+185 Is my life over after not getting GS? 36 1d
+97 How to stop feeling like shit for not making it in IB? 39 15h
+53 Updated LA Banking Scene (2024) 38 1d
+45 Why Is It Called Investment Banking? 17 1d
+37 best groups for energy transition? 32 18h
+31 UBS Actual Buyside Exits 2024 Post-Integration 9 23h
+30 Very ridiculous interview feedback 15 1d
+30 Got RBC offer but I have cold feet accepting. 39 3h
+27 Military Officer vs. IB analyst 10 34m
+26 Series 79 Help / Tips to Pass The First Attempt 9 1h
+26 If Tik Tok is forced to sell, what banks do you think would be involved in the deal? 19 6m
+25 Cal Poly Slo vs UCSB vs Extra year in community college 8 4d
+24 A strategy for SA applicants late to the game like myself 5 16h
+23 How do I go about explaining huge gaps in a CV for Spring & Summers? 11 2h
+22 What are hours like at BBs in London? 29 1h
+20 BB BATHROOMS ARE PARADISE 4 2d
+19 FT Recruiting 2026? Steps to succeed? (Need Advice) 13 6d
+19 LSE MFin for London IB 10 1d
+19 Lateral from BB M&A to MM A&D - Tips for Interviewing for A&D? 7 12h
+19 Ranking banks that went under 15 45m
+18 Re-recruiting for SA 2026 24 57m
+17 Is west coast IB less prestigious? 7 5d
+16 How toxic? 4 5d
+16 PubFin vs Corp Banking - Salary/Bonus/Hours 7 1d
+16 Advice for off cycle 2025 SA recruitment 4 1d
+15 Stout Future Leaders 2 6d
+15 What Firms Open SA 2025 Applications in Summer 16 1d
+15 The 2021 raises have came out of bonuses 1 5d
+15 2024 FT Recruiting 9 1d
+15 LSE BSc Economics vs Cambridge BA Economics 2 4h
+14 Semitarget Major Relevance? 1 6d
+14 Can I normalize my GPA? 8 5d
+13 Straight to buy-side ? 7 13h
+12 Complicated Recruiting Situation. What to Do Now? 3 5d
+12 What banks are doing fall recruiting for SA 2025? 3 1d
+12 3.7 at semi target, how can I prep for recrutiing 3 33m
+12 IU Kelley vs. Northeastern D’Amore-Mckim 4 3h
+12 Moelis has the cutest Analysts? 3 50m
+11 2024 Goldman Virtual Insight Series 11 3d
+11 Just got an offer from EB (centerview/moelis/hyde park capital), when should I expect to get my offer letter? 12 2d
+11 Morgan Stanley Capital Markets London 15 3d
+11 Step By Step Guide to Starting The Ultimate Most Prestige-Laden EB 2 10h
+11 Absolutely ZERO other exits, about to get fired from HK investment banking, please help! 2 4h
+10 Sophomore Summer Internships 3 3d
+10 How I broke into Investment Banking from Devry 3 3d
+10 SMBC Project Finance 6 2d
+10 Laptop Recommendations 10 47m
+10 EV formula for banks 1 2d
+9 Bryan, Garnier & Co 1 4d
+9 NYC vs LA - FDD Lateral to IB 0 5d
+9 Thoughts on Lazard London? 8 4d
+9 Lateraling - what to expect in interviews 3 5d
+9 Lateral from IB to Consulting? 2 2d
+9 Non Technical "IB" Internship vs Technical RE Internship? 2 2d
+9 Master's of Finance for Investment Banking NYC placement 2 3d
+9 Maximizing Chances to Re-recruit FT 1 4d
+9 Infor Financial Group Toronto 6 1d
+9 Chances of Breaking into IB - Non Target 3 2d
+9 How's everything going at Santander 8 1d
+9 What are good junior year finance internship to get IB summer internships in sophomore year? 1 2d
+9 Starting my summer internship at Deloitte Corporate Finance this summer - question about exits/lateral opportunities 1 20h
+9 2024 new grads who didnt get return offers update 3 13m
+9 Is this a good sign? 1 2h
+9 From BB to boutique - M&A 0 1h
+9 Departing 2nd Year Analyst Bonus 1 1m
+8 How to get investment banking internship 6 5d
+8 Lonely 8 4d
+8 HSBC Layoffs 2 2d
+8 Incoming Summer Analyst in London 12 2d
+8 How is the Chicago IB scene? 8 51m
+8 Top Industrials / Services teams in LDN 22 58m
+7 How "Rigged" is Group Placement Process? 8 6d
+7 Canada Capital Gains Tax Increases 7 5d
+7 BMO, Stifel, or KippsDesanto 2025 SA? 8 5d
+7 Thoughts on Mizuho 17 3h
+7 sie exam - how long did it take to cram? 2 2d
+7 What is Clio Finance [London, UK] ??? 2 21h
+6 GS IBD Superday 6 6d
+6 How do people actually perceive US Master's in Finance degrees? 1 6d
+6 Is Truist Securities improving? 1 6d
+6 Morgan Stanley Public Finance SA 2025 5 17h
+6 MS and HSBC HK 5 5d
+6 Question for IBers who hire: Are IB virtual events a waste of time? 1 5d
+6 Thoughts on Canaccord Genuity 2024 3 2d
+6 Roadmap to IB 1 3d
+6 Looking for programs similar to IBW, Corsair, Fisher Futures 2 3d
+6 Doing PCA for Junior Summer 1 2d
+6 Santander SA 2025 11 16h
+6 Is being on 5 deals a lot? 8 1d
+6 Thoughts on Lincoln Valuations / VOG? 1 44m
+6 Lazard RX Chicago Exits 5 55m
+6 HSBC Markets Comp 0 1h
+6 Private Credit/Direct Lending exits 0 1h
+5 How many rounds of interviews at JPM 1 5d
+5 “Skills” you develop in IB? 4 2d
+5 WF Charlotte vs MM NYC 4 2d
+5 IB in London 3 3d
+5 Incoming 2024 PE Associate 1 folks… 2 1d
+5 DB vs Stifel SA 2025 13 1d
+4 Reputation of Truist in IB? 3 6d

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • 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

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • 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
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
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