Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 D1 comp received few weeks back. International integrated bank that acquired us ~5yrs back (were a boutique, not so much anymore) Base - $325K Bonus - $395K TC - $710K EBITduhhh
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, your decision should hinge on your career goals, the prestige of the programs, and your willingness to wait another year. Here’s a breakdown: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 think Big 4 dominate M&As in those countries, and they mostly act as intermediaries coordinating between the seller/buyer and some of their other teams that do the FDD/legal, etc.  GS under Blankfein
+1 would recommend taking a look at these two threads on WSO. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I think this is directionally right, even if some of the post is probably overstated. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 If L/S equity would not group Dymon with the rest. Most teams are just traders with limited fundamental equity process Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Congrats on LAZ! sjibac101
+1 I'd try to broaden investment horizons a bit outside of pure-play software to tech-enabled-services and hardware. VP in Research - FI
+1 Still the best Canadian program - that's how we view it on the street in the U.S. everything else is a bar below except for Queen's Works at Morgan Stanley
+1 Do your internship, try to re recruit next year. Start networking for it now - basically no one is serious about infra at undergrad, so if you are talking truth you will walk in Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 What is bro trying to sus out lol tradingmonkey111
+1 Thank you for your advice. I am mainly applying to off cycle internships, I think that is the most likely way for me to break into finance. I am just struggling to find many openings at the moment. ty2222
+1 Thank you, appreciate it. Echo your sentiment, hence I'm leaning towards a no. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 Mike Jordan is not wrong tho. GUGG and LAZ have similar deal flow in the Houston offices, but nationally GUGG is just a glazed MM bank. SMU Final Boss
+1 sjibac101
+1 Lol you're only a second year, you've got plenty of time Re-recruit next summer Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Would look to lateral if you want to stay in banking unless you’re prepared to work 5x as hard as everyone else to fix it Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 By what metric? Top 3 - yeah you're right that's the Big 3, but BRG's definitely top 6 in my opinion Manager in CorpDev
+1 If you are already leaving, then just stay; not sure most PE firms are okay with their incoming associates switching banks. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Bain PEG is a great practice and they have great exits. Bain general corporate consuling is not really going to prepare you for PE at all. Impossible to answer this question. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Just wait until banks are charged the actual cost of grinding through Excel nonstop. It's like $20k a month lol. Anthropic doesn't have the VC money to eat that forever. user_5991
+1 Leadership has no visionary skills VP in IB - Gen
+1 Jefferies is top tier hc team RecruitingintoIB
+1 No, I'm a South Asian at McIntire and fine. Prospect in Acct - Audit
+1 I wish I could say it doesn’t affect people’s perceptions of you but unfortunately it will. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Uneducated comment. BRG is Top 5 RX Co, coming from someone in BB LevFin IBD rolo25
+1 Picking shitty names because you're stuck applying the rationale of a stock picker from 20yrs ago for starters. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Interested to see how this is received in the market. They’re larger than I thought. Nearly $1B revenue VP in IB-M&A
+1 I doubt you're too old for IB. I met a career-switcher who interned at 35 and got a return offer (ASO level) from a decent bank. ntf923
+1 GS TMT SF, next Intern in IB - Gen
+1 UPDATE WHEN YOU GET FT OFFER. ibibib999
+1 Only case I see for PJT or LAZ over GS, is if you want to exit for e.g., to a distressed or value oriented fund like Oaktree, Apollo, etc. VP in IB - Cov
+1 Thanks for making this, GOATED. atypicalassociate
+1 You’re drinking the koolaid, the MBA is trash - what’s the point of a one year MBA with no internship. MBA isn’t as valuable in Canada, but Rotman is the only real MBA program. VP in IB - Cov
+1 Echoing comments above - GS TMT SF 100%. PJT/LAZ M&A are interchangeable and would depend on what group you lateral into, but I would note that I have heard great things regarding LAZ culture as of recent  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Yup. Basically what you laid out. I graduated with a bunch of student loans so didn’t pocket much of IB bonuses. Started saving/investing with PE bonuses. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 I firmly believe that all finance bros enjoy golf, combat sports, fishing, weightlifting, skiing/snowboarding, and watching horse races. Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+1 Analyst here who is about to help with SANL 28 recruiting pretty soon. Fucking wild how accelerated these timelines have gotten lol Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 - Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Thank you for appreciating my sometimes unconventional perspectives that I’ve learned through experience. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Guys pls no hate arihantsingh10323
+1 Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 where is barclayscalgarydemon when you need his input the most... anonmonkey4928
+1 Is this for the Sept OC?  Anonymous Monkey
+1 Incoming GS London but have some insight You do need to speak French for Paris IBD (this only applies to OCs and internships) they have some EMEA FIG but very small team if I remember correctly Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Any views for a Europe-based US citizen (i.e. education and IB/PE experience in Europe)? What are the odds of lateraling to a PE role in NYC after a couple years in London / transfer within the same institution? itsbaka
+1 I agree with the poster above. But what are your reasons for wanting to move to the US from London? Have you spoken to people with experience on both sides? How strong is your current fund and deal experience? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 If there’s good deal flow in DCM at your bank, you could exit to the buyside investing in debt instruments (similar to the debt instruments you were working with in your DCM group). curiousgeorge576
+1 What is your bank doing to prep for SA ‘28 recruiting? What’s happening on your end  curiousgeorge576
+1 Big tech seems like a cushy place to be. Why leave to go back to MM PE, which is a tough space? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Why would you not just stay in corp dev vs go back to PE? Especially at a good firm.   Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Unbelievable Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 In terms of exits, PJT M&A has gradually become stronger (at least in Europe) - for example: from the previous analyst classes (i.e. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 your post history says you are an incoming BRG SA for SA 26, what is the need to do all this larping bro. BRG is a good shop and you don’t need to pretend to be.a banker to justify it Intern in IB - Restr
+1 you are allowed to take a gap year at western/ivey, it’s just not formally part of your program. but believe me, it is becoming increasingly more popular for western kids to go for off-cycle spots. leveraged_sellout
+1 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 I don’t want to beat on a dead horse but I personally know of someone who has been working here for 8 years and now have to leave the country for good because her whole group ended up getting shut down before she received Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 current student at Cornell. Go to Stanford and don't look back.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Go to Stanford Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 "The complex, unique financial modeling special sits would provide"  - if you are going for that, just go into restructuring consulting which tbh probably pays in-line with someone trying to enter special sits post-MB VP in Research - FI
+1 I came to Rx Co from the undergrad level, and I’d still say likely Rx IB simply due to supply. Consultant in Consulting
+1 Agreed, but in your situation, your NW will be in the negative if you can’t get hired for these jobs because of the visa obstacles in the first place. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Responding to your comment, not OP's, if we're comparing RX IB and RX consulting, yes, RX IB has marginally less seats, as a summer intern. However, the reason for this is that RX IB just has less locations than RXCo. Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 Casio AQ230/240. nutmegger189
+1 echoing the above. leadership are good people, but sweaty culture, particularly at junior level.  Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+1 you're not wrong for feeling this way. swerveokay
+1 If you pick Cornell, you deserve to go to Cornell  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 unrelated but why even spend $200-$500 on a watch right now, just buy a nicer watch after bonus. to me spending money on something you intend to replace in a short amount of time is a waste of money. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 What abt LevFin? Thoughts on PE exits from here, or just PC? rolo25
+1 You know these rankings mean nothing if Providence is on the list their given it's pretty abudnantly clear LP's have no trust in them given their recent fundraising track record (last fund closed at a little over half of t Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Location? TO or NY Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Anyone gonna mention the CEOs daughter? Unswingingdick
+1 Sorry to hear that man. Good luck in the future! ukystudent101
+1 Just did Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 I heard they give hard modeling tests that all the MDs would fail if they had to take them Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 ~60% in FIG last year  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Probably will be a few larger names (BX, SW, KKR) that will open (or have opened) soon. Usually should see majority of firms start to hire SAs during the summer/fall. CREMonkeyz
+1 It’s normal to rely on AI, but try not to skip that small moment where you ask yourself “what do I actually think about this?” Even a half-formed thought is important, that’s where your own thinking starts building. laman.bakirli
+1 I don’t know the full picture in your case, but I think a big part of it is how you deliver your story during the interview, that usually matters more than just the closing itself. You’re almost there. laman.bakirli
+1 used to be in ur position. chose GM TMT and honestly best choice i've ever made. now currently a VP at another bank and it gave me so much leverage and opened so many doors. givememoremoneeyyy
+1 why was it the better choice? Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 This is becoming rather trying. The UK has to start charging royalties to Americans for using the English language. sanjagolovko
+1 Thanks - would being a recruited athlete help? Received offer for basketball but I’m undecided since they are ranked second last in the nation (only ranked ahead of St. Mary’s College for Quadruple Amputees) FleeClashFoe
+1 Controversial opinion but I think PE internships are great. I did 3x6months so by the last one I was getting great reps. The pay is not good for finance c£36k p.a annualised but it is pretty good relative to gen pop. kbrudher
+1 in a word, no thebrofessor
+1 Good news is Vista isn’t doing too well either. Bring that up, they’ll understand  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I don't think this is as big of a structural read as the headline implies. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 Thank you! Subscribed a while ago and have not been disappointed yet! Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+1 I'm 32, wife is similar age. Our net worth is about $575k between cash, securities, and 2 properties (minus the mortgages.) Will pay off one of those properties this year or next, then will save fairly aggressively. kiltedlowlander
+1 Lmfao bro if you're leaving then this entire convo becomes moot - these people won't even remember you exist 2 years from now - Person who had very similar situation to yourself Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 bro is torn b/w unemployment and slavery Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Its a lot harder but doable. EBs have all their seats filled save maybe one or two which go to laterals from equivalent or better banks. BBs is the same. attempting_doingmybest
+1 Google “Good Looking Loser archive” and follow it to a tee, thank me later. Associate 1 in HF - Other
+1 If you are going back to IB, often a lot of bankers will try and discount your experience in PE. I would aim for a Senior Associate Title so probably an Assoc. 2/3. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+1 Don't really care about the prestige to be honest - people have said the American MBAs would be better but in that case I'd probably rather just work. sho17392
+1 From interns, and ppl I spoke w, they said their experience was 2 rounds no super day, but I wouldn't be surprised if that changed this year chimp12146
+1 Ross is a better bet for getting a job in banking if your kid is not the most competent. However. What JHU lacks in pipelines and network relative to Ross it more than makes up for in prestige. rooseveltfan
+1 FYI JHU sent 2 kids to center view this year rooseveltfan
+1 Go to Ivey, if you change your mind and want to pursue IB/PE, Ivey provides better optionality vs Sauder. Sauder is a good school and cheaper, but it doesn't have a strong alum network that Ivey has. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 i'm an an2 here, def great placements but in line with other EBs  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A