Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 I agree it's harder to go from early stage / growth to buyout than vice versa. If you wanted to max out optionality, I'd still go for buyout. But I would double check the deal velocity as some of these places - e.g. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 Not in banking, work in LO AM equities as an analyst. NW is >$1ml, I'll just say that I'm in my late 20s. I can see a very doable path to ~$4ml by 40 based on how things are going. hedgehog9
+6 Cut out the caffeine. One a day.  Cut out the booze to one night a week when you’re not going to be really working the next day Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 Former PM ($1B AUM) here. Stop counting days. Start counting data points. I can't speak to the HR timeline, but I can tell you exactly what they're evaluating when you pitch. stockpitchlab
+6 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+6 Straight talk - If you’re an intern with a return offer, you are very lucky for 2 reasons.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 You're splitting hairs and I am saying this as someone in the 30s. No one cares about where you went to school at that point. I can't even remember the last time I brought up my alma mater. Finance - Dating
+6 Interviewed for a VP level acquisitions job recently where I was asked to chronologically talk through the who/what/where/when/why of the deals I did. Director in RE - Comm
+6 Curious how these data providers calculate fees? Latest earnings call show higher advisory fees in billions than the likes of Wells Fargo etc Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+6 I bought a small business through a search fund model but also looked at starting one. I had spent several years in LMM PE and consulting prior.  VP in PE - Growth
+6 Aren’t you 40 years old? Stop posting on the internet about your “crush” and just ask her out.  IsItREPE
+6 Go to rbc FIG and you’ll love it trust me BananaEatingChimp
+6 I have a weekend car I take out almost every Saturday with a car club Spring-Fall for cars n coffee and sometimes to the Tail of the Dragon, I have 17acres of hunting property I manage for deer and turkey which is a lot of kiltedlowlander
+6 Don't trade basis but have been at funds that do trade it so have small understanding. PM in HF - Macro
+6 Finally! Someone thinking about some actual trends with big potential impacts to real estate. Developer in RE - Comm
+6 destroyallbananas Drizzle-Maker
+6 So...complain they don't integrate, then complain when they do. Got it investmenttbanking
+6 Okay well that wasn’t your question - maybe lead with the whole situation next time you are asking for advice? 40% raise is phenomenal do you really expect to get more, what would make you happy to stay? patrick_bateman_
+6 It sounds like you don't really understand London housing stock which is fair, because you're German. nutmegger189
+6 I hate to break it to you, but your job will probably be very similar to your lending role - just on the other side of the table. You’ll be responding to diligence questions instead of asking them. pudding
+6 Everyone at this level is really bright, but I’ve seen a noteworthy difference in EQ. By the time people are 33-35, they should have the technical skills down pat.  maverick77
+6 Who gives a fuck, it’s a job lol. Idc if people wanna make videos about it and if you care you probably scored below a 1500 on your SAT. Intern in IB - Gen
+6 Admissions consultant here (former IB myself). First off, congrats on getting into Vandy MSF - it's one of my favorite MSF programs and has very good placement historically. What was your GMAT or GRE score? datboi1234
+6 If you like PE, and want a career in PE - do the PE path and evaluate the offer on its own merits vs. comparing it to the MBA path. They are two seperate questions. First_Lien_Larry
+6 why make claims that can be easily debunked with a quick chatgpt ask:Short answer: no — that claim is misleading. Longer, accurate version 👇 Kevin25
+6 The “I heard” threads never end 🤣 First fake meal stipend news now this Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+6 I'm going to buy a snow cone machine ibmeatball23
+6 Here's my opinion. I work at an endowment/foundation, so my perspective will vary from an investment professional.  Associate 1 in AM - Other
+6 Regarding the underlying assumptions, a good debtor side consultant will almost always push management to justify their rationale behind each and every number, and if it doesn't pass the BS test, they'll use more realistic Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+6 I like to tip my fedora and give a respectful nod GS under Blankfein
+6 Strange post and strange replies. I'm familiar with both unis recruiting so will weigh in. wolfofthecity1
+6 More worried about the continued amount of brainrot it will cause. Students are already outsourcing their learning. Grown adults are sending AI workslop in emails. CRE
+6 Analyst 1 in IB - CovBetter question is, which aren’t? DB myx8192
+6 Congrats on JV lax! henrytruth
+6 Yeah hirevuesare honestly awkward for almost everyone, so if it felt unnatural that’s totally normal. The people who seem really smooth usually just have more reps talking on camera or have done public speaking, etc. johnb2001
+6 First Boston when? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Kind of late to the party, but if your goal is to maximize earnings potential, an internal pivot at a pension/SWF into a more technical group at the expense of a two year set back is just not logical.  VP in PE - Other
+6 nvm we back throaway56784
+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 don’t think accounting materially helps with your immediate goal of becoming a REPE analyst after college, especially if you are doing finance and minoring in RE.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 Point72 academy is a shitshow and is not at all guaranteed return if you performed lol. They have over hired in all the academies. Benson Says
+6 What a strange post Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+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 Can't really offer super concrete advise because I'm honestly in the position you're fearing (mid-30s and just made a soft pivot into RX Consulting). What I will say is: Lester Freamon
+6 the bank is on pretty weak footing since almost all of its dealmakers have left this year after multiple years of fantastically crummy pay. Analyst 3+ in Private Credit
+6 Hey my friend. I think it depends which sector of energy you mean. Themaster441
+6 UBS working on a lot of subscale deals if their average deal size is around $500mm. Desjardins average deal size >$1bn… Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 I’d wait to raise it. If the conversation is heading down a path where it becomes clear that they are under the assumption that you still work at your old firm, you should step in and clarify. sleepygoat
+6 cubist - one of the more attractive ones right now in the MM space, long time quant player with more established infra and think Geoffrey was a great hire for them so interested to see where they go. PM in HF - Other
+6 Bump. Although this post was from 2 years ago, the 10 year is at 5% as of this week. altoidman
+6 Holy shit this is abhorrent. What the actual fuck. VP in IB - Cov
+6 idk why everyone is tripping abt this. i’m not at vista but a friend of mine is. you’re an analyst, not a VP, not a principal. All you have to worry about right now is brand name, then reps, then fund performance. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 #2Likely higher verbal iq but definitely not overall  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Looks about 20% better than UBS Intern in IB - Cov
+6 Many top MBA programs heavily weigh your work experience. That is not to say they never accept students right out of college, but those are few and far between. RCJ92
+6 There are a few options, keep in mind that even after getting a h1b there is a green card waiting process which can be more than 2 decades for those born in countries like India and China: thegreatspoofing
+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 CVP / PWP interviews were hard as fuck. All mental math and brain teasers on top of multi-step accounting and pretty challenging LBO questions. Got raped. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 Can add anecdotally when I was at Moelis in the 2010s (a UBS spin off from the GFC effectively), I would regularly hear people mention how great the 2007 UBS holiday party was and that no party ever has or will again reach Hags28
+6 I bought a small landscaping business last year for under $2M. Self funded. SBA loan. I’ll try to provide some insight as shortly as I can. Enlightenment
+6 Thanks for the added context. CRE Mamba
+6 But the article says Morgan Stanley changed the salary conditions after signature, so in theory that was not the deal they agreed to initially Handy_panda
+6 Honestly, healthcare always gets pitched as “the next big thing,” and while HealthTech has clearly improved (AI, SaaS, wearables), the reality is still slow. Kevin W.
+6 It’s Canadian: Americas M&A League Table Q2 UPDATED Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Reasons people stay at UBS: Stockholm Syndrome Sunk Cost Fallacy OPT and H1B visa  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 This applies beyond recruiting - I do this with my network, even after I landed SA and FT positions. big_dawg
+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 All generally good comments in the above. I'll add a data point just because I comp checked this type of role with a recruiter very recently: I'm just going to copy the raw notes below, hope this helps. mrharveyspecter
+6 (1) This is a very nice range to be raising equity. However, it is very different than raising big-money funds. The target market is very different.  jl12
+6 Congrats on UBS! Intern in IB - Cov
+6 Intern in PE - LBOs
+6 Not only has AI not radically changed workflows for anyone at my ~3000 person firm, I know for a fact that it has not done so for my friends working at large banks, many private equity firms and several F500 companies.&… neil88
+6 Wow, forgot this account existed. OP here. Big fat bump, almost six years later! Managing Director in PE - Other
+6 Zero upside / unlimited downside scenario  Principal in HF - Event
+6 Mikel Arteta will save the fund TheGeneralWhoBecameASlaveWhoBecameAGladiator
+6 Rogo is so overrated. Claude continues get better and hope it just destroys these shit gpt wrappers chircj
+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 A lot to unpack here but I’ll weigh in. Admittedly I’ve never negotiated this type of structure as part of my comp but I’ve got deep experience on both the LP and GP side of the ledger.  FutureCEO3
+6 Anti-semitism has gone too far smh  IsItREPE
+6 Fund size / strategy: MM buyoutRole / YoE: Sr. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 What the fuck did I just read Thank God JPM levfin never gave me an offer No wonder they're a weird bunch Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 Sure - I don’t think anyone can debate whether H1Bs who make it to finance are more qualified and from a purely meritocratic perspective, I’m sure they’ve earned their seat. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 UBS slander 101 right here LendingFanatic1
+6 This advice applies to other threads on "pipelines" that I constantly see posted here too. Pipelines as prospects view them do not really exist. What you are seeing is a trend of people following the same path. johnny-mnemonic
+6 Being a bit more realistic, let's say this associate really only has three years of experience. It could be that in the three years buyside, this junior never quite got the grooming needed and is looking for that now. Research Associate in AM - Equities
+6 Typical inaccurate post made by a college freshman. UBS LA doesn’t even exist anymore. Remaining team of FT/Interns got absorbed into WF LA. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+6 Used to work at a different bank. The syndications team has relationships with other banks and get paid syndication fees. Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm
+6 If you are already technically sound, with skills/experience in niche products that allow you to transfer those quickly to either more niche, or the more popular ones, and you are getting the type Addinator
+6 If he sent screenshots of the frat guys, that would be none of these. Civil lawsuits would be very hard as again this would be factual information that was sent and received Prospect in IB-M&A
+6 Thought about this a couple years and considered whether reservation systems, delivery apps, and charging/billing should be rolled entirely into one. marketMergerMaddie
+6 I respect his hustle but his LinkedIn posts are insane lol he spams so much and every post reads something like "if you are SLEEPING more than 3 HOURS a night you will NOT make it, the Tiger analysts (that I know because I Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 Book has factor limits and equally likely to be long or short a factor at any point in time.  PM in HF - Other
+6 I think some of this is correlation vs causation. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 There's like 20 people from Warwick in evercore. Not a typical "feeder" , but still strong.  I'd say Exeter JPM is a decent example  Revama69
+6 Associate 1 in IB - Cov Managing Director in IB - Gen
+6 try bumping again idiots  Intern in IB-M&A
+6 15 years on the buy-side here, and former PM on a $1B 5-Star Morningstar rated fund.There's no BIWS for buy-side recruiting. That's kind of the point. stockpitchlab
+6 I like this topic and hope more experienced people contribute to it, it’s discussed a bit but always something to think about.  setarcos
+6 Can help here - just finished an internship this past summer and got a return offer to trade EQD. Best things to do would be: jbgz23
+6 Well, the only way pure UBI works is if human work and enterprise is completely outlawed. neil88