Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Would go Bocconi. Two year program allows for two shots at summer internships, and lots of alumni in London. QuiltEmerson
+1 Won’t get a consistent answer. I’d say average should be somewhere between MBB and IB, with some higher and some a bit lower. rolo25
+1 solid theone777
+1 move bofa ind down. top groups are clearly m&a and fsg and then maybe C&R and regl.  so many industrial groups better than bofa ind. gs, citi, jpm, ms ... Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I guess that's the easiest way to think about it. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 third thread today of this exact same ranking with maybe 3 banks shuffled around jewslayer1944
+1 Aldgate is not that bad as some people made it out to be tho. brtfedd1312
+1 If I stay in my current government organisation, I’d have literally no exit options outside of the government. Moreover, I hate everything about the got vculture, the people, and the meaningless work. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 if you can't even search for posts like this that have been answered 100x on this forum then how are you possibly going to do research as an analyst at a HF Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+1 In theory, yes they could do this. In practice, warehouse or NoN lenders will not want to give back leverage for a loan that is already struggling. analyst3_
+1 Which Aussie IBs do MBA internships?  Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 FTP too high bring it down  Works at Financial Technology Partners
+1 Have seen a lot of turnover in Cain Brothers (possibly layoffs?). As an outsider, it looks like a shadow of its former self. Some solid PE exits for analysts though.  Business School in CorpStrat
+1 GS First wave last week, JPM & Barclays offer already out CiBrialJane 114 Trader
+1 ideally ask your MBB if you can leave with option to return if you are leaving to do YC. if you're over 1 year and had good reviews they might let you do this arbjunkie
+1 To CRE’s point, deal modeling is largely unimportant. You essentially just back into assumptions that allow you to win deals. It’s drives almost zero alpha in any development business. larry david
+1 Who are they key headhunters in APAC? Considering a mid level lateral but asking as frankly the APAC coverage is so limited on here so appreciate you posting. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Yes CW to Liverpool street station via Elizabeth line only takes 15mins. Also, download Citymapper when you're in London since it's a lot more accurate and provides more options for public transport. brtfedd1312
+1 Congrats on PJT bro bearboarbat
+1 At A&M? That makes zero sense, everyone has their own billable hours tracker and gets staffed independently. Associate 1 in Consulting
+1 MS Menlo should be on par if not better than GS TMT wazzagooa
+1 probally worse then any EB and most BBs coverage teams VP in IB - Gen
+1 No. Honestly, it hasn't added any value since Excel templates have already done the bulk of the heavy lifting. Neusybaut
+1 just stay at moe/laz type shop... you will be fine Intern in IB - Cov
+1 If you're a non-target getting a name like GS/MS on your resume would be invaluable and would highly recommend, pjt is a lot closer but if you dont have incredibly close relations at moe/laz id go for it  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 - Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Looks like their deal flow has picked up at the end of last year so I could be wrong. Business School in CorpStrat
+1 gs is not generalist, so group placement doesnt matter, id honestly say non target try to reneg, target don't reneg, unsure what bucket you fall into  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 ^ second this VP in IB - Cov
+1 N = 1, but have a buddy at an SBIC, ASO 1. 140k base / 140k bonus this year dckogdyioo
+1 Big league him. Nothing remotely questionable in writing though. I don't forget either so I get it. pajero
+1 bump! terciarystrand123
+1 RBC PUI Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 NYC dckogdyioo
+1 shirley templeor is there even a chance we could still hear back? DO NOT BE DISUADED!! I HEARD BACK TODAY!!! liftupthelord
+1 Holy bad take RE_Private_Egg_Witty
+1 Depends partly on what you consider to be a great outcome. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 - Intern in IB-M&A
+1 EVR RX has surpassed HL RX, but HL NY is still an incredibly strong group with great exits Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Consider farming as much good karma as you can in the near term, donating all your money and possessions to charity, and playing Russian roulette with yourself until you reincarnate and get a second chance to get a top BB Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 If you’re going to London anyway, spend a year in Paris - great city to live in with materially lower COL. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Capital Markets roles are highly regional, so I would recommend for you to know some activities or trends in the region you're applying to. I also think CM interviews aren't that mathematically technical. TrojanUTD
+1 When you read people hating on BofA, realize that a large portion of them are ASOs or more senior. The bank is dicking them over big time with tiny bonuses, mediocre experience, and a lack of long-term progression. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Kind of depends on size of firm / investment stage you're looking to join, but yeah it's almost certainly a paycut. Local investor learns about economic tradeoffs!  PE-biz-dev
+1 Honestly all this depends on the group, each group has a different final project, some groups have you do the project solo vs others will group you up. Teller in Non-profit
+1 abc99I thought the coverage groups at RBC don't do M&A internally... Works at RBC Capital Markets
+1 You think that the ability to model is proxy for ability to think? Or you think it sets the base for the ability to think? Would strongly disagree, would agree a little on the latter. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 thanks intern, it is indeed really nice out here Teller in Non-profit
+1 I'm surprised Argus hasn't implemented more AI functions into their software; ie. dumping a rent roll in and quickly typing your renewal rent assumptions and it spitting something out   BenDover187
+1 In the tube  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Yale is objectively the better career choice, but your college experience will likely be miles better at UT, while still having a great chance to land the career you want. BurnerMcBurnerface
+1 CRE I want to believe.  We’ll get Mulder and Scully to investigate right away *queue  x-files theme music  patrick_bateman_
+1 Congrats on GS Intern in IB-M&A
+1 KBW FIG rajpatel888
+1 100% disagree.  earthwalker7
+1 I don't know that I would call PCI Pharma an unspecial service biz. neil88
+1 Why is CIBC M&M higher in this list than CIBC EIT lmao Intern in IB - Gen
+1 bro they did one deal in all of 2025, how is it viewed as a top group Intern in IB-M&A
+1 if it's just "no mentorship, no interest, barely acknowledged your existence", then it's not an issue. he's an MD, you're an analyst, why would he be interested in you? Kevin25
+1 Honestly, this sounds more positive than negative. The fact that the MD said he’s only speaking with select candidates and explicitly put you in that group is a strong signal. IslaGonzalez
+1 Assuming those are Net IRR and TVPIs - this ain't bad! kuf135
+1 Couple of reasons I think based on what I've seen: Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Based on what I heard, as long as you're on a pretty big deal that has some level of messiness, it's fair game. Reason being with big deals the pie's bigger so less creditors crying about pennies. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 We have had some grads being fired after failing 2 times the FCA exam. Would take it seriously Intern in IB - Cov
+1  TD still has that Asset Cap I believenbut certain groups like CM&T, FIG and the Cowen legacy HC/Tech teams are highly regarded. Gold-ManSacks
+1 I don't think silver point private credit group really does those kinds of transactions, I think it's just hairy private credit underwrites. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 following Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Thank you for the insight here. SpecialSitsSean
+1 Add big 4 cadetships to your list if they're still going around these days. Any part time corporate role is great, whether they call it an internship or not (ex: 2-3 days a week). Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 Bottom bucket speed run Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 They've exited Ross University (although this may be more of my issue with Caribbean for profit med schools, many students never finish and are riddled with well over 100K debt). Business School in CorpStrat
+1 do a minor in math to prove you're not a scrub. will make you a better philosopher as well. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 california interns also get 2x OT once you hit 80hrs, if you’re at a sweaty group you’ll easily hit 60-65k lol Teller in Non-profit
+1 Guy in the office next to me is doing GLG calls all day trying to justify some of his positions to our PMs Research Associate in AM - FI
+1 > Least autistic maths students Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 UChicago is better than Cornell and a tiny bit worse than Columbia. Stern has a lot of international students so you have bigger odds there as well, and it’s better than Cornell and little worse than Uchi and Columbia rooseveltfan
+1 Trading is the one place where I think you don’t need to start off in sell side to get exposure & learn. Take the buy side gig and thank yourself later wazzagooa
+1 Bump xyz46
+1 London is harder bud. Smaller cohorts, insane competition from the likes of hec bocconi and escp and you need to know a European language  Goj5979
+1 Congrats on Savills Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Nope, just a soon to be FT banker that hopes that the fruits of this industry’s labor can go towards something meaningful & beautiful. WaterUndertheBridgewater
+1 It’s very rigorous, some 15% of the cohort fail from what is already a very rigorous selection. Avoid. Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 Do you know what a liberal is and what a leftist is? I work in finance, so therefore I’m more likely to enjoy free trade and an independent fed. TopBoy.-
+1 There’s no way this is real Intern in IB - Gen
+1 We are all going to make it brother. Hope you found what you were looking for abroad. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 If execution skills become commoditized, what do you think IB analysts are going to learn on the job? They will be expected to think in ways similar to how you imagine consultants to think. rexared
+1 That is something that I have no idea about. I try to touch on it in my original post. I don’t think there will be a need for analysts to be honest. Maybe IB stops recruiting out of uni. Idk. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Burnout in high finance appears to be more of a structural problem than a temporary phase, though there are signs of gradual cultural evolution. Based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Congrats on BofA user71182
+1 curious why you didn't pivot to public mkts? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+1 One SD for CB tmrw the 19th for mostly target and few non-targets. As far as I know their are some virtual SD's in march. NonTargetBanana12
+1 When weighing compensation versus lifestyle in high finance, the smarter long-term strategy depends on your personal goals, risk tolerance, and priorities. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Agree 90%+ has probably been SaaS. Bunch of AI native companies are still operating through SaaS. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Anecdotally, Australia has one to two international cities (sorry Melbourne) and less local seats (smaller local market). Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 If IB stops hiring out of university, where do they get the bottom layer of workers? Is there any other industry that is similar to IB? rexared
+1 I worked in CB at a BB and had challenges recruiting for PC funds fwiw. Think in a bull hiring market that might be different but right now it's been tricky - going to IB instead.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 What BigChimpin said mittens351
+1 The point about 'AI slop' is the most underrated part of this. khan.mmua
+1 That’s a common dilemma in IB. If you’re on Android and need top-tier mic isolation for those loud office floors, you might want to look into the Sony WF-1000XM5 or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. khan.mmua
+1 Big technological innovation is great for the advisers of transactions as incumbents want to buy AI and/or raise capital to organically build it. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen