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+1 Try the Canary Wharfian website, most advice here is US focussed EvitaPhamroq9m
+1 Pretty sure all associate 1 pay in Americas got cut. They bump it at stub bonus in Feb again Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Buddy there’s no upside Intern in IB-M&A
+1 i look at total closing consideration - including seller notes, excluding earnouts. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 To inform Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You could also make up a stupid comment, wait for him to say "yeah, exactly what I was thinking!", then explain why it was wrong. SPYShorts
+1 There’s a “Seems Like AI Slop” button you can report posts on there now. I spam it on half the posts BasicallyUnknown
+1 There's no "love of the game" if you're working for someone else. Either be an entrepreneur or admit that you're doing it for the money. monkeyvjit
+1 Certainly seems like it will be more difficult to squeeze out > 2x outcomes in the 5-7 year frame, but I think this probably just varies with industries as it always has. Mr Balloon Hands
+1 So, if I don't manage to land a Spring Week, would you say the safest and potentially fastest route is to start at a German IB office and then try to lateral to London, assuming I hypothetically secure a full-time of bromleyy
+1 If IB and PE is outdated, what are some other careers in finance one should consider? GreenDay
+1 They just raised - why dont you think they'll do well? Esp. with the growing data market Also, what do people do after these roles? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 I would do it - though yes it might be hard to go back to the U.S... maybe easier if it is a highly technical role. You would easily save over 200K a year... Alexandre_OverseasInvestmentBanking
+1 Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs PM in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Your nervous system is in fight or flight. You gotta calm it down and reset, no caffeine or nic and really good sleep for a 1-3 months and you'll be completely fine. Your firm sound like ass and will likely not payoff. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 I think the biggest factor is probably the platform and the kind of deals you actually get to work on, rather than the strategy label alone. wirkutskijkarl
+1 Agreed, nobody knows where the 10Y will be in a month, let alone a year. But the sentiment right now is that it’s more likely to sit closer to 5% than 4% for the foreseeable future. VP in RE - Comm
+1 I think a lot of this comes down to how people view their own platform and the deals they’ve worked on. huanlamunov
+1 Midtown west; slightly under 3k/person for 2 full bedroom. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Would highly recommend against Stepstone- only the dumbest and the most arrogant people work there, low pay, low deal rep Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Not reading all that. Going to go with “no”. Good luck.  WSOJuniorMonkey
+1 you are 22 with no experience. your jub is going to be menial for a while brother.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Cash is king baby ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 They help with client coverage, also help produce distribution content, and often have some projects they work on.  mayoineko
+1 I often ponder where I could go to downshift one day. The quasi-gov agencies that make affordable housing loans with state bond issuance proceeds seem chill. Ozymandia
+1 I have some context so please read this: For IBD, a lot of STEM students at Imperial are not as interested and hence few apply to M&A / Capital Markets.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 You can barely be a tourist in Paris without French. Good luck Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Apparently JPM’s lunch  NahFAM69
+1 We mostly look at guaranteed consideration (cash, seller note) and then the implied multiple on incremental earnings generated by hitting an earnout, assuming some future margin. Gold_finger
+1 TruthtoLight is a UBS industry plant Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Maybe I can’t speak to this as well as you can, but from an outside in perspective, is this fair? I cover this space, and I wouldn’t go within a 10 foot pole of their deals. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Thanks all, this is useful. kabirdhumale
+1 What was it like in 2025? 80%+? Intern in IB-M&A
+1 get outta there big dawg monkeyvjit
+1 I mean he told my OC and I don’t believe he’s eligible for the SA. Just because the job can’t be found on LinkedIn or on the website doesn’t mean it was never there. Either way. Intern in S&T - Other
+1 While everyone can sympathize with the thought, Rage quitting to say you left of your own accord without any options will raise more questions from your interviewer than not getting promoted in the worst private investment Senior VP in RE - Comm
+1 There is a lot going on with doing "RWA" assets which is more or less people tokenizing various fund structures and putting them on chain. outside_lines
+1 There is a lot going on with doing "RWA" assets which is more or less people tokenizing various fund structures and putting them on chain. outside_lines
+1 Sleep deprivation will not only age you but seriously negatively impact your health down the road. Additionally, anyone who works at your current firm is literally a sucker, no one needs to be working that much. Research Analyst in IB - CB
+1 I would agree. I’m currently in the seat, although for a non-PE capital stack. The talent, at least in my industry, is antiquated and lacking. May be different in SaaS or other more modern sectors. VP in RE - Other
+1 Bro thinks he's the Jack Reacher of IB. I'm sure this totally happened! The Penguin
+1 Depends on your bank’s HR policies. Was in the same situation, but at a well-known boutique within my industry. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Any views on comp? I have heard that they don’t pay well in London vs New York newg
+1 It's still worth it because it still has pedigree, very outsized compensation and 10 years of experience condensed into 2-3 years at times. Mr Balloon Hands
+1 Has anyone heard back about outcome after AC ? How long after? shazam6911
+1 delivery house Coffee Trader
+1 Associate 1 in RE - Comm tinyrat
+1 Why. StandardHardo
+1 had mine last week (Wed) as well, anyone heard back? GommeHD
+1 Mr Balloon HandsWhat do you actually do on a day to day basis? Explain it to us like we are children Coffee Trader
+1 If you want to never sleep and work with crazy seniors who will call you at 3am, 4am, 6am… avoid at all costs. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Grown man doesn't now how to google, talks to the AI bot on WSO instead.  IsItREPE
+1 Sure thing delivery house
+1 To pivot from a Pharma FLDP Analyst role into healthcare IB via an MBA, here's what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 newgAny views on comp? I have heard that they don’t pay well in London vs New York Consistent theme on the street... momonke
+1 Want to add some color, if helpful.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Thanks mate - how’s it at the associate level newg
+1 Thank you so much! Just sent you a message Anon42933
+1 Altman Solon always comes off to me as v elite / cracked especially (if not only) in TMT. For me it would be a no brainer to pick them. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 I wouldn't view the experience as that much different from being in a LP role. You're not investing your own money as an analyst at Blackstone or Starwood either.  CRE
+1 Reach out to Samarth Munagala! Just be careful, might get rescinded! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Yes I have seen those situations at a BB - literally at my shop (although in Europe this situation is more uncommon, associates get coverage quite early). nutmegger189
+1 Thanks for clearing that up—I myself was confused about that during the internship lol. Never really crossed paths with the SIG guys but only heard of the team from a distance. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 They're blowing up Principal in HF - Event
+1 (1) "You’re just playing games with semantics when you know what was meant." jl12
+1 That assumes software deals are happening adfg
+1 My view is that AI will economically impactful but not as economically impactful as the boosters say. It will act as a substitute for many lower end knowledge workers and a complement for upper end ones. larry david
+1 Not a single question, but as an associate I had to walk a VP at an LP co-investor through our model at a high level since my team’s Partner was an ass and insisted on fully hard coding anything sent to LPs.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Larry Ellison's balls send people to own warner bros. Same shit as blackgen, ur ability to get in depends on who your parents are. paulrabil33
+1 You do it for the lifestyle. Yes, occasionally you meet the smart GP and learn something new about a sector or a deal/platform but most of the job is very straightforward. Every joke you tell is funny. Moonshallow
+1 Any advice for someone who is struggling to figure out what they actually enjoy - am reasonably good at most things but not entirely clear what actually gives me energy Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 To get started with financial modeling and valuation for free, here are some excellent resources based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Free Financial Modeling Lessons: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 It’s a great role until your team gets cut in half because PE returns have been poor. Working 10 hours a week attending dinners sounds nice until you need to find another job. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Wealth management ppl love to larp the asset and wealth management title pichdek
+1 If you already signed the contract when applying, you really should put it on the CV monkeyoasis3
+1 it aged perfectly Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 I recently read the book called The Pathless Path and thought it could be helpful for you in your situation.https://pathlesspath.com/ chimaek
+1 I've seen Indians with audit experience get in. It's not that difficult. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Is this for London? huhhghhbbgghhh
+1 Sounds like a bad job in your 20s but a great one in your 40s  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 To me this sounds like more of a public markets role rather than private credit. For ABS at least, non-SEC registered deals can either be 144a, which are publicly traded, or true private 4a2/whole loan deals. confused-chimp
+1 Hi! I have over 10 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting, helping businesses maintain accurate financial records and stay organised with their finances. stevenroy4311
+1 Funny because people who build things like to say "if you just want to make money go be a trader or work at a HF or PE for a couple years". pbandjpartners
+1 I don't think it's such a bad thing for people to want a way to listen to other people's perspectives when they face emotional challenges. pbandjpartners
+1 I had to walk away to take care of a parent. So i understand where youre coming from. Happy to hop on a call to discuss.  Macro Arbitrage
+1 How severe? techiebanker
+1 Not trying to harass and just thinking - what do you view family office roles and startup/growth companies’ Founder associate / capital market roles? MoneyEUMonkey
+1 . Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 FYI since you are open to LO AM, cap group has a NY office and it’s expanding. Both equities and FI teams have presence here and they’ve actually hired former hedge fund analysts recently. irrational_exuberance
+1 What levels? Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 No VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Can you clarify that ? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Liar Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Agree with all of that. More so wanting an explanation as to why trend the construction costs but not anything else. Since it's all forecasting, whether talking about costs, income, or expenses. CRE Mamba
+1 Fidi is not expensive compared to the others…that is your best bet  high hopes
+1 I have worked with people from both firms…would not call them investors and still can’t figure out what they actually did for their stint at those shops. high hopes
+1 Just my two cents but portco type position with big upside on a good outcome sounds interesting no? Might enjoy life a little more as lifestyle probably gets better after initial ramp up period. Mr Balloon Hands
+1 Interned at a BB FSG team this summer and can confirm MS, JPM and BofA hold pen on model Incoming Analyst in PE - Other
+1 This sounds like Lindsay Goldberg lol wolfer62
+1 Not comparable because us finance wankers wouldn't get hired as software engineers at Anthropic anyway Partner in IB - Gen