Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 Wear the tightest suit possible, make sure to frame mog your interviewer. Guaranteed offer GrassToucher
+6 "Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement" well, she did engage with the community Intern in IB-M&A
+6 We never include Jeff as EB-BB 😂 thinkpad_1739
+6 I heard even Senior associates who came over with the Barclays bros got guarantees, there wasn’t a lot of bonus pool once the guarantees were all accounted for Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 highly variable but your taking a discount on cash. also depends on if they have existing platform companies already or not. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Bocconi and ESCP for hot girls (thank me later).  Louislegrand9
+6 usernameladiesman217He had a full foot in between him and the car. Video evidence shows this NoEquityResearch
+6 dont worry smoke frog these HBS / Stanford admissions and PE discussions are very very very irrelevant to your DCM role at Soc gen / bnp / TD / etc  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 NGL - this is pretty damn good work but it’s completely off base in the recommendations because it doesn’t understand a) the specific weaknesses in NFE’s various contractual arrangements and b) how Wes Edens actually think Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 this is a bot… based on your post and this response you first need to stop phasing everything you think through chatgpt and speak to someone who’s transferred and recruited afterwards. [email protected]
+6 First, congrats on some awesome success! That's huge to be sourcing multiple deals already. Director in IB-M&A
+6 absolutely cooked 2026 market if santander is doing this gl brother Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+6 It’s crazy how it just keeps getting worse and worse  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 newlymintedboothWhat do you call rent control, punitive code enforcement, and eviction moratoriums on assets you “own”? What is ownership without control? IsItREPE
+6 Anecdotal data points but I have seen this worked for FAANG SWEs. Can argue they are more prestigious than IBD although their headcounts are like 5-10x of IBD every year. A few things here Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 Who got a guarantee when they lateral over to ubs Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+6 I look around real estate and everything is sales.  REDebt
+6 “Stable” is certainly one way to describe a horse that’s already been put out to pasture. Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 It doesn't matter. Go to Harvard. Go to Indiana. Fake your degree like Mike Ross. Everyone who's done it knows at the end of the day: investment banking fucking sucks.  yopierre
+6 But their grandma was discriminated against in 1850 and only allowed to vote in 1950. this yt Beckie deserves a leg up in hiring / promotions. By that analogy, blacks deserve all of US. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 “Lucky punch thrower” to describe a guy whose professional record is 50-0 w/ 27 KO’s is as “illiterate” as it gets. Sonny LoSpecchio
+6 “it seems the common sentiment is in 18 months all of this will be automated away by some Claude agent” Common where? LinkedIn posts?  IsItREPE
+6 Prestige is the biggest impediment to happiness in finance. Director in IB - Gen
+6 Retarded OP, this is the only way it will affect recruiting.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Spot on agree with this ^ . SPYShorts
+6 Translation: "I am an undergrad, I do not know what a CET1 Ratio is, thus I am forced to concede this point." Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 There’s no different, I got paid in-line or better than my coverage partners as an analyst. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+6 In North America, taxable income is modelled to be as close to true cash flow. The tax authorities generally want you to recognize large cash collections upfront in taxable income. First_Lien_Larry
+6 HH's are the main gateway for this kind of role and absolutely will not support your doing this. Will be hard to do it "secretly," obviously, if you told them how your 2027 cycle ended up. flipcup
+6 Just shilling for no reason. 90% of the departing class just got robbed Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 The kiss of death was merging with Credit Suisse while letting a bunch of clueless ex-Barclays bros believe they had all the answers. That level of hubris sealed the firm’s fate. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+6 I have never in my life ever seen such a poor showing. Shame on perplexity for wasting the judges time on kids who cant answer what the PE of their "researched" company trades at, or basic financials. Analyst 2 in HF - Event
+6 1. I give a lot of discretion to researchers, highly talented people usually want a lot of autonomy. I let the team play offense and view my job as playing defense. PM in HF - Other
+6 Watching that was painful. The discomfort from the judges was palpable.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 I can't answer your questions directly as I have no PE experience and have not worked for a PB, although I work with some similar clients. However, the way I see it is you're in a very interesting position. rickle
+6 Adding to Rickle's comments -  one item to consider is when you go to  smaller managers and the alternatives focused manager you are looking at, you may have more channels you cover - FA's, direct to institutiona Addinator
+6 UBS doesn’t always honor offers and has been known to push back offers/ starting dates if bussiness needs require it Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 It’s the uniparty going against the will of the American people.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 I did one of these courses and will present a counter to the Oxford narrative. Ultimately, choose based on which experience you would enjoy more socially and academically. College makes a difference too. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 “I personally had the worst experience of my entire life there and was treated so poorly. I would never in a million years do it over or go anywhere near that bank again. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 YourFavoriteUncle
+6 It depends. The lack of a fund often means its incredibly hard to win a process as brokers will severely handicap your certainty to close. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 only convertible bond equivalent SEA women Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+6 There is a guy that I started with at my first life company 15 years ago, both in debt. CRE Credit
+6 Until you are a Principal, PE is a game of musical chairs. It’s much easier to keep a seat if you start at KKR / APO than if you start at a MM PE firm people are unfamiliar with. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 This isn’t profound, but it’s all about your own network. I have people I’m friends with who work in real estate who work at MFs that have asked me to interview for openings even though I know 0 about real estate. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+6 Thank you for your service  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 How is IB not skill-developing? Excel modeling is absolutely a “hard skill.” Some of these models are like software in terms of their complexity and the amount of creativity required in creating them. Bankasaurus
+6 I'm not going down this rabbit hole with y'all but you are extrapolating your personal anecdote across an entire generation/industry/market which is kind of silly.  asmith_1
+6 What kind of retarded post is this based off one quarters earning report coolguy22
+6 Brokerage is easier for the avg person than being an investor. Being the BEST at either is the same proposition: you need to sharp and dedicated.  Principal in RE - Comm
+6 Spoiler alert: it’s a lose-lose at the top on this issue. Both schwartzman/griffin etc. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+6 Guy from Vanderbilt with a PJT (private capital) offer was supposedly going to the HR of firms other people had offers from with texts/messages etc, trying to convince them to rescind - supposedly lots of the message were Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+6 TruthToLight about to have an aneurysm when he wakes up and reads this first person account Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+6 Either everyone is crazy and UBS is good, or everyone (people here, league tables, anecdotal reports) is right and UBS is awful. I’ll let you decide which seems more logical Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+6 All in all, it looks you're in a strong position, all things considered. You've done your two-year IB stint, you have a strong skillset that's marektable, and you have a good basis for what you don't want to do.  FinnesseGod
+6 I feel like you're taking the statement too literally. The job market is more nuanced than a systematic thing such as tenure directly translating to specific exit opps.  FinnesseGod
+6 On a serious note would this not help me stand out? Or would recruiters just think I'm retarded 500thousand
+6 This is sadly extremely common at GS. TMT is far worse. So many children of client kids and/or partners at PE firms. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 I think you should go for the better bank. I do associate interviews. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 First off two things 1) D/E brokerage to lending is probably one of the most obvious and common transitions in the industry 2) 5 years is the tip of the iceberg at the entry level. brosephstalin
+6 All of that sounds great. Three things I would add are:  CRE
+6 I would echo what the MD has responded to you with here. nychimp99
+6 Your experience is not abnormal, especially if you aren’t coming from a banking background. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 Glad helpful threads like these exist in this forum in the sea of all the threads about how much BoFA / UBS suck and what GPA you need for on-cycle. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 The kids were retarded (no offense to them, great practice to put yourselves out there and take the rep) but I feel like most the blame has to go to perplexity here? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 The X-factors to me are self-awareness and the ability to think for yourself Secyh62
+6 We get it, you were at Goldman, not sure how relevant it is here.  How do you know that someone worked at Goldman? They will tell you. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 I don't think you'll have trouble getting into any of these, and these are all top tier programs.  If you want recognition in both Paris and London then ESCP or HEC.  Goj5979
+6 I'm an Associate at a MF PE firm.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 I don’t really think AI will take jobs from people with experience (CRE and Oz made good points on this already) but I think it will reduce the need for admin and junior roles over time. patrick_bateman_
+6 MD / Group Head Late 40s Old line industry vertical Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 Yes you prefer quiet, closed door, back room nepotism… versus open and obvious nepotism Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+6 I guess my pushback is that the # of 2+2 candidates entering b school isn't declining meaningfully (or is it?), while the # of post-MBA seats is... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+6 I do cap intro & private placements. Unless they have close relationship with these billionaires, its very difficult to raise $. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Strange post and strange replies. I'm familiar with both unis recruiting so will weigh in. wolfofthecity1
+6 Prospect in IB-M&A
+6 is it just me that thinks Perplexity set these kids up to fail? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Yes and you should be interviewing while you’re an intern too. You will regret joining UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Like others have said it’s going to be an uphill battle. The demand/supply gap is massive for jobs right now in any industry, especially in CRE. DebtChug
+6 Anybody else here with experience or anecdotes of associate exits? Sort of stuck in a flattening career spiral. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 It seems they have been the most layoff prone bank the last couple years Prospect in ER
+6 Dude if you want to do it just go for it. You're still young and you can take risks, worst case scenario you can always go back to banking or a MBA. wuandale33
+6 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 FIG? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 They could of been great merging with CS, but now all they do is layoffs and pitches Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+6 Sea Org is 8 am - 11 pm. That’s better hours! And they give you three meals a day, whereas UBS only gives you one (for now).  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Not in M&A but this guy i know was in GS S&T. equitystrat
+6 Let me tell you another story: My best friend is a total idiot. Like, a total trogladyte, even more than I was. Associate 1 in IB - CB
+6 I understand this for sure. I've mostly given up trying to disconnect since it's not really possible (you'll always be thinking about work to some degree) but I try to keep a few things in mind: Quant in PropTrad
+6 Not in PE anymore so can't comment on the first point. On the value of b school, I think the AI development is making it even more important to invest in education and networks. Associate 3 in CorpStrat
+6 Many nepo kids stay low-key. They work alongside you like a ordinary guy and you dont even know he's the son of some big big people. FlyingBoat
+6 I think the 1-2 week comp style can be done well. P72 runs their annual case comp which has pretty good pitches. I (tried to) compete in the perplexity comp and it was just run terrible. ILikeResearch
+6 I see a lot of guys mentioning Costar. I had a subscription ~5 years ago and voted on it wasn’t worth it. Anything change since then? Pokemon Master
+6 Seriously questioning some of the people that management decided to lay off this cycle. A few people were laid off that have clear aptitude to drive fees. Now they’ll go to american banks and take market share. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 In a similar situation, albeit a few years older than you. Started at a BB and moved to PE while also having MBB offers. Presume you require sponsorship? Associate 2 in PE - Other
+6 Look man, you're welcome to call me every name in the dictionary, but we're not doing this anymore. Oh wow you're so edgy and cool that you said "f*ck" with that asterisk in the middle. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 UGA UBSTopBucket
+6 SM HF analyst thinking about moving to an LO for 2-3 years to get better mentorship here. HKmonki
+6 Looks about 20% better than UBS Intern in IB - Cov