Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+20 It sounds like you’re going through a brutal case of emotional whiplash. I’m truly sorry. crazylifechoices
+20 i interned with this kid and his narrative is false. what happened was they installed a stripper pole in the middle of the coach’s office for after-pitch favors. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+20 If the financials are so bad what’s stopping them from just closing the doors one day in the Americas and then referring all UBS wealth management to lets say Barclays for a 10% kickback Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 UBS - BYOM (bring your own meal), $1 to heat it up in the company microwave  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 They simply hired a bunch of 0-2 year MDs from other banks and promoted flunky EDs to MDs regardless of performance.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+20 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Agree but we didn’t agree to LARP as bankers Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+20 I would guess bigger than his pay package at moelis probably Intern in IB-M&A
+20 It never ceases to amaze me how there are so many ways to make a buck and you are stuck thinking you can’t make real money unless in IB/PE/HFs. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+20 They should make Industry but in UBS TMT. The show could have a TMT junior having a heart attack after pulling an all-nighter for a fake bake-off deck that no one asked for while GS and MS gets the mandate  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+20 I stand in solidarity with those suffering at UBS. May you have the courage to persevere in the face of significant challenges Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 I assume young fella was asian? Principal in CorpStrat
+20 It's been a hot sec since I've seen a true value adding comment like this from a VP - sincerely  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+20 Guys what if we try to do a junior walkout again so we can get #blessed with the RIFs?  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 It’s a scam and they have absolutely no power.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 You'll never get a straight answer here because half the people posting these threads use slurs on a daily basis Intern in Consulting
+20 Average Q banker Intern in IB - CB
+20 congrats on queens Analyst 2 in ER
+20 Good to know that the  quality of posts on this site are only improving! Paul_Owen
+20 Prospects these days be playing 4D chess nontargetmarket
+20 I started my IB career 100% convinced that I would jump to PE as soon as possible, since everybody else seemingly talked about PE being the "holy land". EBITDope
+20 She J on my P till I Morgan OverleveragedUnderappreciated
+20 Alright - this is something I can speak to here, but I think I can do it a bit differently (and perhaps more from experience). I grew up in West Virginia and Kentucky, but spent most of my childhood in the latter. Manager in CorpStrat
+20 Adding a realistic one to keep this thread grounded SM HF, 4 YOE but first year at this shop. We are up 50%+ $150k base + $150k bonus Last two years (C/M/P pod) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Just like communism, a real Barclays takeover has never been tried… Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Can confirm we have the DEI malarkey Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 Not at Lazard, but appreciate the fact that a junior banker cares about the incoming talent Intern in IB-M&A
+20 there’s a lot of upvotes because this is a common sentiment shared by basically every junior employee Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+20 The CS merger really ruined UBS GB. Analyst 3+ in IB - DCM
+20 Buy a small business and lose all the money  CEO in PE - LBOs
+20 Nothing is permanent, one day we will all die Prospect in IB - Cov
+20 Not a good year and it keeps declining. Q1 league tables have it down like 40% this year relative to last year, even APAC, our usual bright spot, is struggling  Prospect in IB - Cov
+20 I agree Isaiah. I've been fairly politically moderate over the past 10 years I've been old enough to vote. I've voted for democrats, republicans, and libertarians. kiltedlowlander
+20 Just not in a good place right now from what I’ve read here: -Things feel different this year, and growing concern at the bank Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+20 Did you quit to go to something else ?  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 Cool. This would be interesting if this weren't the 5th thread on this Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 Will let you guys know how this goes unchartedTAB
+20 “Superfan” after I openly admit the banks mediocrity, haha. The straw man argument on “every single UBS post being misinformation” is excellent too. Really great job deflecting my neutral statement. Intern in IB - Gen
+20 Another brand new account trying to fish for hate comments. The alts are pretty obvious man Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 @UBS_Superfan Can you share a nonbiased view on what it’s actually like working there? Prospect in IB - Cov
+20 I hope they all get fired. This was so incredibly cringe. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 Analyst 1 in IB - CovSeriously. This thread is a load of crap and anyone who truly grew up with nothing would NEVER pose this question.  NoEquityResearch
+20 Commenting on your comment to be clear... VP in IB-M&A
+20 Sorry to break it to you, but once you hit VP at a BB/EB you have to sign your soul over to Baal at Little St James or Bohemian Grove and officially join the Deep State. VP in IB - ECM
+20 Psyop guy believes everything is great at UBS. People upvoted because they can relate Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 Do you know how much shit would have to go wrong for an ED in LevFin to be able to access bank accounts in the Retail division of Chase? nutmegger189
+20 This reply tells you all you need to know about this guy Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Interested! I'm male but you girls will get over it Intern in IB - Cov
+20 Internationals are cheaper (no social security or Medicare tax) and serve as scab bootlickers to the American juniors who want annoying things like protected Saturdays and safe working conditions  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+20 bro wrote a fantasy. Intern in IB - Cov
+20 Not at either firm but could speak from my own experience and 20+ years on Wall Street.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+20 Only positive thing to happen at UBS in recent months is UBS is no longer taking international candidates. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 They just assumed that since two BB banks combined, and with "better" barclays leadership, the bank could just do the same deals JPM, GS, MS, Citi do. Retired in IB - Cov
+20 This is so spot on. I remember the whole having a min fee or not engaging with clients talks. Like we are moving up market, all you have to do is talk to bigger clients and they will give you bigger fees.  Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+20 Every time I meet an EB kid I immediately fall on my knees and cream my pants Intern in Consulting
+20 UBS analysts working hard for promises of deals that don’t exist or will not involve UBS. UBS analysts working for exits that won’t exist and  hoping to work for firms that won’t hire UBS analysts anymore. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 Ivey Western  Intern in IB - Cov
+20 Bingo  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 8 years at CS, 3 years Lehman, 15 years Barclays, mostly Consumer background but they made him head of TMT and consumer at the same time at Barclays. Director in IB - Cov
+20 I imagine these analysts have so many stories but just can’t share them for fear of retaliation Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 First year analysts expected to give up every waking hour of their lives but can’t even afford to live without roommates. Masters of the universe my ass   Intern in IB - Gen
+20 What are you even arguing about? My  point is that this war that we started is pointless and leaves the US worse off. Do you want to take the opposition side? anon1019
+20 Why does it bother you so much? It's a 21 year old that is brand new to the industry (and the real world), and trying to understand how they can perform better. overandout
+19 It’s not like you can shitpost about the deals they are on Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 This is Mamdanis NYC. At 2 am, if an MD doesn’t like the size of the logos on a logo splash page then either: A.) they can fix it themselves, or  B.) they can go fuck themselves Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Centerview girl got 7 figure settlement for 3 months on the desk. Maybe people with legitimate grievances should push back. Intern in IB - Gen
+19 JEC is how we got fake guidelines that no one follows. Go Team! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 I beleive for the entirety of 2024, they had 1 M&A deal and it was like a sub 200MM one despite having 10+ MDs. So the answer is yes. The only revenue they have is from LevFin or sponsor-led things. Senior VP in CorpDev
+19 I mean Trump was re-elected lol. You didn’t think that kind of thinking would pervade an anonymous online forum that caters to finance professionals? Smoke Frog
+19 This is a great question. First thing I'd say is there is a relationship bw what I'd call "L/S TAM" and "current expert crowding".  WBuffet-100FactorTilt
+19 It’s a protected Saturday, get back to work. The fake internal memo isn’t going to write itself!   Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Generally, banks want to keep everything in-house for branding and customer service. Also, they have really strong sponsor relationships, whereas many partners also use UBS for WM services, it goes both ways. Senior VP in CorpDev
+19 They still do it the old fashioned way in parts of Africa and the middle east Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 Article on how to form a union: Link  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 It would be a shame if everyone SB’d every single comment on UBS related threads to keep it glued to the top of the trending tab… a real shame… don’t do it guys  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Made it up cause nobody posted. Now we know! Thanks! Prospect in AM - Equities
+19 I am sorry, but You will eat the bugs, own nothing, and pay more tax.You will fund the couple who never worked, their benefits hoard, and their flat next door.You will be told this is fairness. Prospect in IB - Gen
+19 Read through that thread and solid thread. Do you know if the meal stipends going away? Did they make any announcement, or to be announced at a later date? Prospect in IB - Cov
+19 Another woman hater here ^  Anonymous Monkey
+19 You spoke to “several analysts” and concluded every single UBS post is misinformation because it doesn’t match your narrative sample size of (likely) zero? That’s a bold research strategy Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 How many times per week are we going to learn who the best Rx advisors are?  Research Associate in AM - FI
+19 No wonder these guys think working you like a dog is part of the game. I’m on absolute joke of a comp compared to my 2007 peers, what the actual f VP in PE - LBOs
+19 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Handing out free superdays to anyone that can beat my evo skeleton barrel + clone cycle deck Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+19 MOE should be bottom in its own tier Intern in IB-M&A
+19 If you want to break into IB in London as a German/French/Italian Guy, the only chance you have to land interviews is to accumulate internships in continental Europe like crazy. Prospect in IB-M&A
+19 Comment to avoid bot CovenantLite
+19 Been there man. Started working in BO fresh out of college (non-target) because I wanted IB/S&T but in my mind was ok with the fact I might not get it initially and would have to network into that slot from BO. JaredVennettsQuant
+19 A lot of it seems to be engagement bait and 2-3 people posting the same things repeatedly. Check any comment on the most recent unionization post. Intern in IB - Gen
+19 To be clear, the problem in those groups is not only because of H1Bs - it’s because presence of H1Bs remove the only mechanism that would normally force the bank to fix it: market pressure from workers who Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Congrats on UF class of 2030! Intern in IB - Gen
+19 Spot on. The Americas IB numbers are straight up embarrassing at this point. Intern in IB - Gen
+19 Nice seeing UBS next to JPM, think your boy is cooked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 you are a fucking donkey. the proper accommodation isn’t a completely new job, it’s a new seat ten feet away. God logic is dead. Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+19 Bro exit high school first  Prospect in IB - Cov
+19 Happy to share some insights. FutureCEO3
+19 This is why Trump had to act. Everyone is abusing it Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+19 You’re probably just weird Intern in IB - Gen
+19 I'm a right wing conservative who disagrees with this low IQ decision to nuke the H1B Quant in HF - Other
+19 You make valid points but... don't flatter yourselves.  To the aggregate masses, Private Equity is way too small, incomprehensible, and impersonal to be the real Boogeyman. Nouveau Richie