Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 @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
+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. jome
+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 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 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 Bingo. Even core plus capital is relatively scarce right now. cpgame
+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 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 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 bottombucketconc
+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 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