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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a consolidated ranking of investment banks, considering prestige and tiering from various threads:

S Tier

  • Goldman Sachs (GS)
  • Morgan Stanley (MS)
  • Centerview Partners (CVP)
  • Evercore (EVR)
  • PJT Partners (PJT)

A+ Tier

  • JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
  • Lazard (LAZ)
  • Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP)

A Tier

  • Bank of America (BofA)
  • Citi
  • Barclays (BARC)
  • Moelis & Company (MOE)

B+ Tier

  • Credit Suisse (CS)
  • Guggenheim Partners (GUG)
  • Greenhill & Co.

B Tier

  • Deutsche Bank (DB)
  • RBC Capital Markets (RBC)
  • Jefferies (JEF)

C Tier

  • Wells Fargo (WF) (noted for recent intern hype but generally lower prestige)

This ranking reflects a mix of global and U.S.-specific perspectives, with some variation depending on region and personal experiences shared on WSO.

Sources: 2023 Recruitment Official IB Rankings (Post-CS), IB Rankings, IB Rankings, Investment Banking Rankings 2020

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