Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Just an RE guy but keep tabs on PE threads.. thread is pretty scary. If private credit cracks because of this feels like private investment flows are fucked for nearly a decade (including what’s happened since 2022). recoveringalc
+1 Definitely not BB is all diversity programs and 5000 slots available, EB’s hire nobody lmaooooooo Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 It matters, but it isn't linear  CRE
+1 Piper catching a stray Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Engaging in such activities is illegal and unethical. Swapping VIN plates and purchasing stolen vehicles are serious crimes that can lead to severe legal consequences, including imprisonment. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 If you try really hard, your odds of getting into GSIF freshman year are solid. I know they have a sub-10% acceptance rate. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Just to be clear even if this is "ok" at your firm this is not industry standard. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+1 Early March they said Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Dawg, most people have no M&A experience before Junior summer and most freshmen do not have 4 buyside internships before their 2nd year Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Can't access the article but according to Pari Passu, their net returns were rtzgolvphhoreaksfm123
+1 The most depressing part of the piece is that people actually think it's insightful. larry david
+1 You're only 1.5 years in, here are some of the things you may be missing. I say that because 18 months in, I had no clue SoldMySoul
+1 I understand being well liked matters (obviously), but as you look around the table and see VPs, Principals, MDs, do you feel people generally earned their seat due to competence and skill first? Tuco
+1 Absolutely do not go to business school, mid-level hiring is fucked rn and it's easier to lateral from a relevant role v. coming in cold from MBA. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 The savings/investment loop works in aggregate but you’re dodging the distributional question. The productivity gains go to whoever owns the capital, the job losses land on people who largely don’t. sappy
+1 i wonder who got rejected from m klein and works at moelis esdeekid67
+1 If you’re getting initial conversations and then nothing else, then yes it’s your competency or knowledge or personality that isn’t working. Benson Says
+1 I have an offer bankergyal_123
+1 To add some more to this, if you plan for 24 months and it ends up being 30 and that kills the deal… let’s be honest you were most likely way too aggressive in your underwriting elsewhere as well. Aadus
+1 That's awesome to hear — poster mentioned above but want to look if I can get a good scholarship. I'd probably be looking at banks in the same tier of what I was at this past summer. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 cops show up to planned snowball fight.. what did they think was going to happen.. maybe join in? dlrulz
+1 Northcoast or Edgewater? Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 Haven't experienced this personally but I've heard during chats with analysts that have said this happened to them and they generally said they still tried to learn as much as possible about the person, firm, while making Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I have a friend whose old firm had a Director of Research where he explained this was a person who was a really good analyst but wasn't the best PM. goodL1fe
+1 And just to add context for the IB guys, in ER, the roles are flipped, so an analyst is higher up than an associate. Intern in HF - Other
+1 Is this your third year of experience / out of school? I would definitely put your efforts into moving to anywhere else lol that pay is atrocious for being a coverage analyst, especially needing to build up everything. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 SaintKOkay, I see, so would you, if you could go back, have not mentioned the IB internship in your CV? Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 I remember applying to Cleveland research, they had quite an in depth interview process for what is supposedly mediocre pay? Lol Works at Other
+1 Are you sure you didn't just hear a party at fogo de Chao? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Did the HW and assessment a month ago, but haven't heard back. Any updates??? monkeychamp27
+1 Do you think it would be easy to lateral from WF CLT to EB NYC? Im trying to maximize for exits and am an incoming analyst Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 I was going to say how's craig hallum going for you but apparently there are other tiny midwest shops that underpay. out-of-time
+1 Got the offer newyorkfatrat
+1 U made my day appreciate u   ivanshah
+1 Until the crime surges in the YUPPIE/HENRY/Hip Areas of NYC where the transplants all reside, you won't see a change in how the city is run. Matchabee
+1 I would argue that quant trader roles at top prop trading firms and quant researcher roles at top quant hedge funds are among the most coveted positions in UG. Prospect in S&T - FI
+1 Why are you content with below average? Partner in PE - LBOs
+1 Any update on Toronto? dnskndke
+1 CB dropping next week dnskndke
+1 Breaking into Sales & Trading (S&T) with a degree in History, Politics, and Economics from UCL is definitely possible. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Berkeley for sure, though if you’re an NYC or nothing type maybe worth trying to transfer to CAS early or stern. rooseveltfan
+1 Dude there has been a literal snowstorm for nearly two months straight which is why crime is down... KoolAidManOHHHHHYEAHHHH
+1 Three months before? I’d say you’re fine. It might be a plus because you’ll lose your hair anyway so might as well get it over with. jamesDimon999
+1 St. Gallen and Bocconi are strong targets for London IB, meanwhile Erasmus is only a semi-target. St. Gallen is best for German speaking cities such as Zurich and Frankfurt while Bocconi is the best choice within Italy. Lorderic
+1 WF is paradise Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Exhibit A of why Europe is failing Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+1 I'm truly not content with being below average. It's a combination of losing steam due to internal/external factors + perception that have driven below average performance reviews. Business School in Non-profit
+1 I work at Centerview and your last part is made up / simply not true. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Georgetown placement is always very strong - pretty much all of the undergrad business school places in top firms. Also alumni are all helpful Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 anonymous91358
+1 that was just the first wave. interviews go on till mid march. who did you talk to? which desk?  ckytcjgytrckhytfkv
+1 Government has infinite money and isn’t accountable to anyone. And no, it’s not good enough for my LBO because it’s not perfect when I’m expected to be, now fuck off. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Facts Matchabee
+1 Q easily Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Gary Posternack quietly generating half of Barclays US revenue is insane Intern in IB - Gen
+1 lol at EVR M&A and MS M&A being in S tier with the likes of LAZ or JPM HC. Meanwhile, freaking GS FIG, which isn't even the top FIG team anymore (that goes to JP FIG), is S+. Nice try intern Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I made this jump. It’s easier than you think. Modeling is slightly more detailed on the PE side. Underwriting is a learning curve but everyone knows you don’t know how to underwrite yet. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Hate to be that guy but how did you get them? Are you actually doing anything? Intern in PE - LBOs
+1 Intern seems to have fixed his mistakes whoooo
+1 Thank you, makes a lot of sense. How would you evaluate joining or at least targetting Haveli, or any other MM/lower UMM names, if interested in longer-term private investing career? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Hang in there man, I'm a college student and haven't started yet, but I saw my dad put 80-100 hours into work, and it wasn't a pleasant sight. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 CS merger and lack of dealflow wuandale33
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, the associate role is indeed becoming more challenging. Firms are demanding more from junior talent, including: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, your background positions you well for full-time IB recruiting in NYC, especially given your progression from a middle-market (MM) IB internship to a lower middle-market (LMM) special WSO Monkey Bot
+1 as a risk averse person as well i’d take citi. no point in taking that risk, citi is a great bank fknq
+1 Assuming it's not a troll post (why would you put your actual name??), this is a finance forum and we know nothing about Marketing Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 WF IND, should be a bit higher. Lmk when another industrials group closes 5+ out of the top 10 biggest transactions Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Cannot say about the investing -roles opportunities out of ug specifically. Verition's AUM was only 1 B back in 2019 but now 14.4 B. Prospect in S&T - FI
+1 I just was promoted to VP/Manager level, from Senior Associate and the market is dead for this level. CPMA's15
+1 Generally it is a deep understanding basic stats and probability. lake_michigan
+1 What was your interview process like? No shade, but how did you land this with no modeling experience? cristiano_ronaldo7
+1 Guess we’ll find out soon enough. HR told me it wasn’t so not sure who you spoke with .  ckytcjgytrckhytfkv
+1 Any thoughts on Patient Square or Vistria? Domodomo
+1 This is the 69th ranking where Barc (PUI/Tech) and Barc (rest) sit in the same tier. Good job copying and pasting from that esBMOkid, intern. FYI, things like 2x + 5x can be expressed as 7x for simplicity. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 I hire our analysts, you would be very surprised how awful entry level and 1-2 experienced candidates have become. EngagedbutLame
+1 once you have work experience, the school gpa is meaningless. asmith_1
+1 has anyone heard back after the superday?? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 💩💩💩💩 This is false lots of superdays scheduled for next week  ckytcjgytrckhytfkv
+1 Is HIG MM different from their technologies team? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 QAllenLionTree/RaineTidal Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 I think they're out retailpricecashflow
+1 Can provide advice with more context. Could you andwer the following? Nobody Man
+1 slap a cap on it and call it a day Full Stack
+1 RBC is still a BB after this right? jewslayer1944
+1 banker here - not sure where other competitors are in terms of real online capability / MNPI considerations, but mostly to automate my admin stuff like notes, running list of items, taking a first pass at reviewing / ideat MnIGuy
+1 dude youve been commenting this across multiple threads, congrats on your moelis offer though esdeekid67
+1 Lol this Eadeekid dude fully works at M Klein. Congrats on ur 1 deal every 5 years with dogshit comp Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 "But this is really marginal differences when compared to restaurants in other cities in the world. NYC and London are a cut above the rest that's for sure." Ladd
+1 Congrats on WF! punpkins
+1 Congrats on Q Intern in IB - CB
+1 Yea I guess everyone who gets to that point has that mentality but most people with that mentality don’t get to that point Intern in IB - Cov
+1 DEI Beckies remain untouched. Poor hardworking male juniors canned as usual.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Red Notice is criminally underrated nontargetmarket
+1 evzieailwkdo: cafejunkie
+1 guessing he did P and realised he didnt like it so went to M for FT Intern in PropTrad
+1 Prospect in CBSorry to hijack this conversation, but do you know if r1s/superdays are still being rolled out (Houston office)? Trying to see if I’m cooked. warlord100
+1 If you are a white woman, you are DEI final boss then.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Agreed on it not being (or shouldn't be) a left or right issue. Multif@mily4Life
+1 There’s no more technology team. The core buyout funds are MM / LBO / ADV, with MM / LBO being the core original strategy Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 This is 100% true and is becoming more evident every day. Denying it does not change the reality  Associate 1 in IB - Cov