Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 I felt similarly. You're more ready than you think. This business is behavioural as much as it is intellectual. Emerging Monkey EMBA
+1 Seems like consensus is to wait for the VP promote. Would this change if the path to the VP title was much longer? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Yes - they're typically senior PMs with more leeway on drawdowns, but they're rarer. Ime, it can take some work to get into those conversations, but pretty interesting once you get there.  Emerging Monkey EMBA
+1 Literally anybody who works in selective admissions consulting knows that HYPSM along with UPenn (Wharton & non-wharton), Columbia, and even Brown / Duke are FAR more difficult to gain admission to than oxford or cambr Stanford-Finance-Bro
+1 Distressed funds = funds with distressing returns  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 It's not a valid reaction. You women need a spine. Constantly placating everyone's feelings. He is a clown. Coconut1983
+1 That was a joke not an insult, but clearly we have a different vibe so that's okay. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+1 lol haven’t seen it but that just describes 90% of Northwestern Mutual VP in RE - Other
+1 everything will be ok. Anyone from the outside sees how this is BS. Keep documentation of everything, especially of when you reported the issues earlier  investmentspanker
+1 I said f*ck it a month ago and quit IBD. Now building an app in consumer AI. Let’s see what happens. One can always go back to being an excel monkey Works at Barclays
+1 Depends heavily on the fund size, stage. soneyson
+1 Thanks for your perspective.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Buy-side PM background is actually pretty solid for IR, especially on the PE / alternatives side. Corporate IR will also look at it, but the LP / capital formation roles usually value it more. soneyson
+1 TBH, it was a bit of I reached out to another person on the team, who I think probably had a word with the manager. And then when I finally reached out again, it was a bit easier. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Eastdil will hire anyone with prior work experience, it’s not a pedigree contest at all. There’s far fewer candidates than you think. [email protected]
+1 Know what they do before the chat so you’re not asking boring questions and be normal and likable. Seriously you don’t need anything more than that. [email protected]
+1 yikes those UK salaries are unfortunate. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 HLRX is a different animal... RubiconFlame
+1 Should’ve clarify — I am in LevFin cap markets…it’s different from origination and it’s a syndication function. Feels like a career black hole Business School in IB-M&A
+1 Yes but I would say maybe 30-40% of the aum is deployed in that area and the returns are excellent. Rest is dogshit Senior VP in PE - Other
+1 Passing is invisible. Failing is very visible. Thunder46
+1 You get whatever product you get assigned to; and you tend to stick there, mastering it takes 3 years minimum & eventually trade that product if you stay long enough… unless you find a new internship company to change go_ok
+1 Yes. Re-recruiting could have left me with no IB job. UBS still pays street or close to it if you are top-bucket and there are still good exits if you are top bucket. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Don’t disclose it, it doesn’t matter. I got the diagnosis during my IB stint for similar reasons. It didn’t matter to any of my employers. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Sponsors is the lifestyle group Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 nobody gives a fuck Prospect in HF - Other
+1 If your end goal is London MF PE, I'd probably prioritize Oxford, LSE, and LBS. Once you're at a top BB/EB, your deal experience will matter far more than which MFin you attended. catherine2
+1 As always, you will find more here: LevFin Lab #10 — Debt Docs Decoded: Covenants, Baskets, Cre LevFin Lab Newsletter
+1 Agreed - best of luck to all of us and hope some of these senior boomers start to retire and make some space VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I can give you the MO to FO half of that directly, since I watched it happen a handful of times across my banks. themiddleofficeinsider
+1 Yes, I went back to the same team I was in before. I kept in touch with them and they invited me to go back as a VP (was an Associate when I left PE). VP in IB - Cov
+1 Cambridge MPhil Finance heavily underrated here, had top notch outcomes the last years MoneyMaker1999
+1 It’s called ADA….. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Hey, I’m currently at Teneo and have had a very positive experience. I really enjoy the work and the culture; the team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on growth. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Great list! I'd also suggest adding iQlance Solutions to the list. iqlancecanada
+1 ^^^ agree with this. HD WAM is getting you past any academic hurdle, probably won't get asked for ATAR. VanillaMan24
+1 People outside the industry often have strong opinions without really understanding how the work functions. It can definitely get exhausting trying to explain or justify it in casual settings. elsizinie939
+1 Only "edge" I have ever actually seen translate to alpha/dollars was personal relationships partners had in a specific industry that allowed them to get ahead of things on the sourcing side  Mr Balloon Hands
+1 From my experience my hardest interviews were PJT and PWP. Both RX teams. Got raped. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I believe what was stated above is true; however, just slightly revising.  Manager in CorpFin
+1 Yes, $120k base for new BAs Prospect in Consulting
+1 Careful, I know about a dozen unemployed deal guys who would gladly take your job right now. Director in RE - Comm
+1 I went to a top MSRE program (easier admissions, shorter timeline, and cheaper than a comparable MBA) and one of the smartest guys in my class ultimately turned down a top tier development job for a Tech sales job after gr Director in RE - Comm
+1 It's not viewed as a T2. Business School in CorpStrat
+1 I watched an episode recently where there was a pissing match to become Managing Partner and the goal was to get the other’s client to divest a division to avoid a conflict of interest, with no consideration as to whether acardboardmonkey
+1 Thanks for your kind comment. So do you recommend not applying them before joining the Uni? User11221312
+1 Yes, Macro research exists in banks and in-house on the buy-side. E.g. Emerging Monkey EMBA
+1 It's less realistic than Star Wars MonopolyMoney
+1 lol i'm trying jCRE_1
+1 MBA user_5991
+1 How do you feel about leaving? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 They still focus on that stuff, tough niche but I think a lot of the institutional platforms don’t want to touch the things they do. People go to them when the big banks have turned them away.  VP in PE - Other
+1 Go private credit and thank me later. You have higher pay ceiling and far more career optionality going the corporate investing route  Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 If you are in ER for just the money, then you are in the wrong job. ER is fun, challenging and rewarding intellectually.  You get to become an expert in your industry. ER 15
+1 Why people leave / exits: I have not noticed one specific issue consistently driving people out. I'd say most are going into banking, pe, or another advisory based platform. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Extremely insightful. Research Analyst in ER
+1 This scenario does come up occasionally. In my experience, the Partners will adjust their analysis and diligence expectations accordingly.  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 +1 it's amazing to see what highly motivated students can do for a T3 school rainbowdroptop
+1 bro doesn't work on a specified investment and therefore does not need to be regulated as per FSMA 2000 😂😂😂 anonf0fty
+1 Good. Fucking scumbag.  IsItREPE
+1 Great show? Are you a big NCIS fan too? IsItREPE
+1 It was alot more common pre-2020 but some flow/sr lending shops should be fine if you can perform in the interviews. VP in PE - Other
+1 Do you have the more advanced Claude models available? kuf135
+1 Really comes down to how active your market is with ULI activities. My market always had tons of happy hours and other great ways to meet people in the business.  MonopolyMoney
+1 This is the problem when all you people wanna go do a “startup” you join a company as a worker and not really chasing entrepreneurship. You chase a title. You were probably better off doing ib in the beginning. hankpim
+1 Depends a bit on the overall touch points with the LevFin space of juniors and could be a topic for a more technical interview but would not expect it in most cases. LevFin Lab Newsletter
+1 You got  like a week or 2 I’m guessing and you’ll find out. Stop worrying.  Intern in ER
+1 Are you asking about real estate debt or private credit? Two different things. Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+1 How big is the fund? How many funds? Whats the founders background? Gold-ManSacks
+1 Every time I come across handwritten notes, two sides of my brain go to war with eachother.  Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+1 PM comes first. You are literally choosing a hedge fund within a hedge fund. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 If you can’t do well on TTS then you’ll probably get fired anyways Amazon Prime
+1 You can keep specifics vague and speak at a high level on the business/transaction. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Associate 1 in PE - LBOsWhats the differentiation? Senior VP in PE - Other
+1 5’8 but I’ve been told it’s the new 6’2 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump Financial Analyst 2.5
+1 5'7 Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+1  all current and former analysts are jaded / disgruntled  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 1. This isn't how most people would expect to see it; I would keep them in past tense (OP is not currently screening 300+ companies, OP screened 300+ companies). starsinthesky
+1 plot twist its a girl Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Is it less deployed in general or just for your specific firm? If the former, I might be more concerned for LT career if your current fund wants to cut coverage and there aren't many other roles. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 6'5" (also intelligent, handsome, jacked, medium-sized hog but well-girthed, and have an amazing hairline) Intern in Consulting
+1 worst mistake was thinking the silver lining of MM was that it was going to be more chill, lol Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 FLDP, assuming recognizable and respectable company with decent track record of program alumni having good trajectories. Skip the consulting rat race entirely, particularly something non-MBB. Director in CorpStrat
+1 Also had 88 ATAR. It generally won’t matter if you have a strong WAM & ECs. Did BB internship & converted to FT then PE with no issues. Just don’t put it on your CV.  Mr_305
+1 Bouse 🦑 Based-Monké
+1 If Carlsberg did shit advice VP in RE - Comm
+1 GTCR are genuinely great investors and prob one of the only large cap PE firms with actual upward mobility and fund growth. BDT I know less abt but heard can be sharp elbowed. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 You’d be surprised at how similar the work will be. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 State Bank of India GS under Blankfein
+1 Only if they don’t share their Adderall script Amazon Prime
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key takeaways and advice for engaging in an equity research Q&A forum with a seasoned analyst: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Agreed with starsinthesky’s comments, as well as everything else anon said Analyst 3+ in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Why would you do 2 years of PE if you’re happy yo end up at an MM…? We hire a lot from ER and IB, I’d suggest IB first in case you want to do something else  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Do you have a prompt you've been using for the cases you could share?  Thanks in advance :) GeneralM
+1 I'm 21 fresh out of undergrad. I feel I'd prefer the more challenging environment associated with IB/PE/PC (correct me if I'm wrong).  ap1705
+1 GTCR super sweaty but great returns. BDT culture is ass. MDP zombi fund. Do what you will with that. Investment Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 Sounds like MS levfin Intern in IB - Cov
+1 They changed it to be about law because faking a law degree to become a lawyer is actually illegal which made the stakes higher. theone777
+1 Wouldn't be surprised if total cash comp falls between $150-$200k. VP in PE - LBOs