Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 If real estate is your sector of interest, it’s a great place to start your career. Ik 2 people who work there, and they say the hours are ok, not sweat shop. Analyst0910
+1 how is BRG comp these days?  Prospect in Consulting
+1 Lincoln. Lots of deal flow, lean teams, great culture, good wlb. Something like 25% of MDs started as analysts or associates here and stayed. Have several people who lateraled to GS, JPM, etc and came back.  modafman1
+1 Dude what? houstalantavegas
+1 Thank you for explaining it. I was wondering about these risk limits in a different context. I have an offer from a multistrat quant pod and an another from a collaborative quant fund. sams3
+1 Bump - anyone care to add any internal communication/guidance. How many junior bankers is this likely to affect? Larry Lamda
+1 There's barely any banks that accept Master's students in the US. Let's make that clear. brtfedd1312
+1 i had a 1550 but with that gpa honestly a 1400-1440 should be good enough bocoonobo
+1 congrats on WIC fund manager, go to queens please for the love of god  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 No gym stipend, although there is a slight discount to Equinox. Only BXPW members can access the gym + shower within their department floors. Analyst 3+ in CorpStrat
+1 This is the way. speedball
+1 This is not true. 1) There are just some jobs that will only hire from certain PE firms. 2) Unless you are going in warm the odds are higher that you will probably get a lesser rank vs a PE associate. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 Some banks will give people zero bonus then perform layoffs after. The rationale is they want want to see if they can get people to leave on their own terms that way they don’t have to pay out severance packages. Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 anyone working there that can share  insights on whats going on internally? frankly, it seems odd they can still look credible to LPs after the founder mess with tax authorities and the co-founder being kicked out gtras12
+1 Whoever takes the NYP as a serious news source needs their brain checked. 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+1 Excuse my denseness  chrismoltisanti
+1 dog shit. being on f-1 with no TN in the U.S. is a pain in the ass. peely_banana
+1 in OP's defense, what he's referencing isn't really news. Just a super cringe write-up on four 25-year old analysts/back office kids larping as Patrick Bateman, absolutely comical.  Zyn_God98
+1 Thank you. Super helpful to hear from someone who has been working in the model for awhile now. How many deals in total did you close over the course of your tenure there? And did you ever get a promo? LMMPE_Associate
+1 Wow, second Lehigh thread I’ve seen on WSO recently. I’m a mid-career alumnus (graduated a little over a decade ago). The name will certainly not hold you back if you put in the work. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Diminishing returns past 125 imo  Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Thank you. Glad you have had some success with a few homeruns. When did you enter your current firm and at what level? Did you previously have experience at a funded sponsor? LMMPE_Associate
+1 Interesting. I'm just an anecdote, but at least from the tests I've run, my BMR seems to have dropped from around 1750-1800 to around 1600-1650 the last 5-7 years. Lester Freamon
+1 OP is there any option to go back to your UMM fund? I would imagine you would have the strongest network there and perhaps could get back in a desirable level. LMMPE_Associate
+1 Aggressively mid  Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Their placements have been getting significantly better over the last 10 or so years. Anonymous_26267387
+1 Their placements have been getting significantly better over the last 10 or so years. The Finance Scholars program has historically been their feeder program into IB. Anonymous_26267387
+1 Would love to get feedback on this: I'm an experienced semi-systematic macro researcher building a fully systematic macro strategy - effectively synthesizing 100s of signals I've built over the years, with fully integrated Burke
+1 Prob the single greatest placement in their history stlstep
+1 Should look at South Carolina if you want to work in IB in Charlotte. Some of their finance programs have some pipelines into the Charlotte IB scene. Anonymous_26267387
+1 I can't tell you how to find a good partner, because I haven't myself. But as a mid 30s bachelor, who has flamed out of my fair share of relationships. Hopefully the below knowledge drop helps: SoldMySoul
+1 I think PPL 2x a week is already very high volume and most natties CNS cannot handle it for sure. Anyone that can I think is largely an outlier unless you have perfect sleep and diet for ample recovery. Raijin
+1 I have spent 15+ Years at a single-manager hedge fund, joining directly out of undergrad.  I would advise someone in your situation to do PE.  You will get better looks.  Gray Fox
+1 I bought a used lease return. I was 24-25 at the time so it was my first “fast” car. I enjoyed it but always wanted an AMG GT. TackoDonkey
+1 Agree with CRE. If you've dated long enough just marry her to stay. Sounds like an east asian international student if she's willing to chuck 100k for a masters, which I'm guessing her parents are paying for anyway. Raijin
+1 Thanks for this! Take it from your post history you've been a principal for a few years. Is this how you'd want to be approached?  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Zone 2 cardio absolutely does. Doesn't have to be running, do incline walking or biking or swimming or elliptical. It 100% reduces my stress levels esp in this time of tumult. therealgekko
+1 Not true in the slightest unless you limited distressed to be exclusively “buy mid market bank loans and try to gain control of business”. Managing Director in HF - Other
+1 I completed all of the courses offered by Break into CRE and I think it has been really impactful for me. I would say that on the job models may not always be structured in the same way that they teach. Associate 1 - REPE
+1 both are trash, go to TMU oldmanpushingcart
+1 Nope. So I've had to be flexible, although SA seems like the sweet spot.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Agreed. Can't imagine HR is happy with this either Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Appreciate that, and glad it worked out for you! So did a HH inbound ultimately get you the offer?  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Thanks, guess I'll pick Western then. Are you an Ivey student? Would love to chat if so Achillesk
+1 Then it’ll be like any other brokerage shop. Eastdil is a bonus pool so like banks lean teams mean people get paid more. [email protected]
+1 I think your list is pretty good. Would also have an answer for why you want to cover insurance even if it’s a lie Deter6895
+1 Del Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I wonder if you are one of those "poor performers" who doesn't know when to use "it's" versus "its" DAFA
+1 thank you isaiah. +SB ILOVEBANANAS123
+1 Would look into areas like O’Block/63rd/King Drive Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Anonymous Monkey: is that the only issue that's holding you back? I've always thought that experience trumps brand name in this industry... Senkee
+1 You don't know my managing partner. Dude would kill his own mother to save 2-3% of revenues in cost (guess who is the beneficiary of those residual economics)? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Build the model from scratch and push until you get stuck. When you hit a wall, step back, figure out what's missing, and pick it back up. Repeat that process until it's done. IOS_associate1128
+1 i casted a net across like 4 BBs, all EBs, 2-3 MMs, all MF PE/GE, Citadel/Point72 so not many high probability places Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Do you work on PE team or Infra? Have heard the two are quite different (namely Infra being much worse) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Oh dear imagine the uproar if this layoff had been at UBS Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+1 Yeah very possible with Jefferies. Checked your post history I’d really try to focus on US domestic recruiting assuming you ended up doing the masters versus Toronto. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 . margin_calls
+1 Be a cunning sociopath margin_calls
+1 This is so inaccurate Queens/Ivey still make up majority of hiring for the B5 and globals, Waterloo had less than 5 people on bay for last summer Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Yeah I really did give US recruiting my all (I still am), but it is an abhorrent environment for internationals right now. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Gugg Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Attended their info session. People can choose to select two of equity, macro, commodities, and credit in the application. The FT Equity Analyst program is still there as well. Prospect in HF - Macro
+1 Larry LamdaBump - anyone care to add any internal communication/guidance. How many junior bankers is this likely to affect? high hopes
+1 I'm a current student and most of my friends and myself have landed offers so definitely possible, wouldn't worry about it. Just have to grind  BnnyG1
+1 My previous firm had an office and a fund out of Dubai but the thing is - they really like people from London / Europe, and then you have competition from India and Pakistan. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Yeah it's what I've noticed on LinkedIn as well--to be frank, I haven't seen any Indians & Pakistanis in front office roles at any of the respectable funds, but 99% of the limited seats that there are go exclusively to Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Raijin flakeyassfriends
+1 dude relax a little, valid concerns but uconn has placed pretty well the past two cycles. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Tried to do a joint-deal with the Madrid office. Every meeting somehow conflicted with their mandatory “Siesta.” Corporate later closed that office. I think it’s a 1500s museum now. anonymizeplease
+1 Lazard Frères Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 When they go?? drewmar
+1 I know what you mean, my Spanish colleagues won't stop talking about the Siete. Now I shine a bright blue flashlight into my webcam during meetings so they can't sleep during their nap time lucien_de_montclair
+1 Here's my experience at a highly acquisitive HC CD role in a LCOL city. FWIW: we start at analyst and do not have a manager role. Alt+Path
+1 Insert Joe Biden will you shut up man quote. Prob true for finance, but it costs more, is the least fun of the three (yes, even GT), and is worse at STEM than tech and prob no better at pre law than UGA  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Gugg Any 2 IB - Cov.
+1 What you mean glaze? Jeff is tier Olympus! Especially their RX team, the top of the world!!!! Intern in IB - Gen
+1 VP in PE - Other Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Per responses above, a superday is definitely not just fit. SaaSChimp
+1 whats the point of censoring the public interview😭 Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Wharton did very well this year couple PE, ton of HF and RX Door
+1 Nah bro that’s a good thing, that means he was so impressed that he ended the interview right there cause there was no debate on hiring you. Analyst0910
+1 They don’t give a shit bro lol. When I got my offer I had a 3.9, ended college with a 3.67. Once you land your first job your GPA or what you studied literally does not matter anymore. Just relax and enjoy college. Analyst0910
+1 Thank you for the answer! Super helpful perspective. Rizz-Management
+1 I partially disagree with the above. Like you, I started in back office as well but wanted to move into IB. I spent 4-6 months studying technicals and then started applying and doing coffee chats. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 HAHAHAHAHA this is pretty much 100% accurate though you are missing a few here and there. Still the funniest thing I've ever seen on this site. Who the hell are you I have to know?? Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I would still have a stock pitch prepared despite the recruiter telling you otherwise. However, it would be smarter to steer away from pitching an insurance stock. ERFanatic27
+1 I did not, I also didn't apply, hope this helps Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+1 Level: AS1 Institution: Specialist Credit Fund Group: ABF Ranking: Middle Location: London £125k Base / £85k Cash Bonus / £30k Deferred Bonus (paid in 4 years) Associate 1 in Private Credit
+1 Probably Google. How does this fit into your broader career path goals? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 "This time is different" 🤡 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+1 One of the most underrated feeders out there! Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I’m in a very similar position and really unsure what to do. I think I just need to take advantage of the fact that I work 9-6 and spend my free time building something on my own Associate 3 in PE - Other
+1 nepo + beckie lol that's the final boss of bay st recruitment gkk1234
+1 start looking elsewhere  gtras12
+1 Sell all stock and diversify into the market. You're already very levered to your employer in terms of salary/future bonuses, and presumably you always have a chunk of unvested stock. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Are there multiple rounds of super days or did all the super days already happen? mountaintop123
+1 second this… he’s gotta be one of the smartest people i’ve listened to. plus the track record to prove it Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Bump, good luck LendingFanatic1
+1 I understand your point of view. Devil’s advocate would say that you should be able to take a view on your employer, and if you think that a lot more growth is to come, you should put your money where your mouth is. Associate 1 in Private Credit