Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Highest sharpe guy i know this year is an big4 accountant who joined the buyside at 35. This is his 3rd year on the platform. Anything can happen borg1523
+1 Lol please do not be overly casual. Typically, the moment you try to be too casual it looks forced and/or you overstep the boundary. happydad2
+1 Give it a rest Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Congrats on Leerink embezzzlement123
+1 If software or tech is the goal, not having CS education or SWE work experience is a negative. There are other industries. ABSurdity
+1 you do not need a coach lol keanbeut
+1 1. Leverage  your treasury sxperience 2. Networking with alumni through linkedin or email 3. Master technicals early  4. Stay on top of the  recruiting timeline and apply quickly keanbeut
+1 Start playing lacrosse paulrabil33
+1 "Top super target" and it's just stern bruh. Stern is not a super target paulrabil33
+1 Not everyone who is doing better than you is larping. The Commenter has a point that while all these people grinded long hours they dont have much to show for it. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+1 Every response you've made here only proves one thing: your insecurity. You never dispute the actual claim: you just attack the messenger. If the argument was so weak, you'd poke holes in it. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+1 How have you been?  Pizz
+1 Started as a analyst after 1 year doing audit. Been at 3 locations with one firm, Chicago, NYC and San Fran. Noe back in Chicago, 1 year in SF and I wanted to be back. Love Audit Money
+1 For $120M of AUM, your budget is going to be tight. If you can get Claude enterprise + Bloomberg that's half the battle. I doubt you'll be able to afford alt data that creates meaningful alpha with your budget.  Determined
+1 Functionally speaking, what is the leading cause of UBS's downfall? Are the shitty Barclays MDs the main reason? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Great growing fund; has grown steadily to 4.5bn now. The big downside is that they are located in Providence, but think that is doable living in Boston. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Exactly, this begs the question of what job could you jump to without blowing your life up at this point. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Some groups, particularly institutional funds, can’t just sit on their hands forever. MultifamilyGuy
+1 would you take GS vs EVR in he US? Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Cvp is the undisputed number 1 - they have been in virtually every sellside (and even buyside with Gilead this year 1 - only big deal they missed out on was Biogen / apellis which was Laz / evr) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 1 years old. You are not finding a job once you turn one. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Ignore the title, currently full-time. Intern in PE - Other
+1 Probably long hours 70-80+ Generic Banker
+1 I think you need to ask yourself: "Am I ready to operate in that type of environment as a co-founder where everyone will be looking to me for direction?" marlin_pardon2
+1 Buy a motorcycle. Didn’t work for me but it was worth a shot.  Pokemon Master
+1 Lolz NexPoint that place is a joke. Their REIT, NXRT, is such garbage. Everyone in Dallas saw that thing tanking.  Our brokerage shop refuses to send them deals. Our MDs generally look at the place as a joke. QueefLatifah69
+1 That’s the biggest factor for sure. Drove it into the ground while filling their pockets Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 It's called sarcasm, have you ever heard of it? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 One thing that's been on my mind is whether software vendors should be evaluated the same way investors evaluate management teams. Hazel_Parkery
+1 Interesting to see which of the firms these guys talked about pre-08 have survived and thrived and which haven’t. asdf1248
+1 Analyst 1 in IB - GenWhy is Wells Fargo’s BB claim so disputed while Barclays, DB and UBS are all considered BB and they are doing much worse? Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Farallon tries to be lowkey but it is one of if not the best seat Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 As a Scandinavian go to LSE. Gainone1572
+1 Idk man, sounds like youre doing fine. As long as you are not making same mistakes twice, no one is expecting you to be able to do anything 100% correctly tbh. Teller in Non-profit
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to consider: Off-Cycle Recruiting for SA Roles: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 We have a hard cap at Methuselah nooneinparticular
+1 Don't underestimate your "gut" feeling with culture. You're working a lot of hours regardless of firm and you have to enjoy the people you're working with to be successful and stay sane.  tomboyconsultant
+1 He was definitely cool and a sound guy, nothing against him personally. Moreso on his presidential qualities. Raijin
+1 Related question, as an ASO, if I believe I am one of the majority who won’t make it through the overcrowded VP / principal ranks to partner, at what point does it make sense to leave the industry to minimize sunk cost yea Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Not an interview per se, but I had a dude at Miller Buckfire RX (Now Stifel) treat our chat over the phone like a quassi-first round interview.Within the first minute, he said “quick introductions then we can start technic coolmonkey67
+1 Anyone referencing deal flow is a dumbass. This is prestige only. This is completely accurate. MAYBE, you move JPM below the EB’s, but that is it. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Anonymous Monkey: UBS is like being in a doctors waiting room, except you’ll never get called and you’ll never close a deal KageSelly
+1 Because they have the best IB platform in the world, allowing them to dominate in every sector, product, industry or geography. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Who is your broker? If it is a reputable bank, you can get access to their sell-side research platforms for free. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Partially dependent on city, but I'd decide not to live with parents. When I worked in NYC was a dude on my team always leaving stuff early to catch the LIRR back to his parents place. Intern in Consulting
+1 $120mm fund? I'd ask for a good reference  Principal in HF - Event
+1 Bloomberg by far. Lets you IB/chat with people you meet and building that network helps de risk your career HFPM15
+1 You’ve ignored one of the most important parts. How much equity are they giving you? Vest? Cliff? Works at Goldman Sachs
+1 Heard returns were dog****. Surprised Coutue is taking him back VP in PE - LBOs
+1 For those new to PE that not familiar with the landscape, Apollo, Cerberus, GIP, One Rock, HIG, Stonepeak, Platinum, etc. are known to have terrible culture and they're joking about good culture above Tommy-Cruise
+1 Can you just post the source? shamoneh
+1 The Vandal's Crown: How Rebel Currency Traders Overthrew the World's Central Banks odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 You can learn them by doing interviews at banks and going to them bro.  Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+1 There is FIG corporate banking but you would be more generalist rather than focusing on AM/WM until you get to a senior role. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 -5% Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Well, Oliver, if you can “get” an internship at GA - I would do everything in my power to try and convert that into a full time gig. KageSelly
+1 Upon further review of my statements I believe this is an unusual case where CoD outweighs Cost of Capital Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 crash out analyst lolz. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 You know everything I know at this point, this was a year ago and not someone I’m that close to. I’d look on LinkedIn for past employees that departed recently and get their take. Good practice for any job fwiw. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Why not take the internship and apply for jobs at the same time? Better than graduating with no job? terra879
+1 Look into taking sprint courses for easy gen ed classes gemmejob
+1 That's fair, and I agree it's better than graduating with nothing lined up. My main concern is more about the opportunity cost. yellowkneed
+1 Def contact HR or compliance immediately to correct the mistake before the background check actually runs. dean787
+1 If you want to work in PE, your choices are only HBS / Wharton / GSB. Booth / Columbia / Kellogg (to a much much less extent) will have you fighting for LMM scraps.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 I’m also still in college - I used to build computers when I was younger and remembered how HDDs were much cheaper than SDDs, so in early 2025 I began to wonder why people thought HDD demand wouldn’t be affected by A.I. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I had this happen and unsurprisingly the platform itself was an absolute disaster. Not sure what level you are, but you should absolutely campaign internally to get these things. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Much less important, demonstrating ability is the main thing Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 I can’t even tell if this is a shitpost or not. I get mine threaded every ~3wks. Looks great. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 No, maybe they wait until application period closes to review/send invites? TransferMan
+1 How did you prep for your interviews? I'm coming from a less technical group and plan on going back to studying SA recruiting guides and modeling. Is there anything else you'd recommend? Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 I’ve been on this forum for 14 years  that's why I have bigger expectations from those like you than a simple "lol quit" GS under Blankfein
+1 Just have a girl do it for you, it’s normal war dog
+1 Yes, and also any case studies you may be asked to complete. Also in case it wasn’t obvious, luck plays a huge role too. Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 That seems like a really high starting salary for that role, I don't know how much more growth there is after that, but it starts pushing heavy into bonuses/commision from what I have heard from friends that do land acquis MonopolyMoney
+1 Thanks for insights. Congratulations on your HBS admission. princey.8999
+1 If you get an offer at any of the banks you’ll figure out and it will also save you time on wondering  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Would assume anyone doing an internship at an established fund before junior year has a strong personal connection. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 This. Two founders at my firm have retained the overwhelming majority of the carry for the last 10 years while they spend the least amount of time working. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 yes Capital of Structure
+1 The only thing I would ask my analyst to do is to maybe make an abstract for the operating agreement. larry david
+1 Getting ERO or fraudulent transfer questions as a 19 y/o isn’t inherently challenging just a mind fuck when you’ve been doing enterprise value and 3 statement accounting prep for months in your underclassmen investment clu somethingiswrongwithmyfactset
+1 what are hours like? Intern in IB- Mergers and Acquisitions
+1 Refer to everyone as Sir or Ma'am and if you use their names make sure you're using their Surname, not first names (Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.). Do not make direct eye contact and only speak when spoken to.  Determined
+1 Bump Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 As someone who knows people who worked at both, I'd go with Bellwether. Both people I knew at Stockbridge left at the VP level as it became very top-heavy/crowded and less platform growth. goodL1fe
+1 Looks like late fall. Earliest think October. Expecting to be Nov/dec/Jan as per multiple HHs kdburner35
+1 bump Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 You can't live inside a stock, but you can certainly lend it to short-sellers and pocket a fee (this is a massive business, needless to say). MMPM
+1 Id assume he’d know what is needed for his fund to run. Bloomberg is always handy, even if you only have one. Assistant PM in AM - Other
+1 It seems they only took the advisory branch, not the investment management branch SMU Final Boss
+1 just dont be a bot bar is pre low Nurse Rahma Dikhinmabhatt
+1 HBS is extremely social. There is no GPA. You can make what you want of the academics. You are put into sections of 90 who you spend the whole first year with so you get a good bond. I’ve heard worse of Wharton. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Can’t really tell - guess I need more guidance on what to look for. For example, everyone’s work product looks great to me, they all stay late, they all joke around. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 From my time interning, I would say depends on the office ofc. But in my office, did not matter if you were doing real work like a revenue build or CIM vs doing due diligence and redacting a pdf. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I overall agree with your take. Working at a large O&G PE firm, I’ve honestly rarely seen MS on any of deals Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 He's definitely not hiring for any M&A roles, CIB/AWM sit in different arms of the bank. Sounds like you need to expand your network (through him) JamieDimonkey
+1 Really thoughtful question, and the shift from "what's cheapest" to "what were the actual trade-offs" is the right instinct — especially for fintech where compliance and security missteps cost far more than the hourly shawnyuan
+1 I enjoyed reading your tips because business travel usually goes much more smoothly when you focus on preparation instead of trying to solve problems on the go. smithjohn1
+1 That's actually exactly what I pitched re:PLAB, ACMR. That's super helpful context. Happy to PM you the pitch (and others) in case you're interested and/or hiring! Summer Associate in HF - Other