Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 These are all behemoths as far as AUM goes, but not all of them are truly performance/carry focused investors. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Anonymous Monkey: What are top groups? What are banks you can lateral to?  golden handcuff
+1 Non traditional fine as long as you can pitch good ideas. But also means being at hbs isn’t going to help if your ideas/pitches suck. Works at Evercore
+1 boib_1: cha.chimp
+1 increase FCF / buybacks / lower WACC / reduce CapEx  in increasing FCF you can look at anything that impacts FCF which is working capital/revenue/taxes/etc. GS under Blankfein
+1 Find mentor ER 15
+1 This for DB or JPM? f1keymonster
+1 Think it was something like 70% of companies end up defaulting on their restructured debt within three years of an LME (don't quote me on this) GS under Blankfein
+1 You should network (put a lot of effort into this) and contact some veteran recruiters or program coordinator. regsinbox
+1 VP in S&T - EquitiesJust quote any of these news sources quoting 4x.Maybe just maybe I know for a fact that the number is BS?  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 you already have 2 years exp in SM, presumably it's a larger / more commercial than this $30m internal capital fund/ and get paid better than $200k-$250k? Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 WSO definitely tends to overexaggerate. I personally went LBS - MFA. We did not have anywhere close to this 400 figure, it was more like 250-280 (when i went 2 years ago). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Have done IB in both cities. If you have ties to Texas, imo best to stay there. Working 90 hours a week can feel very isolating if family is far away. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Hearing citadel had an internal auction to allocate securities to US pods  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 have heard about them and know a former analyst. Probably a great fund to work at given massively long Mag7 tech, SPCX, and charge hedge fund fees. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Why would you incinerate money paying 2/20 vs levering a Vanguard etf for 5 bps? There is no point to having a “MF private markets” sleeve at 2/20, hence you shouldn’t allocate to any of them. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Give up bro - if you can't use the search bar you're already cooked  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 I really wonder what is going to happen to the folks who left a high role at a big shop to join a new fund in 2021 and then have been in a revolving door since. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+1 Insurance, banks, or spec. fin.? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 toronto offices simbarawr264
+1 3+2. Barnard is running out of money and seas math or finance will do exponentially more for you than a barnard econ degree lmfao.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Super helpful, thank you!! johnsmith2233
+1 "After 25 years in business, equity manager Scopia Capital is unwinding its hedge fund and a companion long-only vehicle. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 AstraZeneca held talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal, source says lifesciences2027
+1 feels like heaven simbarawr264
+1 should’ve stayed for one more song simbarawr264
+1 Did it last friday and passed. Got a 71 on the bench mark 2 days before taking the real thing, honestly felt like the real one was harder but fortunately passed.  Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+1 Worth zooming out: over a 10-year cycle, how many years should realistically be spent aggressively buying? CapRateCarl
+1 S&T has to be one of the more meritocratic career tracks. If you are truly a good salesperson, team is able to move risk, and getting comped like it, the buy side will come to you regardless if you are GS or BTIG. JamieDimonkey
+1 Float a rumor you’re the target of an acquisition Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Pretty much. Try to take lecture based classes rather than smaller attendance based classes and sit in the middle to back so you can leave for calls whenever. badburi09
+1 I know a few guys who changed seats in recent years, particularly developers, who realized they were not going to make a promote on any of their outstanding deals. CoffeeBong
+1 Have been short software credit and equity since 2025 fall. Bdcs short since start of yr. Did see it coming. Have done pe and hf and banking. Conclusion is the same regardless of background. Managing Director in HF - Other
+1 I am contending exactly that - an allocation to MF private equity should be exactly 0, as it provides no alpha nor diversification benefits. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 the pattern in this thread is right. banks screen hard on cumulative GPA early, and a single W with a strong GPA underneath it isn't the kind of thing that shows up in that screen at all. OFFERGOBLIN
+1 this isn't in the disqualifying category. the things that actually end a candidacy outright are more like fraud or a securities violation, something with no honest explanation available. OFFERGOBLIN
+1 And where is the proof he is a jerk. For all we know OP could be a DEI Becky who hates to pull her weight and acts entitled. We already know the bar is lower for women. Executive Director in IB - Cov
+1 I would not suggest just direct MBA, build some experience in some finance related job. While an MBA can help you break in, they will question non-military experience. Assistant in Legal
+1 She’s a gold digger  Hags28
+1 I think you would benefit if you reframed your ideas. I agree with a lot of what you say, but the only reason a non-citizen should be in the U.S. rooseveltfan
+1 Thanks for the color, this is really helpful and gives me a lot of clarity. i1yan_
+1 Associate 3 in PE - LBOs Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Generally ok to include financial models and other activities, but we will assume that interns were only responsible for the more tedious parts, with analyst oversight over the end result. box5y
+1 Sounds like he was more interested in judging you than getting to know you. Good call moving on. joshikasingh
+1 Well OP was able to say that this 1 person goes against the culture so is otherwise fine pulling their weight? Sad you're an ED.. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 My good friend works there:Top bucket was $75K (an1) Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+1 Associate 3 in PE - LBOs Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Fantastic comments above, but if you’re new to this, see if a junior associate attorney can give you a 15 minute primer on things to look for when discussing the live deal. Good attorneys are good teachers. CoffeeBong
+1 its some scam website Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Did anyone get the offer?  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Hearing around 50–60% for Generalist M&A in NYC this year, which is noticeably lower than historical averages (typically 80%+). lucasfischer
+1 They also have the most inane legal/DD/KYC asks that holds up deals forever Associate 1 in Private Credit
+1 If your goal is traditional finance (IB, markets, corporate finance, asset management), I'd say the degree is definitely viable, but what you do alongside it matters just as much. Amelia F
+1 Can confirm return offer rates plummeted this year. Probably around 2/3 of the class received return offers, and a bunch of strong interns got cut  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 VP in S&T - EquitiesCNBC is quoting on second hand information from hearsay. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Far to many people try to "not burn bridges" on their way out, but lets be honest calling out poor behavior that caused you to actively leave your firm is not burning a bridge. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+1 Congrats on ubs LevFin Intern in IB - Gen
+1 As a student from CLT who is pursuing a career in S&T, I relate to this. Tigernation8694
+1 the MBA-or-nothing framing isn't right. an MBA is always sitting there as a reset path no matter how a direct lateral attempt goes, and already being in finance gives that path an opening it wouldn't otherwise have. OFFERGOBLIN
+1 Which firm? "The other continues to do deals - ramped up in 2025 and even more in 2026. Has institutional equity at their doorstep to place capital. CREtycoon
+1 Super stagnant in terms of career track. Leadership does not care about your career Associate 2 in Research - FI
+1 Deal flow is decent, but portfolio performance is really bad concentrated in two / three large bets. All mid-levels with good enough resumes are looking for an exit   Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Does anyone know if UBS offers sign-on/relocation bonuses for laterals? IB Analyst 01
+1 Don’t do it! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You’re obviously retarded then. LBS MFA/MiM both are pre-experience masters. Cambridge 1 year max pre-enrollment  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 “Payed”? Brother… Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 This basically already exists. Just ask any Mainland Chinese person lol. Research Analyst in ER
+1 It’s not an easy call. Leaving aside work life balance (which I consider an irrelevance for the soft and weak), let’s focus on the merits and the risks, Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 Brother just discovered headhunting from first principles liquidiot
+1 VP at a top BB is still 60-80+ hours a week, but minimal pitching and almost 100% execution. If you're currently in a group with decent flow already then it's the same thing but you're never "off". Leverage Hero
+1 rough framework is as follows: Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Easier to imagine buy-side and SS both going away / getting disintermediated in a convergent way, if not necessarily a simultaneous way, than for buy-side to survive AI disruption while SS goes away. ERdumdum
+1 @WallStreetOasis.com shit ass AI s VP in IB - Restr
+1 Easier to get to NYC at a lower tier shop when you have a BB experience and brand behind you. JamieDimonkey
+1 anyone know why Analyst 2 in ER
+1 Congrats on LA gigachimp2323
+1 Need a 2nd opinion, but I don't see why they'd care. Intern in PE - LBOs
+1 Does this matter though? Good brand name regardless and still going to be a similar investing experience than a lot of other shops. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I agree I don’t really hear their name come up. But would you expect the brand name is good for moving to other platforms later? BX growth is much better right? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 What are you trying to achieve by shorting? neutralize beta and only capture alpha like the market neutral guys? Or generate alpha? Or just hedge some of your exposure?  HKmonki
+1 Which groups historically have high return rates vs low? Thanks Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 GIG / LF are historically high and FSG / M&A are historically low especially considering how FSG laid off analysts recently Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 what BS lol, bonuses were pretty good  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Jokes aside, you should do the 3+2. Coming out of a school like barnard, you want to show quantitative skills. It also help that you have 5 years to recruit instead of 4. chickennugget801
+1 DCF18237does the same thing apply for UK? I'm in a similar position here doing a major not related to finance but wanting to break in. alexcokke
+1 I disagree with the comments above. You don’t have to be “rich or powerful” that’s bs. Lots of ordinary but very smart ppl at targets make it all the time. alexcokke
+1 The history major with hobbies is typically more enjoyable to work with. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 You can’t read lmao, and I never worked at UBS. Congrats on working in the UK! Analyst0910
+1 0 go for a JD if you want to be a lawyer the only skill is the autistic attention to detail it builds, but you can also build that without inccuring 250k in debt GS under Blankfein
+1 I did Philosophy at LSE. Trust me, you're good.  The_Fisher_Account
+1 100% should be deported immediately. Also thank you for letting me know he committed a crime too. larry david
+1 Would never make that lateral trade, GS also inhospitable to laterals at all levels  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 It is immoral for investment banks to hire H-1Bs, OPTs, and even Canadians when there aren’t enough jobs open for qualified Americans SSits
+1 The firm may or may not care, but this is really risky if you don't get an offer - off-cycle FT jobs 3 months after you graduate are not easy to come by Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 A move into a quant role is possible, but it will likely be challenging given your current background. Amelia F
+1 Yea EB is more attractive Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Lol exactly what I was thinking Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 BrightTower appears to be a recently formed boutique investment bank that has been gaining attention for its work on notable deals, such as the carve-out of Delinian assets. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Tech gave returns to less than half last year. Expect M&A, FSG and Tech to have the lowest return rates. M&A and FSG are combined for budget purposes, performing horribly, and have recently fired juniors. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 If you think london hours are reasonable you have never stepped in a proper London IB team without protected summer intern hours Associate 1 in PE - LBOs