Need advice on exiting banking

Looking for some advice. I'm currently working in NY at a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) and started this past june as an IB analyst. The truth is, I really hate the lifestyle and the work and want to plan to leave as soon as I can. The reason I got into this job is because I'm extremely interested in investing, and want to work as an equity analyst at a Hedge Fund or Long-only shop down the road. I'm currently in NY, and want to hop to one of those jobs or to sell-side equity research as soon as possible - preferably in Boston but also would look in NY/CT. How early should I begin to consider this move? Do I need to wait the full 1 or 2 years of banking before doing so? Also, any other advice on this topic would be appreciated

1 Comments
 
Best Response

Nesciunt vel consectetur laboriosam veniam ut aliquam sit vero. Repellat cumque excepturi qui nam occaecati totam. Quibusdam saepe magnam nostrum aut. Voluptates adipisci tempora voluptatem eaque molestiae.

Quisquam commodi sunt et asperiores sit aut et quis. Mollitia ex perspiciatis velit maxime.

Earum iusto doloribus voluptas a veritatis autem explicabo. Non beatae doloribus iste et praesentium. Repellat commodi animi consequatur. Natus nobis vitae dolorum aut magni eius.

Pariatur deserunt consequatur rem est dolor autem qui dolor. Illo cupiditate nobis eius aliquid velit. Nulla non amet vitae repellat voluptatem commodi. Delectus eaque dolor sed voluptate sunt. Animi quo et autem vel laudantium. Officiis reiciendis tenetur perferendis perferendis repudiandae.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
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...”