+8 Next step in career JOB 2 3y
+5 Reverse mergers on European exchanges IB 5 3y
+9 Opinions: which necktie do you like more? FASH 15 3y
0 Is the Italy finance scene still terrible? IB 0 3y
+22 M&A/PE background, no extracurriculars. Odds of MBA offer? BSCH 10 3y
0 George Clooney Wants to School Hedge Fund Boss OFF 3 3y
0 Last round Phone Interview JOB 2 3y
0 FOREX - Various traders TR 3 3y
0 IESE MBA - Any current students or Alumni on WSO? BSCH 2 3y
0 AM Internship Help AM 2 3y
0 Flow Rate Sales JOB 2 3y
+11 Rising Junior w/ Questions JOB 2 3y
0 Exchange student at Wharton NUI 10 3y
+11 Make Your Interests Interesting! IB 6 3y
0 GE CAS after CLP OTH 2 3y
+23 4 years IB -> Top 10 MBA -> Phys Oil Trading? TR 23 3y
0 Futures Questions TR 0 3y
+83 Turn down McK and keep dreaming? CO 59 3y
0 Christopher Whalen... how is this clown on TV? IB 4 3y
+12 Vacation Days in Asset Management? AM 10 3y
+15 Which certifications are worth getting while studying MSF JOB 7 3y
0 application form, future, risk - europe: need advice JOB 3 3y
0 When it all falls down and the smoke clears JOB 2 3y
0 Career Advice Executive MBA or Full-Time MBA (Older/Old Applicant) BSCH 3 3y
+28 Deloitte Consulting Prestige in Europe CO 22 3y
0 BB IB firm sending you to BS for an MBA (Europe) BSCH 4 3y
0 Front office in AM - Europe out of MSc: feasible? JOB 5 3y
0 Internship/Analyst East Europe Advice JOB 3 3y
+9 Newbie - Semi-target NUI 1 3y
0 few questions about M&A and LBOs IB 7 3y
+23 Event-Driven Funds - Squeeze-Out litigation in Europe HF 12 3y
0 MSF student looking for career advice and answers JOB 9 3y
0 "Converting" a USD bond to an equivalent foreign bond? HF 2 3y
0 That special call JOB 2 3y
+51 Fracking will destroy our waters, rising interest rates crush student loan holders, BUT MY PORTFOLIO WINS! OFF 28 3y
0 Exchange Programs BSCH 10 3y
0 Banks to repay 8.1 billion euros of ECB crisis loans OFF 0 3y
0 Opinions on Nomura US IB 24 3y
0 Emailing large HF managers HF 0 3y
0 Researching International Companies? IB 0 3y
0 MBA from not top tier university - looking to get MSF at top tier. Advice please BSCH 20 3y
0 Leonardo & Co. IB 12 3y
0 Visa sponsored jobs & Quant question JOB 1 3y
+17 BCG Test and Interview at Regional Eastern European Office JOB 10 3y
0 1st year Big4 consultant looking to move into MBB graduate role CO 4 3y
0 Getting into Finance - Advice in regards to which university JOB 3 3y
0 Fixed Income Trading Rankings by Revenue for Q1 TR 0 3y
0 Should I apply to consulting while waiting to be admitted to business school. CO 4 3y
+9 Blackrock in Europe AM 5 3y
0 Updating my Business Wardrobe - Australia or Italy? FASH 5 3y
0 Lipsey Co:s top brand survey RE 1 3y
+63 Evaluating Commercial Banks (part 1 of ??) IB 23 3y
0 career advice: Finance masters from Bradford, Strathclyde, Stirling, etc BSCH 0 3y
0 MYC4 - African Investing IB 1 3y
0 EDHEC Master in Management BSCH 6 3y
0 Motivation letter (Master in Finance/IB related) HOW TO? IB 11 3y
+28 Everyone Retreating But JPM and GS IB 6 3y
0 Forecasting Gini Coefficients??? OFF 9 3y
0 European terminology: Long-term operating income IB 4 3y
+1 I'm the Rookie ape NUI 4 3y
+20 Trading vs. Origination TR 12 3y
0 Degree required for investment banking IB 0 3y
0 Where's all the cash gone? OFF 12 3y
+85 Average Age to Apply to Business School BSCH 121 3y
0 BNP Loan Syndication (within Structured Finance) IB 9 3y
+18 Cyprus Wealth Tax...pretty damn crazy OFF 14 3y
0 Good Programmes for MSc Finance and how to get in. BSCH 2 3y
+30 MBA or ER offer IB 5 3y
0 MBA vs Equity Research at well known boutique ER 3 3y
0 Advice on my future options JOB 0 3y
0 Potential Market Movers - Providers?? TR 6 3y
0 Where Do IBD Analysts Go? IB 3 3y
+27 Internship job titles RES 46 3y
0 Laid off from REPE, taking CFA L2 in June JOB 1 3y
+30 March is here!!! - NO INTERNSHIP!! IB 19 3y
0 will backpacking europe sophomore summer hurt me IB 5 3y
0 Circumventing European Bonus Cap IB 9 3y
0 Ranking of Top (> 200) Asset or Money Managers in Europe AM 0 3y
+17 Welcome to Socialist Europe WSO 19 3y
+21 Are Energy Traders Interested In Real-Time Grid Data? TR 15 3y
0 Derivatives Pricing - in S&T? JOB 5 3y
0 Hot/Important topics in finance IB 8 3y
+157 Maintaining a relationship during b-school BSCH 127 3y
0 petcoke price TR 0 3y
0 MBB salary changed based on local rate/pay? CO 11 3y
0 Landed a internship in LBO's IB 1 3y
0 "Forgetting" to attach high school transcript JOB 4 3y
0 Cold e-mail. Language?? JOB 5 3y
+13 Should this be reported? OFF 2 3y
0 Upcoming Exchange Program in Europe: How should I capitalise on the overseas exposure? BSCH 4 3y
+7 Choosing between nationalities when applying to universities BSCH 3 3y
+75 Transitioning from IB/ER to HF Series - Part 2: Where to Interview and Behaviorals HF 24 3y
0 Asset Management in Europe JOB 3 3y
+9 Wearing Signet rings as Intern! IB 10 3y
0 Masters in Europe... tips????? JOB 14 3y
0 Any goods apps to recommend for tracking bonds? WSO 0 3y
0 Products Traded on Swaptions Desk TR 9 3y
+22 Never thought this could happen during an interview... IB 8 3y
0 European Central Bank -Desperate for Talent ? JOB 0 3y
0 One interview question IB 3 3y

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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