+29 Is there any point at all to stay in NY if I’m planning on staying a banker. 42 2y
+2 Cold email boutique bank 2 2y
0 Can’t choose an EB 4 2y
+9 Equity Research Access 3 2y
+6 Leaving PE to start my company - no real plans yet 2 2y
+3 Swap Model tests and case studies. 1 2y
+9 Applying rather to summer or spring 1 2y
+9 Career Path Advice 1 2y
+7 Ghosted and rejected after receiving interview invite 3 2y
+7 Is it too late for me? 8 2y
+3 United Health Group (UHG) 2024 M&A 2 2y
+12 Breaking into ER w/ no Network or Industry Knowledge 1 2y
+1 Top paying jobs directly out of undergrad (finance)? 2 2y
+29 Cooked for SA 26 30 2y
0 reaching out 1 2y
+16 Being ghosted never ends - Never heard back after 4th round interview for a lateral with positive feedback 2 2y
+12 What elite options are possible for cracked sweaty freshman 17 2y
+2 Coffee chat w/ JPM recruiter 1 2y
0 London Recruiter Recommendations / Warnings 3 2y
0 US Semi Target vs UK Target as an International 1 2y
+9 Don't know where to start 1 2y
+9 Should I do an internship abroad? 1 2y
+2 Coffee Chat w PE Partner - HELP?!! 4 2y
+3 Does getting selected to a PE fund networking breakfast/event or coffee chat (through a headhunter) mean anything? 5 2y
+27 Please Help Me Improve 9 2y
+13 What major? 8 2y
+9 UK to US Career Move 5 2y
0 Cold calling a local firm if I can't find an email? 1 2y
+12 Two Years M&A to Two Years No Job Any Advice 3 2y
+1 Referral etiquette 3 2y
+18 Am I about to get fired & if so what do I do from here? 6 2y
+29 Is 26 Too Late to Start a Career in Investment Banking? 15 2y
+1 European Seeking to Work in the U.S.A. 1 2y
+4 What jobs directly our of undergrad (non target) can help you eventually transfer to high finance jobs 3 2y
+5 Getting into Finance through a CS Bachelor Degree 8 2y
0 Getting rejected in a Summer will hurt my chances for the next summer? 1 2y
+11 Recruiting Motivation Died after not getting the firm I wanted 2 2y
0 Are LinkedIn posts Real? 1 2y
+3 US IB Job market pulse check 4 2y
+12 Struggling to Break into Banking After Graduation - Need Your Advice! 1 2y
+1 Should non-diversity be networking right now? 3 2y
+1 When to send Follow-up email 2 2y
+10 Wtf do I do after IB? 5 2y
0 Remote Job as College Student 1 2y
+8 Rising Senior In Undergrad. Could I break in with my experience? 2 2y
+10 Startup roles post IB vs. PE 4 2y
+6 Del 14 2y
0 Australia SA Recruiting 0 2y
+10 Got into Bocconi - Now what? 4 2y
+11 Am I screwed? SA 2025 6 2y
+6 Considering mba 1 2y
0 Printed Resumes 1 2y
+2 Career advice for 17 year old 2 2y
+6 Soul Equity: Legit HH? 3 2y
+27 Do I need to change my name? 10 2y
+9 AGC Partners 2023 - Culture / Comp improved? 10 2y
+6 UNC v. Texas A&M 3 2y
0 Which PE firms have the easiest interviews? 1 2y
+6 Text or email? 1 2y
+3 Chance me for 2025 FT Recruiting? 3 2y
+6 What to Do Sophomore Summer? 3 2y
+9 What should I do for full time after college 3 2y
+1 Anyone Apply for Same Job Twice? 4 2y
+88 I think I am regretting leaving "High-Finance" Track, Accepted "Dream" Corporate role , but all has been perfect, thoughts? 43 2y
+17 Confused Non Target Looking for Direction 3 2y
+10 How to address being laid off in an interview (resume shows I currently work there) 3 2y
+1 What is Street Pay? 3 2y
+6 Are there any accounting Boutiques that pay betttern than the big 4? 6 2y
+32 Brussels VS Frankfurt 15 2y
+6 Best way to network with older colleagues? 1 2y
0 Ghosted 1 2y
+6 How to effectively gather, organise and learn about information on industry and company before meeting the founder 4 2y
+13 For students considering banking vs consulting 3 2y
+16 Background check but was not on good terms with previous HR 4 2y
+5 IB attainable out of Duke? 8 2y
0 Do internships and traineeship programs count as YoE? 1 2y
0 Seeking Structured Credit Job Search/Networking Advice 1 2y
+14 BofA Summer Internship (referral) 13 2y
+14 UK Visa refused? 5 2y
+9 Reference checks leading to rescinded offer - IB to strategic finance? 4 2y
0 MSc in Finance at Target school, now what? 1 2y
0 Should I ask a guy that said he can forward my resume / help me BEFORE or AFTER i do hireVue for internship 3 2y
+22 Which EU countries are more welcoming to English-speaking immigrants? Making a list to do internships/FT roles after Masters 8 2y
+6 TAS/FDD Job Search Questions 1 2y
0 Minimum Salary You Would Accept For The Rest of Your Life? 2 2y
+12 Have I been sold a pipe dream or is it just me? 13 2y
0 NYC Recruiting from Aus 2 2y
+12 dele del dele 6 2y
+6 Centerview Partners Recruitment Process? 19 2y
+7 Chillest finance jobs? 1 2y
+11 I just graduated and feel lost 2 2y
0 Strategic Finance in SF exit opps 1 2y
+22 Should I ask to work for free? 5 2y
0 Done 8 interviews the last person was not sure what the next steps were, should I reach out to HR to ask when I should hear back?? 1 2y
+4 Recruiting During a Recession? 3 2y
0 Etiquette of Reaching out to a 2nd Degree Connection? 0 2y
0 Reaching out to FT employees in the summer/months before my SA stint 1 2y
+12 Job Offer Thoughts? Trash it or Take it 3 2y
+18 Which FT offer to choose in Frankfurt for lateral move to London: Regional Bank M&A Group or Small Cap M&A Boutique? 4 2y
0 First review internship 1 2y

Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
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  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

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  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
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  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
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