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Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

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Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
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Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
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  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

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