0 Inter-affiliate credit risk analyst 1 5y
+1 Rounded up GPA, background check worries. 1 5y
+17 my referalls are leading nowhere 28 5y
+12 CS vs. MS vs. JPM (HELP) 6 5y
+6 Fintech Job Offer 2 5y
+3 Resume Pushed?? 9 5y
+1 London SA2021, who's virtual? Who isn't? 2 5y
+10 The biggest mistake I see prospective SAs make 4 5y
+3 Reneging in 2021 7 5y
0 Back Office To Front Office Transfers? 3 5y
+17 2022 Full Time (FT) Recruiting? 17 5y
0 I am interested in both management consulting and private equity/ GE. 1 5y
0 I have an interest in both management consulting and private equity. 1 5y
+11 Certifications/Licenses? 2 5y
0 Investment banking interview process 1 5y
+8 Group-Specific IB Interviews 10 5y
+66 A Recurring Rejection Theme 18 5y
+16 Urgent Recruiting Qs: Expediting Interview Process 2 5y
+7 FT 2022 9 5y
+4 Best Consumer Boutique? 6 1y
+9 Switching back into Finance 1 5y
+9 Best Finance jobs pre-MBA 1 5y
+9 Any advice- current senior looking for finance job 3 5y
0 Diversity Programs beyond undergrad 1 5y
0 Investment banking 1 5y
+8 Help with Offers! MOE/LAZ/PWP vs GS/MS/JPM? 6 5y
0 Freshman Internship 1 5y
0 Greener grass 1 5y
+3 Do I tell the people I networked with that I got an interview? 5 5y
+12 Is This the Week? 10 5y
+13 Help with Offer: Lazard (SF) or Citi 25 4y
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 5y
+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 2y
+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

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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