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+250 UBS Loses 2 Global Co-Heads 70 1y
0 CSA at BB vs. IB LMM 2 1y
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+2 Why is everyone crying 5 1y
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+6 Incoming Intern 2025 - Advice 3 1y
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+5 Middle Office to Investment Banking possible ? 8 1y
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+29 Rx vs. M&A Fees: Who Wins? 28 1y
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0 ING New York Summer Intern Return Rate? 1 1y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

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September 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (56) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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