0 Case Study Interview 1 1y
0 Banks that typically take FT 1 1y
+6 Does IB help with founding a startup? 2 1y
0 Morgan Stanley - Review - Technology Data 1y
0 Banco Santander - Interview - Corporate Banking Data 1y
+13 Looking to lateral to IB from a trading role… open to suggestions 7 1y
+11 Best biotech IB groups? 4 1y
+6 How is the IB lateral market for FT analysts? 5 1y
+15 Lateral Start Date Delay – Bad Look? 4 1y
0 Making content while in internship? 1 1y
+16 Just feeling really low and shitty after bonuses 9 1y
0 Structured Finance (ABS/RMBS) - Interview Case study 2 1y
+9 Law intern, should I transition to IB? 1 1y
+18 Will the BofA RIFs increase the bonus pool? 13 1y
0 Best groups in Citi Cap Markets? 1 1y
0 Selling stocks as an analyst 1 1y
+3 DB IB Analyst Comp? 1 1y
0 National Bank Fall IB 4 1y
0 Société Générale - Salary & Bonus - Energy Data 1y
+6 Mind-Altering Substances Making IB Easier? 1 1y
0 Just received interview for Portfolio Valuations. How to prepare? 2 1y
+9 GS TMT London 3 1y
+6 Any Insights on Cantor FIG? 1 1y
+152 Base Compensation Increase | IBD | London 379 1y
0 What is the correct ROIC formula? 1 1y
0 What’s the general consensus on deal flow at the moment? 1 1y
+91 Ferda IB Analyst 16 1y
0 SMBC Nikko Capital Markets - Review - Debt Capital Markets Data 1y
+15 Getting back into IB from Corp Dev 6 1y
0 . 1 1y
0 Lincoln International - Salary & Bonus - Valuation Data 1y
0 Lincoln International - Review - Valuation Data 1y
+7 BoA ECM - Thoughts 8 1y
+3 Two Search Fund Internships 7 1y
+203 Lemkau family nepotism on full display 47 1y
0 AI / LLMs on the day to day… 1 1y
0 Wells Fargo - Client Growth Segments 2 1y
+15 Blue-collar to M&A…Still grinding 2 1y
+103 Kid fucked up RX networking already 20 1y
+3 What makes restructuring interesting to you ? Technically it is much harder to learn ? 1 1y
+19 Brutally honest advice please. How realistic is it to break into IB as an undergrad senior? 10 1y
+22 HL RX NYC Culture 7 1y
0 How to tell if job postings for Analysts are looking for AN1 or AN2? 3 1y
+23 IB Full-Time Recruitment 2026 8 1y
+25 Part-Time LSE Master of Finance - is it viewed the same as Full-Time? 27 1y
+9 Have a BCG 2026 Internship offer, now what? 5 1y
+9 Rising Sophomore Seeking Help 2 1y
0 How hard is it to make it into IBD from a semi target in the UK? 1 1y
+25 Missed SA 2019 recruiting - delay graduation for SA 2020? 22 1y
+6 WF ECM culture? 1 1y
+38 Jefferies | Energy Transition Team 25 1y
0 Jefferies - Interview - Investment Banking Data 1y
0 Case Studies?? 1 1y
+6 Next Steps, Advice Encouraged 1 1y
0 BNP Paribas - Interview - Investment Banking Data 1y
0 Piper Chemicals Case Study 1 1y
0 Linkedin Messaging vs Email 1 1y
+6 FT Recruiting Timeline / Help 17 1y
+22 JEF vs MOE? 15 1y
+15 How upfront about termination should you be? 6 1y
+5 Deal closer for syndicated loans? 7 1y
0 BB AN1 - Cryptic responses post-final round... 1 1y
+2 looking for CFA advice 2 1y
+679 Hedge Fund is Paradise 48 1y
0 Tips for Landing a boutique IB internship Freshman year? 2 1y
+26 Are associates not expected to contribute to the work? 30 1y
0 Figuring out Exits Choices as an IB Analyst 1 1y
+4 LevFin Chicago Comp 2 1y
0 Blindsided by Reviews? 1 1y
0 SC&H Capital - Interview - Generalist Data 1y
+16 After IB: Any Advice? 4 1y
+13 HYP Student Pushing Back Grad - Need Advice 3 1y
+17 Can Master of Science students recruit SA? 8 1y
0 Interested in Bank Exits 2 1y
0 What should I learn before joining a Direct Lending internship? 1 1y
+9 Rejected? 1 1y
0 SMBC - Summer Insights 0 1y
+2 CITI LA RE gooner needs to chill 0 1y
+11 Is it normal for managers to take credit for work in finance? 3 1y
+13 U5 Termination Help!! 4 1y
+8 ECM @BofA 6 1y
+3 Anyone heard of Focus Financial Partners? 1 1y
0 PMCF interview 4 1y
0 IB Additional Prep Resources 1 1y
+3 Associate Signing Bonus - Lateral 2 1y
0 Wells Fargo and Company - Review - Real Estate Data 1y
0 Wells Fargo and Company - Salary & Bonus - Real Estate Data 1y
+7 Plz Help - Missing IB 2 1y
+104 What do you actually learn/ gain from investment banking? 27 1y
+3 Houlihan Lokey 2025 3 1y
+5 Best M&A shops for London? 5 1y
+12 Am I trapped in a financial dead end with no escape? 2 1y
+6 RJ London - any deal flow? 5 1y
+10 Am I cooked? 1 1y
+19 Philadelphia Finance Seats 11 1y
0 should i coffee chat?? 1 1y
+235 UBS to Merge M&A, Sponsor Advisory in Investment Banking Revamp 59 1y
+14 How do salaries / bonuses, banking fields and hours in Switzerland compare to the US? 4 1y
+11 Groups with the worst wlb / culture 13 1y
+52 IB vs. PE in 2024+ 12 1y

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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