+145 How to stop feeling like shit for not making it in IB? 55 3h
+108 If Tik Tok is forced to sell, what banks do you think would be involved in the deal? 53 18m
+67 Updated LA Banking Scene (2024) 49 14h
+38 Ranking banks that went under 20 2h
+32 A strategy for SA applicants late to the game like myself 15 6h
+32 Burnt Out M&A ASO 17 3h
+31 UBS Actual Buyside Exits 2024 Post-Integration 9 3d
+29 Relevance of A-Levels for U.K. London recruiting 21 13h
+26 Series 79 Help / Tips to Pass The First Attempt 11 1d
+25 Intern Ettiquette 4 9h
+23 What are hours like at BBs in London? 47 8h
+23 2024 new grads who didnt get return offers update 10 6h
+21 Recruiting in the Fall 5 58m
+20 BB BATHROOMS ARE PARADISE 4 5d
+20 Re-recruiting for SA 2026 25 1d
+19 LSE MFin for London IB 10 4d
+19 3.7 at semi target, how can I prep for recrutiing 5 2d
+19 Lateral from BB M&A to MM A&D - Tips for Interviewing for A&D? 7 2d
+18 Step By Step Guide to Starting The Ultimate Most Prestige-Laden EB 2 2d
+17 Most difficult UK IB SA's to get? 14 1d
+16 PubFin vs Corp Banking - Salary/Bonus/Hours 7 4d
+16 Advice for off cycle 2025 SA recruitment 4 4d
+15 2024 FT Recruiting 9 3d
+15 Lazard RX Chicago Exits 12 1d
+15 Government LMTs? 1 17h
+14 IU Kelley vs. Northeastern D’Amore-Mckim 4 2d
+14 Does HR do yield protection for spring recruiting? 3 2d
+14 Technical Question Help - 3 Statement model 3 1h
+13 Private Credit/Direct Lending exits 8 2d
+13 Mid RX Group Exits 6 1d
+13 Breaking into banking with a Masters - Best course of action? 5 11h
+12 2023 Commercial / Corporate Banking Bonus 22 7m
+12 What banks are doing fall recruiting for SA 2025? 3 4d
+12 How is the Chicago IB scene? 9 2d
+12 Departing 2nd Year Analyst Bonus 4 2d
+12 Just got a Position - Need Advice 1 8h
+11 Just got an offer from EB (centerview/moelis/hyde park capital), when should I expect to get my offer letter? 12 5d
+11 Morgan Stanley Capital Markets London 17 22h
+11 Doing PCA for Junior Summer 7 1h
+11 From BB to boutique - M&A 2 1d
+11 LBS Placement for Class of 24’ 7 1d
+11 Energy leagues table 2 19h
+11 The Real Deal: Does Prestige Really Matter in Finance? 2 3h
+10 SMBC Project Finance 6 4d
+10 How's everything going at Santander 8 3d
+10 Laptop Recommendations 12 1d
+10 EV formula for banks 1 4d
+10 Nomura SF vs SocGen NY vs DB NY 6 4h
+10 IB internship in London as a US Exchange/ Study Abroad Student? 2 11h
+10 Does my summer internship role count as Investment Banking 9 1h
+9 Master's of Finance for Investment Banking NYC placement 2 6d
+9 Maximizing Chances to Re-recruit FT 1 6d
+9 Infor Financial Group Toronto 8 7h
+9 Chances of Breaking into IB - Non Target 3 4d
+9 What are good junior year finance internship to get IB summer internships in sophomore year? 1 5d
+9 Top Industrials / Services teams in LDN 23 2d
+9 Starting my summer internship at Deloitte Corporate Finance this summer - question about exits/lateral opportunities 1 3d
+9 Is this a good sign? 2 2d
+9 Morgan Stanley Sophomore Analyst Application (Transfer Student) 4 1d
+9 London undergrad to St Gallen - IB opportunities in Zurich? 1 2d
+9 Direct Lending/Opportunistic SA to IB FT 2025 1 1d
+9 Advise needed, please help 2 1d
+9 How much German is required for an IB SA/Analyst role in Zurich? 3 6h
+9 IB Career Guideline 0 6h
+9 Mastering Resume Screens: How to Land That First Interview 0 3h
+8 HSBC Layoffs 2 5d
+8 Incoming Summer Analyst in London 15 12h
+8 What is Clio Finance [London, UK] ??? 2 3d
+8 Thoughts on Lincoln Valuations / VOG? 2 2d
+8 PubFin IB or TAS? 5 22h
+8 Off-Cycle Internships w/ Same Bank as SA 2 1d
+8 How often do you have to take meeting notes? Does it stop once you get promoted to associate? 7 18h
+8 Investment Banking Chances 1 1d
+8 IBD exit is non-existent in Hong Kong 3 22h
+7 Santander SA 2025 17 17h
+7 sie exam - how long did it take to cram? 2 5d
+7 Citi FIG or UBS generalist offer (Expires soon) 4 2d
+7 What % of Your Work is Live Deal Work 4 7h
+7 Following up regarding interview process. 2 1d
+7 Debt drawdown in cash flow for equity investor 1 1d
+7 Going FT into IB 2 1d
+7 Investor Presentations.. Mediocre Formatting/Design Standards? 2 19h
+6 Thoughts on Canaccord Genuity 2024 3 5d
+6 Thoughts on Mizuho 19 1d
+6 Roadmap to IB 1 5d
+6 Looking for programs similar to IBW, Corsair, Fisher Futures 2 5d
+6 Is being on 5 deals a lot? 8 3d
+6 Superday GS PWM 6 1d
+6 HSBC Markets Comp 4 1d
+6 Morgan Stanley Application 1 2d
+6 Exit opportunities from capital markets and financing 1 2d
+6 LevFin Superday Technicals 1 1d
+6 Private Credir Summer Intern - Should I rerecruit for IB? 2 1d
+6 Transferring into IB or PE from industry 1 1d
+6 A month to prep for summer associate interview, help pls! 1 18h
+6 Tech Boutique Investment Banks 3 6m
+6 BMO teams? Best culture and WLB 7 2h
+5 WF Charlotte vs MM NYC 4 5d
+5 IB in London 3 5d
+5 Incoming 2024 PE Associate 1 folks… 2 3d

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

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  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
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