Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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
+1 You'd just have much higher chances for the most prestigious roles with a double degree from a business school or a MiF after. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Why would you be concerned that their pay is competitive with IB? They pay well. The interview process is pretty intense, and they are very selective. People I know there were approached as well, not randomly applying. VP in RE - Comm
+1 bump Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I would stay in your current seat, that lifestyle is incredibly rare and you'll have to put in crazy high hours early on to prove yourself at your new spot. NuclearPenguins
+1 Anyone hear back for the SPD / second round for m&a? Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Oil and Gas and industrials are two different animals. O&G has its special model and valuation approach. Only OFS resembles industrials. Most banks sit in Houston SMU Final Boss
+1 The real one is easier, I promise. I remember it well.  Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+1 I don’t think they really care. UBS stock is up 20% YTD. Director in PE - LBOs
+1 MM - Bus Services / Industrial. Combination of exit opps - some looking to stay in PE, go back to banking and some want out completely and move to corporate.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Sounds like people I know from Jefferies. Director in CorpFin
+1 Just recruit normally - you can move up market realistically if you’re prepared, networked, and have decent prior deal experience. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Thanks so much for the detailed write-up. I have a million questions about the industry, as I’m seriously considering restructuring as a long-term career. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Both will place well, though if you’re set on east coast post-MBA, HBS will have the stronger network and easier logistics for recruiting/networking.  SaaSChimp
+1 Got a question to build of this. Just started a role in the what we'll say is the "generalist" insurance AM side, very close to the investments but client facing as well. fixedincomeregard
+1 How are you feeling about the path, given MD / Partner in IB is much more directly sales-focused and less execution driven than PE? Did you prefer that aspect or was it something that made you leave IB initially? Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 That's good to know but I don't see how you could land at an IB for a summer analyst internship coming from a community college. It doesn't hurt to try, but it can be a time suck. Creed ROTHs
+1 Google maps DeeperSense
+1 Not really, odds are pretty even that you'll get into neither and if you do get in, that they won't make as huge of a difference for you as they would've just 5-10 years ago vs actual work exp during those 2 years CowardlySEC
+1 Regional Coverage MS Middle Bucket $55k AN1 Try-Hardo
+1 What do you mean, "step backwards!" Ozymandia
+1 UCL - no debate. Course not relevant.  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 LMAO, they also force their first years to do field exam's and use field exam as a profit center VP in PE - Other
+1 Anyone know what pay is like there? monkey168
+1 FSG groups that hold pen on the model could be an interesting play Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Developer in RE - CommThere are way more people with 5-15 years of experience in this industry right now than the industry needs.  montauk scumbag
+1 Christophiish montauk scumbag
+1 Strattera + exercise Frank Rizzo
+1 Congrats on UBS! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Associate 3 in PE - LBOs Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Onedrive and Sharepoint are the Shaq and Kobe of 'unproductivity' applications.  Wizards1Day
+1 Apparently UBS was using a 'complex monitoring system that included an Excel spreadsheet.'   Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Global banking as a business line is being held up by very strong trading revenue. M&A advisory revenue in the Americas is ridiculously small in comparison and so it doesn’t even move the needle. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Last years interns were kinda shit too. Intern classes 2-3 years ago much stronger  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 FIG? RELL? Intern in IB - Gen
+1 MS, BofA, Santander still hold pen among others Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+1 Season column a to verify name is not Vladimir Putin Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Hey this is a great post but I had a specific question. I just finished my junior internship at a Senior Secured DL firm, ~$3B AUM. privatecreditsummeranalyst
+1 what do you mean by low quality out of curiosity? are they just awkward or bad work? Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Not OP but have been thinking about a similar role at my portfolio company for the fund that I worked at. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 foxtrot_1I'm trying to pivot to become a merchant mariner lmao. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 No I would not tbh. They don't have target programs at master level Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Other people here are obviously rude as is the culture of this forum. But just being upfront, Barnard is no type of target. You'll want to get the raw, without qualifications Columbia degree on your resume. rooseveltfan
+1 If you like Columbia but are looking for a slightly easier admit why not just go for a Stern or Cornell or even UChicago (easier ED) instead of dropping all the way down to USC?? rooseveltfan
+1 It sounds like a South Asian name larry david
+1 I've been trying to cut back too, and honestly the nicotine-free ones helped more with the habit than anything else. The first few days still sucked, but just having something under my lip made work a lot easier. samstilinshki
+1 As a former VP, I’d say take a swing at it, but play the politics well on your resignation from your current firm as many groups would often take you back if it doesn’t work out.  TechBanking
+1 I had Knopman also, both the books and (per my other comment further below) the 4-day seminar. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+1 I’m going to challenge you—what do you mean by “investing in juniors”? In my mind, having exceptional seniors is what makes a great junior banker—how else would juniors be learning? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Citi NYC Coverage Group Analyst 2 Rating 2/2 (upper mid / top) Bonus $95k They knew I was departing for the buyside so pretty happy with this outcome. Works at Citigroup
+1 you screen for kids whose parents run HFs? how does that even work? HFPM15
+1 It's hard to leave a seat where you're settled in. Everything you've built in your current role is hard work and sounds like there is the trajectory. Rabbit
+1 Would go for a modeling levfin group than FSG - DB, BofA, Santander, UBS, etc. Works at Deutsche Bank
+1 It’s only DB, UBS, Jefferies and Santander that do any sort of modelling davani1420
+1 In what way is it straightforward Summer Associate in HF - Event
+1 I like how no one answered the fucking question. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 if you're getting interviews and not converting it's your interview skills. Either your technicals or behaviorals are off.  Sup_Bro23
+1 just plain wrong. not sure how it is in EU but in the US both MS/BofA FSG hold pen Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Depends on the investors goals, if you're looking for diversity of underlying investments FoF's can be good.  VP in PE - Other
+1 All three non-CEO Industrials Partners in America were Principals working mostly on Sleeper’s deals as of 5 years ago. They have an army of 6 or so Principals beneath them and God knows how many Associates beneath that. Works at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)
+1 SF native here. Depends on the neighborhood you live in for rent and I am an intern rn so I’m out of touch with what you’d need to pay for a family. DelusionalDave
+1 IRR you ready to rumble CRE
+1 Fuck you're right. I'll adjust the openers to be less inauthentic and weird. Thank you! Kondo
+1 can comment that CL comp is on par with EB comp at least for base salary, not sure about bonus. TC will likely be standardized among junior bankers. lorazepam
+1 Yeah it’s like a double edged sword except it probably does more harm than good lol. CEO in IB - Gen
+1 It's a comment on selection bias. Earlier recruiting selects for candidates who know at an early age they want to do finance. SPYShorts
+1 When did you have your r1? absurdmonke
+1 Nothing wrong with your template tbh, mine was fairly similar when I went through the networking process (albeit a bit more concise). Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 bump mnaplease
+1 Do more with less… AI definitely helping out with workflow but expected to pick up more names to be more competitive. Client call volumes still strong. FattyAcid
+1 Congrats on it working out and getting the return offer! Sounds like a great outcome Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Did FT recruiting a couple years ago and remember that DB, HW and BlackArch all have dedicated FT processes. Jeff and Cantor both also had alot of stuff open if I remember correctly. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Path to MD is much harder at an EB. Think EB has a lot of value at AN to ASO levels but VP+ it's quite difficult. Easy to get hardstuck at VP.  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Left MF PE and joined a strategic finance role at one of my portcos. Hours went from 80-90 to 55-65 overnight. Comp still in low 300k which I am ecstatic about. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Have not worked here for a while but it should be 40/50/60. Happy to check in and get a better number considering the current thread does not seem reliable. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Greatly appreciate the thoughts. LMMPE_Associate
+1 Appreciate the feedback. LMMPE_Associate
+1 Appreciate the insights (esp from someone who is already in CoS role). Anything I should specifically be looking out for during the interview process to determine if this role is "desirable"? LMMPE_Associate
+1 Thank you sir! Happy to answer any more questions too. I did 2 years IB 2 years PE. I am a senior associate in my strategic finance role. If helpful, my first year my base was $165k and bonus was $160k. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 MS JPM and BOFA all model Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 What is your Norwood stage ? wuandale33
+1 how do you rise the ranks and get different kinds of people to like you? Generally, do you have an approach to navigating corporate politics? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 If you don't do a lot of M&A currently but you have started building your own client book, I am sort of inferring your group does a ton of financing work? Works at Citigroup
+1 but i dnt think i sacrificed too much i left as ana 2 and came back as ED, after a stint in PE which wasnt so bad Jaded Rainmaker
+1 What is your biggest regret? And your best decision? investmenttbanking
+1 Very interesting, but I have a few general follow-ups if anyone has seen this from the inside,  LeveragedFinanceJunky
+1 Anyone hear back from evr's Monday batch yet? or laz Tuesday Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Agree with the others. Keep it short and to-the-point. No need to open with inauthentic simping - if you're a college student emailing them they'll know exactly why you're reaching out. Canadiens16
+1 Bumping this for no apparent reason.  Also bumping it because HostBooks are allegedly pedophiles, and it would be amusing if search results started including pedophilia warnings along with HostBooks.  PokerSlopWars
+1 Director in IB - CovJaded Rainmaker alexcokke
+1 Found the HL staffer. UBSRising789
+1 hard to be scarce when every school has a real estate specific program now.  Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Anything a junior does that would make/has made you vouch for them in reviews / promo conversations Analyst 1 in Non-profit
+1 Now, if anyone here thinks I’m superficial or materialistic. Go get a job at fucking McDonald’s, because that’s where you fucking belong! TheDebtStar
+1 That's a sweet gig! What sector are you working in, if you don't mind me asking? Summer Associate in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Common Kelley Boner Prospect in IB - Gen