Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

0 3.8 GPA and Top school are cliche in IB. Plenty of them around; nothing special. I was asked far worse questions relating to my religious beliefs. Your feelings don’t matter in the professional world. Executive Director in IB-M&A
0 Not many MDs compared to Other banks Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 You’re misreading the post.  It wasn't about to ‘hate DEI’ or not - it's about the biases that exist in the industry, regardless of the programs in place. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
0 This infighting among minorities is ridiculous. There are plenty of Indian male CEOs and bankers in the U.S, and I wasn't speaking for you. This is my last response, because the entire post reads as unhinged and petty. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
0 First of all, I did not come from a privileged background so stop using the word Becky. You know nothing about me and your attack on my credentials are invalid. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
0 Have you considered maybe getting a life and pursuing hobbies / other interests or are you too weak for that? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 VP in PE - LBOs luke8
0 Dr. Rahma DikhinmahasI guess I just don’t agree with the premise.   Ozymandia
0 Are you naturally this retarded or are some days just worse than others? By your logic, how does a "diverse" candidate prove that they are not a diversity hire then? anon1019
0 8am wayyyy too early. Also make sure each and every email is personalized: Look at each person’s linkedin or athletics page and mention something cool they did and your own interests. whoooo
0 Read Marks and Klarman if you want to underperform in the current regime. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
0 m_1I do distressed consumer including consumer that owns manufacturing. luke8
0 Am I evil or something? Reading posts like these make me feel so smug and satisfied with how I played my hand in finance. Be honest, does anyone else feel warm and cozy reading one of these cry baby posts? Smoke Frog
0 ^^^ They are likely to be a salty intern. No first hand experience of the team but I heard its not particularly worse than any of the other JPM teams. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
0 Run the carry math on those fund sizes though. 5x a $500M fund and 2x a $3bn fund. Economics make more sense at a $3bn fund. That’s why everyone wants to raise larger funds, not to mention the management fees. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
0 Not an IB analyst, many years out of school. My cohort of friends are going through HBS / GSB now (or finished in the last few years). VP seat is an easy answer. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
0 I’d be amazed if anyone fully understood the spaghetti that holds this place together Hi, nice to meet you. Sylchuk
0 Don’t work there but know someone who does. Culture seems pretty good with visibility through principal level. I was told pay is higher than the MFs through VP but I am unsure about that claim. Prospect in IB-M&A
0 Unless you go to a globally known school in the US, have some sort of DEI or have the right to work, it’s pretty hard. Able001
0 Get a grip Dave, you’ll never get a T&T interview, much less a coffee chat. anonymizeplease
0 I studied finance at university. I know the basic methods of business valuation, and I also have solid experience in accounting. Maybe these things are not much, but at least they give me some fundamental knowledge. AuroraEquity
0 Did anything happen this week? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Pls confirm if 190 proof vs. 151 proof. VP in Consulting
0 I work in affordable housing. Ozymandia
0 I’ve never been able to benefit from nepotism, yet I’m still judged and discriminated against because of my background. Without someone showing you how to use the network, all you get is hate. Analyst 2 in CorpFin
0 jxdn1312 there are way more overqualified candidates in london compared to the states That's an insane take Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
0 Be a man and quit loser vs whining on a website. If you are that hard up for severance you have bigger issues.  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
0 Funny how you keep calling people “losers” while spending your day refreshing WSO and punching down on bankers who clearly hate it here.  Associate 3 in IB - Gen
0 Congrats on Princeton! CaroleBaskin'sHusband
0 Kevin25they are. people buy them because they think they can sell them to someone else higher because of the hype and without any regard for fundamental value. Ozymandia
0 “noooo please help me, my family is wealthy and well connected and I’m too incompetent to actually do anything with it. And all the people that actually had to work for this life path are bullies. :,(” SpreadDatAsk
0 One thing we can all agree on is the two idiots in the prior post arguing like 12 year olds should both be fired. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 As someone who has lived in the US for a long time and then moved to the UK, it's crazy how chill the UK university courses are as well. Able001
0 Yeah what’s your background? Non target, MM IB, bottom bucket? If not, you’re certainly getting compensated like one. I’d feel like absolute trash if I were you. It’s almost insulting how little they value you. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
0 How do you measure societal outperformance?  For me, economic and societal outperformance are slightly inversely correlated unless your measures of societal outperformance are also economic.  green_duck
0 CB intern who went to IB FT, you do not touch models like LBO’s and DCF’s and even 3SM unless it’s a potential new client for a pitch / prospect to evaluate the deal and if they’re able to pay down the debt. Intern in IB - Cov
0 *truly  pls fix UPennCAS
0 You right, it’s even worse now than 18 months ago. That’s not me talking, that’s the league tables talking Associate 3 in IB - Gen
0 Your life experience could be better used in starting or buying and operating a business, which is what many PE guys would do if they weren't trapped by the golden handcuffs GS under Blankfein
0 Most on here do not believe it is wrong to put your interests and your family interests first. I do not gift additional money to pay down the public debt, but I could. pjm.priv
0 Not in any unique way; BoFA has also had a pretty good year in terms of flow and also exits well. They still get shit on. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 I heard Tobin & Co outswing it's coverage. Defo aura farming clout skibiti toilet rizz ohio Associate 3 in PE - Other
0 nah its just you blud Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
0 Probably better than four arrows Prospect in Consulting
0 You need to stop. I don't know who is guiding you but even remotely considering suicide for something as trivial as this is the most retarded thing ever. Associate 1 in PE - Other
0 Same exp here but at a BB. Not taking calls until Oct/Nov. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
0 Semi-autistic, only cares about money and prestige, willing to marry someone who may only care about their money, doesn’t care about family time, etc. Have fun! Analyst 2 in S&T - Equities
0 curious to here DB's return rates. Seems like they are just giving anybody return's over there. The calibre of the 2026 analyst class seems to be lower than past years Intern in IB-M&A
0 I heard someone in M&T did the same too. Bad look. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 UBS M&T had people leave? Pretty sure that group has no exits; even the top buckets don't work on anything live because they don't really do much except stay up until 3 AM for pitches. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 My friend said M&T has serious momentum these days. Fake bakeoff activity off the charts. Would recommend summers to re recruit unless you will be in C&R or LevFin. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Did the head of tmt buy the juniors drinks yet? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Abusing and overworking juniors for pitches that go nowhere while not giving them good deal experience isn’t a good look. Everyone I know who hasn’t left is looking to leave. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 Sorry to hear. I thought the group had improved (not from a deal flow perspective but culturally) after a few of the most abusive people left. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Pretty sure he's talking about M&T, and culture remains just as bad as it was previously. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 Whats so bad about it? Was trying to reach out to some juniors in the group to get there sense. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 Unless you're at a senior level, they'll all basically pay the same. The differences only start when you start driving revenue usernameladiesman217
0 How does this shape up with activists…. If you look at PS, they’re almost all ex PE, and spend months gaining conviction on a singular trade. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
0 Fuck dude we're on a finance forum where analysts get paid 180k... Works at Evercore
0 I don’t think you’re overreacting at all. It’s natural to feel the weight of this stuff when it ties directly to your sense of safety and future. elsizinie939
0 How could you expect your "no political discussion rule" to magically change a very political topic into a non-political one? mas_opciones_por_favor
0 Are you aware that most junior level finance jobs pay significantly lower than banking? I’m doing this job simply because of money. gelato_cuspids1d
0 Analyst 2 in IB-M&AStay mad LMM PE lil bitch m_1
0 Change shops. They will make you split half the work and treat you as if you are below the analyst. If you do as they say, you will become a great analyst but a poor VP. VP in IB - Cov
0 Came on this part of wso to make sure I made the right decision with going into banking over consulting. It did not take long for me to find a thread to satisfy that reassurance. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 SOFRsoGoodIs this the same Isiah that has been a big WSO user for like 10y++?Seems like same profile pic and diamond emojis in the name Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
0 You sound like the insufferable type of VP that is useless at everything. You can't make slides, you can't model, you can't source shit, just a useless eater that excels at pushing paper Associate 1 in PE - Other
0 High performing junior lol. What is that? Most of the analysts barely get any modeling reps; you are just eager monkeys willing to jump at the tantrums of a VP. VP in IB - Cov
0 I might ruffle some feathers but..... You can make more money long term on buyside with carried interest... There's really no question. People stay in IB for a few reasons: BoutiqueAsc
0 More likely to be spun off than recover imo Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 To be honest, from all the banks you put up there, it should be up to the individual to convert. I would regardless choose top BB over any EB just for the sake of the brand name which I think matters.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
0 I mean to be fair, the modeling test is a great idea to force juniors to actually learn something; I really wish my team had something similar, because some juniors are just so weak technically. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 M&T is sweaty for the worst reasons. A few hardo MDs and EDs driving the pain, with some mid level people enabling them cause they are too afraid to push back. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
0 I will note that the exit info seems wrong; there are more UMM exits than you mentioned. Tech also had someone exit into PSG, M&A  had someone exit to GA and THL, and Consumer had someone exit to Platinum. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
0 That’s a powerful question. Research shows only about 36% of people report being truly happy with their lives (Gallup, 2023). tykeraiconsultation
0 See for yourself what they've done in Kem One - too much AUM too quick not enough ideas  Retired in AM - Other
0 This loser is salty he still can’t find a job or come to terms that he is an IB reject likely cleaning toilets or serving fast food one day…a year and how many applications and still nothing? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
0 I always valued the comment here, which I think is one of the best on WSO: Trader in HF - Event
0 I disagree personally with the equivalence between Kipling or Orwell and minorities in the UK. elephantsfoot
0 I think you might just be an abject dunce. Principal in PE - LBOs
0 I get how people hate on here, especially with layoffs there must be many frustrated former employees but to be fair, would choose UBS any day compared to Canadian Banks and most other European banks (excl. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
0 That's just directionally incorrect. Even if we chalk my background up to zero relevant experience*, it's just not true that you need a 2+2 to break into the top funds. summerhousing2023
0 F500 CEO father = middle class? Were you raised in the 1950s? somereguydontworryaboutit
0 Just say BB goofy wannabe-banker
0 Bump Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
0 IR is very much a marketing job and (IME) teaching hot girls what EPS is is a lot easier than teaching some hardo finance dork how to shut the fuck up and not violate reg FD Huple
0 I don't think capitain doom above woke up on the right side of the bed Just have them agree to a generic/basis confi/circumvent via email Capital of Structure
0 mxgb20 Managing Director in IB-M&A
0 Is your dad rich?   If not, can your marry someone whose dad is rich?   qnt12345
0 You can’t be an ex-veteran. Also veterans were getting hired prior to DEI as well because we bring a value. When you go from being shot at for 24 hours straight modeling tends not to stress you out much. Intern in IB - Gen
0 You are such a loser from your lower middle market bank. The CEO rose revenue every year during his tenure. God people like you need to die.  heyahqyashshshsh
0 I mean sadly I think that there are enough callous and heartless people on the Left to give him that many bananas. NoEquityResearch
0 NoEquityResearch Ozymandia
0 NoEquityResearchIn the Charlie Kirk incident, you are correct. It would not have helped. Ozymandia
0 One day you'll realize that discussion and debate are worthwhile in their own right, and that tying your self-worth or the validity of your beliefs to internet points is silly and self-defeating. Ozymandia
0 i want to put being a f2p player and still being top 0.1% of players on my CV Prospect in IB-M&A
0 Lolololol. Just say you are terminally online. It would have required way less words and would be way more descriptively accurate. jl12
0 UNCLEE STOP DONT DROP THE EVO MEGAKNIGHT Prospect in IB-M&A
0 PEarbitrageNot much to discuss? It's not like there is widespread glee about a murder on the internet or something.  Ozymandia
0 larry davidBella ciao to that piece of leftist trash CRE