went to MF), but awful hours. He worked every weekend including most saturdays Works at Goldman Sachs
+1 This is good advice. You will need to network and give your sales pitch.  MeltedIceCube
+1 Anybody hear back from SD yesterday/today? SomeCaliberTalent_IB
+1 Very possible if you have proper underwriting experience and can speak to your deal experience in depth. MF prob wouldn’t look at this profile but I think plenty of MM funds would be open to an interview. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 BMO Metals & Mining Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 no, become a janitor instead (hard to make physical AI to replace janitors vs excel execution monkey AIs for bankers) FingerBlasterBoy2004
+1 Why cant they just hire someone in India to ts is how i feel for the 90% of my work that an illiterate chimpanzee could do FingerBlasterBoy2004
+1 BLUF: shoot for M7/T15 straight out of undergrad. ER will be unlikely, no matter what. That said, CBS' value investing program and HSW will give you the best odds at landing a seat. Intern in Consulting
+1 Oh my buddy is a US citizen he just would like to study abroad for the experience and it helps that Cambridge has one of the top RE programs in the world. Donkey from Shrek
+1 Haha! Perhaps. Good luck with everything anthonydaytodavis3
+1 Yes I’m sure the trillions being poured into hedge funds (and growing) is done so for 0 reason  You went full retard. Never go full retard.  TopBoy.-
+1 bump shishkebabb
+1 Experience as an associate has been much much harder  Like you said bigger workload and more responsibility. I don’t know how the associates back when I was an analyst did it swe2ibd
+1 training week = get drunk with your analyst class after zoning out during every compliance deck, barely make it back to your shoebox apartment at 2am, and drag yourself out of bed and do it all over again the next day. Engineer in S&T - Other
+1 Santander has been making notable moves recently, particularly with their investment in talent. For example, they have hired numerous senior Credit Suisse bankers and even entire teams, as reported by Bloomberg. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Unlikely. REGAL is highly structured and only likely to pick up folks from REIB groups at other banks. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+1 I love that this is the most liked comment of the year Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 OTPP lmao Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Hire some escorts. HarvardMD
+1 Tobin & Co. Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, compensation for roles in valuation boutiques can vary significantly depending on location, firm size, and focus areas. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Maybe at the Analyst / Associate level, but it’s a relationship job past then acardboardmonkey
+1 intern summer to full timeNetworking but more to understand the firm, go to info sessions, etc. not like I need 3 people from the office to refer me. I think I actually might have had 0 referrals. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 For networking Analyst 1 is correct but would caveat that it is important for you to attend info sessions etc. and get your face out there, understand what the firm cares about. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 JPM - IB VP2 Base: $285 Bonus: $315 Total: $600 IB_12345
+1 If they aren't grilling then it's because your answer makes sense. I mean it's not your fault. Sometimes it's just a numbers game. I commend you for getting a lot of final rounds - that's not easy. Senior VP in PE - Other
+1 Fr? I’m geeked, sushi boat here I come Intern in IB - Cov
+1 HFPM15is there an argument that vibe coding makes it easier to update your code esp if legacy? or incumbents have win advantage? m_1
+1 Rare educated post on WSO instead of college sophomores regurgitating recycled nonsense from meaningless memes/tier lists Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Dammit Mike, again? Sarvey Hecter
+1 You never needed to be recruiting for finance anyway man. Your family should connect you with someone whose business you can learn. At your level of family income you should have a “meetings” job. johnny-mnemonic
+1 Unfortunately if you want finance Alex jones must be stripped from ur resume and back ground Anonymous Monkey
+1 Anyone done SPD with PCA for LP team? Please dm jennyd_ng
+1 After the off cycle in Netherlands of course you will have a much better chances for London. If you're at hec then even better.  Bander77
+1 I have no view on CoS roles but PE fucking blows VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Dont live there uzerluzer
+1 offers are out, got mine on thurs. process is extremely slow though. for context my first round was a month ago monekey11
+1 which analyst do you like more. because over 10k? its much better to have a more supportive analyst and team or cover a sector you like more. name on the firm is immaterial between those two imo. especially in ER. out-of-time
+1 Has anyone got spd for pfg (gp)? hahshshshsh
+1 youngbanga: Highly doubt it buddy Top buckets have been 100%+ for the past few years wineforcreativity
+1 Has anyone heard back from AM Public investing? If so PM me loup
+1 You have to screen share. I seriosuly doubt any HH is actually watching you for 2 1/2 hours, just seems like a huge waste of time. Cheating in these cases is usually prominent anyways. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Get on your knees and suck off the VP intern. Is he that charismatic? Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+1 I appreciate the feedback and encouragement for sure. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Thank you for adding more names! Unsure how missed in the pitchbook scan, but appreciate the names. Seems like a decent number of names that are still growing in that 3-10bn fund size. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Industry groups, work on all products including LevFin Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 No insight on this summer but last summer seemed like a decent number of openings were posted for immediate ft analyst starts. From what I remember around July.  Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Moelis M&A - will be great training across several coverage groups. With that said, it can be extremely tough dealing with several VP-MDs and their nuances. CapTableTriage
+1 Claude ain't doing shit anytime soon unless you're a bootcamp web developer. Imagine thinking that MDs will allow "AI" to do the work we do right now, let alone clients and regulators. modafman1
+1 Basically just PE now, though I know The Raine Group still considers themselves a merchant bank Monkey Badger
+1 Family can be eying the money sometimes and expecting favors and handouts VP in IB-M&A
+1 then be ready to get grilled. simple as that. i felt slightly unprepared and i got demolished but i somehow answered all of them fine but had trouble on a few follow ups ibibib999
+1 CAP is a pipeline to the analyst position, that's the entire point of the program.  jasp88
+1 Haven't beard back yet. following want_a_job_101
+1 Somehow got a hv NYC-IB yesterday as a target, not sure if it’s cooked or not newyorkfatrat
+1 I worked there for roughly 4 months, and honestly, if you can work your way to the senior intern position, you do get a lot of client and deal exposure. marginalist
+1 Received an email from Ullix last week saying I had completed my assessment and could "click here to access their scorecard." My understanding is that, although I did the assessment back in November, Brevan Howard only pul Prospect in S&T - FI
+1 No you didn’t. “Exploding offers” are BS. Say yes, and keep recruiting. Do what’s best for you. These banks do not care about you lmao. They can fill your spot in 45 minutes - don’t even feel guilty KageSelly
+1 “Services as software” feels very real to me in large part because we are seeing it already happen, AI agents can replace a lot of repeatable, labor-heavy workflows. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Jefferies is a place for the true grinders that are in this shit for the love of the game. The experience and exits speak for themselves, and I’d run through a wall for Rich if it meant more success for the firm. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 take the book and sell it to the dumb pe RIA roll ups  man. Now you get 20 racks at 30... Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Name the most wealthy family you know. The Pritzker’s are richer. BigMoneyPlays
+1 Going to assume this is Citi/SMBC/Truist. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 No helpful advice but can confirm I’m in the same boat. 4 years of sellside then Buyside combined and need to lateral home for family reasons …. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 MM w/BS (Truist/RJ/Piper) rolo25
+1 Network internally and get out of vals ASAP. Teach yourself how to model while working your 9-5 valuation hours  Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Jobless grad --> LMM RX Boutique --> EB RX --> MF Special Sits --> Event Driven SM HF Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Qatar ricyan
+1 Don’t really think about them that much. Just pitch ideas, sometimes PM will ask about factor exposure in weekly but tends to deal with it himself Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Self bump Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Not bad, wouldn't be upset with that right now and longer term trajectory. Is that longer term more for any particular type (portco, etc.) or in corp finance in general? Manager in CorpFin
+1 It varies by PM and it varies by analyst. Some analysts are more factor risk-aware and are capable of pitching a long and a short together. MMPM
+1 Some PMs think very relative value, some don’t and manage the long and short book separately and hedge around core ideas.  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge