You don't have to wait six months into full-time to recruit with the investment bank of your choice. You can reach out during late summer - early fall of your junior year, during full-time recruitment. If you have a full-time offer but end up not receiving anything from your "desired" bank, you may get the opportunity to lateral once you obtain some experience as a full-time analyst.

For lateraling, slots open up sporadically throughout the course of the year. That said, as a first year analyst it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to lateral at the six month period or sooner, because you will have just gotten up to speed. Your best chances to lateral will be during the summer months from May-August around the time you complete your first year. Many 2nd and 1st year analysts will be receiving their bonuses during this period, and are also either looking to lateral, are being pushed out as 2nd years, or are leaving for buyside jobs.

 

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Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
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