+9 Research to IB pipeline w/in Specific Industry (Energy) 1 3mo
+12 BofA Groups 2026 update? 19 3mo
0 IB SA Recruiting 3 3mo
0 Have no ties with California but wanted to do WC banking - How to justify my interest and connection? 1 3mo
+20 Freshman at Rutgers Newark — Best Way to Get an IB Internship? 10 3mo
+33 BB Background Check - GPA 26 3mo
+3 What can you realistically do if you don't get an RO? 6 3mo
+11 Ex-banker building AI tool for investment banking - looking for feedback 3 3mo
+72 SF Tech Banking Rankings 90 3mo
+32 SpaceX IPO 19 3mo
0 Citi NYC LevFin culture, WLB, other insights? 1 4mo
0 "AI interview" 1 4mo
+64 Moving to Boston - Suggestions 41 4mo
+11 Evercore HC Menlo vs Lazard HC SF 6 4mo
+12 Is Bocconi actually worth the money for London IB if my other options are significantly cheaper? 1 4mo
+6 Infra banking vs. RE banking 4 4mo
+12 Fox Acquires Roku for $22BN 3 4mo
+120 Curious as to why anyone stays in IB after your analyst years 37 4mo
+6 Any info on MS new Dallas office(s)? 1 4mo
+4 Maybe Off Topic, but I Somewhat regret leaving IB, I miss the money. 3 4mo
+36 Summer Class is wild 19 4mo
+17 Is IB recruiting actually becoming impossible? 14 4mo
+18 How hard is FT recruiting compared to regular SA recruiting? 16 4mo
+59 DA Davidson IB 19 4mo
+74 Tools of the Trade: Pro Tips 39 4mo
+19 WF NYC LevFin culture, WLB, other insights? 7 4mo
0 Tech IB - West Coast vs NYC? 1 4mo
+12 Incoming SA Situation 3 4mo
+9 Moelis REGLL Lateral Associate Recruiting Process 5 4mo
+39 FT Recruiting Anxiety 33 4mo
0 Starting internship in IBD at BB, any tips for 2026? 1 4mo
+19 Deutsche Bank (DB) London Reputation and Exits 11 4mo
0 Biggest Dos and Don'ts (2028 Recruiting) 2 4mo
+26 HL vs WB 18 4mo
+24 Joined a Low Volume Boutique. Am I fucked? 21 4mo
+8 Everyone understaff? (SF specific) 3 4mo
+11 Full Time RX recruiting 13 4mo
+15 low gpa asking for advice on FT recruiting/junior SA 6 4mo
+15 Best Consumer groups in NYC 10 4mo
+13 Masters in Finance to pivot to IB? 6 4mo
+6 Psychology major @ UChicago for IB? 11 4mo
0 Freshman Internship, What Responsibilities Signal Best? 1 4mo
0 If you could go back...? 1 4mo
+10 Incoming London IB AN1 - What to expect for the first month? 2 4mo
+3 Chardan SPD 2027 4 4mo
+84 Leaving IB For Military Thoughts/Advice 37 4mo
+18 William Blair Vs Fifth Third 5 4mo
+1 SOS late to IB? 2 4mo
+4 Media & Sports Assets securitization teams (Esoteric ABS originations) 4 4mo
+6 Canada IB to US lateral move feasible for Associates and VP? 1 4mo
0 How much does pre-MBA background matter for IB recruiting at the MBA level? 1 4mo
+9 need some advice - liberal arts school 1 4mo
0 Which Master’s would you choose for Investment Banking? 2 4mo
+9 British Petroleum - DEI Steroids 17 4mo
+3 JPM SD 7 4mo
0 sos advice needed - crying junior 3 4mo
+32 Side hustles + investing put me ahead pre-IB… does this materially change my career path? 11 4mo
+9 Choosing Uni for IB/ finance 4 4mo
+13 2026 Summer Internship (BB, JP / GS) projected Return Offer rates? 7 4mo
+8 Long Distance Relationship in IB 7 4mo
+11 LA Boutique / MM IB Recruiting Timeline for Summer Analyst Roles 1 4mo
+28 Update: LA IB Scene 33 4mo
+130 IB Firm Cultures as a Woman 29 4mo
+26 RBC NYC Groups 2026 Advice 20 4mo
+4 GS Working Culture 2026 8 4mo
+3 Securitized Products Investment Banking 9 4mo
+16 Del 11 4mo
+13 BNP Paribas Montreal to NYC Pipeline? 11 4mo
+14 Colgate vs Claremont McKenna for NYC IB Recruiting 9 4mo
+49 Associate & Above IB exits 20 4mo
+16 Intern Return Offers 5 4mo
+7 How does GS group placement / TMT placement work? 2 4mo
+1 Summer Analyst Tutoring 8 4mo
0 Which Banks / Groups Actually Do Cool Group Outings and Off-Sites? 3 4mo
0 No Freshman Year Internship 1 4mo
+8 2028 internship recruiting timeline? 12 4mo
0 When to start networking/reaching out for MM IB internships in sophomore summer? 1 4mo
+3 Incoming Summer Analyst, Sophomore Summer advice? 1 4mo
+8 Will Learning Japanese Help Me for Nomura & Mizuho Recruiting? 9 4mo
+80 deleted deleted deleted deleted deleted 45 4mo
+3 Moving locations in same group from SA to FT 1 4mo
0 UPenn Huntsman Program Recruiting 1 4mo
+6 How do you build intuition for what financial metrics actually mean? 1 4mo
0 How bad is getting fired for performance? 3 4mo
+12 Solo Intern in NYC this summer – How to network & find new connections/friends? 7 4mo
+4 DCM at HSBC 9 4mo
+1 College Decision for IB 1 4mo
0 Rice for IB? 2 4mo
+6 Personal thoughts Duke IB 28 4mo
+6 College Decision for IB 1 4mo
+13 LMM to BB/EB - Will analysts/associates/VPs reject my coffee request? 5 4mo
+36 Incoming IB Analyst: Best Ways to Prepare? 13 4mo
+1 JPM PB Superday Offer 4 4mo
+2 independent excel training 2 4mo
+305 Vandy MSF 27 4mo
+21 Didnt get return at Megafund rofl 12 4mo
+3 Help needed: current SA 7 4mo
+9 Strong MM in SF vs. Weaker MM in NYC for Exits? Same coverage group 5 4mo
+32 Most Recognizable Names In the Restructuring / Special Situations Space 21 4mo
0 Lateral first-year Associate opportunities 1 4mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • 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 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
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