+17 Guggenheim NYC: updated reputation, culture, exits 22 6y
+17 Help moving to New York 3 6y
+17 Super day in 1 week in NYC 9 6y
+17 Is this role considered back office? 5 6y
+17 Lateral to EB NY for FT 3 6y
+17 Junior Year SA: JPAM v. Wells IB 11 6y
+17 Union Square Advisors Recruitment Process 31 6y
+17 Need Advice - Prospective 2018 SA Intern Overwhelmed 9 6y
+17 Pay Student Debt vs. Saving 6 6y
+17 NYC BB associate signing bonuses class of 2017 (and negotiation) 9 6y
+17 Boston Questrom vs Carnegie Mellon Tepper vs UCSB (UNDERGRAD) 6 6y
+17 Life at Tier 3 Investment Banks (HSBC, Nomura, BNP Paribas) New York Office? 7 6y
+17 East versus West Coast Difficulty 7 6y
+17 McCombs for NY offices 9 6y
+17 Nomura Hong Kong IBD Superday 11 6y
+17 How much should offer rate factor into SA decision? 7 6y
+17 [Citi/BAML] NYC vs. [MS/GS] HK for SA 6 6y
+17 UC Santa Barbara vs UC San Diego for Investment Banking 13 6y
+17 Deutsche Bank - Top Groups 39 6y
+17 From top IBD back to the midwest 9 6y
+17 Independent M&A advisor 8 6y
+17 Wells Fargo IBD/Capital Markets, UBS DCM, or TAP Advisors? 6 6y
+17 Worried about how much I owe in taxes after summer gig 8 6y
+17 3.3 GPA: Am I screwed? 25 6y
+17 Will top Investment Banks still employ me? 10 6y
+17 Goldman Sachs New Analyst Program 14 6y
+17 How to explain boutique SA position? 8 6y
+17 Does your firm provide free meals or a meal expense account? 29 6y
+17 Banker Preschool in Manhattan 14 6y
+17 Thank You WSO - SA spot with a great boutique 9 6y
+17 Getting jipped? 16 6y
+17 Ethical Situation 12 6y
+17 Confused - Freshman/non-target liberal arts, most importantly international 10 6y
+17 Ranking Investment Banks in Canada 17 6y
+17 Analyst Training Housing 41 6y
+17 Benefits of a Middle Market Bank - Sophmore at a target 13 6y
+16 BBs asking for 2 summer contract? 15 6y
+16 Chances at PE Recruiting- Corporate Banking at BB (JPM MMBSI) 4 6y
+16 MD recommened some people. What to do if they don't answer? 5 6y
+16 Internship Paths 9 6y
+16 Seeking NYC Summer Housing Advice 4 6y
+16 Am I in an okay spot to get into NYC banking full time? 2 6y
+16 DC Advisors NYC? 4 6y
+16 Which Classes To Take Before Graduation? 2 6y
+16 Is it worth re-recruiting for FT? 4 6y
+16 Experienced Low GPA/Non-Target Targeting EBs (Eventually) 4 6y
+16 Best Groups Evercore NYC for Prestige, Deal Flow & Top PE Placement 2 6y
+16 1 Week FT Accelerated Process? 6 6y
+16 Exit opportunities and Comp in Commercial/Corporate Lending 2 6y
+16 Banks with the Best Culture 9 6y
+16 Being conservative at wall street. 3 6y
+16 Career Crossroads: Blue Collar Business Owner or IB? 3 6y
+16 How to set up networking calls while working 90+ hours a week? 5 6y
+16 Teach for America vs. Boutique IB 2 6y
+16 Any tips on networking over the summer while interning in NY? 9 6y
+16 Boston College (Carroll) vs. Johns Hopkins vs. WashU STL Undergrad for IB placement? 1 6y
+16 Smoking a blunt on Citi NYC HQ balcony 3 6y
+16 Corporate Banking FT Analyst - Citi Bank - NYC 17 6y
+16 Is USC a target for IB? 4 6y
+16 Accidentally lied on resume? 4 6y
+16 Cold emailing with the intent of setting up a meeting and subtly asking for an internship 3 6y
+16 Dubai Landscape 4 6y
+16 Army Reserves/National Guard + Investment Banking 4 6y
+16 Non-target (Accounting & Finance major) looking for advice 1 6y
+16 RBC Capital Markets vs Citi Investment Banking Summer Internship 4 6y
+16 Energy & natural resources IB - how to break in? 2 6y
+16 Need Advice on ow to Get Into Infrastructure PE 3 6y
+16 Help deciding between two options! 2 6y
+16 Turned down Goldman Classics group for SA - Still FT possibility? 1 6y
+16 Canadian Lateral to NYC 11 6y
+16 Graduating this month and beginning my SA position this Summer: Dilemma 4 6y
+16 Sophomore Seeking Advice on Recruiting and Potential Transfer 2 6y
+16 2 Spring Offers 11 6y
+16 Studio summer housing NYC 9 6y
+16 Houston IB SA Recruiting from Target 11 6y
+16 SA Decision: MM Boutique vs BB CCB vs Large Tech Corporate Finance 3 6y
+16 Where is the Best Sources to Look for League Tables? 13 6y
+16 Perella Weinberg doesn't recruit at top targets? 12 6y
+16 Best Credit Suisse Groups (NYC) 21 6y
+16 Charlotte IB 2018 SA 5 6y
+16 Chances of getting SA interviews without coffee/drink informational interview? 5 6y
+16 NYC Social Groups 3 6y
+16 Dyson worth 30k more than Tepper? 10 6y
+16 Are these two MM IB real? 5 6y
+16 Guggenheim NYC: outlook, culture, hours, exit ops 3 6y
+16 Boston versus New York? Hours, comp, culture differences? 12 6y
+16 Is I-banking a still possibility for me? 12 6y
+16 Queen's Commerce vs NYU (Not Stern) Undergraduate 5 6y
+16 Offer advice (for an MBA Associate) - BAML TMT (NYC) vs Perella or Greenhill 8 6y
+16 Investment Banking Networking Question 5 6y
+16 Which offer to take? @ 2 small IB Boutique internships - Undergrad student 5 6y
+16 Would you start your career in NY if you plan on leaving after 2 years? 14 6y
+16 BB/MM Industrials Groups in NYC 6 6y
+16 Messed Up on Interview 10 6y
+16 Yet another school question... 10 6y
+16 Rothschild vs. Citi IBD 19 6y
+16 PayPal Accidentally Credits $92 QUADRILLION 9 6y
+16 Jefferies 2013 NYC SA class 14 6y
+16 BAML vs WF vs Stifel IBD 12 6y
+16 Boston College MSF Avg Salary=75k, Avg GMAT=664...Why? 7 6y

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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