+66 What is paid for an aquisition - EV or Equity Value? 26 5y
+1 Comp Increase Effect on Bonuses 2 5y
+5 Healthcare —> Technology Group 2 5y
+12 Data Analyst - Call with Associate in IB scheduled through connection - how to impress 2 5y
+24 BB ECM vs MM IBD 14 5y
+3 Background Check / OWI 2 5y
+15 Life as a Staffer 8 5y
+53 3.0 GPA, 2nd tier target, looking to get into FT IB 36 5y
+80 Tricks to work less in IB 30 5y
+201 Are some of us very insecure? 58 5y
+5 Training for SA (BB Regional office) 1 5y
+3 Is it worth living in NYC as an analyst? 4 5y
+3 JPM RISK MANAGEMENT 1 5y
+25 Argument for middle/back office? 5 5y
+2 Change in major post SA offer 2 5y
+23 What exactly do these international J Banks do in IB? 4 5y
+92 How tf do you know what you want to do? 22 5y
+7 Corporate Banking Base Pay Bumps? 34 5y
+104 Big4 M&A - An Explanation 48 5y
+10 How many interns are in the GS, JPM, and MS Summer Analyst classes in NYC usually? 7 5y
+61 Stanford Wall Street Placement East Coast 23 5y
+11 Anything interesting going on that could affect markets? 9 5y
+10 SMBC Nikko Capital Markets ECM vs DCM (Associate) 8 5y
+3 State of new analysts — just quitting 3 5y
+2 Buy Infra Funds for Work/Life Balance 4 5y
+12 Thoughts on Financo | Raymond James right now? 7 5y
+31 This is bullshit. Any advice? 28 5y
+10 UBS SF vs. Bear Stearns SF 26 5y
+14 Investment Banking or Financial Engineering as a Canadian? 2 5y
+63 Intel on Centerview Partners 34 5y
+37 If the NFL/NBA bickered about prestige the way WSO does about IB.. 10 5y
+20 Cybersecurity focused boutiques? 11 5y
+47 MS GCM offer vs RBC IBD offer 29 5y
+3 CAN YOU TRADE SPREADS 0 DTE ON SPX? 1 5y
+2 Tobin FT 2022 6 5y
+6 BofA bumps pay up to $100k from $95k 1 5y
0 What's all-in median BB analyst comp now, after all the raises? 1 5y
+4 How late does FT recruiting go? 3 5y
+5 Motivation to Get Through Tedious Task? 2 5y
+10 BB coaching offers = SCAMS 2 5y
+18 State of BMO Capital Markets 2021 27 5y
+21 Going insane with laterals 1 5y
+3 IB industrial placements - apply straight to Grad schemes after? 1 5y
+523 You are a bottom bucket analyst if... 61 5y
+70 How to be Crème de la Crème at GOLDMAN SACHS 32 5y
+5 Negotiating a BB Offer? 7 5y
+26 High School Senior Prep for IB 35 5y
+10 Tech / Corporate Strategy Recruiters 11 5y
+3 Is there anyone on this forum that got into BAML non diversity? 1 5y
+16 Non-Compete Section for IB Analysts 14 5y
+1 Boston 2022 FT analyst opportunities? 4 5y
+4 Interested in Boutique IB Recruiting - Need Advice 4 5y
+39 PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE A COLLEGE 66 5y
0 PJT 120k Total compensation in London 1 5y
+13 Dumb Accounting Question 3 5y
0 IB Hours/Work Life Balance Relative to other Industries 1 5y
+32 Is accretion/dilution the most profoundly stupid “idea” in the history of mankind? (Yes) 8 5y
0 How are Salary increases going to affect bonuses? 1 5y
+3 Office COVID Safety Precautions 1 5y
+3 Commodities Trading House to IB 1 5y
+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 5y
0 HSBC Sponsors Coverage NYC 1 5y
+26 Can’t land a interviews/ Job 13 5y
+6 Corporate Banking in the UK, how does it work? 1 5y
+74 Credit Suisse demise - least attractive bank 54 5y
+4 JP Morgan Equity Research part time Internship Salary 1 5y
+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 5y
+23 Really low self worth 12 5y
+8 Timeline for Micro boutiques in NYC? 4 5y
+3 VP lifestyle in SF TMT 1 5y
+18 Breaking back into IB...? 6 5y
+16 How does a coverage banker lateral into M&A? 16 5y
0 Worth it to reach out? 3 5y
+8 Fratty IBD Groups 8 5y
+21 Analysts & Associates - "Investment Bankers" or not? 35 5y
+3 Working out as a first year analyst? 1 5y
+14 William Blair vs Guggenheim MM (Chicago) 9 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
+29 Analysts from bad groups, where did you go? 33 5y
+9 Coverage midtier BB to M&A or Tech 3 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
+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

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
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Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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