+87 what does it mean to "spread comps" 86 2mo
+86 Are there "Cheatcode" IB Groups? Aka Collect Easy Checks and do Nothing? 30 2mo
+86 $110BN Media Megamerger. Every Bank on Earth. No UBS. 20 5mo
+86 Closure of Greenhill Toronto? 36 2w
+86 The Future of Bulge Brackets 23 1y
+86 Applying R2 CBS or Wait Until R1 for H/W 20 4mo
+86 Why does Citi trade at half its book value? 15 2y
+86 What is so meritocratic about IB ? 39 3y
+86 Very conservative muslim in high-finance 43 3y
+86 My Associate does literally nothing 43 3y
+86 GPT-4 & Microsoft Co-Pilot 34 3y
+86 Not getting any diversity programs- seeking advice 45 2y
+86 IB Layoffs USA Thread 22-23 66 3y
+86 Adobe's acquisition of Figma is one of the dumbest deal ever 41 3y
+86 Official Rankings 16 4y
+86 Deal Activity Down 30-40% 54 4y
+86 Total compensation at Financial Technology Partners? 52 3y
+86 Dating Scene in IB 34 3y
+86 Anyone was aiming for IB and suddenly lost interest? 47 4y
+86 Advice on knowing you're the worst 20 3y
+86 8 Week Shred Challenge - IB Edition 76 5y
+86 How Soon Can I Leave? - 1st Year IB Analyst 25 5y
+86 Where to live in Chicago as SA 2021 55 5y
+86 HL / LAZ / PWP / GUGG 34 5y
+86 How much can you expect to make as a first year IB analyst? 76 4y
+86 William Blair SA 2021 277 4y
+86 IB duties for Intern - more modeling or pitchbooks? 32 6y
+86 okay to flirt while networking ? 40 6y
+86 So, are we all screwed? 23 5y
+86 How to Obtain a Sophomore Summer Boutique IB Internship 20 2y
+86 Soft Skills in Investment Banking 17 3y
+86 Lack of diversity in Banking/Finance 27 4y
+86 Whats the point of investment banking? 54 9y
+86 I was not afforded the same opportunities 44 9y
+86 O&G investing? 94 5y
+86 After Investment Banking 125 9y
+86 Preparing for Interview with MD 85 9y
+86 CFA® - worth it for bankers? 63 3y
+86 "Karōshi": Death from Overwork on Wall Street 38 10y
+86 How to relax after work to be able to sleep? 72 10y
+86 From Dentistry to Investment Banking 64 10y
+86 What makes a good salesperson? 80 15y
+86 Ask Tech Buyout: 56 4y
+85 Lincoln International Return Offers 42 1w
+85 2026 Chicago Rankings 54 4mo
+85 JPM SA ‘27 175 1mo
+85 Charlotte vs ny 37 8mo
+85 Restructuring reality check 29 4w
+85 High Finance Career for Someone Not Interested in Relationships / Salesy Roles 13 1y
+85 Which degree is the best for going into both investment banking or becoming a quant? 33 4mo
+85 Is LMM banking worth it? 21 1y
+85 Fundraiser for Green Beret / BofA Associate 18 2y
+85 2024 Investment Bank Tier List (Ranked by Unethical Culture) 33 2y
+85 Ex-JP Morgan analyst awarded $35M decade after NYC building’s glass door suddenly shattered on her 19 2y
+85 Effort level 19 2y
+85 Anger management issues - any advice? 28 2y
+85 Houlihan Lokey RX or Natixis IBD for FT 24 2y
+85 Truist layoffs? 38 2y
+85 Just got Laid Off - Now What? 42 2y
+85 The ultimate long-term exit that no one talks about 20 3y
+85 Worried about potential layoff at my firm via PIP 53 3y
+85 Direct Promotion From Summer Analyst to Managing Director Is Paradise 8 3y
+85 New Analyst Overdrinking - Scared I opened up to wrong person 29 2y
+85 Bad Intern 25 4y
+85 Weird feeling 23 3y
+85 PJT Base now 120. Other EBs to follow ? 108 4y
+85 how do i "know the markets"? 36 1y
+85 There is no gas left. What’s next? 25 4y
+85 Use of pronouns in IB 18 4y
+85 Words I can't stand anymore after 3 months into the IB analyst role 53 1y
+85 How to kill it as an intern 40 4y
+85 2021 SA IBD as of 7/31/2020 80 5y
+85 Most expensive nights (in $USD) 17 4y
+85 From Liberal Arts to EB 16 4y
+85 Renege a MF Credit SA offer for IBD SA offer? 41 4y
+85 Social frats in banking 55 5y
+85 Life is miserable because of one particular associate. What are the options? 25 4y
+85 Strength of EBs in London 52 5y
+85 1st Year Lateral - Hit Me With Your Best LBO Technicals 67 4y
+85 Deutsche Bank vs RBC 48 6y
+85 Africa in 2100: ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE or SHITHOLE? 50 5y
+85 Analyst pay increase: 95k base yr1 100 6y
+85 Credit Suisse 2019 SA Megathread 300 6y
+85 2018 best RX shops on the street? 32 7y
+85 Morgan Stanley Plans to Boost Junior Banker Pay as Much as 25% 78 7y
+85 Leaving Banking for Entrepreneurship (Specifically Search Funds) 24 6y
+85 Not getting interviews 82 8y
+85 So what happens if I didnt get a return offer 112 8y
+85 How do you deal with someone shaming you? 34 9y
+85 Interviewer Wants to Grab a Beer 37 9y
+85 Bain Capital PE vs PJT RSSG 21 6y
+85 What would it take for you to leave? 24 10y
+85 Banks with the BEST hours 105 4y
+85 Does GPA Matter? 117 4y
+85 How should I read WSJ????????? 153 7y
+85 A Peak Inside the Kimono 87 15y
+85 BB Leveraged Finance Groups-Which group actually does modeling (even if it is non-sponsor deals)? 113 4y
+85 When do you plan on buying a baller car? 83 6y
+85 Four Loko Is the Devil 109 15y
+85 Citi offer--I accepted, is it safe? 366 16y

Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
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