Jan 22, 2026

Cain Brothers vs SMBC 2027 SA

I’m just curious what would be a better path for investment banking? Including perks, pay, exit, etc

+160	As Lehman people reconvene at UBS, Barclays needs to hire (2023)	23	6h
+126	Is pay at BofA really that bad?	62	2h
+88	Day at Macquarie	12	23h
+57	Worlds Worst MDs Competition (2026 Edition)	11	35m
+45	How bad did I mess up	10	1d
+44	Is the life of a VP at a 'top-bank' really good?	15	3d
+31	Misrepresented Houston IB	14	1d
+29	No BB RO 2026	10	2d
+28	JPM SMALL CAP or WF/JEF/RBC Coverage group	13	20h
+24	T(ouse)D Securities	9	2d