Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 In Europe, it's nowhere near as emphasised as it is in the US with campus recruiting and basically a de facto 'must' that you likely would have to speak to at least a few people at the bank you're interviewing at. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+4 Its hard for people to remember you if you are a generalist on the buyside. A lot of buyside analysts are sector specialists, whether its tech, industrials, consumer, financials etc. kil
+4 Comments like these just show how much this website loves to hate on BofA...im not saying its better than Lazard at all, but saying you would "make fun of someone" working there is the most performative comment I have ever Intern in IB - Gen
+4 I’m nowhere near anyone here as I paid off loans, traveled a lot, did not invest like you guys, etc.Age: 31 YoE: 9 years Role: PE Sr Associate (did a lot of banking) Cash comp: $400K Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Yea idk what the original comment is talking about IB being a red flag for corporate finance. I came from research and ended up going into a Senior FP&A role at a healthcare startup. DaMilkyWay
+4 "Better seats" is a useless comparison. Someone will always argue there's something better. You're just chasing unicorns. I think PSG is a great assoicate stint, though not above that given AI fears and long road upward. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 This is so dumb. You can do this on the back of an envelope. “I don’t want to invest in something I don’t understand”… proceeds to ask retarded questions  Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+4 I'm sure all of the MBA associates will be devestated to learn they won't be able to interview for Raymond James' trailer park vertical side note, aren't all MM's generalist at the associate level?  Works at Citigroup
+4 Also I hate networking, send your resume, we will read it, if you are hiring and fit one of criteria 1-3, let’s cut the crap and get to an interview  usernameladiesman217
+4 I think Democrats can run a burnt turd in 2026 and still win. It's going to be absolutely brutal for Republicans no matter what. IsItREPE
+4 Definitely reach out to and talk with the PM. Don't be too callous on details but figure out how long theyve been in the biz + if they jump around a lot + generally seem like good mentor. econometricks
+4 ofak tgs1726
+4 I know most people here are talking about NYC, but if we’re talking Boston, it hands-down has to be Leerink Partners office. It’s by far the most gorgeous office you’ll ever see in banking. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 From an analyst’s perspective, the reported plan for UBS to reduce headcount by roughly 20% should be understood less as a sign of stress and more as the inevitable follow-through of its post-merger strategy. Model Watch
+4 Top placements from interns- last intern class had EVR, BOFA, JPM, GS, every bank you can think of user456
+4 Better to go to a bank that doesn’t sponsor or significantly restricts H1-B holders. Can confirm the culture difference is night and day. VP in IB - Gen
+4 Stanford and email them ur Jefferson letter to leverage financial aid whoooo
+4 Like another commenter said, I hope the juniors  took notice of this  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 Assume your spot is taken by a white woman, DEI Becky. She is pursuing gender studies at Dartmouth and HR at GS feels her leadership experience from on-campus protests will be a valuable addition.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 It is hard to say working in IB is prestigious in the big '25 when vc, startups, straight to PE, and quant all exist. It's like being in first on the B team.  green_duck
+4 I honestly think it's more on Perplexity than the students. There was a misalignment with what Perplexity and therefore the students expected and what the judges were actually expecting. CB12345
+4 It’s totally normal for a coffee chat to feel awkward. alex50
+4 Yeah I definitely feel that. AtomicPenguin
+4 Institutional firms value a background in valuations, especially for a portfolio management seat. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+4 These are such stupid questions that people ask to college kids. I'd never ask this in an interview.  Managing Director in AM - FI
+4 This is the story arch of pretty much every UBS MBA associate I know Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Ex-WF here, not mid-cap I would say Mid-Cap is a very relaxed group that provides a decent learning environment. I'll say though, there are two main issues with the group.  privatecredit1
+4 (1) The salary ask most likely is not the cause.  (2) Here is how I do it.  jl12
+4 Ex-WF IB Analyst hereHave heard the following: M&A tends to be really work hard play hard (music in and grind), IND and REGAL pretty fratty. C&R tends to be pretty chill.  privatecredit1
+4 Analyst 1 in IB - CovMind sharing what you are doing now after WF? Did you lateral to another bank  privatecredit1
+4 Analyst 2 in RE - CommHow much do Corp finance types make at these mreits? Assist. VP in S&T - FI
+4 Jaded M&T analyst vs. Chad GIG analyst Intern in IB - Gen
+4 Adding some additional context- have been doing development for coming up on a decade. CRE Mamba
+4 Having friends who work in the HC industry (albeit on the private side, not so much publics), from what I've been told you can't really be a generalist across HC. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 I got into all 3, hence why I wrote Wharton. HBS/GBS were far and away my top choice. Fanofoutcomes
+4 Very heavy on being personable, but far more important is demonstration of genuine curiosity and teachability. BBG STRU Enjoyer
+4 30 is definitely a different age as 2 years more out of 5 of experience are clearly a significant step up. Yet, if we just count the income (gross) for 6 years of experience I struggle to see a 1m net worth.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 As the other comments have said, it really is hard. I would also add of course it depends on your bank and group. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 For MiM i'd say ESCP over Bocconi. Their London campus is really useful for off cycles and its a lot more flexible.  Prospect in Acct - Other
+4 Why would you write GSB/HBS/Wharton ? Associate 2 in PE - Other
+4 it's 2026 buddy, but point stands Intern in IB-M&A
+4 Intern in IB-M&A Chimp2Ape
+4 There is a wide range of outcomes from UBS which will skew the view of whatever opinion you get. Generally very group dependent and goal dependent. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 CMC and IU doing really well from what I’ve seen, legacy nepo kid schools like the Williams colleges of the world seem to be falling off Intern in IB - Gen
+4 complete and utter joke… perplexity obviously just picked whatever submissions “looked cool”. these kids barely knew the company and it was so clear AI did everything. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+4 I almost cried laughing when the broadcast switched to this rxconswarr
+4 Dont see a bank after PWP that the typical person would choose over PWP. Think they’re pretty good at 10 Prospect in IB - Cov
+4 and I'm Jamie Dimon. I'd be pissed to if I worked at BMO and had to lie ab working at a MF to make up for it lmao (btw u don't need to put "top one" in front of APO dipshit). Intern in IB-M&A
+4 In more or less the exact same position as you so will throw my 2 cents / how I've been thinking about it - PM me if you want to swap notes or discuss approach at all. abcd0987
+4 this is not a unique issue. everyone has experienced this at least once and usually the next thing you'll run into is the sweatiest deal of your life where you beg to be back in the position you are currently in. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 well what he's saying is that by simply being at a T-20 that puts you at a significant advantage for recruiting regardless of major, which is true. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 Take and then reneg if you get an offer from better shops or banks/desks with better return rates? NFazem
+4 Yeah I take your point, and I left banking for some of the things you called out. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Generally that strategy doesn't go well. Or at least not for the long-term. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Thank you Intern in IB - Gen for your perspective. More than likely this is some sweat trying to force it to kickoff as early as possible. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Tell your current team first, have 1-2 really good reasons why you want to move, I think having one about upward mobility or team structure without putting your current team down is solid and then another one about why you Agent0
+4 Duplicate msg Agent0
+4 Just prep your deal walkthrough and tell me about yourself. Maybe read up long-form news on companies / economy (seekingalpha is good for this). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 gru_from_despicable_me: A7858
+4 usernameladiesman217: The_honorable_JP
+4 Posted something similar in another thread, reiterating hereA few a nuanced observations (more Exit focused and tailored towards Front Office IB roles in India): klpd_klpd
+4 This is a no brainer. Accept the offer you have in hand, especially considering it is an MBB offer. RCJ92
+4 Dude wtf kind of research shop pays entry level salary and expects you to take on coverage. You need to leave that place immediately. spudrmonke
+4 esdeekid67 it's not going to be dangerous/lethal for your health  PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+4 Wells Fargo, Anchorage Branch Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 So I joined under a junior PM rather than senior analyst (functionally the same tbh). Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 It's Goldman, the bonus is the name. Prospect in IB - DCM
+4 I think AI is an interesting and useful tool, like the calculator or the typewriter.  It will make some people's lives/jobs easier, and automate away some fields. Ozymandia
+4 So gay I can’t believe this is what you do in your free time dantheman_1_01_01
+4 You should consider a seat at a cyclical hedge fund. You'll be able to transfer a lot more of your skills from real asset investing. Research Associate in HF - EquityHedge
+4 Gonna copy and paste the advice I gave to someone else so apologies if some of it is gibberish. I interned at a BB bank in London and am returning for rates trading. Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+4 This is the same analyst who got rejected at PWP spamming hate every post hahahaha Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+4 The reality is, the vast majority of open FT slots in the fall are going to people who did summer internships in IB but didn't get the return offer. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+4 everyone applies as a subhuman with "top club" no one is a jacked chad rower with elite technicals as well Intern in IB- Mergers and Acquisitions
+4 Does anyone have the CEL comp report for 2025?  Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+4 GS/MS/JPM - 2 sounds fine UBS - Unlimited  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 I pitched INTC back in 2024 (bought in ~$20/shr) and my base case was $40, bull case ~$60. big_dawg
+4 Stern likely a better fit given you're outsourcing the question to a wall street forum for pre-professional recruiting  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Checked your post history, and I’ve never seen someone go from asking about BB IB processes to CB that quickly. TTMog
+4 Citi got on all the huge deals but looks like they didn't really get much fees for them compared to the rest Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+4 Looks like LSEG data Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Congrats on UBS Tech! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 This. Please don't make career decisions based on long-term predictions by clueless people on an online forum. MMPM
+4 Where did you get this data? Prospect in IB - Gen
+4 Not to sound like an ass but if you’re as chopped as you say you are (to the point of needing an entire facial reconstruction) - don’t you think it’d be hard to land a front office seat? liquidiot
+4 Was at a boutique RX consulting shop before moving into IB, but personally, the fact that the outcomes were measurable and immediate rather than taking years to materialize made it worth it for me. Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+4 Just to level set, questions like this are hard as I don’t know your background but assuming you’ll break into banking is a massive assumption. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Of course they can compete. “A private equity approach to the public markets” is really important.  youshallnotpass
+4 Just my 2 cents here, plz take it with a grain of salt. Don't just study the financial reports, try to learn more about the underlying business. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Was fortunate enough to get into both, chose Ross. Stern might be more “prestigious” but I had interviews at just about every top EB / BB. Michigan is undoubtedly a much better college experience. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 lol one of the better groups for training and getting high quality deal experience, no matter which team you end up with, whether it is media & comm., tech (NYC or Menlo), HC, industrials, energy etc - EVR is consisten Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Day-to-day tasks for junior sales is likely some combination of admin work (trade confirms, bookings, sales credit checks, etc etc) and then helping with client trades/RFQs. [NB. bobzen
+4 All good bro but why are you bucketing all EVR M&A teams together? Just like there is a difference among various GS classic groups, the same applies to EVR. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 The other option is big 4 Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 . James and the Giant Peach
+4 Yall need to join me in the suburbs when the time is right. No schizos on the corner threatening to cut off heads. No needles in the parks. I don’t even see dog shit on the ground, let alone human. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Lil bro realize you got clipped. But these jobs like Goldman Sachs and mckinsey and even a startup are just slavery. All of these jobs lead to you being someone's bitch in life and always performing. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 You'll need a car. I think unless you live near CityPlace you might get a bit bored. West Palm definitely has some nice walkable parts, but it isn't that big.  Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+4 Thanks for the Chat GPT written post bucephalusbouncingball
+4 The more timelines are pushed the more reneges will happen Intern in IB-M&A