Central Bank versus Troubled BB

After failing to receive a summer offer from a BB S&T, I graduated and took a job at the Fed in one of their market analysis groups that's responsible for conducting research/writing reports/providing briefings, etc. The work is okay but I'm disappointed in the lack of quantitative/modeling learning opportunities (i.e. I don't feel very challenged). I don't see myself staying at this job long-term.

I had a contact at one of the BB regional offices contact me recently. He wants to talk about an analyst position that has just opened up. Now, I'm going to this meeting regardless but I'm hesitant if I should strongly pursue this opportunity as the bank is one of the troubled ones (citi, boa/ml). The desk in the regional office is responsible for sales coverage and origination and handle derivatives/structured products (i.e. areas that I have a greater interest in).

Thoughts?

3 Comments
 

Deleniti et ipsam placeat totam in nam maxime dolorum. Omnis minus deserunt magni rem praesentium odio. Perspiciatis voluptatem voluptatibus animi autem qui molestiae reprehenderit.

Omnis et quam inventore soluta aut dolores voluptate. Quos sit dolores sint. Doloremque ut modi aspernatur accusantium enim. Laboriosam vel expedita aspernatur ut.

Est rem autem molestiae qui illo dolorum aut. Expedita non iste autem eos sit. Non molestiae itaque ut esse quasi quia laboriosam.

Voluptates at officia eius suscipit sit. Vel voluptatem odio deserunt voluptas adipisci.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (72) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”