+30 LSE Mfin vs LBS MFA 19 3y
+2 Dallas IB Scene 1 3y
+1 Plateau in productivity throughout the day 5 3y
+10 FIX THE MOD ISSUES 3 3y
+8 MS Layoffs 7 3y
0 Robert W. Baird & Co. - Review - Investment Banking Data 3y
+10 CS Group Placement NYC 30 3y
+8 Are SA 2024 offers going to decrease because of layoffs? 5 3y
0 Nomura Holdings - Review - Investment Banking Data 3y
0 Barclays - Interview - Investment Banking Data 3y
+11 Natural Resources M&A 9 3y
0 Different types of prestige 4 3y
+6 Regional Boutique Salary 2 3y
0 CIBC World Markets - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking Data 3y
+12 Best teams in JP Morgan? 10 2y
+3 Can anyone w/ Dealogic pull up the 2022 Restructuring lists? 1 3y
+6 Critique my ingenious plan to go to UK for MS Finance and return to US for a full time job in IB 3 3y
+36 Incompetent Associate makes me look bad 10 3y
+3 PIPER SANDLER FT 2023 NYC 16 3y
+3 Mmmhshah doing on your laptop? 4 3y
+3 Citi Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, CMBS Real Estate Finance Summer Analyst Role. 11 3y
+3 How easy is it to get fired 6 3y
+3 Do I need to know how to model ? 1 3y
+3 Incoming SF SA - places to live? 4 3y
+46 Super day canceled an hour before... 33 3y
+8 How to stay online on Teams 13 3y
+1 Do you need to network for diversity programs? 1 3y
+3 Did JPM early insight programs come out yet? 12 3y
+3 JPM LevFin Group 1 3y
+6 whos holds the pen on CIMs 2 3y
+8 Convo with HR / Company Lawyers 3 3y
+6 Alt investment vs IB vs Securities 1 3y
+10 12 hour days - good WLB? 3 3y
+3 Evercore Virtual Interview Help 2 3y
+3 Tax Return from SA22 2 3y
+9 Hayes and Partners Recruiting Firm 3 2y
0 Rothschild - Review - Other Data 3y
+32 London FT 2023: Any success stories? 32 3y
+3 Confidentiality in acquisitions 1 3y
+22 TECH VS FINANCE (Objective Comparison) 14 2w
+12 Less common uses of precedent transaction analysis 6 3y
0 KeyBanc Capital Markets - Interview - Capital Markets Data 3y
+8 Capital raising in IB 1 3y
+79 Analyst Class 10 Years Out? (Calling all WSO vets) 32 3y
+15 Should I do CAIA or CFA? 6 3y
0 Nomura Holdings - Interview - Generalist Data 3y
+3 Is it possible to move from Equity Research to Fixed Income Research? Which bank is the strongest in FI right now? 1 3y
+91 Thoughts on oil and gas IB? 70 1y
+6 Meaning of "valuation" 2 3y
+7 99% sure I'm not being promoted to Assoc - will I get my bonus even so? 3 3y
+6 Meaning of "equity value" 4 3y
+165 Where do top Wharton UG students go 72 3y
+19 Finance Careers in NFL, NHL, NBA? 6 3y
+18 Interested in coverage banking (senior/MD-level) but dislike the lifestyle aspect 8 3y
+24 Question about restructuring and bankruptcy 12 2y
+14 NY banks and groups with real diversity / internationals 11 3y
+12 Where to live in London as an Intern? 13 3y
+24 How hard is it to go from CIB to IB? 4 3y
+10 Awareness of IB among general UK population? 13 3y
0 Barclays - Interview - Investment Banking Data 3y
0 Deutsche Bank - Review - Investment Banking Data 3y
0 Citigroup - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 3y
+23 Non-supportive boss downplays my contribution, though CIO supports career growth 1 3y
0 Perella Weinberg Partners - Salary & Bonus - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 3y
+3 Piper Sandler FT Associate Hirevue Interview 1 3y
+10 BBs are easier? 17 3y
+13 EB - Revenue per Partner 8 3y
+4 Restructuring Analyst Bonuses 3 3y
+20 Youngest SMD in IB you have seen? 23 3y
+6 Thoughts on Centerview PA after Tidal spin-out? 2 1y
+9 Advice: Potentially Going Back to IBD/Elsewhere 3 3y
+3 London IB Job Title Ranking 1 3y
+20 Subtracting change in NWC to get FCF 13 3y
0 Greenhill - Salary & Bonus - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 3y
+21 Inspirational speech 1 3y
0 Has Brexit caused significant move to the continent? Will it? 3 3y
+76 I have no idea what I want in life anymore. Any tips on soul searching? 18 3y
+3 JPM SA 2024 already open?? 12 3y
+6 Choice 4 3y
+6 Popular industry groups in each city 3 3y
+29 Difference of Senior Quality 15 3y
+4 Is Product or Coverage Taking More Water? 4 3y
0 Financial Technology Partners - Interview - Investment Banking Data 3y
+39 BBs Building Out MM IB Groups 16 8mo
+1 “Further comments” during interview 1 3y
+3 Free lessons 1 3y
+3 Which email to contact? 2 3y
0 Jefferies - Review - Investment Banking Data 3y
+1 How much should I ask for signing bonus and moving expense? 2 3y
0 Infowars Chapter 11 1 3y
+2 Which is the best option for eventually transitioning to IB? 4 3y
0 CIBC World Markets - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 3y
0 What’s better delay graduation at non target for SA positions or MSF at a top school? 1 3y
+17 Evercore TMT NY vs. Tech Menlo 8 1y
0 William Blair - Salary & Bonus - Equity Capital Markets Data 3y
0 Real estate investment banking 1 3y
+18 PWP P&U Build-out 10 3y
+9 Piper Sandler Public Finance 5 1y
+9 WACC 9 3y
+17 Facetime by staying 'online' 16 3y

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 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 97.7%
  • 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 (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
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