+9 Career switch after over 15 yrs of experience 3 2w
0 Suited Assessment 1 3w
+14 Quitted investment banking and now dont know what to do in the bleak job market.. 9 3w
0 Offer Rescind 2 3w
+10 Returning to IB -- When does the door close? 5 3w
+29 Big Law to IB? (+PE) 31 3w
+9 Working FT in another role before Investment Banking? 8 3w
+1 Returning to firm at FT despite not getting RO during prior internship 4 3w
0 Should I Accept a Prestigious Government Role? 1 3w
+4 Thank you emails 4 3w
+4 Salary Question by Recruiters 4 3w
+11 Investor Relations Recruiting 5 3w
+9 Financial Reporting to Credit / Capital Markets Roles 1 3w
0 What events are going on? 1 3w
+10 Impact of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy on Future in Finance 1 3w
+33 Life After IB: Off-Track Career Ideas, Questions & Musings 4 3w
+14 Urgent - Interviewing during garden leave 5 3w
0 Got into target (Warwick Econ) but low a levels 1 3w
+13 Incoming LSE A&F (HK Local), is there anything I can do to best prepare and position myself for the HK High Finance market? 4 3w
0 Just got an interview for Jane street mechanical engineering internship role 1 3w
0 Evercore SA 2028 2 4w
+3 Walleye - Associate Portfolio Manager 3 4w
+9 PE Entry 5 4w
0 Exit-Opps For Big 3 Ratings? 2 4w
0 AI Head hunter? 3 4w
+4 What can I do outside of my job to make me better at my job? 2 1mo
+9 Startup ops > IB w/o an MBA. Has anyone actually done it? 1 1mo
+3 MS 2025 Investment Managment Sophomore SA hirevue 5 1mo
+23 Graduated Jobless from an Ivy - Homelessness? 13 1mo
+12 Purchasing and operating a franchise 4 1mo
+9 About to graduate with no job 1 1mo
+3 Internal Transfer at JPM - Should I Tell My Manager First? 2 1mo
+4 Failing a Drug Test as an Intern 15 1mo
+102 Transitioning from tech to a serious finance job (yes, you read that right) 22 1mo
+7 Which country should I choose: US or Switzerland 8 1mo
0 Freshman Summer Internship 1 1mo
+9 Employee Referral” vs actual internal referral - should I go back to my contacts? 2 1mo
+16 Seeking Advice on Career Move: Execution Trader to Risk-Taking Role 7 1mo
+6 Asked to be considered for any desk if no headcount 2 1mo
+9 How long should I wait before following up with a senior contact who left me on read? 1 1mo
+9 Recruiting as a Junior for IB Internships 1 1mo
+3 Breaking into shipping 4 1mo
+18 Breaking into BB in HK: HK SA 2026 15 1mo
0 Euro/Canada Top Schools to New York Internship Reality? 0 1mo
0 Make Sure to ALWAYS check your spam folder 1 1mo
0 How do you break into middle east family offices? 2 1mo
+9 Big 4 Corporate Finance vs Family Office after 1 year? 1 1mo
+1 Should I Follow Up with Interviewer if I Haven't Heard Back in a Week? 4 1mo
+10 17yo, Egypt, Stuck between tech and finance. 4 1mo
0 Starting at Columbia soon, what finance job is right for me? 2 1mo
+9 Advice Needed: Bad Head Hunter Call :( 1 1mo
+5 Switching careers, looking to work MORE hours specifically 1 1mo
+8 How long Should I stay at a Company 3 1mo
+9 Too late to recruit for F500 FLDP/corporate finance? 1 1mo
+109 No return so what are the options left 55 1mo
+10 Handling HH Outreach 2 1mo
+1 Who is still not 5 days in person in NYC? 3 1mo
+15 Advice for recent UK Graduate? (2026 cohort) 8 1mo
+1 What is going on with london recruiting? 2 1mo
0 financial careers uk 2 1mo
+6 Job search as a fresher in Singapore with require work visa sponsorship. 1 1mo
+3 Reputable Freshman Summer Internships? 4 1mo
0 How do I find emails for networking? 1 1mo
+3 Recruiting/case study tips for Brookfield Infra in London 4 1mo
+18 How do I prep for 3-4h Model Case studies as a consultant? 4 1mo
+4 Lateral Cold Email 12 1mo
0 Housing in Dallas 2 1mo
+12 Career Changer 1 1mo
+8 2y exp before Msc finance - thoughts on positioning for recruiting 2 1mo
0 Opportunities w/ Art History degree 1 1mo
0 Semis / AI School Year Analyst? 2 1mo
+9 Are Finance Certifications Actually Worth It Early in Your Career? 2 1mo
+19 A few superdays but no offer, am I cooked? 2 1mo
+31 Advice and Encouragement For 2028 SA IB Recruiting 10 1mo
+10 Is it too late to save my career? 4 1mo
+99 Nobody talks about how good Ross is for IB recruitment 63 1mo
+9 HR Still Waiting for Hiring Manager Feedback After a Week. Should I Move On? 2 1mo
0 Post grad recruiting? 1 1mo
0 Graham Partner Class of 29 Internship 1 1mo
+76 One year since I didn't get a return - advice 8 1mo
+34 Not Getting a Return Feels Like Everything Was Taken From You 15 1mo
+22 Things that kill your outreach email 4 1mo
0 Applying for multiple roles at the same firm? 1 1mo
+6 Low GPA 2 1mo
+5 Return offer Follow-up 6 1mo
+12 DoW - Office of Strategic Capital Recruiting 5 1mo
+9 Spring Weeks 2027 4 1mo
+9 UK spring scheme advice for a humanities student going to a target 3 1mo
0 JPM Security and Resiliency 3 1mo
+9 Potential recruitment flags (from a non-target) 1 1mo
0 Bain Cap Tech Opps (BCTO) - FT 2027 Program 2 1mo
+33 What next step for my career (IB / PE / Military) that you would recommend? 12 1mo
+40 Job Market 2025 - White Collar 30 1mo
0 Case Study Prep 2 1mo
+10 Recruiting chances 8 1mo
+10 Finance careers for engineers 5 1mo
+1 Banking experience on resume for full time recruiting? 2 1mo
+12 BB finance analyst trying to pivot — how would you do it? 3 1mo
+12 Tech -> High Finance, Need either reassurance my plan could work, or a brutal reality check 5 1mo
0 JPM Referral after Applying 1 1mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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