WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 4/18-4/25

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

B-U-B-B-L-E?


Greenlight Capital Inc. hedge-fund manager David Einhorn came out yesterday and joined others in warning about a technology bubble in the current stock market.

Posted by @"the_essential"

Q&A: Credit Analyst at +$5B Distressed Shop


Beginning third year as investment analyst at a $5B event-driven / distressed debt fund

Posted by @"valueisoverrated"

Bloomberg Article -100k night out to celebrate a deal??


"Say we do a billion deal. Three percent of that is 30 million dollars. Bottom line, a night out at $100,000 is just not relevant,"

Posted by @"corto maltese"

Ever Worry About Corporate Checking Your Internet Activity?


Let's face it, there are some slow days / weeks where there isn't a ton of work to do.

Posted by @"CorpFinanceGuy"

Chicago vs NY IB


What are some of the differences for those of you who work in either places, pros/cons of the lifestyle, pay, atmosphere, ect..

Posted by @"ADC"

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

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

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 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

April 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

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (145) $101
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