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+11 I think this is a good depiction. +1 for OCIO showing up on this forum - rarely seen. Addinator
+11 I know a lot of women who did stints in IB before leaving. usernameladiesman217
+11 My experience with LLM PE is that you spend most of your day hallucinating (mostly about carry). Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 "Healthcare" is a very broad umbrella term for many, many subsectors, and the strategy private equity firms employ in their investment varies broadly by sector. mm103
+11 I'm 6+ years in PE, have been actively following this PE forum since Q4 2025 and agree that the sentiment is overall strongly negative. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+11 Fantastic thread and great advice for anyone about to go into an SA stint as well. JWR34
+11 'Why BMO' is hands down the hardest question of the interview. Director in IB - Gen
+11 I developed luxury MF on the West Coast / Silicon Valley from 2010 - 2016. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+11 PWM is looked down upon because it is not likely to yield earnings as large as other areas of high finance as quickly, and the long term upside usually is higher elsewhere. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+11 3rd year industrials analyst — Id look up articles on past KPS deals, there’s a few that go into their strategies for turning around a given manufacturing business and the dynamics in the space when they invested. kirklandsignature
+11 This is my opinion (in order of prestige), highly subjective, likely forgetting some important ones. Some of these performed terribly in 2020/2021 in the ZIRP era so their legacy is TBD. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 And people still think FIG pigeonholes you…  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 This is a pretty wild and anxiety inducing situation, bumping for visibility Prospect in IB-M&A
+11 Touch grass Associate 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Do you guys have any clue how PE fundraising and LP bureaucrats work? Principal in PE - LBOs
+11 Disagree. When sales people go out to meet with clients they almost always bring a trader with them. Analyst 1 in S&T - Other
+11 So do one yr then kick back as an A2 and let the cycle continue - what’s the issue  swe2ibd
+11 I can tell you one thing—it sure as hell isn’t BofA. This place is a literal hellhole. Avoid it if you want real deal flow or want to work with people you don’t hate more than your mother-in-law. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 While the personal bankruptcy will make it difficult for you to strike out on your own again for a while, I don't see why you couldn't make it back into the industry. VP in PE - LBOs
+11 Hey man, I'm a bit older than you and went through a somewhat similar situation when I graduated, so hopefully this perspective is helpful. Associate 3 in CorpStrat
+11 stfu you're making me look bad Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 This is modern day slavery, why are you doing this? rpdwldn
+11 AN 2: 125 + 90 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Not sure who asked. Go back to spreading comps Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 Prestige doesn't pay the bills. A founder of a decent-sized random LMM PE firm makes multiples of most public MF PE partners because of higher ownership and upside. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 Culture at UBS was extremely toxic - wouldn’t wish it on my enemies  Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Oh my. No. HighlyClevered
+11 Sir, we don’t do deal here Sincerely A UBS junior Prospect in IB - Gen
+11 Terrible advice. You need to start now Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 3 threads a day mentally jacking off to a bunch of uni names... Research Analyst in ER
+11 those kids would go to way worse colleges if they didn't go to Exeter/ Andover itswayeasy
+11 In Asia, UBS is like JPM tier for M&A In the US, it’s like Tobin & Company tier  Intern in IB - Gen
+11 LARP Partners  Intern in IB - Cov
+11 First associate year post-MBA is a very tough job. If you want to evolve into a “good” associate and future VP, for your first year you basically have to act like an analyst, without the cover of an analyst. RBOB_squarepants
+11 Edited by AI for language reasons. Figure I'd provide a more fullsome answer as the main focus. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 grand dragon these nutz across your chin Analyst 1 in Consulting
+11 “Vivmark” is a terrible company name. Corposlop right up there with Truist.  IsItREPE
+11 Grass is always greener... sounds great until you work 80 hours a week in residency making 60k a year Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 not to mention a very bloated, incompetent aso class, where the competent aso's leave and all the shit asos stay... longliveCS
+11 Let’s just say that they all came from Platinum and Gores, so they bring a part of that culture with them. Chris S, founder of Pacific Ave, super sharp guy. Generally calm guy but has dick moments of his own. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 Bump - turns out he’s just a degenerate rtard who never hedged. Has legit insider info alpha pool yet still couldn’t take advantage. Who would have thought.  youthBlaze
+11 Get the job at a big shop and use the experience to get a gig at a smaller place. lake_michigan
+11 LSE is overrated. University doesnt mean shit these days. Associate 1 in S&T - Equities
+11 A manager I knew drove a Tesla and, when he was in the car with people, would turn on self-driving without telling anyone and just start texting or telling people he's not paying attention to the road until they figured it WJ55
+11 Let's make this easy: Silver Banana this comment for ND, Monkey Shit this comment for Georgetown Intern in HF - Other
+11 Anonymous Monkey: Honestly, that's not what pisses me off. AlexanderHamiltonLover
+11 SS ER internships vary between quite easy and extremely hard. I actually found my internship to be essentially 8 weeks where the latter half was a month long version of my most stressful weeks on the job. nutmegger189
+11 5 year outlook is pretty bleak, likely will look something like this: 2027 - Fire current IB leadership, Barclays group heads etc Associate Director in IB-M&A
+11 How can I short this said child? 6969
+11 This is not completely wrong, but it is embellished.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Will address your points and add some additional color commentary here, as there appears to be a lack of actually helpful information. Finance Bueller
+11 Yeah it's next to impossible to get into rentec. It is probably the single most difficult HF to get into. manbearpig
+11 Nut tree 😂 Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+11 Protected Saturdays is what the MDs say to protect themselves and make themselves feel better. They really don’t care about you like at all, and often blame juniors for their own lack of success Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 sir the zombie fund chain is down the hall and to the right Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Oh look another one of these guys. Do you hear yourself? Son, you are a junior. Do you know what that word means? It means you were hired as your PM’s bitch. Now, should it be that way? Benson Says
+11 Sounds too much like Blackcock.  VP in IB - Gen
+11 bro cant land an entry level job so decided the way to go is to launch a fund Research Analyst in HF - Other
+11 lmao - if Qatalyst offers you a job, you drop whatever you're doing and take it. VP in IB - Gen
+11 I also interviewed at UBS. An analyst in a non TMT group asked me how 10% of depreciation flows through the three financial statements and was confused when I said 10% of what, until I asked if he meant 10$. Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+11 Entirely depends on who you work for, who your client is, and who your engaged buyers are on a mandate. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 I'm 27, engaged, and making bank. But whatever floats your boat, auditor in CorpDev. Intern in AM - Equities
+11 I’m a guy and I cried at least 2 times a month when I was there. People at UBS aren’t treated like human beings and my life has improved so much after leaving. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Strongest peptide in the market is Sleep-8-HRS  GS under Blankfein
+11 LSE first year student here, also did various BB/EB springs. Can totally relate to the diversity students being clueless. Associate 1 in IB - DCM
+11 Just an awkward glare from lil’voldemort Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 The reality of the situation is the top 10% of students at targets are remarkable and what ultimately give the target school their status. The next 20-25% aren’t as smart as they think they are but have positive trait Danger Zone
+11 Also it’s understated how poor at time management and organization some of the MDs EDs Ds are. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Based on exits + how the groups are perceived internally: M&A, Menlo Tech (both extremely sweaty) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 decent is an understatement for one of the highest comps on the street lol plesly_who
+11 Read. Read. Read. Get a subscription to the FT. Make a book list. You can't just wake up and follow some plan and become the next hedge fund phenom. Prospect in HF - Macro
+11 Congrats on UBS! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 It means the person just had a bump of cocaine and they want to share this good news with the world. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+11 Every quarter it’s “just wait until integration is finished.” Every quarter the league tables get worse. Prospect in IB - Gen
+11 A strength I have noticed of some of the rockstars I have worked with so far can be summarized as "problem solving + grit". ShelbyCompanyLimited
+11 Gf (petite, 5’2” 102lbs gym girl) doesn’t want me taking peptides. She’s afraid I’ll become over powered and wants to hold me back from mog maxing Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 elliot cadih
+11 Sir please pull up to the window we have your order ready Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Have you tried having sex with hot chicks? decrebepro
+11 Disagree with a number of things, and I do think that while it’s helpful to simplify the process you haven’t really given the entire picture. This is what I have to say having gone through 2 SA cycles and now FT; Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Only people with deal toys got them mostly not from their time at UBS Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 A “normal” week is 50 hours/week of actual work, and ~25 hours “on the clock” waiting around for stuff. Being on call from 9am-midnight M-TH, 9am-7pm F, and ~5 hours sprinkled in on Sunday adds up to these 75 hours. RBOB_squarepants
+11 I've always found it impressive, without exception, when someone rises to the top after starting from some of the toughest places imaginable. GS under Blankfein
+11 All the casualties in IB have been male juniors so far. No to a single female junior. Male juniors are overworked and underpaid compared to them.   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 If there isn’t a fire drill or any live deal pressing issues then I usually try to workout between 630-830 pm and I usually only do 40 mins to an hour. I try to make time for this 3-4 times a week. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 UBS is like being in a doctors waiting room, except you’ll never get called and you’ll never close a deal VP in IB - Gen
+11 Because modeling is pretty stupid/pointless and the only reason you do all that is to justify to lps the fees you charge.  Suprised you think so highly of the pe diligence process, everyone knows its a joke. calvincoolridge
+11 Middlebury 100%, this really isn't even a question, especially given that you're getting a full-ride. Anyone that advocates for Babson over Middlebury should immediately be discredited. mrharveyspecter
+11 UBS over WF is laughable. Cements the idea that “prestige” is a lagging indicator and shouldn’t be used for anything. randommonkey3843
+11 This was nearly 10 years ago but there was a mystery guy who would put coffee mugs in the toilet and then do his business in them. tacobellking
+11 Desjardins is the next Jeffries, some great people there Associate 1 in IB - ECM
+11 How did UBS manage to move up in the rankings  Prospect in IB - Cov
+11 Pick HBSSource: Am currently a Wharton MBA Regiononexyz
+11 Have it, no meds. Dude its very very doable.  You will miss small things and make mistakes. Inevitable. EB VP has some really good practical tips on how to manage that as best you can. VP in IB - Gen
+11 GS having almost 2x lead over JPM and MS is just nuts. Best IB platform and it is not even close Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 You're an idiot I'm sorry Gold-ManSacks
+11 We’re in the endgame now, where people have become secondhand thinkers. I think I’m going to learn how to farm. VP in PE - LBOs
+11 Oh man does this bring back memories.  CRE
+11 I believe that a 25 y/o could bring in multi-million $ fee stream in the SMB space, if you got the hustle. Being an amazing salesman is not necessarily a skill predicated on decades of technical experience. Managing Director in IB-M&A