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+23 Houston Banks: MS vs. Citi vs. Jefferies 6 6y
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+6 CS M&A vs. Lehman 12 6y
+238 Do banking and PE make you a better business owner? 76 6y
+20 Is it unwise to request one week off in a 6 month off cycle internship? 13 6y
+52 Not Quite Right: What Do I Do? 8 6y
0 Check this out 16 6y
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+18 How much should I expect to drop on an apartment if I have furniture etc.? 71 6y
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0 Thomas Weisel Partners - Details 2 6y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan No 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (79) $150
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