What are the major differences between investment banking in the US contra Europe. I have heard that in France for example you get stuck at the “low level” jobs for quite some time and promotions rarely happens. And then ofc it’s the salary you. what are your thoughts on IB Europe vs uS
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London vs NYC IB has been discussed recently, and no in France they promote everyone just like in the US, but they also abuse the system of internships that last 6months, paid around 2k EUR per month, to hire less juniors.
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