Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Currently at one of the above mentioned companies, definitely a ton of hiring happening and the growth is unreal. CFACAN1
+1 It’s easy to shit on them here in true WSO fashion, but they have ~15bn to invest and will live to fight another day. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Look at Fairfield Realty they are on Newbury St in Back Bay. I rented thru them last year got an off market studio on beacon/dartmouth st for $1900 which is the best deal I found in the city. CRE19
+1 M&A  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I do work in the space, as close as one can. And preqin might not always be 100% accurate, but most of the time it does get very close because usually it takes figures from LP reporting. VP in PE - Other
+1 bump ballknowledge
+1 The way you frame your comments seems like you outed yourself nevertheless haha. I took the time and just went throgh all the vintages since inception of both, there is only one where Adams did better. VP in PE - Other
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know: CPA vs. IB for a Senior Finance Role (e.g., CFO): WSO Monkey Bot
+1 It's an AUM game Returns are heavily luck driven. Look at TA, Thoma, and the other software funds that were known to be the best 5 years ago - how are they faring now? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Why do you care so much about whether someone insists on being themselves? IRR you ready to rumble
+1 On your shoe point, there are pads. You can buy them on amazon for cheap and they stick to the back of your shoes lining. brownshoes
+1 Ex Big 4 Val’s guy here. Financeguy123_.
+1 KKR gives carry for the first year at Principal 2 level (so 3 years Analyst, 3 years Asso, 1 year Principal). Carry is apparently shared across all the products of the firm. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Are they buying the actual franchise (e.g., planet fitness) and just growing them or buying out the franchisees themselves (e.g., planet fitness gyms) and improving them operationally?  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 it obviously varies according to your LPA, but at least in our case the investors from the second closing should only be compensated by the investors from the third closing for the capital calls that happened between those subsdsa
+1 Tobin & Co. gave me a Chic-fil-a gift card!  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Why the fuck would he get an MBA at this point? Opportunity cost of two lost years +200K in debt only need to come out in a role that’s gonna be basically equivalent to what he was making. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Bros tryna SA the SA’s TwoSigmaMale
+1 It can be. I interned at a ~$200M NAV hedge fund where I was "employee" number 10. jl12
+1 Also curious to hear from anyone in the know here. I'm surprised the mid and senior level folks have kept their jobs tbh Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 enjoy it real work will come in FT Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 Will let you know in 2 weeks  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Sure… but two things can be true at once. They can be taking calls from folks just starting, while also having a quick chat with a sophomore who reached out to them. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 depends on the LPA, you can equalize the management fee if you allow subsequent subscriptions, and beyond this it's up to you on whether you want to equalize the capital committments/calls as well i.e. GS under Blankfein
+1 Lazard got salty and published some gay article on Sovereign debt restructuring today on LinkedIn - lol  GS under Blankfein
+1 Money isn’t a factor? Dw it soon will Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Are we really at the point where we are asking what haircuts are acceptable? Teller in Non-profit
+1 Bald. I’m not paid well enough to afford a $69+tip+tax+gratuity+employee health insurance contribution haircut every 3 weeks. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 I just secured 2027 SA role with a MM bank in public finance. Biggest thing for me was understanding the basics of bonds and interest rates. Have opinions on where rates are headed and what's going on at the fed. Finance.Individual0525
+1 Both are good options but I'd lean valuations. Just be sure it's a relevant team. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I'm not defending Clearlake, but it's just straight up factually incorrect to include their CVs in the Fund VIII amount. The CVs are separate and no one would lump together. VP in PE - Other
+1 Lucas go to Cornell plz Prospect in Acct - Audit
+1 Yes Carry is a function of your fund type and structure, and less about the asset class. That’s why you have carry in a MF but not at a bank doing the exact same job packet
+1 This isn’t a buzzfeed quiz, if anyone tries to honestly give you an answer on whether this career is a fit for you based on your post - they’re not serious people. Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 NewIndustryHorizonIf it's a warm, Southern type of city - Miata convertible. If it's a place with harsh winters, a 4 wheeler. or this  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 NU is very underrated. They have been placing well recently and have a lot of smart kids. Sure UVA may produce higher volume but it also has a few multiples more of kids. Evanston isn't all that bad. Any 2 IB - Cov.
+1 Does anyone know about return offer rates for corporate banking SAs at JPM/Citi/BofA/Wells? Prospect in CB
+1 No one actually cares if you’re product or coverage. It would look worse to me as an interviewer if you hopped around. Demonstrates lack of commitment. asdf1248
+1 PE model tests ain't that hard dude, very doable and gets done every year. Just study and do modelling tests. If you are in a M&A group, you still have to study. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Huge demand for distressed if you can get it, heard consistently from former interns/current analysts. jean34
+1 What about investment roles not as intensive / competitive as PE? (SWF, FoF, Family Office) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I bought a “copy” on Amazon when I was a broke A1 as it was only 20-30.  I think the original one is around $100, not sure if there’s any real difference. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 I just stuck around the hoop and when one of the VPs was let go for performance I was next man up. Hope to do well and hang around the get a bigger carry allocation next fund lol  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 definitely competitive for all schools. Got offers for all the schools you mentioned with similar profile. ukgrad
+1 Honestly looks like another one of those fake first year internships I’d be very careful and honestly you’d probably not get any of the experience you’re looking for Intern in IB-M&A
+1 I appreciate the helpful response. I agree it shouldn’t be too difficult, just about finding the right place. I just can’t tell based on your response (and maybe you’re not sure) if HPS would be that place. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Been some improvements recently, but realistically it’s just typical banking hours. An1 you’ll get like 150, An2 like 190-200. Internship is chill, analyst group is very tight knit. Broker in IB - Cov
+1 The banner thing is so true ahaha. Reminds me of Caprae Capital. Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 Ignore everyone above, don't supplementmax as that can only end badly long term. VP in IB - Cov
+1 Why does data centres fall under TMT? shouldn't it fall under Infrastructure, power, utility teams if its such a asset-heavy business model and is literally infrastructure? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Agreed, wouldn’t trust a TMT banker to run a infrastructure DCF if my life depended on it  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Congrats on Debt Capital Markets! Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Absolutely - there is just sort of a way to work up the line. Talking to Juniors who put you into contact with seniors, who then get you to analysts.  Summer Associate in IB - Gen
+1 In the exact same boat… Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Sadly not, but I don't understand how you can even get one as a first year, I tried for some off cycles but I think they're largely for masters students.  djones2
+1 Left finance for corporate to have to free time on the side to start a business. ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 Mostly guessing here, but ya a mix. Potentially from networking but would have to be outbound / active on your end. Headhunters and LinkedIn postings are rare and almost have to seek those out with consistency. Enlightenment
+1 MM IB to Strategy at a fast growing single-brand CPG. My entrepreneurial venture has to do with a massive international sport coming to the US (IYKYK) 🎾 ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 Pierogi EquitiesWhich of the 3 do you have? CRE
+1 You do realize that after 1-2 M&A processes it all gets very repetitive, right? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 obviously go to northwestern by a mile slowfriday1
+1 . Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Agree with the above comment. Being an LP is paradise. See: Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 That's true - i'm probably not the guy to seek institutional-lvl guidance on equity strategics (fundamental or quant). But i'll try to answer his question, based on my own understanding. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Ha. it's a great job if you like incorporating non value-add comments, sending out some BS diligence trackers at 2am, and sitting through working capital adjustment calls for a number that will be trued up in 3 months! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 it makes absolutely no sense imo.  antirez
+1 Very much split. Different culture, quality of people, level of execution, etc. When we work with Numis it seems more like they are another advisor than the same bank Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Which are the strong teams in London and which to avoid?  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Truist? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 I just don't want to develop a reputation as someone who will never close or make an offer. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Americans don't walk. Look at our waistlines. Definitely don't take public transportation either, if it even goes where you need to.  We're the wealthiest third world country there is.  CRE
+1 What are the perks and benefits at AGC like? I.e. dinner, firm outings, uber, travel, etc?  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 90 at a MM BB Assistant in Legal
+1 Scotia is obv is well below Jeff, GS and EVR in Houston lmao, quite honestly not in the same conversation. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
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+1 Second that. They're not bad (persay) in Houston but it's so much weaker than Jeff/GS/EVR that they're not comparable. Scotia has to scramble to get ~2 deals /yr out of that office vs. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Houston P&U group is very strong, obviously not on the same level as the above names, but would be a strong offer to get. They have a rainmaker MD and extremely competent up and coming young MD and Director bankers. watchworshiper
+1 Awesome post! Would recommend starting to network on your summer before sophomore year. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Was expecting AI slop - super helpful guide! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Recruited and got an offer from nyc MM for summer 27, post is mostly good except for the timelines, some interviews were as early as late December/early January. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Started my career in valuations and made the jump. Know a solid amount of other people who did the same thing. Definitely need to network + be a bit lucky, but doable. Can’t speak to the other careers. Associate Consultant in Consulting
+1 Some absolutely hilarious comments in here ha Manager in CorpDev
+1 Thanks so much for the explanation! Sorry your earlier comment scared me a ton  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 The dec offers were for texas, i don't konw why they're so fast. Earliest interview for non-texas was first week jan and offer same week. reddemon
+1 Is the SL comment right? They own nearly 50M shares of Dell (check their 13F if you don’t believe me), and Dell is up 250% in the last 6 months. $300/share run up implies $15B in profits dollars created in 6 months… stinkbug
+1 100%, PEs been great. Solid culture at my firm, good returns, hours have been so much better than banking  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 That IR team be like Game 5 Brunson helpiamstuck123
+1 I would never marry a pretty girl that went to a non-academic FBS school like UVA sm17
+1 Keep in mind it’s MUCH easier hiring internationals in London than NYC. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Latest mark pension funds have are Q4 2025, so my comment wouldn’t take that into account, fair point. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 sure! ukgrad
+1 Look at the people working there. Entire LinkedIn gives desperate loser energy. Should be no surprise its shady af. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+1 I’ve heard they give max a week on an exploding offer Summer Associate in IB - Cov
+1 Doubt it. Lazard has sufficient creds to back their expertise  What is probably happening is that out of the $150m, CVP will pay select individuals a “consulting fee” of $5m newcourt
+1 This is true but the team/group you’re in can still affect whether you’re getting a 85% bonus or 100% plus. Your performance review also matters. VP in RE - Comm
+1 They ask for your banking login too? chimpychimper
+1 You recruit for internships sophomore year. You will not reveive any benefits from transferring if you transfer after sophomore year. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 They give 'insufferable real estate broker' vibes lol Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump for London!  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A