+14 PWP Free Groupe deal 17 4mo
+3 genuine question: a WB top group vs UBS bottom group what would u choose 3 4mo
0 Tech IB - West Coast vs NYC? 1 4mo
0 How long to spend studying for UK Regs + Securities Exams 2 4mo
+12 Incoming SA Situation 3 4mo
0 Where can I find unpaid remote search fund internships? 2 4mo
0 LionTree Advisors - Review - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 4mo
0 LionTree Advisors - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 4mo
+183 UBS IB Americas has failed, now behind Santander and Stiffel 37 4mo
+9 Warburg SD today 8 4mo
0 RBC Capital Markets - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking Data 4mo
+9 Moelis REGLL Lateral Associate Recruiting Process 5 4mo
+26 Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (MSEC) - A Culture of Dysfunction and Hostility 8 4mo
0 BX perks and all in comp 1 4mo
+39 FT Recruiting Anxiety 33 4mo
+30 Weird Question: Would you rather your MD be someone you despise, or someone you love? 3 4mo
+16 London - UBS or DB? 15 4mo
+56 AI can now draft 95% of an S1 IPO prospectus in minutes 47 4mo
0 Haitong International Securities - Review - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 Haitong International Securities - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking Data 4mo
+6 Is it worth buying WSP premium package before my internship? 6 4mo
0 Starting internship in IBD at BB, any tips for 2026? 1 4mo
+19 Deutsche Bank (DB) London Reputation and Exits 11 4mo
0 Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Review - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 Biggest Dos and Don'ts (2028 Recruiting) 2 4mo
0 How to prepare for spring week applications 1 4mo
+10 Del 2 4mo
0 DC Advisory - Salary & Bonus - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 4mo
+26 HL vs WB 18 4mo
+17 Rejected from Global Corporate Banking at JPM 9 4mo
+3 Del 4 4mo
0 Goldman Sachs - Review - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 Goldman Sachs - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 Nomura USA IB 1 4mo
+24 Joined a Low Volume Boutique. Am I fucked? 21 4mo
+8 Everyone understaff? (SF specific) 3 4mo
+11 2027 Recruiting 6 4mo
+3 Chardan 2027 0 4mo
+6 Chinese language skills for HK IB 7 4mo
+11 File Organization with Claude (No Cowork) 2 4mo
+11 Full Time RX recruiting 13 4mo
0 RKCA Investment Banking - Review - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 RBS Royal Bank of Scotland - Review - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 4mo
0 Scotiabank - Salary & Bonus - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 4mo
+17 UBS Post Slop 3 4mo
+15 low gpa asking for advice on FT recruiting/junior SA 6 4mo
+35 Does making it in IB mean killing your personality? 11 4mo
+11 Target wanted optionality, not a bid 4 4mo
+14 Rx resources? 15 4mo
+15 Best Consumer groups in NYC 10 4mo
+13 Masters in Finance to pivot to IB? 6 4mo
+6 Psychology major @ UChicago for IB? 11 4mo
0 BMO Capital Markets - Interview - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 Freshman Internship, What Responsibilities Signal Best? 1 4mo
+4 Bocconi AFM or Imperial F&A for IB ? 1 4mo
0 Solomon Partners - Review - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 Solomon Partners - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking Data 4mo
+10 DB Industrials London 7 4mo
0 If you could go back...? 1 4mo
+31 Deutsche Bank London Culture / Reputation 42 4mo
0 IB M&A Salary and Bonus 2025-2026 1 4mo
+3 JPM group change, what is going on with M&A? 1 4mo
+10 Incoming London IB AN1 - What to expect for the first month? 2 4mo
0 GS CMG Info 1 4mo
+6 Am I backup? 1 4mo
+3 Chardan SPD 2027 4 4mo
+84 Leaving IB For Military Thoughts/Advice 36 4mo
0 Goldman Sachs - Interview - Structured Products Data 4mo
+18 William Blair Vs Fifth Third 5 4mo
+3 Best BB in Toronto for comp to WLB 4 4mo
+1 SOS late to IB? 2 4mo
+4 Media & Sports Assets securitization teams (Esoteric ABS originations) 4 4mo
+6 Canada IB to US lateral move feasible for Associates and VP? 1 4mo
0 How much does pre-MBA background matter for IB recruiting at the MBA level? 1 4mo
0 Truist Bank - Interview - Generalist Data 4mo
+9 need some advice - liberal arts school 1 4mo
0 Which Master’s would you choose for Investment Banking? 2 4mo
+3 Corporate Banking Street Comp 11 4mo
+14 Value of Varsity Rowing | Europe/London Recruiting 5 4mo
+9 British Petroleum - DEI Steroids 17 4mo
0 Société Générale - Salary & Bonus - Energy Data 4mo
+3 JPM SD 7 4mo
0 sos advice needed - crying junior 3 4mo
0 DC Advisory - Salary & Bonus - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 4mo
+32 Side hustles + investing put me ahead pre-IB… does this materially change my career path? 11 4mo
+9 Choosing Uni for IB/ finance 4 4mo
+13 2026 Summer Internship (BB, JP / GS) projected Return Offer rates? 7 4mo
+8 Long Distance Relationship in IB 7 4mo
+10 Getting thrown in the deep end when you start your internship 9 4mo
+5 LMM Internship > UBS For Experience? 1 4mo
+11 LA Boutique / MM IB Recruiting Timeline for Summer Analyst Roles 1 4mo
+28 Update: LA IB Scene 33 4mo
+40 Lied slightly about gpa? 27 4mo
+130 IB Firm Cultures as a Woman 29 4mo
+26 RBC NYC Groups 2026 Advice 20 4mo
0 Barclays - Interview - Investment Banking Data 4mo
0 CastleOak Securities - Review - Generalist Data 4mo
+3 Evaluating a Boutique Investment Bank 2 4mo
0 CastleOak Securities - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 4mo
+4 GS Working Culture 2026 8 4mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
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