WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 11/08 - 11/15

In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:

Details on Goldman's New Analyst Policy


All analysts and associates are required to be out of the office from 9pm on Friday until 9am on Sunday.

Posted by @SECfinance

Early Stage VC 101: 5 Questions You Better Be Able to Answer


The truth is, people work really damn hard to even get a low level position at a VC firm. If you can't answer the following five questions easily, most likely you're not yet qualified.

Posted by @Allthingsvc

San Francisco - quality of life?

I'm considering being a traitor to the East Coast and setting up camp in San Francisco. Can anyone attest to quality of life in the area?

Posted by @chicandtoughness

Keep Your Kicks Fresh


I did some research and with the help of GQ and Esquire I found ways to both take care of your shoes and help repair the damage you've already done to them. Below are my four favorite tips.

Posted by @Pinkpoloshorts

Basic questions about PE recruiting


See some great comments by @NorthSider answering these questions

Posted by @ackap

BB ECM vs. MM IBD


If you're ever faced with trying to decide between a couple full-time analyst offers and not sure which would be the best choice, read on.

Posted by @spartan46

Is NY the only way to go for Investment Banking?


I know ideally it's the best, but people seem to point out that besides NY, nowhere else it worth it.

Posted by @Vergil

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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