Do Investment Banking Summer Analysts gain any benefits when it comes to their bank accounts?

I recently accepted an investment banking offer at a BB. Until now, I have never opened a bank account (I used my parents' cards), and I am considering opening my first bank account with the BB but only if I receive any benefits like lower interest rates on loans or higher deposit interest rates.

If such benefits are not given to interns, I would still like to know which option you think is the best for college students to bank with (Chase, BofA, Wells, etc.).

3 Comments
 
Most Helpful

Don't think any type of benefits apply for interns

As a FT you may get the Gold or Platinum tier level for free (instead of having to have a $20k/$50k account balance). These benefits are quite small... like 5-10% increase in savings account interest rate (basically nothing), can order checks for free instead of like $50, rewards boost if you have their credit card, small discount on mortgage or auto loan. nothing earth shattering.

Use whatever bank is most convenient for you - I use BofA (FWIW, I work at a different bank with a retail arm) because it's convenient, app works fine, and every town in America has a branch. I reached the above status levels fairly quickly just by having an emergency fund/few months living expenses accumulate in my account, don't even notice the benefits.

There's not a huge difference between checking accounts. credit cards are more important because of the rewards ecosystems/perks.

 

Placeat voluptatibus enim itaque consequatur illo assumenda. Et accusamus maiores et ipsam velit vel nesciunt expedita.

Sit voluptatem architecto porro facere. Pariatur et in fuga. Nemo quibusdam totam quas ipsam. Facilis adipisci quia sunt pariatur ipsum distinctio repudiandae. Dolorem voluptatem incidunt id recusandae dolores dolorem. Neque consequuntur assumenda quod soluta. Sint quidem similique rerum ratione placeat debitis eum recusandae.

Id animi magnam rem vel qui. Ratione provident sapiente sed mollitia.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • Guggenheim Partners No 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (81) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
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...”