+18 IB laid off due to Covid - Suggestions? 2 6y
+33 Valuing a fintech (loan originator) 12 6y
+10 Citi SF 2020 Thoughts (prestige, deal flow, ranking, etc.) 6 6y
+17 PE Recruiting from Top MM Bank 11 6y
+28 Asking for return SA instead of FT? 7 6y
+9 Exit Ops for Lateral Hires 1 6y
+3 Resources for distressed debt valuation 1 6y
+13 Graduating Senior looking to Break into IB 3 6y
+46 I regret going for an MBA 10 6y
+3 Unicredit graduate program salary in CIB 1 6y
+26 Ultimate End Goal of Networking? 9 6y
+48 Hate Clothes Shopping? Check This Out. 29 6y
+15 2021 FT recruiting help 4 6y
+11 Startups vs. Finance During COVID 1 6y
+35 Debt Capital Markets "Exit Ops" 17 6y
+37 Exit opps for tech bankers 15 6y
+3 Start BB IB FT in Jan/Feb? 1 6y
+12 Any advice for a rising sophomore? 1 6y
+26 Citi Global Head of IB: “We Will Hire 75% of Interns” 18 6y
+9 PWP SA 2020 Update 7 6y
+9 IB Operations -> MO/FO Role 1 6y
+14 Android or iPhone? 2 6y
+7 What do you all eat at home/at work to stay healthy? 4 6y
+15 Decided on finance late - do I have any shot at SA 2021 internships? 1 6y
+9 is my BO spring week worth doing LDN 5 6y
+380 Why Guaranteed Full-Time Offers Don't Make Sense 113 6y
+23 Academic Q: Are principal return requirements included in the discount rate? Should you accept a project w/ zero NPV? 7 6y
+55 Comparing IB Recruiting to PE Recruiting 16 6y
+28 Smart or Stupid Strategy - going for SA position AFTER senior year? 14 6y
+51 Using Fake ID while networking? 30 6y
+4 What sector team should I choose 1 6y
+3 Is it worthwhile applying for IB SA 2021 in the USA if you're not a native? 1 6y
+16 Best source for financial data? 7 6y
+15 Universities Remote in Fall 2020? 3 6y
+11 "Would you choose your bank again?" Question 3 6y
+3 Why did you choose your industry coverage group? 1 6y
+13 What's the best way to answer ''What do you do in the IBD'' / "Describe IBD"? 8 6y
+3 FT recruiting for Class of 2021 1 6y
+38 The BEST plan B for IB 15 6y
+3 Capital Lease Accounting 1 6y
+6 Most Badass Intern Stories 1 6y
+12 syracuse on wall street? 12 6y
+3 Networking with junior vs. senior bankers 2 6y
+4 Python at home 1 6y
+5 tough question - 110M in debt to pay 100M in ppe and 10M in commision 5 6y
+3 Credit Investing vs. IB 1 6y
+21 IB: Oppenheimer vs. STRH vs. Stephens vs. Stifel 16 6y
+19 How to be better during quarantine. What to do during this pandemic? 7 6y
+8 How is PJT holding up post Bx spin-out 3 6y
+144 Bulge bracket analyst perks 105 6y
+12 How is Equity / Enterprise Value Affected by Stock Option Exercise? 1 6y
+18 Disciplinary file 7 6y
+9 hi u dkdppur 1 6y
+5 COVID-19 Impact on SA 2022? 11 6y
+21 Equity Reseach vs IB Compensation 7 6y
+11 A2A Lateralling 6 6y
+21 Career Advice - IB 5 6y
+12 Elite Boutique Technicals 25 6y
0 Guide to becoming a STAR IB analyst 6 6y
+21 Requesting Help from Smart People - (PE / IB) Interview Question 8 6y
+10 Skills needed to succeed in banking/finance? 1 6y
+521 Dad's a partner at a PE shop how do I use it to network? 76 6y
+12 IBD recruitment in 2021 2 6y
+3 JP Morgan IB Hispanic Virtual Conference 1 6y
+3 real vs preferred name for company email 1 6y
+22 Sessional GPA? 9 6y
+11 Incoming SA: How to bring up common interests in networking circumstances 4 6y
+19 Rank these boutiques in 2020: Greenhill, Gugg, Roth, HL, Jef 9 6y
+36 How to leverage offers 22 6y
+15 Best M&A books to prepare for summers 19 6y
+31 Full time offers to SA thoughts 8 6y
+12 Internships in different banks 1 6y
+29 Principal repayment in a DCF 11 6y
+5 How do exit opportunities differ for Rx groups vs M&A groups 1 6y
+17 Balance Sheet Not Balancing 9 6y
+3 ib internship after senior year 1 6y
+54 UBS vs. HW 31 6y
+16 Rutgers FO Individuals - NEW THREAD 10 6y
+38 Where is BofA/BAML headed? 15 6y
+8 Top LACs? 3 6y
+9 Networking Strategies 1 6y
+34 LDN: Lateral from Tier 2 BB to T1 Boutique? 9 6y
+9 GMI April 2020....the end is nigh? 1 6y
+12 Career switcher with a STEM background, need advice on the best way to switch to Investment Banking Analyst role 1 6y
+45 We are all misreading what guaranteed FT means!? 15 6y
+12 Advice needed: switching to IB for FT after SA in AM (passive) 1 6y
+14 Pitch Pitch Pitch 5 6y
+22 Learning how to make dcfs and valuations for the first time, how to get good quickly? 2 6y
+9 Credit Risk+ Risk Management F500 + MSF 1 6y
+4 EXPERIENCE VS. EXTRACURRICULARS 2 6y
+9 [Input Needed] Industry-wise Valuation Resources 0 6y
+18 Craziest deals you've worked on 6 6y
+60 Give up banking and MBA? Difficult choice and disappointing stats on top MBA compensation 10 years in. Any comment? 45 6y
+8 Lateral IB Coverage to RX after a year 4 6y
+3 Market Strategy Team 1 6y
+12 Which internship should I (freshman) accept to best position myself for a junior year SA offer? 2 6y
+3 M&A boutique interview questions 1 6y
+17 No Return Offer - Disclose This in Networking Email? 5 6y
+3 Non-Tech IB Lateral to Tech Corp Dev? 1 6y
+21 Are there better finance jobs than IB? 9 6y

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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