+3 Office COVID Safety Precautions 1 4y
+3 Commodities Trading House to IB 1 4y
+4 Why did HR tell me that I shouldn't be discussing bonuses with my coworkers? 2 4y
+14 RX Consulting to RX Banking lateral move - take an analyst role at a smaller EB or go for associate at a larger EB? 3 4y
0 HSBC Sponsors Coverage NYC 1 4y
+26 Can’t land a interviews/ Job 13 4y
+6 Corporate Banking in the UK, how does it work? 1 4y
+74 Credit Suisse demise - least attractive bank 54 4y
+4 JP Morgan Equity Research part time Internship Salary 1 4y
+6 Does all-in comp change by just the amount of the base increase or does it get a double bump up from bonus? 1 4y
+8 Looking for an IB Mock Interview Partner 8 4y
+23 Really low self worth 12 4y
+8 Timeline for Micro boutiques in NYC? 4 4y
+9 Emory for Recruiting 6 4y
+3 VP lifestyle in SF TMT 1 4y
+18 Breaking back into IB...? 6 4y
+16 How does a coverage banker lateral into M&A? 16 4y
0 TD Securities Superday 6 4y
0 Worth it to reach out? 3 4y
+8 Fratty IBD Groups 8 4y
+21 Analysts & Associates - "Investment Bankers" or not? 35 4y
+3 Working out as a first year analyst? 1 4y
+14 William Blair vs Guggenheim MM (Chicago) 9 4y
+1 GS SA 2022 - Haven't heard anything? 3 4y
+95 Sam Shiah AMA request 45 4y
+7 Can someone point me to one or two companies with complex capital structures? 12 4y
+3 Post-MBA Equity Research Total Comp 1 4y
+3 Reputable Boutique Firms? 1 4y
+10 Any other interns questioning their interest in the industry? 7 4y
+12 Houlihan Fairness Opinions - Comp at VP / MD level 1 4y
+6 Moving from HSBC M&A to more 'reputable' banks? 3 4y
+15 What's the bullpen experience like? 11 4y
+3 When is BOFA/Citi opening apps for 2022 FT 2 4y
+11 Transfer from Big 4 to Investment Banking field 14 4y
0 Whats with London IB internships 2 4y
+12 Summer 2023 In Person vs. Online? 10 4y
+2 LBO/DCF modeling course rec? 2 4y
+29 Analysts from bad groups, where did you go? 33 4y
+9 Coverage midtier BB to M&A or Tech 3 4y
+2 When do A1 get their banker bags? 12 4y
+62 Credit Suisse closing down IBD? More senior departures... 28 4y
0 Corp dev / strategy / biz dev comp increases?? 4 4y
+1 How To Get Out Of Office To Interview? 3 4y
+12 What is the least traditional path you've ever seen break into IB? 1 4y
0 Can someone please explain penny warrants for a PrivateCo 1 4y
+9 Healthcare IB interview questions 3 4y
+5 Target schools in the Netherlands 5 4y
+11 Municipal IB to Corporate IB? 9 4y
+37 High schooler seeking for an internship at banks 14 4y
+3 I am giving up on trying to get into IB. Giving one last try through WSO community. 21 4y
+9 Recent HYP Grad, Hoping to Get into IB... 8 4y
0 Has RBC extended offers to 2021 Summer interns yet? 3 4y
+19 Consulting --> IB? 3 4y
0 SA Return Offer Rates By Bank 2 4y
0 Should JPM be considered a top BB? 9 4y
+6 Take Private - Football field chart? 1 4y
+3 How to capitalise on a deals tax vacay in big 4 this summer? 1 4y
+3 Vacations in M&A 1 4y
+487 BAML 2020 SA - Any updates? 804 4y
+20 Are the hours really that bad? Or just bias from who's positing here? 13 4y
0 Series 63 2 4y
+5 Are there any firms or teams with good hours/culture in banking? 6 4y
+9 JPM IB $10-15k year-end bonus??? 20 4y
+31 does anyone take their Nicotine Fix in office ? 11 4y
+5 Should you include cover letter if they don’t ask? 6 4y
+17 JPM HC vs Moelis NY 13 4y
0 Tips for writing about deals 1 4y
+13 Putting study abroad on resume before going abroad? 6 4y
+13 Thought on Deutsche bank TMT (sf office) in 2019? 13 4y
+92 West Coast IB Rankings 66 4y
+5 PWP Dartmouth Partners--First Round? 7 4y
+17 Levfin VS Leveraged Lending? 10 4y
+9 Info on JPM Industry Groups 6 4y
0 Evercore Menlo Park 1 4y
+3 Michael Page London Info 1 4y
+9 Running a business while working in IB? 2 4y
+26 Non-Big 4 TAS vs Valuations vs Small M&A boutique 2 4y
+13 How to answer why Healthcare with tech background 2 4y
+123 How to deal with a narc at work? 40 4y
+3 Living/Eating/Nightlife Rec's for NYC? 3 4y
+12 SPAC Questions. Please Help 1 4y
+13 Info on Exits From These Barclays Groups 15 4y
+13 EVR MP Tech vs. JPM SF Tech 9 4y
+30 Q&A: Analyst at BB - India Coverage 5 4y
+26 When do you take care of your physical and mental health when you're working 80-100HR Weeks? 1 4y
+12 Social Media famous in IB and PE 5 4y
+15 Memorable Moments of Exasperation 1 4y
+15 Social Media famous and working in IB 1 4y
+9 Company ghosting me on reimbursement? 3 4y
+28 GS 2021 Full-time 72 4y
+69 2021 Full-Time IB Analyst Recruiting 69 4y
+5 DCM - Best Resources to Learn? 4 4y
+122 Wso demographic 128 4y
+8 Guggenheim RX 6 4y
+9 How hard is it for Communication Major to break in IB? Tips for a sophomore? 1 4y
+7 Somebody on SSRI in IB? 5 4y
+17 Is WFH going to continue? Should I lease an apartment? 7 4y
0 Barclays 2021 Banking Analyst Graduate Program 3 4y
+19 Is hunting a bad interest to discuss in IB? 17 4y
+19 No HH outreach yet as first year analyst? 3 4y

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
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