+10 Negative Feedback 3 1y
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0 Goldman Sachs - What to expect in an Investment Banking Structured Credit - Associate Interview? 1 1y
0 Ardea Partners London 1 1y
0 CAREER ADVICE: Investment Management/ RIA 1 1y
0 Exit ASAP 2 1y
0 2025 data for IB analyst placement in top firms 0 1y
+22 maintaining your looks working 90+ hours/week in IB to continue cracking huzz? 11 1y
0 Stifel Baltimore? 4 1y
+14 Recruiting for the US as a UK graduate? 9 1y
0 Exits from Houlihan Lokey IB 4 1y
+24 Feeling burnt out before even starting IB...should I target a new career path? 10 1y
+18 GS HC or MS (Generalist) 13 1y
+31 UCLA IB Placement 22 1y
+4 Rounding GPAs on the Actual IB Application 8 1y
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+10 What Is The Best TMT Group Amongst The Non-Tech Specializing EBs 3 1y
+1 Poll: Potential BB 1 1y
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+21 Houston 2025 IB Rankings 10 1y
+3 Comp @ Infra Fund 6 1y
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+6 …bbb 5 1y
0 What Does Return Offer Day/Last Day of Internship Look Like? 1 1y
+15 Curious About Capital Markets Group & Interview Prep Tips 1 1y
+36 Is IB really worth it? 25 1y
0 Deutsche Bank Second Round Recruiting 2 1y
0 BB & EB Group Rankings 8 1y
+61 Citi IBD results - Fraser delivering 11 1y
0 Nepotism and Meritocracy 1 1y
+6 Deutsche Bank IB SA Recruiting — Process Overview & What They Look For? 1 1y
0 Insight on Deutsche Bank's Second Round IB Recruiting (August – NY Office)? 1 1y
0 Career Advice Needed: Commerzbank S&T vs. CME Market Risk 4 1y
+34 JPM NY FIG Culture 50 1y
0 Hospital M&A 2 1y
+9 What to do before FT 8 1y
+9 Is Breaking into IB Possible From Non-Target (Penn State) With These Credentials? 1 1y
+1 Is Audit really that bad? 2 1y
+13 Top Groups at Citi? 23 1y
+32 How to recruit from a non-target? 19 1y
+30 How did Stern do this IB recruiting cycle? 16 1y
0 Questions about RBC IB 1 1y
+4 Summer 2026 Recruiting 7 1y
0 Summer 2026 Recruiting 1 1y
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+25 A Quote For All You Efficient Market Hypothesis Believers To Read 4 1y
+12 Underwhelming Internship So Far 1 1y
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0 Citizens nyc 3 1y
+6 Analyst 3 in M&A Comp Benchmarking 3 1y
+15 CS Undergrad + International Student → Tech Investment Banking? 6 1y
+9 sponsor finance credit analyst to FSG/LevFin ? 2 1y
+34 Why WSO “Tiers” Suck 4 1y
+7 Rising Junior Seeking Advice (SA 2026) 2 1y
+9 Oddly Specific Intern Question 1 1y
+23 UCLA Clubs Placement 6 1y
+33 AN1 advice on getting ramped up, no finance background 14 1y
+12 Seeking IB Advice 5 1y
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+26 Worth Leaving IB? 14 1y
+6 Jeff Stute was a big loss for PWP 2 1y
+27 FT Recruiting Chances without the Return-Offer 14 1y
+6 Houlihan Atlanta 2 1y
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0 How can I find a mentor in Investment Banking in Calgary? 1 1y
+3 SMBC Project Finance Group? 25 1y
+2 Progress Partners Boston/NYC? 4 1y
0 Networking with Company Alumni 1 1y
+93 The New 2+2(+2) 18 1y
+33 How tf are BBA grads from Christ University getting front office roles at Goldman Sachs? 13 1y
0 IU Kelley (no Kelley) 2 1y
0 BofA NYC Group Placement Process 3 1y
+12 When/How to Start Networking for Group Placement? 2 1y
0 Chances of Breaking into Regional IB as a non-target 2 1y
+9 Del. 1 1y
+10 Worth it to transfer for IB if it means starting Spring 2026? 2 1y
+31 Comprehensive List of Houston IBs 18 1y
+15 FT Recruiting 7 1y
+13 Private Credit Salary Thoughts 10 1y
+14 Slight Chance at IB Club 7 1y
0 Full Time Recruiting 1 1y
+1 To lateral or not to lateral 3 1y
+10 USNews 2025-2026 Ranking Leak 3 1y
+30 TwinBrook Capital Partners - Any Details? 33 1y
0 Banks on the Windsurf/Google deal? 2 1y
+9 Negotiating FT offer 4 1y
+22 Province Firm 10 1y
0 Emory Goizueta or UVA Econ for IB 2 1y
+13 Questions About IB Recruiting Timeline and WSO Academy 3 1y
0 IB Interview Prep 1 1y
+9 Recruiting for Gigs NOW - Advice? 1 1y
+33 Goldman Demands an Oath From Junior Bankers Every 3 Months 17 1y
+6 PMCF - Detroit 1 1y
+14 MM Super Day coming up. Advice? 3 1y
0 IB Computer Reccommendation 3 1y
+17 Is it possible to break into Hong Kong or Singapore from Western Ivey? 7 1y
+4 Feeling Lost for Return, What Should I Do? 3 1y
+3 BB AN3 base London 6 1y
+15 BB IBD vs EB PCA 26SA 6 1y

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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%

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October 2026 Investment Banking

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