+7 CIM examples 16 4y
+21 CIM Writing 9 4y
+12 How do I get over social anxiety/self-esteem issues for Investment Banking? 2 4y
+16 2020 Jefferies Inspiring Women for Finance Symposium 17 4y
0 How do you guys get up from the slump of being burnt out? 1 4y
+6 Leaving less than a year. Thoughts? 1 4y
0 Capital IQ Pro Glitches 1 4y
+1 Thoughts on UBS public finance IB? 1 4y
0 Deleted 0 4y
0 BofA/BAML/Bank of America Consumer Retail or Leveraged Finance? 4 4y
+3 GS Career Pivot 1 4y
+1 Incoming college freshman meeting with an Associate tomorrow, what should I ask him? 3 4y
+11 How long to hear back from Bank of America IBD AC (London) 29 4y
+18 Dealing with constructive criticism 3 4y
+29 Quitting to pursue arbitrage sports betting 14 4y
+56 ECM, the best (worst) job in IB ever? 36 4y
+8 Boldest Analyst moves you've ever seen 8 4y
+20 I HATE GOLDMAN SACHS 1 4y
+4 Who's Working Today? 10 4y
0 Best sponsors group on the street (BB NY)? 8 4y
0 3 Statement Model: Final Product? 1 4y
+1 Goldman in West Palm 1 4y
+10 2022 Rothschild Sophomore Women’s Program 70 4y
+20 Houston Apartments - 2021 17 4y
+71 Feeling like wasting time working in IB 33 4y
0 Getting Relocation Assistance Money 2 4y
0 UBS LevFin NY/London 8 4y
+3 Less live deals, better for hours? 1 4y
+3 NYC Roomate 1 4y
+32 Lincoln International 2021 SA? 73 4y
0 Interview for GCM at Morgan Stanley next week, tips on interview prep? 1 4y
+18 Should I Preemptively Reach Out to Associates on My MD's Calling List to "Cross-Polinate" and Break the Ice? 8 4y
+24 Wall Street Oasis? More like Wall Street Mirage. 9 4y
+6 When are people receiving their bonus on the sell side? When is it being deposited into your acct? 1 4y
0 My senior analyst got called into HR for spamming "Ukraine ML *lock emoji*" on Putin's instagram posts 1 4y
+4 Remote, cushy, finance jobs? 3 4y
0 Trading Policy Infraction 1 4y
+6 Unconventional Exit Opportunities 6 4y
+6 ECM exit opportunities? 3 4y
+32 Personal Finance/Savings - Any tips? 9 4y
+3 Background Check for IB 1 4y
+80 Which offer to choose for fulltime: Ardea Partners, BDA Partners, DBO Partners, FT Partners, or JPM Corporate Banking??? URGENT 58 4y
+4 Public Finance League Tables?? 1 4y
+2 ABS banking 4 4y
+3 BMO Toronto M&A Exit Opps 0 4y
0 Cowen -Invest in Success 8 4y
+13 Del 3 4y
+99 How do you build / maintain confidence 13 4y
+3 What is the best moment in your career? 1 4y
+37 TD Securities IB 2020 44 4y
+3 TD Securities - Power & Utilities NY 1 4y
0 blocked email 2 4y
0 Leave CB for Pre MBA Associate role at Mezz Fund? 4 4y
+4 CS Sponsors LA vs NYC 1 4y
+3 HC + O&G: how would you best recommend preparing? 1 4y
+6 Lev Fin VP Hours 1 4y
+6 Regional Boutique to BB? 4 4y
+13 Choosing the right degree: With a scandinavian limit 2 4y
+3 Baird Associate London - Industrials Case Study 1 4y
+7 Tech guy 20+ trying to get into IB 3 4y
+27 HSBC Bonus Range? 24 4y
+10 M&A tax at Deloitte info? Exits? 7 4y
+4 Any insight of BofA Healthcare? 8 4y
0 Reading Bad Reviews 4 4y
+35 FY-21 IB Performance 24 4y
+3 GS 1st year IBD Analyst Hirevue 1 4y
0 Tax fraud? 5 4y
+9 Constant lecturing by VP 1 4y
+9 Any insight on BofA FIG? 1 4y
+3 Adjusting for non-cash charges in Unlevered FCF 1 4y
+9 Projecting gains and losses on derivatives in an Unlevered DCF. 1 4y
+3 Best Modeling Class 1 4y
+4 Thoughts on Credit Suisse M&A team? 7 4y
+12 Skipping Class For Diversity Event 6 4y
+11 Level of Lateral Difficulty 14 4y
0 Canadian to U.S – TN Visa 2 4y
+2 Favorite pinpoint recruiter 2 4y
+17 FT Partners Stories/Experiences/Nightmares/PTSD - Please Share!!! 1 4y
+3 Dinner Allowances 5 4y
+12 Regarding IB Hours - Any of You Wish You Went Into S&T? 7 4y
+6 What time of the year is best for off-cycle recruiting for FT roles in IB? 1 4y
+10 DB Achieve 2022 76 4y
+9 Delayed Graduation Date --> Recruiting for 2nd SA at a different bank? 1 4y
0 Solomon Partners 5 4y
+3 Series 79 2 4y
0 Secondments/Rotations 1 4y
+6 Capital Markets going in everyday.. (lean team) 7 4y
+3 Limited modeling experience 2 4y
+91 VPs: Easiest or Hardest Position in the IB Hierarchy? 22 4y
0 What exactly is syndicated finance? 1 4y
+33 Cornell ILR vs BC Carroll Transfer 10 4y
+7 Compliance mistake 1 4y
0 Rutgers or Fordham 1 4y
0 Capital Advisory 1 4y
+1 Can analysts work in only product m&a teams? 5 4y
0 Delete Delete Delete 2 4y
+16 Citi GAM Group 4 4y
+3 JPM London Group Ranking 3 4y
+4 Capital Markets Bonus BB 9 4y
+6 Optimal Excel Options / Settings? 1 4y

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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