+25 What should I do post MBA? 19 3mo
+10 Am I Crazy for wanting to go into Politics? 3 1y
+94 I lied on my CV and I feel like shit 46 9mo
+8 What banks are still running their recruiting processes? 2 1y
+3 Treasury Management Career Path/Exit Ops? 1 1y
+9 When should I start applying for jobs? 1 1y
0 thank you email after zoom super day? 2 1y
0 What went wrong? 3 1y
+30 Am I chasing something not right for me? 3 1y
+3 Any events to apply to for SA 2026 Internships? 2 1y
+9 Is it worth it? (Lateral to IB M&A) 2 1y
+10 Clunky recruitment processes 2 1y
+20 I failed recruiting. No backup plan. 10 1y
+11 Age obstacle? 7 1y
+13 High Schooler Looking For Advice 6 1y
+14 Quantitative Research Exit Opportunities 4 6mo
+27 Any WLB jobs in finance? 17 1y
0 Fidelity Strategic Advisers Internship 3 1y
+9 Maximizing My Chances at J.P. Morgan – Best Locations & Functions for My Profile (Italian Candidate) 1 1y
+4 Applying to an insight event at BB: do I mention the firm I'm working at for my SA or keep it anon? 2 1y
+9 Consultant wanting to get into finance 1 1y
+9 SA 2026 London 1 1y
+13 Best ways to prep technicals? 3 1w
+9 Justified in leaving? 3 1y
+27 Should i do geology + business dual degree to break into Metal and Mining investment banking 22 1y
+13 Freshman Internship Options 3 1y
0 Lying about pre-uni extracurriculars for springs 1 1y
+7 Soliciting a job in an office lobby 3 1y
0 MMHF or SaaS Startup CFO or IFC 1 1y
+3 CB Job Security vs. IB 2 1y
0 Fall/Spring opportunities 1 1y
+29 Would your work for your dad? 11 1y
+6 How soon is too soon to follow up after an interview? 1 1y
+9 Program 1 1y
+32 Aeris Partners, Canaccord Genuity, or Broadhaven Summer Analyst 20 1y
+14 Very worried about background check! 5 1y
+20 Quitting Finance for Instagram? 12 1y
+7 Do techs actually matter? 8 1y
+3 Background Check - No News is Good News? 1 1y
0 BlackRock Drug Test SF SA 4 1y
0 Can't land an interview 1 1y
+12 Should I refuse a coffee chat because of an obvious typo in an email? 12 8mo
+9 FRM vs. CFA L2 vs. Other Paths—RAD Developer in IB Needs Input 1 1y
+6 Reconsidering IB to PE: Insights on Returning to Banking Long-term 3 1y
+9 Regarding Internship/Full-time Opportunity 1 1y
+6 Networking template- how would you rate this, will this do the work ? 1 1y
+6 Is there anything I can do? 1 1y
+4 Networking email 2 1y
+10 Is lateral hiring going to be cooked for the coming years? 3 1y
+41 Wtf is wrong with me 16 1y
0 Am I cooked if I get this? Like do they just send this to everyone? 2 1y
+6 I have an IQ of 110 , can I break into investment banking? 11 1y
0 Santander 2026 GTB Summer Analyst 0 1y
+6 Deutsche Bank IB or Goldman Sachs S&T? 7 1y
+79 JPM rescinded offer and barred me from firm 43 1y
0 What makes you respond to emails? 1 1y
+9 Current Spring Sophomore getting smoked rn. looking for advice 2 1y
+6 How cooked am I? 11 1y
+9 To b school or to Lateral? 2 1y
0 Sophomore summer advice needed 1 1y
+27 To any students who don't actually like finance/consulting but just want to make 6 figures 8 1y
0 Moving to Chicago: How’s the Job Market ? 2 1y
0 Do I need to speak Italian to break into London IB from Bocconi? 2 1y
0 Negotiating Salary as an intern 2 1y
0 Banking to Consulting 1 1y
0 Summer Internships for First Year Student No Spring Weeks EU/Doha/UK 1 1y
0 Final round rejection pity party 1 1y
+12 Cold Calling/Emailing 7 1y
+9 MBB or Stay in AM? 2 1y
+3 How to apply for IB SA in your final year ? 2 1y
+20 Start studying technicals? Focus on something else? 9 1y
+1 Sophomore internship before IB recruiting. Advice please 2 1y
0 I want to know your perspective! 1 1y
+10 Will my offer get rescinded for getting cancer 5 1y
+6 Lateralling to a better bank: SA to FT 3 1y
+6 Canadian IB for Internationals 1 1y
+14 Is ageism really about age or is it about work experience and years from graduation? 3 1y
+12 Seeking Advice - Engineering Student going into Finance (IB/S&T) 1 1y
+11 How can I learn restructuing modelling and case studies? 4 1y
+33 Working remote - is the grass greener elsewhere? 5 1y
+4 Converting Coffees to Interviews for Boutiques - Informal 5 1y
0 Interview question: walk me through a pitchbook 1 1y
0 Failed at SA 2026 Recruiting 1 1y
0 Always rejected after superday - is finance not for me? 1 1y
+14 Corp Dev to PE/PC/AM/PM/IR/RE/GE/VC? 4 1y
+9 Contacting PM directly after interview 2 1y
0 Is it over? 3 1y
0 Banks that Haven't opened apps yet 1 1y
+9 Deleted 1 1y
+30 Is cold emailing dead 14 12mo
+9 invite coffee chat after the final interview 1 1y
0 What certifications should I earn to get a search fund internship? 3 1y
0 Changing jobs, when to interview? 3 1y
+6 Freshman International Student at NYU Stern questioning job placements? 1 1y
+8 Tell HR or wait till Background? 3 1y
+6 GS Associate / VP Interviews 1 1y
+6 Am I screwed? 1 1y
+21 Can I break into IB at 27? 2 1y
+23 how to cope with regret? 12 1y
+6 are BB's and EB's done recruiting for 2026 summer analyst? 7 1y

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • 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 98.2%
  • 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 98.8%
  • 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 (72) $101
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