+14 William Blair vs Guggenheim MM (Chicago) 9 5y
+1 GS SA 2022 - Haven't heard anything? 3 5y
+95 Sam Shiah AMA request 45 5y
+7 Can someone point me to one or two companies with complex capital structures? 12 5y
+3 Post-MBA Equity Research Total Comp 1 5y
+3 Reputable Boutique Firms? 1 5y
+10 Any other interns questioning their interest in the industry? 7 5y
+12 Houlihan Fairness Opinions - Comp at VP / MD level 1 5y
+6 Moving from HSBC M&A to more 'reputable' banks? 3 5y
+15 What's the bullpen experience like? 11 5y
+3 When is BOFA/Citi opening apps for 2022 FT 2 5y
+11 Transfer from Big 4 to Investment Banking field 14 5y
0 Whats with London IB internships 2 5y
+12 Summer 2023 In Person vs. Online? 10 5y
+2 LBO/DCF modeling course rec? 2 5y
+29 Analysts from bad groups, where did you go? 33 5y
+9 Coverage midtier BB to M&A or Tech 3 5y
+2 When do A1 get their banker bags? 12 5y
+62 Credit Suisse closing down IBD? More senior departures... 28 5y
0 Corp dev / strategy / biz dev comp increases?? 4 5y
+1 How To Get Out Of Office To Interview? 3 5y
+12 What is the least traditional path you've ever seen break into IB? 1 5y
0 Can someone please explain penny warrants for a PrivateCo 1 5y
+5 Target schools in the Netherlands 5 5y
+11 Municipal IB to Corporate IB? 9 5y
+37 High schooler seeking for an internship at banks 14 5y
+3 I am giving up on trying to get into IB. Giving one last try through WSO community. 21 5y
+9 Recent HYP Grad, Hoping to Get into IB... 8 5y
0 Has RBC extended offers to 2021 Summer interns yet? 3 5y
+19 Consulting --> IB? 3 5y
0 SA Return Offer Rates By Bank 2 5y
0 Should JPM be considered a top BB? 9 5y
+6 Take Private - Football field chart? 1 5y
+3 How to capitalise on a deals tax vacay in big 4 this summer? 1 5y
+3 Vacations in M&A 1 5y
+487 BAML 2020 SA - Any updates? 804 5y
+20 Are the hours really that bad? Or just bias from who's positing here? 13 5y
0 Series 63 2 5y
+5 Are there any firms or teams with good hours/culture in banking? 6 5y
+9 JPM IB $10-15k year-end bonus??? 20 5y
+32 does anyone take their Nicotine Fix in office ? 11 5y
+5 Should you include cover letter if they don’t ask? 6 5y
+17 JPM HC vs Moelis NY 13 5y
0 Tips for writing about deals 1 5y
+13 Putting study abroad on resume before going abroad? 6 5y
+13 Thought on Deutsche bank TMT (sf office) in 2019? 13 5y
+92 West Coast IB Rankings 66 5y
+5 PWP Dartmouth Partners--First Round? 7 5y
+17 Levfin VS Leveraged Lending? 10 5y
+9 Info on JPM Industry Groups 6 5y
0 Evercore Menlo Park 1 5y
+3 Michael Page London Info 1 5y
+9 Running a business while working in IB? 2 5y
+26 Non-Big 4 TAS vs Valuations vs Small M&A boutique 2 5y
+13 How to answer why Healthcare with tech background 2 5y
+3 Living/Eating/Nightlife Rec's for NYC? 3 5y
+12 SPAC Questions. Please Help 1 5y
+13 Info on Exits From These Barclays Groups 15 5y
+13 EVR MP Tech vs. JPM SF Tech 9 5y
+30 Q&A: Analyst at BB - India Coverage 5 5y
+26 When do you take care of your physical and mental health when you're working 80-100HR Weeks? 1 5y
+12 Social Media famous in IB and PE 5 5y
+15 Memorable Moments of Exasperation 1 5y
+15 Social Media famous and working in IB 1 5y
+9 Company ghosting me on reimbursement? 3 5y
+28 GS 2021 Full-time 72 5y
+69 2021 Full-Time IB Analyst Recruiting 69 5y
+5 DCM - Best Resources to Learn? 4 5y
+122 Wso demographic 128 5y
+8 Guggenheim RX 6 5y
+9 How hard is it for Communication Major to break in IB? Tips for a sophomore? 1 5y
+7 Somebody on SSRI in IB? 5 5y
+17 Is WFH going to continue? Should I lease an apartment? 7 5y
0 Barclays 2021 Banking Analyst Graduate Program 3 5y
+19 Is hunting a bad interest to discuss in IB? 17 5y
+19 No HH outreach yet as first year analyst? 3 5y
+9 Best Excel Resources For Getting Better With Large Amounts Of Data And Scalable Logic? 3 5y
+28 NYC Suburbs as Associate 44 5y
+9 Garden Leave and Non-Compete / Solicit in A2A Offer Letter? 1 5y
0 Asset purchase and NWC 1 5y
0 SIE exam equivalent in Europe? 2 5y
+52 How many relevant internships did you have by IB recruiting? 52 5y
+28 Does IB to Biglaw make sense? 6 5y
+8 Reneging FT offer situation, HELP! 2 5y
+14 Vice President Lev Fin 10 5y
+3 Harris Williams bonus? 1 5y
+10 STUDENT PLEASE HELP!! 15 5y
+44 IS IB even the move anymore? 21 5y
+4 Investment banking analyst job automated? 6 5y
+3 Technical questions — how to get started? 7 5y
+11 For Distressed/Special Sits - which group is better? GS TMT vs. 2nd Tier RX 3 5y
+6 What type of Corporate Finance opportunities should I look for in College that can help me run my family’s business? 2 5y
+12 BO Office Location Questions 2 5y
+14 Cold Email Template for Linkedin 3 5y
+2 Pitchbooks PPT 1 5y
+10 impact of a senior banker leaving the firm? 3 5y
+20 Learning Python for IB? 11 5y
+4 Question about offer 1 5y
+3 The Way to a Banker’s Heart Is a Free Meal 1 5y
+15 How important is it to remember everything in training? 5 5y

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • 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 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • 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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