Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Recruited SA27 at one of their targets. Industrials is solid but also one of their sweatiest groups. Cain, M&A, and industrials seem to get the best deal flow at Key. Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+1 As someone who was EB or bust in college (still at an EB), totally agree. Echo chamber this forum himmyneutron
+1 You will drift from friends as you get older and only the inner circle will remain Happens to everyone and a career in finance usually just speeds it up Amazon Prime
+1 Sell side work as an associate is fundamentally very different than buyside even if buyside is a “better experience”. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Is PWP still considered an EB by headhunters ? No shade but genuinely curious Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 what site is this herbachino
+1 It’s just a very tired narrative to juice AUM and continue to fleece more what I assume are retail LPs. I’ve worked in SE development for about a decade now. larry david
+1 Philosophy is interesting. The best way to go after a minor you want to study is pick one that you are interested in and can talk about. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 "I work in M&A (think GS/MS/Tobin & Co.)" kellycriterion
+1 Guarantee I make more than you and it’s not close Director in Consulting
+1 Caveat to moelis is that lots of non target backgrounds + self selection to go into more interesting investing roles/ UMM rather than MF. If u have a target background mf is the same. Got interviews for all. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Thanks. Anything u might recommend doing this summer to help with ft recruiting if I'm not interning? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 bump wasabi12345
+1 It’s from LSEG Refinitv - paid.  coolmowgli52
+1 Spoke to a HH and they told me salary was $260k. I assume that’s all-in or is there a bonus on top of that? If there’s a bonus that seems like solid comp for a fund this size. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Med student + Top 3 Grande école you're generally in for HC IB in Paris or basically any other role.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Agree re culture - def less open and can be quite judgmental/close minded . Whatever I’m prob soft dumbape1
+1 100% this   Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 You should ask to grab lunch and get to know him. Can give him a bottle of liquor or something else based on something he mentions at lunch. Don’t overthink it. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 Bring your teacher too so you can ask him questions on the spot Homeless Banker
+1 Reaching out to owners for off-market deals is tough, honestly. I’ve tried the direct cold calling thing and while it sometimes works, it’s super time-consuming and lots of people just don’t want to talk. khan.mmua
+1 Richmond — fringe South  Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Look it is just what I observe. I tend to disagree with you that it is "wishful thinking". PE_prep
+1 Suffered from this for like 5 years - it's tough to white knuckle through it. Five Star Man
+1 Won’t need to “read the room” generally. You’ll get on a call or in person meeting with your staffer or some other VP-MD who will give you your formal feedback and then share your bonus number. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Honestly it’s a work relationship… just get coffee or lunch and make a point to tell him you really enjoyed working together, want to stay in touch, and hope your paths cross again. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Not worth it.  5th is still quite good  designa888
+1 What is the source of $2.5B? How sticky is the capital? This is the biggest risk. Even if performance is good, if the investors do a rug pull, you are in a bad spot.   Gray Fox
+1 Sex Panther. 60% of the time it works all the time. IRR you ready to rumble
+1 This is really thoughtful. I'd actually say that while a card is generic, a hand-written note would be really meaningful (and something I'd personally keep for a long time). SaaSChimp
+1 Thanks for your response. upcomingtrader
+1 Thanks man. upcomingtrader
+1 Both Laurier BBA & Schulich are semi targets in the context of Bay St recruiting and consistently place across Big 5 and the Maple 8. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Analyst 1 in IB - Restr WaffleFalafel
+1 thank youu ! PERX
+1 These %s roughly align with what I've seen at my MM shop as well.  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump wso warrior
+1 I just did a TBD for the FT program, it's the easiest thing ever. Just show up prepared and don't be a dick. You'd be surprised how many people don't come fully prepared for the prompt. BuySideIntern
+1 How’s Cain consider within HC? Exits? Ion26
+1 What do Amr Korangys armpits smell like Capital of Structure
+1 I just got the pre-offer questionnaire. I had my superday on 5/13. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. turtlecap
+1 Any sense of where people go then? Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+1 I can't speak to other banks but analyst levels are 105 / 115 / 125. Stub bonus of about $20k your first year and then about a 40 - 50% EOY bonus paid out in late February. Associate 1 in IB - DCM
+1 Feels oxymoronic no? Not sure how a fund can get to UMM/MF status whilst still going under the radar  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Rothschild has an insane market share in Europe by virtue of having company relationships that last decades. This obviously is not the case in the US Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Underrated from what perspective (e.g., returns, culture, future trajectory vs. current perception)? The few that pop into my mind. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Thanks for the advice. I know one person who was in my club here and transferred to ILR not Dyson at Cornell and got Evercore. I am already in a biz frat that is at Cornell, so that would be some help to me. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Is NMC really underrated? Seems to have had a failed AI play and recent fund performance doesn’t seem great  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 d Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Among MF can’t really be “underrated” partly by definition but would say the big Euro funds like CVC, EQT have business school placements and deal flow that rivals the big America MFs. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 find the desk you want. find the person who has the job you want. check on broker check.they dont have? you dont need and it wont help you  Incoming Analyst in S&T - Equities
+1 Molested & Assaulted VP in PE - LBOs
+1 BU awdjcmok
+1 I don't think this is for NYC. There are way more than 19 interns doing S&T in the NYC office. Cannot think of a time within the last decade where RO at barclays was less than 50%. It's usually higher. Prospect in S&T - FI
+1 thank youu so much for the infos !interesting because ESCP have quite low standards concerning ASTi that's why i was reluctant haha. and i totally agree about the medicine degree as a backup plan . PERX
+1 Absolutely do PE first and MBA later (from someone who messed this up and faced an uphill battle to get into the industry). SaaSChimp
+1 Thoughts on this lesser known group SI&A? wolfofwallstreetchestbeat
+1 When listing deals in the transaction experience section of your resume, it's crucial to strike a balance between showcasing your role, responsibilities, and the impact of your work. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 PWP$35 meals after 6pm , 3 meals a day on weekends Free Uber after 8pm or any time on weekend Business class flights $500 hotel policy Incredible Gym in office, cafe, amenities etc Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 leverage the stern aid, wharton cares a lot about yield. also, not sure how it’d be 500k…wouldn’t it be closer to 400? In any case, it depends. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 As someone pointed out earlier the big difference is that the cities in the South close down much earlier and your friends will all be going to HH at 6 while you are in office til 10 or so. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+1 Hey man in the same transfer situation but at another school, you down to pm bigboy887
+1 Thoughts on LevFin and its rep/exits?  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Would swap tech and HC, don't see HC on much of anything Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Agree and updated, idk what deals HC has been doing if any  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 consultant bad  now give me sb Intern in Consulting
+1 SAs and SA return rates are unaffected. RX_amateur
+1 At my bank, we weren’t told bucket or ranges, had to sus it out (and people were largely not very forthcoming). Could be different elsewhere Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 First off, Ten31/The Promote are an independent company that have no connection to Amir. Though I love the guy and got my start there. hitsamty
+1 What group would you have at #1 then? Yes I’m aware GIG head leaving, I think they’ll be fine?  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Glad to hear it's working for you! We really try to bring it each week, and it's a lot of pressure to deliver but worth it. hitsamty
+1 PTM 2.0 seems to be based on GARP investing strategy which is popular in professional world, but seems like Anton left out or simplified a lot of stuff. jakikilon
+1 . The_Paymaster
+1 Congrats, hope you are proud of that. Doesnt change the fact that multiple weeks are already unhealty. People like you make this industry so miserable.  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 They said it has nothing to do with AI or cost cutting - it was very senior focused (although some juniors were cut as well) but more related to teams not generating revenue expected Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I think your take on the “AI will replace everyone in 18 months” is fair. That just feels like hype more than it will really happen. npcraftneo
+1 I did it, its not easy. Work hard enough, for long enough, and hope that you get lucky enough that someone opens the door. MacroJunkie
+1 Bump also curious ibadgs
+1 if I were starting today, I would choose industrials. They have had the best exits recently (Veritas, GA).  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 M&A isn’t low enough  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Late bump but this is interesting. I'm finding Westchester to be significantly more affordable than North Jersey. NewIndustryHorizon
+1 I’ve tried a couple of cannabis seltzers, mainly Delta 9 ones, and I actually like them a lot more than I expected. benjvh
+1 Might make more sense once you actually start working at a bank Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 As the other poster said, go to PE first. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Bump. I am a multi-family guy, so I’m just curious what you Office experts think about the state of office RE in 2026? Any predictions? Still seeing high vacancy rates. Covid19Brah
+1 Cap IQ pro has some useful downloadable templates for models & other needs. Horatio Horatio
+1 Lot of people have said already but imo willingness to learn is most important. I hardly knew any excel / ppt and had a very rough understanding of corporate finance. Dive in at full speed and be excited to learn. fibro
+1 100% Btw I'm the Duke/Dartmouth/Brown Questbridge alum who commented above, which brings me to my point below. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Arixcel is extremely affordable for what you get. StJamesPark
+1 Why don't you ask your current or old boss for money and introductions... The Biz Kid
+1 This is actually a valid question if you want to stay in IB long term. Better pay, more collegial culture and fewer hours than Goldman might make it a better place to go A2A. It’s worth considering in that case.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 next week prob j.jj123354
+1 Agree with these 3. Good momentum in some of these UMM industrials firms. KPS and TJC esp doing well it seems like. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Class A Trophy office buildings are doing incredible on the leasing front and achieving record rents in many major metros. Financial Analyst 2.5
+1 How’s Mizuho? Seen them on some deals Xhamster02
+1 -del- Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 You are confused - you do 3 full years and you can call the third year Analyst 3 or Aso 0 doesn’t make a difference  A1 A2 ASO 0 (get performance bonus in august) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 how do you know? curious George 2345
+1 Sponsors should be in that tiering of the really terrible groups like M&A and M&T for this ranking as they have fired analysts unlike most other groups. Rest of the list looks directionally accurate. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Yes. They are the worst group for junior experience. Turnover there is really bad even relative to UBS standards. They work amongst the longest hours in the bank for no exits. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen