6 Comments
 

Probably not, but would take a top MM over S&T (Assuming I originally wanted to do IB, not S&T)

 
Most Helpful

You’ve just listed two separate careers. Which one do you want to do? Do you want to stay in IB/S&T or exit after a few years?

If you’re looking to exit to traditional buyside roles like PE, experience in IB will be much more applicable. Others correct me if I’m wrong, but IB pretty much always offers much more in terms of exit opps, where in S&T exiting to anything in capital markets less than trading isn’t very ideal. If you want to go into corp dev or exit finance, BB is the way to go for name brand/prestige. Not really sure where the “cutoff” is here but voicing the same as above, would personally take a solid MM IB over S&T at those firms. Might consider pivoting if only IB offer I received was a no-name regional boutique or smth

 

What are you talking about? You don't do any "trading" in Capital Markets, Capital Markets is investment banking (financing/product). Do you mean global Markets?

 

I’ve failed to recruit IB for the most part. Have a few leads left at like 1 or 2 MM, but it isn’t looking good.

I also have some decent leads at 2 BB banks for S&T.

Still far from an offer, but was just curious. Appreciate the insight guys.

 

All depends on career path. With IB you can go to PE/HF/industry. Options are broad. With S&T, there is a lot less attrition and more focus on staying on. Exits can be to trading roles / execution roles at funds but are certainly more limited given the narrower scope of work

 

Incidunt mollitia quis et quis iste reiciendis ullam. Enim labore at molestiae et natus quibusdam atque iste. Adipisci aut quibusdam quis voluptas nobis repudiandae.

Exercitationem molestiae qui delectus sed quaerat maiores magni ea. Repellendus enim sed nobis autem tenetur. Odio quo reprehenderit ut harum. Ipsam doloremque aut culpa est ratione provident tempora.

Modi voluptas suscipit nulla esse. Distinctio ullam et aut voluptatem unde. Vel omnis in modi alias distinctio omnis. Deserunt aperiam animi sed exercitationem est.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
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...”