Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 Just tell them it was a first draft to understand the limitations of your internal ai can do. Larry Lamda
+6 Ok, so you’re asking someone for their time. And then you’re asking them to go out of their way to put time on your schedule. That comes off as incredibly arrogant and inconsiderate. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 100% there are some bad ER analysts, but I would say there is very little correlation to the “tip ranks average return” to how good an ER analyst is at their job. Associate 2 in ER
+6 Not sure what specific role you are asking about but I’ll give my attempt at a genuine take. MD at a very large fund, have been here for 10+ years. Did standard IB and MM PE prior. Austin Powers
+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 I think you're in a great position for a 23 year old in your first job. Fred Fredburger
+6 Very important. Do it right and it gives you two things: 1) it keeps you in the loop regarding opportunities and 2) it helps you stand out. Associate 1 in Consulting
+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 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 I know people interning there and can confirm it is true, sadly. Apparently it was 3 hours though and only an LBO (no merger model). Still wild Randy the Rainman
+6 I have no dog in this fight, but I think you should listen to your gut on this one. Yale is probably a bit more prestigious and you're in a bit of an odd situation where the more "prestigious" school is also cheaper. Lester Freamon
+6 Do it! Same age as you. I encourage everyone to make this reflection at some point and move from pure focus on building your career to moving it towards building the rest of yourself. Rags to Hermes
+6 Definitely spend time with family, travel, do whatever else fulfills you (learn a new skill/hobby, go to the gym, etc)! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 lol fair enough, still seems like generally good advice I'm sure a few kids need to hear PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 This reddit midwit style of arguing isn't very interesting and I don't plan on responding again. Heavy on non-sequiturs and missing pretty basic concepts. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Hey guys -  terabyte
+6 No job on earth is worth your health, so if you feel like it is taking an irreversible toll on you then get out. Something will work out. Baba Yaga
+6 CVP and PWP are the top 2 highest paying EB’s so they have the most A2A promotions (you can verify this on Mergersandinquisitions.com) and also have the smallest analyst class sizes. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Kid on my floor at RBC industrials passed out from overwork. Bank completely swept it under the rug.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Associate 1 in IB - Cov Managing Director in IB - Gen
+6 Not as high a target but same vibes here Django@NYC
+6 Mikel Arteta will save the fund TheGeneralWhoBecameASlaveWhoBecameAGladiator
+6 almost all of the new hires were at the same bank before Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Pray, brother. You can’t imagine how powerful and useful it is. MacchiatoBach
+6 Somewhat familiar with some folks from these groups: Q: Surprisingly chill culture. Make no mistake - you will get worked, so in that sense it is "sweaty" but the culture is relatively laid back Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+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 $3.0mm this year. This is my 6th year on this team, 7th year on the buy side, and 10th total YoE. This is my best year so far, but every year I’ve seen YoY increases. Principal in HF - Event
+6 Ignore above. You'll just lever off ARR or revenue instead (typically 1-2x). SaaSChimp
+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 Hi- kudos for some honest self reflection. A few things I would just opine on as someone now in a macro PM seat: Research Analyst in AM - FI
+6 It still pays 3x with salary and bonus so why? Xhamster02
+6 Deal Team Six commented on my post!! Haha I see your name around here always giving great advice, appreciate you looking at my post! Thanks so much man! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 UBS sucks trust me.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 P72 has great training, it’s the oldest program, and academy associates have gone on to become PMs at P72 or have been successful at the other platforms. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+6 There are a few different points mixed together there, and they’re worth separating. WSOBURNER69
+6 Don’t see it happening for physical petroleum.  Can an AI:  -Negotiate prices with counterparts from India, China, the US, Europe oil_quant
+6 The first time you do something, you'll be bad at it. That's almost a guarantee. Something I've noticed a lot with Gen Z is that they have a character flaw, and they let it define them instead of focusing on fixing it. usernameladiesman217
+6 I feel like you could 100% just become physically attractive by adjusting things like your diet, exercise regiment, skin care routine, water intake, supplement routine, hair care treatment with hair serum and oil, dental c FinnesseGod
+6 Wow. Groundbreaking stuff really  99twotwo1
+6 If this is HL then it’s a true 3 years. Can’t remember the pay scales at this point but for analyst it’s something like 110, 115, 120. Bonus was probably something like 65, 75, 85. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 No offense, but this was not helpful in the slightest and made zero sense in the context of OP’s question. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+6 Wear the tightest suit possible, make sure to frame mog your interviewer. Guaranteed offer GrassToucher
+6 I stayed in banking because when I was a sr analyst / junior associate, I was in a great group working for a really strong partner and getting paid pretty well. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+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 At the margin positive with reply but hard to read too much into any single data point and could also be punting you. A lot of things are process. Anonymous Monkey
+6 It's not a bad idea, but it is inherently riskier of a career move than joining an established fund. Senior VP in CorpDev
+6 pbgrxavel Themaster441
+6 I struggled with something similar in R1 and the feedback I received was to not worry much about the content and instead really focus on the way you tell the story, focusing on your own actions and intent.  user12349789284
+6 Fifth Wall but no Index Ventures lol bddjfj1345
+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 The cleanest perspective is: would you lateral go a VP of Finance role outside of this setup? Principal in PE - LBOs
+6 All these HYPSW kids think they're hot shit and don't realize they can't even walk through the three statements. Bro's worrying about not getting into a student club. Touch grass kid.  Intern in IB - Gen
+6 Brotha mad litquidity99
+6 I don't mean to rain on your parade, but the first post was spot on. Why would someone hire you? To have an advisory firm, you need credentials, experience and be able to add unique value. Executive Director in IB - Cov
+6 I generally lean right these days, but I think this is a horrible idea. kiltedlowlander
+6 internationals are doomed boys  karoshe vl
+6 (I currently work in one of the buyout funds) and all the above is correct. Growth is now Small Cap + Growth combined fund. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 You’re in a good spot. Like others have stated, it’s not quit doing anything sort of money but you have a great head start. You can do the math what that would become if you save a few IB bonuses with X% market return. ky9xnsz
+6 For someone with my background, what types of entry-level commodities roles are actually realistic to land in the next few months? Commercial analyst, freight, origination, scheduling, something else? Mr. T
+6 Heard pay is above average. Return offers were solid. Seems like an underrated NYC bank vs many of their peers of similar size. Business School in CorpStrat
+6 You've heard good things about culture at CB? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 Stand by my prior statement on the VP. Be very careful around them and do not trust them. 95% chance they either gave the feedback or didn't care enough to pass on that you have been improving.  VP in IB - Cov
+6 Firm culture is I think more of an output than an input. And the key component is the long term aspirations of the employees, how well the firm is doing, and investment strategy. SOFRsoGood
+6 Indians, chinese and koreans are cooked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+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 You underestimate how many rich Indians, Chinese, and Koreans there are that will pay for H1B. Look at any Ivy/T10 undergraduate school, 95% of internationals at those places from China/India/Korea are extremely wealthy. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 Automatic promote to MD  Intern in IB - Gen
+6 Congrats on the offer! Definitely a good space to be in and very stable. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+6 I think it would make sense for you to apply to corporate finance roles at Norton. If you haven’t looked into this yet, I would get on it ASAP Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 UBS - Shitting the bed is our craft Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 depends on firm. At VP and above, hours can be good. Hours on distribution side are definitely better than project management (PM). Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 If by great talent he means Barclays rejects who were disgruntled that they were bottom bucket/low bonus/bad future prospects and decided to leave them sure! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 It is true no one checks transcripts or cares what classes you took, so you should just do everything in your power to inflate your GPA / Major GPA as much as humanely possible. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Oh grow up you sad sack of shit. We all got to where we are because someone decided to help us. Whether that be a family member or a random analyst that had some extra time waiting for comments. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 2-3 years Houston and forget  wuandale33
+6 It sounds like you're in your own head quite a bit and for some reason, just underperforming on the standard. If you've been fine before and suddenly have made mistakes either... FinnesseGod
+6 Been a while since I was in the field, but 9/10 for accuracy. Hit the nail on the head with hours (for better or worse) and workload & types of work. PM in HF - EquityHedge
+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 I'd recommend doing your due diligence before making a move into RX. Look up the returns for some distressed funds. They're ugly. PEanon
+6 hi xxx, following the event you organised a few months back, really appreciated the insights, ooo & the snacks - as advised i have put in an application for the springs week programmes.  anonymnous
+6 As long as there has been no talk of “you can meet my friend, he’s a Nigerian prince” then I’d say do it. You’re going to see some stuff that will blow your mind… it’ll change you. Peg Leg
+6 If you jump now, you need to make sure you're at that next role for 2-3 years at least. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+5 Buddy i’m sitting on a top BB 26 offer and most of my friends that got good offers too were not grinding 6hrs a day Prospect in IB - Cov
+5 I agree with comment below that it is case by case and some firms background checks high level and others much more detailed and the point of absurdity resonates for one process I went through.  Anonymous Monkey
+5 Age: 31 9 years buyside PM at MM HF (L/S) PM in HF - EquityHedge
+5 I’m not a huge fan of real estate, at least not real estate in a mature market like NYC. The 500 index is much better bang for your buck imo, given that type of investing requests zero work. Smoke Frog
+5 There is really no on the ground boots in Ireland for virtually all investment banks. Maybe you’ll find some local boutiques. Ireland is covered by UK&I IB coverage teams out of London. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+5 I think Covid happened… honestly, all restaurants (low end to high end) seem to have dropped several rungs in quality. MindYourOwnBiz
+5 Idk man, based on what I've heard from my friends in finance, I thought it was also only BO and MO, but some firms have moved entire FO roles to Dallas including IBD. Matchabee
+5 Chiming in as someone out of touch in their 30s: I am truly baffled by 1) “influencers” in general, and 2) how it has seeped into the professional world, especially finance. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 Have a lot of unprotected sex so your army of offsprings could make you money in your 30s Prospect in IB-M&A
+5 people don’t get paid enough to care Demographic changes  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+5 Agreed. I am a first-generation college graduate who went to below-average public schools in the Midwest. I never realized how privileged everyone in this industry was growing up until I got in myself. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+5 My girlfriend works there and always gets pretty bad bonuses relative to her friends at other banks VP in IB - Cov
+5 Imagine being such a shitty and conniving demographic that you’ve united 85% of America against you at a time when America can’t agree on anything else. Fjsjrjdns
+5 You need to be an expert at asking management what the bar is and making a nuanced interpretation of their body language. thisisanexampleofausername
+5 Cons of a PE career Auction fatigue & commoditization: You lose more deals than you win, which can feel like a lot of wasted effort. Rover-S
+5 Look at this can of worms you opened. I’ve heard countless times the “industry standard” is 10bps of expansion for every year of hold. hardcode4u
+5 Nittany Lion Fund sent someone to PJT, Moe, BDT, GS, MS IBD this cycle. MS, BofA, Citi ST as well. PSU placement is really coming down to the NLF again, as seen historically over the past 20-ish years. EvilSamAltman69
+5 know what RX means. What RX does. what Evercore does. why rx is cool. but on a real note js be prepped on cases + everything rx you’ve done including techs and readings Intern in IB - Gen