+275 Checking in 8 years later [IB to MBB to C-suite] 111 5y
+3 M&A (Math/Statistics) 2 5y
+88 If I identify as Trans could I apply for women's events/programs? 39 5y
0 How to follow up? 1 5y
0 2021 H1B 4 5y
+15 I fucked up 3 5y
+3 Lateral Interview for Morgan Stanley FIG 1 5y
+23 Masters at Semi-Target, worth it? 11 5y
+92 What Field Are You And in What Broad Region? 90 5y
0 Does it still make sense for me to switch into IB? 2 5y
+9 Finishing uni in 2021 - can't get a summer internship 4 5y
+21 Please Roast my Networking Call 2 5y
+15 The A2A Experience - Recent Perspective? 3 5y
+10 Where to go for Investment Banking? 17 5y
0 Getting my Foot in the Door in Healthcare IB World 3 5y
0 Questions to ask HF before accepting offer 1 5y
+19 Undergrad Oxford vs US (Northwestern, Berkeley etc.) 4 5y
+4 SF IB Return to Office Timeline? 1 5y
+15 Need advice on offer 4 5y
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+3 CA-CIB or TRUIST 1 5y
+3 Piper Sandler/Valence Group Chemicals Investment Banking 1 5y
0 Toronto Based Investment Banks 1 5y
0 Trading interviews - Securitized Products Group Morgan Stanley 1 5y
0 How much does location actually matter? 1 5y
+6 My interview is canceled......What should I do 7 5y
+12 Post-Experience Master's in Finance to Support Move from IB to PE? - London 1 5y
0 Wall Street Prep Exam - FT Analyst Training 4 5y
+1 Inappropriate to Network with GS TMT? 1 5y
0 Did I get dinged? (urgent) 11 5y
+2 GS SA 2021 CONFIRMED IN PERSON? 4 5y
+10 LMM PE analyst or MM IB analyst? 10 5y
+4 Northeastern vs SCU vs George Washington 2 5y
+18 WSO Monkey Bot gives away usernames on anon posts 2 5y
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0 Advice on moving to a different city during WFH 1 5y
+7 Current Trends in Healthcare 3 5y
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0 Thoughts on Jeffries for Infrastructure M&A? 5 5y
0 Purchase Price Accounting - PF Balance Sheet Help 1 5y
0 Call with C-Suite 6 5y
+11 Possibly missing a Superday! 2 5y
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+10 LA vs SF vs NY offices application competitiveness 1 5y
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0 Coverage vs. M&A at Mid and Senior Levels 2 5y
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0 FT Shot UK 1 5y
0 What is the best pure Tech group in NY? 4 5y
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+14 Investment Banks in Boston - Reputation 22 5y
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0 Will Summer Internships be in the office or working from home? 8 5y
0 Advice on reaching out to hiring managers 2 5y
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0 Investment Banking Interview Coaching 1 5y
+9 Working 80+ hours at boutique firm, been here little over 3 months, can't stand it much longer... 1 5y
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+11 When is it Appropriate to Use Vacation Days? 12 5y
+99 What is So Bad About UBS? 97 5y
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0 Cap IQ Formula Help 2 5y
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+59 Does the Investment Banking Wage Gap Still Exist? 8 5y
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+62 Is Brown a target? How about Williams? 27 5y
0 San Francisco Roommates 1 5y
0 Great work/life balance for an Investment Bank 1 5y
0 Arma Partners Exit Opportunities and Compensation 1 5y
+10 Crazy to consider (Laz/EVR/PWP) over (GS/MS/JPM) in London? 28 5y
0 LBO Purchase Price Assumptions 1 5y
0 Is it worth lying about your ethnicity to get into diversity programs? 18 5y
+62 Citi Early ID Program 2020 247 5y
+13 Top tier BB or bottom one with better industry? 11 5y
+7 Special Situations Credit Products 2 5y
+217 Quitting major Investment Bank in NYC after 2 months...? 99 5y
+49 What banks / groups would you lever a GS offer for? 23 5y
+257 Will recruiting ever stop accelerating? 84 5y
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+16 Big 5 Toronto Analyst Comp Help 6 5y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
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