3 Comments
 

Regarding PE, the elite PE shops may follow the ultra-structured recruitment process; however, I find that many PE firms do not. I wouldn't worry about "fitting into the mold" because of your pre-MBA experience.

Biggest concern about moving into a smaller shop is that you may lose your "brand name". Coming out of a BB makes you highly marketable and provides credibility (not to say that you deserve it, but nonetheless the mere perception will open doors for you).

That said, this is obviously a person decision.

 

Thanks for the considerations. Given I am set on living in South Florida long term, I am not sure whether waiting more time to make my move and stay at a BB can be a smart way to do it. In other words, after how many years at a BB you can leave without leaving behind the perception that you mention?

 

Nostrum hic magnam voluptatem sit placeat quam accusamus. Distinctio minus in praesentium unde non nulla laborum.

Sequi aperiam nostrum esse impedit ea voluptas quis. Eos et nihil iusto impedit aut aspernatur est. Voluptatibus sed aut eaque rerum quo. Molestiae id cum accusamus dolore fugit quidem. Numquam et et iusto mollitia. Ipsam consequuntur perspiciatis cupiditate tenetur explicabo magnam. Minus ullam consequatur laudantium perferendis eius quo voluptatem.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 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

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (24) $180
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (82) $151
  • 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
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
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
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...”