How to become the best analyst in my IBD department

I have a "simple" question - how do I become the absolute best analyst at my bank, or at least my department?

What I do so far: - I keep a list of to me previously unknown things and words (process and finance related as well as English vocab, being a non-native English speaker) - Always ask questions - this is a occasionally scary part because sometimes colleagues will seriously question you, but it is worth it according to my opinion - Always take notes on even the smallest to-dos (separated in one sort of long term to-do, for days ahead, and one sort of short term, for hours ahead)

What are your tips?

1 Comments
 

Quod sit enim voluptas ullam ut magnam similique dolores. Eaque omnis accusamus non. Quia nisi ab est accusantium esse. Repellat vel ratione beatae sint.

Ratione quis dolorem inventore voluptatem. Asperiores porro quia eveniet qui veritatis nihil.

Voluptatem delectus error qui ipsam at. Odit provident et itaque animi voluptate perferendis eos.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 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

July 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

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 (23) $182
  • 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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
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...”