+9 Trading Assistant Global desk in Bulgaria- Is this a good opportunity? 1 3y
+5 Changing divisions after summer internship 8 8mo
+3 Girls Who Invest or Sophomore summer IB recruiting 1 4y
+4 Deleteddddd 1 3y
+4 Undergraduate Major 9 4y
+10 Longer than expected background check 5 4y
+4 background check 2 4y
+3 Linkedin connecting after cold call 1 4y
+47 Bad Networking Calls - Analysts' Faults? 10 4y
+9 Should I get any job in Finance as I continue working towards the job I want? 1 4y
+3 Any IBanks still interviewing? 1 4y
+3 Locations for Series Exams?? 2 4y
+12 Recruiters already reaching out? 11 4y
+4 Agentis Capital SA 2023 10 4y
+9 LEARNING AN INDUSTRY BEFORE FT ROLE 3 4y
+9 Need Advice for Recruiting - What Major?? 5 4y
+3 I’m an idiot! Please advise 0 4y
+13 Internships in Zurich? 4 4y
+6 How to send large email blast? 1 4y
+58 Thoughts on LinkedIn Internship Farewell Announcement? 12 4y
+16 Feeling very lost / Need guidance - Current SA 3 4y
+28 Am I Fucked?? 7 3y
+1 Boutique Banks for Sophomores 4 4y
+3 Corporate Banking Hiring 1 4y
+10 from software engineer to mfin -- is this switch worth it 2 3y
+9 Stupid question but need advice. 2 4y
+9 Corporate Finance Vs Portfolio Administration 1 4y
+3 What are hours like for ECM/DCM/Capital Markets Interns 7 4y
+9 Need advice on resume 3 4y
+4 Tear my Resume apart for London SA 23 1 4y
+3 Corp Dev @ Golub Capital 1 4y
+6 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1 3y
+3 Scope of Data Science in Finance 1 4y
+6 Help a nervous sophomore 3 4y
+3 Delete 1 3y
+7 IB into tech, smart or dumb? 2 4y
0 Uni student opportunities in Zurich? 1 4y
+6 Navigating Interviewing For Two Groups At Same Bank 1 4y
0 Boutiques for Sophomores 1 4y
+56 For those of you who don’t get returns… 13 3y
+9 Unique Situation (No experience) 2 4y
+6 Tips on email outreach to small firms 1 4y
+6 Lateral Hire Post Super Day 1 4y
+3 What industry to pursue based on interests? 1 4y
+3 Feasibility of moving superday slash new excuses to miss work advice needed  1 4y
+12 Getting a SA Offer 5 4y
+10 Interviewer ending interview early? 9 4y
+6 Sell side boutique ER vs Tier 3 BB Markets Grad Programme 1 4y
+3 SA london 2023 4 4y
+3 Cold Email to Interview 4 4y
+5 Sophomore Summer Buyside Internships For Non Diversity 1 4y
+4 Mention "Why X Firm" in "Tell Me About Yourself"? 1 4y
+3 Bank group and PE recruiting (EVR Generalist) 4 4y
+5 Is GS Classics IB Still Recruiting? 6 4y
+10 Liquidation Analysis Associate Case 3 4y
+6 Spin Consulting Internship into IB? 1 4y
+10 Race/Ethnicities Factors in Recruiting? 3 4y
+3 Moving down-market for work life balance / quality of life upgrade? 1 4y
+1 Finance internships deadline supersheet? 2 4y
+3 Cold emailing on Mondays 8 4y
+5 Investment Banking recruiting process in South Korea? 2 3y
+3 Follow up after no response to cold email 1 4y
+4 Still recruiting banks for sophomores 4 4y
+3 Internship timeline 1 3y
+3 Elite Boutique Lateral hiring 1 4y
+8 Coming across 'not stupid' in a cold email? 2 4y
+3 Internship recruiting with locks 2 4y
+3 Rising Sophomore Recruiting Timeline 1 4y
+9 How to do well SA 2024? 4 4y
+3 Off cycles at GS 2022 2 4y
+3 Graduating semester later than I stated in interviews? 3 4y
+3 HYPSM - Scrambling for an internship 3 4y
+3 A list of banks still hiring? 4 4y
+6 Is there any programmes / well-known career enhancers in the Fall/Winter for college students? 1 3y
0 Lateral hiring London 4 4y
+12 ?How do I get out of retail banking and in to a better financial industry? 1 4y
+5 Denying a return offer 6 4y
+5 How to break in IB or PE as a 30 year old with no experience in banks or finance. 8 4y
+6 Salary Progression for Commercial Banking 1 4y
+13 How do I use being the diversity to my advantage? 8 4y
0 Mediocre GPA - HYPSM 7 4y
0 Is it permissible to network while in the interview process? 1 4y
+41 Am I screwed for ib roles? 18 4y
0 Interview Etiquette: Thorough or Concise? 1 4y
0 Junior Diversity Programs? 1 4y
+170 Advice for London applicants 103 3y
0 NYC Intern Poker Event - Hosted by Kalshi in SoHo 2 3y
+10 FT Recruiting timeline 4 4y
+3 Time to lateral to an EB 1 4y
+3 Off cycle internships (fall/spring)? 7 4y
+8 Networking Calls 2 4y
+3 Networking Thoughts On - Reaching Out Via Text For Lunch 2 4y
+3 Question about SA 2023 Recruiting 1 4y
+3 [Deleted] 4 3y
0 SA 2023 - What banks are yet to post applications? 1 4y
+9 Between Staying in CSA role or moving to Operations 1 4y
+2 Choosing between offers 3 4y
+9 Looking for Finance MO positions with good exit ops. Preferably at BBs. 1 4y
0 Lateralling into the US/UK from India 1 4y
+2 Need help with internship offer 5 4y

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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