I've only ever worked for companies that deal with physical inventory, but recently got approached by a recruiter for a professional services firm (consulting, law firms, architects, etc...). How does working on the corp fin side of a professional services firm compare? It seems less interesting, as you don't have the manufacturing or inventory angle, but what are some components of the services side that I wouldn't encounter in my current industry?
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Career Advancement Opportunities
August 2026 Investment Banking
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Evercore 01 99.5%
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Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
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JPMorgan 01 98.4%
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Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
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Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%
Overall Employee Satisfaction
August 2026 Investment Banking
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Moelis & Company No 99.5%
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Evercore No 98.9%
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Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
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Banco Santander 02 97.8%
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BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%
Professional Growth Opportunities
August 2026 Investment Banking
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Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
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Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
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Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
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JPMorgan No 97.3%
Total Avg Compensation
August 2026 Investment Banking
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Vice President (16) $429
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Associates (50) $259
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3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
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2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
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Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
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1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
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