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+1 Deleted for anonymity Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Love of the game Diegoooo
+1 Questions like:- why restructuring- tell me about an industry that has been impacted by X recently- How could we help company Y in industry X achieve their turn around goals Nat71
+1 Ignore this troll lmfao Pro Veritate
+1 Marry rich Pro Veritate
+1 I heard they’re always runner up to WF Anchorage branch when it comes to seafood M&A. Maybe you can try and lateral to WF but those seats in Anchorage are pretty hard to come by. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Wharton produces the ultimate LinkedIn hardos Pro Veritate
+1 Didn’t even see above comment, LOL. It’s so predictable Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I mean your post is just generalizing to the extreme and not that accurate. It’s a leading question - you’re probably extrapolating from a shitty analyst WLB onwards and projecting that to the higher roles. ky9xnsz
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, UT Austin has several strong clubs and programs that can help you break into investment banking. Here are some of the top options: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Congrats on UBS Intern in IB - Gen
+1 I went audit > FDD/TAS > MM IB. FDD/TAS seems like they’re still hiring a lot of audit associates / seniors. MonopolyMan
+1 Just did a model test where I had to do it through teams share screen but no no not me sharing my screen. The interviewer shared their screen and gave me control. nothinglol
+1 HBS.  The brand difference for megafund PE is real. Scholarship money feels big now but is peanuts compared to carry later.  Jody.Harmon1
+1 6 originators and 4 analysts.  Full Stack
+1 I work with actual engineers in trading infrastructure/projects. JamieDimonkey
+1 ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Take it from me, as a FGLI student who was a QuestBridge Scholar to a Duke/Dartmouth/Brown type school. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I was super interested in his content early on and still think he has a ton of useful stuff to say about the equity research world. Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 Wells been growing teams fast and I believe they have better return rates  goat22
+1 Anyone in IB or Consulting recruiting knows that Emory Goizueta outclasses Georgia Tech Scheller. ryanyorkman
+1 sorry to rain on your parade, but winter juniors won’t open nearly as many doors as you think it will (source: just graduated from ivy swim program). Summer juniors are close to being considered table stakes now. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 No lol. There comes a time when you look around at your peers who went down “less prestigious” paths as this forum would describe it that now out earn you on every level. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+1 100% agreed. Not worth it. Plenty of ways to make decent money these days. The detriment to physical and metal health as well as deterioration of friendships, hobbies etc are just simply not worth it… Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 The evidence is that I got outside and talk to people. rooseveltfan
+1 Honestly, coffee feels less like a “free lunch” and more like a tool—it really depends on how you use it ☕ If you’re already drinking it black and not overdoing it, you’re probably in that sweet spot where the benefi zavinclark
+1 for 2, can you write it on your CV? (Do they support background check?) guillaume.alexandre
+1 Agreed. DiligenceOrDieTrying
+1 Don’t have any offers yet, but strong communication is what I’m going.  GGG11
+1 Congrats on UBS! She will opt for a man who matches her level of wealth, not someone looking to join her in milking daddy's pockets. Grow a pair and get to work.  DiligenceOrDieTrying
+1 How large is your fund and what’s your typical EBITDA size? I generally have the impression as you move up market towards BSL land you tend to get more banking-like timelines from larger sponsors. Analyst 2 in Private Credit
+1 Maybe I’m out of the loop but I was in audit for 18 months before leaving - with some coworkers leaving for similar roles after 12. MonopolyMan
+1 As I understand it, moves internally in Europe/UK only happen after you've got your ACA. It's also a lot easier to exit after you've got your ACA. nutmegger189
+1 LOL, where is Fenchurch?? davani1420
+1 CMU is a small grinder school. But like anywhere else there are people who are down to have fun. I was in Greek life and enjoyed it a lot. pants_pooper_67
+1 Appreciate the response. Makes sense that EQ and being intentional about being open and meeting people at the onset are how the relationship gets going. CRE Mamba
+1 underpromise and overdeliver clown159
+1 Thanks this is helpful. When negotiating my offer, I asked if that's something they would do, and they said no unfortunately. Your point about figuring out what is really valued (might not be an MBA) is well taken. Developer in RE - Comm
+1 Associate 1 in IB-M&AVP in Research - FI VP in Research - FI
+1 Few and far between, but they are out there. Are they ghost postings though? Who knows. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Easy question to answer: Wall Street for McCombs. Didn't exist when I was in undergrad, but it did exist when I was there for b-school. Jeff Skilling
+1 What have you been allowed to use at work so far?  Larry Lamda
+1 thoughts on Project Hail Mary?  Raijin
+1 kachow Raijin
+1 Has to be Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift and it's not even close.  Raijin
+1 why would he never hire anyone from a school that helped him break in? makes 0 sense Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+1 Unfortunately can't comment on Odyssey specifically but know there have been a handful of spinouts recently - Fusion Capital, Chimney Rock as two that come to mind. NuclearPenguins
+1 Not the above poster but for family offices needing sponsorship likely even harder, a lot of places are too small to be set up to support this / don't want to deal w/ the hassle. NuclearPenguins
+1 Where's the proof of that? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 "It never ceases to amaze me how there are so many ways to make a buck and you are stuck thinking you can’t make real money unless in IB/PE/HFs." jl12
+1 Hmm, explain more, I'm not really understanding  nutmegger189
+1 Have there been layoffs on the equity team? VP in RE - Comm
+1 Commenting to avoid bot Prospect in Private Credit
+1 This is pretty standard. If you train appropriately a simple model (ie no balance sheet) should take you roughly 20-30min to complete. A 3-statement LBO with PF balance sheet & projections should take 45min. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 If you have family money, no.  If you don't and sacrificing a few years of your 20s will set you up to provide for your wife and kids in a way you otherwise couldn't, yes.  Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Slightly opinion based but still I think this is still objectively correct. Pensions: CPP, OTTP, Omers (Oxford), other Pensions would be slightly lower. MaxCRECapital
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding lateraling into Restructuring (RX) Investment Banking, particularly in London: Best RX Banks in London/Europe: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Ross and Haas are not viewed above stern undergrad, what?? rooseveltfan
+1 Dyal is lowkey Wharton rooseveltfan
+1 Congrats on Dyal! Any 2 IB - Cov.
+1 Just one? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 OP has been pretty open at Vanderbilt that they are the one who posted it. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Go where you think you will develop the most life lessons and grow as an individual professionally, academically, and personally.  Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+1 Go Emory. Places very well and you are guaranteed entrance into Goizueta assuming your GPA meets the low ish threshold. breakinentry
+1 bump monkeybusiness2022
+1 401k maxed and saved essentially 100% of bonus, excluding big life events (engagement, wedding, honeymoon) Analyst years = saved 0% of salary Associate years = saved 10-20% of salary Senior VP in IB - Cov
+1 Top two that place well are Vanderbilt and Georgetown. Also Villanova, Notre Dame, UVA. legmnb1432
+1 Exactly, and I say this with a fair amount of reflection. I have worked in some extremely cut-throat environments, with brilliant folks from top firms and top schools. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+1 CovenantLite Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Can confirm that's what my buddies at Vandy have told me Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Deleted RCJ92
+1 Germany culture is not that hard compared to some other countries. It's more than there is a huge difference between the "usual" jobs and leaving at 5pm vs banking hours. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 When you say MiM, is it the Programme Grande Ecole Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 One of the analysts I know who joined with Scott and has been super successful at Diameter found out from me Scott blew out of whole position in an afternoon.  He was on Steerco as well. wsj43
+1 Recommend going on LinkedIn and searching for usafa grads currently in IB to speak to. There’s actually very few of them compared to usna/usma grads but most will help and be willing to do a call with you. Works at Goldman Sachs
+1 Other vets will help you, but the vast majority of bankers (for better or worse) will be pretty indifferent that you were in the military. Outtadistrict
+1 This is true indeed - and make sure to height maxx and meth maxx. Oh, and congrats on UBS! fuckshampoo21
+1 Hours are good (average 50-60 but haven't been on a deal sprint in a while) because we have weak deal flow so good from a WLB perspective but bad from an experience perspective which is why I'm trying to leave. innoutfan
+1 In that case, you'd be well-served to peruse through the LinkedIn's of some of kids that have placed. They will likely have something in their activities section, from which you can pick up some common organizations. goodegg123
+1 No international positions are extremely discounted in US recruiting, especially Asia.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Just weak deal flow overall.  Manager in CorpStrat
+1 If you already have Michigan on your LinkedIn, then when you search specific banks LinkedIn will automatically filter by "People that went to your school." Kick the tires on that for an hour or two, and you will begin to s goodegg123
+1 Sorry in advance that I’m not answering your questions. But the NYC multifamily market is currently a bloodbath and it’s going to be hard to find an analyst acquisitions role. Not impossible. But hard. pudding
+1 Japan imo. Stay in a ryokan, especially one that has an in-house onsen or one close by. Pierogi Equities
+1 Any update here? How’s the team doing? Works at PwC
+1 I did that for Lent and tbh enjoyed it a lot. Pierogi Equities
+1 Has anyone gotten NY yet? user239448323099999
+1 Anonymous Monkey: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 For whom who think about international applicants gunning for US positions - I know most mm/lmm/boutiques are closed options and many BBs (for instance, DB, and many AWM depts) are closed to intl students starting 2027 SA, Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 . The_FIG_Banker
+1 CBS is like the Stern of MBA programs. Solidly a top target with enough prestige, but it's really a very competitive, high-paced environment where people only basically just care about outcomes.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Yeah I was thinking having it capped at 18% on a deal like this is a negative but I guess with the junior equity it would only be so high. And with it being a failed lease up works more in your favor as well.  cragfar
+1 Just went through a FT process at a MM and the technicals were extremely light. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 nowadays nearly every top ~75 school has kids place  It’s not the same as it used to be and it’s only going more in that direction WCWP1
+1 Ask your team for good examples of pages, excel backups, etc. that they liked and conform your formatting to them. Lift pages when you can otherwise try to modify / replicate Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 No secret sauce that hasn’t been said on here  before.  WCWP1
+1 "weekends are usually quite protected" - which kind of banks are you referring to?  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 Feet finder Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 ispreadaidsIB is for mentally deficient losers. True analysts pass the CFA Too much work. I’m lazy and I like money, thus IB. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Depends on bank, even among the BBs. Analyst 2 probably ~90-100k TC. Base probably 70-75. Analyst 3 probably materially higher assuming you get promoted ~115-130k. Base probably 80 or so. nutmegger189
+1 130 pounds base, up to 100% bonus.   betachimp