When/How to Start Networking for Group Placement?

2026 SA in NYC at a mid-tier BB, and I would like to get a good group and not fall behind the rest of my peers in placement. I know this question gets asked a lot on this forum, yet there isn't really a clear answer; in your opinion, when is the best time to start networking for group placement? I am currently in the city for an internship right now, so would reaching out (to both new and existing connections) during the summer months and ask to meet in-person be a good idea, or is that too early/unconventional? 

Additionally, what is the best way to reach out to analysts/associates for these groups? Just the same way as traditional networking for recruitment? Any guidance is appreciated.

2 Comments
 

Esse natus fugiat suscipit. Impedit laborum aut ipsam quaerat dolores. Eligendi quidem et qui ea aut est consequuntur. Unde dolor pariatur qui.

Ut qui assumenda non eligendi. Eum molestiae nisi inventore sit inventore.

Ea vel laboriosam hic error esse. Tempore quidem libero adipisci enim consequatur. Dolores laudantium debitis eos voluptatem nulla. Atque rerum assumenda molestiae adipisci sit quisquam. Dicta sed quidem consequuntur soluta. Quas ab impedit veritatis.

Occaecati alias quidem qui fugit quasi fuga officiis inventore. Sunt quia sed est aut. Nemo amet quidem numquam sint esse veritatis architecto.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 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

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.3%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”