0 Which banks are hiring first years? 1 5y
+7 IB MM Superday 2 5y
+9 Interview results 2 5y
+1 Ghosted after Superday 2 5y
+9 Let other firms know I have an offer? 4 5y
0 Madrid investment banking 2 4y
+6 Sophomore FoF or PE? 1 5y
+6 Wait for higher GPA for SA2022 2 5y
+7 Which Firms Provide Visas within the SWE & MC space? 7 5y
0 Okay to ask for job directly in cold email - okay to follow up if no response? 2 5y
+6 Risks of reneging from a non-core school? 1 5y
+3 Full Time IBD Recruitment Timeline (2022) 14 5y
+10 Brining up Father in IB during Interview 10 5y
+18 London - FCA regulatory reference with written warnings 11 1y
+21 Am I too Late? 10 5y
0 Thoughts about this move? 1 5y
0 Is getting a Moelis summer analyst position prestigious? 2 5y
0 do you apply for Summer Analyst or Associate after LBS MiF (post experiene) 1 5y
0 Jokes during an interview? 3 5y
0 Interview Questions 1 5y
+12 Right Thing To Say For: did you get a return // did you accept an offer elsewhere 2 5y
+15 Is CS a good choice for IB? 15 5y
+15 I've never been to NYC before..... 5 3y
+1 How To Network As An Analyst Working 100+ Hours/Wk? 1 5y
+7 Career advice 4 5y
0 2022 Analyst Full Time Recruiting 1 5y
+1 IB SA Structure 3 5y
+22 So...wealth to IB? 14 5y
+10 Working from home and building networks 0 5y
+22 Mixed Signals in Interview 8 5y
+12 Agency Roles - Project Finance & Non-Recourse Commercial Real Estate 1 5y
+6 KKR First Round 7 5y
+10 Recruiting timeline is ridiculous 23 5y
+10 Jobs similar to old-school stockbroker 1 5y
+20 Will London competition be less fierce? 20 5y
+9 Recruiting for PE as 3rd Year IB Analyst -- Doable? 9 5y
+6 Thoughts on InCred MAPE Advisory, o3 capital and other Boutique IBs in India 4 5y
+17 Working in NYC or Bay Area? 8 5y
0 Apology for fucking up interview ?? 2 5y
+5 Internal Referrals in London 5 5y
+11 Diversity programs on LinkedIn? 2 5y
+1 SA 2022 Recruiting Struggles 3 5y
+2 Reputable MM IB --> M7 MBA Possible? 4 5y
0 UBS Capital Management Process Oversight Insights 1 5y
0 What firms have yet to disclose if virutal or in-person internship? 1 5y
0 Tips / Advice on first cold call? 1 5y
+11 Is it even possible to get a BB internship as a sophomore?? 13 5y
0 Taking up a summer internship before starting a full time job 1 5y
0 Exit options for CCAR roles? 1 5y
+14 Is joining a lower tier IB offer even worth it considering I don't want to stay within the financial institution for the long term? 7 5y
0 Notice period / gardening leave London 2 5y
+6 breaking into BB/IB or MBB from non target 19 3y
0 I know a guy who's a president at MF PE firm. How can I leverage this connection? 2 5y
0 Full time or part time unpaid freshman summer internship? 1 5y
+1 Any other last minute 2021 IB SA Programs? 3 3y
+9 Switching groups/locations after SA 1 5y
+4 What should I look for before college? 1 5y
0 How long does it take to get an offer letter? 1 5y
+9 Should I relocate to London this summer? 6 5y
+7 Is it possible to break into BX/KKR/TPG from a FIG background at Citi/BofA? 5 5y
+7 Summer Rotational Analyst- is it valuable for aspiring Investment Banking students? 1 5y
+9 How do you maintain networking relationships? 2 5y
+9 I'm Lost. Just Graduated College & Turned 22. Next Steps? 4 5y
+3 Job / Career Question 1 5y
+2 Was way too underprepared for phone interview 4 5y
+9 Model Documentation Role 1 5y
0 Outlook hyperlink shortcut 1 5y
0 How important is referral? 1 5y
0 Interview/Apply for different locations for BB SA? 2 5y
+13 NYU Stern UG Recruiting Scene 5 5y
+58 Cold Emailing for Internship Advice 19 5y
+6 J1 Visa Status 1 5y
+9 SA 2022 Results 7 5y
0 What job/salary? 1 5y
+13 SA 22 size is double of SA 21, is that good for SA21? 6 5y
0 ECM or Equity Research 1 5y
0 ECM or Equity Research 1 5y
+7 Mandatory Weed Test for employment? 2 5y
0 Cold email - dinged? 1 5y
+12 Non-target monkey needs advice on how to network/recruit for a job in DCM 1 5y
+20 Having Trouble With First Rounds 8 5y
+5 London Off cycle help 8 5y
0 Deleted 1 4y
+9 Lateraling between banks 1 5y
+18 Career help for grad student 1 5y
0 Internal Mobility at BB: What to expect/signs of an offer? 1 5y
+3 Experience with Cisive background check length? 4 3y
0 Taking all classes P/F for grad school 2 5y
+10 Off Cycle Internships 1 5y
+21 Question regarding networking call 7 5y
+7 How can I be professional about having a growing side business while job hunting? 1 5y
+5 Advice for Incoming IB Interns 8 3y
+1 Incoming First Year Group Placement 2 5y
+8 Career 5 4y
+11 PE Oncycle Recruiting 5 5y
+9 Breaking In 1 5y
+14 Joining full time immediately after Internship 11 5y
0 Student job in Zurich 3 5y
+1 How to Network to Lateral 2 2mo
+7 Rice vs UVA Undergrad for Consulting 2 5y

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 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

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
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