+40 Thoughts on navy nuclear program 10 1d
+35 Lying about GPA 18 8h
+28 Whats the point in even trying to get into this industry 7 2w
+25 Salary Negotiation 16 3w
+24 Don’t underestimate how risky joining a startup is 7 1w
+24 Thoughts on unseriously applying to jobs/interviewing? 4 3w
+22 Layoff Stigma 12 1w
+21 Feeling Like I don’t fit in (intern) 14 3w
+20 Deleted 3 1w
+20 Notorious Backchanneling Recruiters & Employers 7 6h
+20 Frustrations with Lateraling? 6 2w
+18 Feeling behind 2 1w
+18 Advice for incoming freshman @ target 5 1w
+17 Deleted 5 3w
+16 Feeling Lost 5 2w
+15 Should I stay in IB? 3 2d
+14 Delete 3 1w
+14 Is it just me or do you guys also see bunch of people taking 6~7 years to graduate college (including Masters)? 7 3w
+13 Feeling pigeonholed due to past internships 3 2w
+11 freaking out about sie 7 3w
+11 Taking SIE going into college 11 8h
+10 Low Tiew Consulting vs Middle Office at an mid-size Investment Firm 2 2w
+10 Physics Major with 3.6 GPA recruiting SA 2028 3 1w
+10 Choosing between 8 2w
+9 Is Russia-based Big4 experience a dealbreaker for US firms? 1 2w
+9 Aaa 2 4w
+9 Need Advice for an Internal Wholesaler Job I Don’t Really Want 1 4w
+9 Non target guidance 1 21h
+9 2027 FT IB Recruiting from Private Credit 4 1w
+9 Kind of lost 1 6d
+9 Experience reneging on offer? Accepted an offer, two better processes still alive 1 3w
+9 Interview Peocess for Lateral VP hire in IB 2 3w
+9 need urgent advice, let go after 1 year should I try for a masters in finance? 1 2w
+9 Startup offer as a graduate 1 2w
+9 Senior Summer vibes 3 2w
+9 This job just ain’t for me. What now? 4 8h
+9 What Services Do Animation Outsourcing Companies Typically Offer? 0 3w
+9 Couldn't find a good place to practice quant interview questions, so I built one 1 2d
+9 Final-Year with no offers 4 2w
+9 UK Career Advice 1 2w
+9 Need advice - reentering industry 1 2w
+9 Post-MBA IB Analyst - Recommendations for Bulge Bracket Recruiters? 1 1w
+9 Nontraditional Background Trying to Break Into Finance — What Am I Missing? 1 2d
+8 Odds of Landing an IB role with STEM Designation in NY 4 3d
+8 Macaulay Honors Baruch vs Cornell Dyson 6 1w
+8 2.2hpa jr fall when submitting apps- realistic options for business 6 2w
+8 What's next for Canadian students wanting to make it to the US? 3 3w
+7 Extreme things/lengths you’ve done to land a job 6 1w
+7 Licensing Exams and Recruiting 1 4d
+7 Eligibility for Summer Internships UK 2027 1 2w
+6 Looking for Advice- incoming junior with no finance background or experience. 1 7h
+6 I need to understand Career options for Being a Broker 1 6d
+6 Seeking advice SOS 1 1w
+6 Sent 1000 of the Same Networking Email to 1000 Bankers by Accident (ft. Claude) 5 1w
+6 First IB Internship.. Now what? 1 1w
+6 Job reposted after final interview 3 1w
+6 Transfer to Target School 3 1w
+6 Pre-HH Convos: Target Fund List or No? 3 2w
+4 Incoming Analysts' Sway in FT Recruiting 3 1d
+4 Firms that hire for 2027 junior summer 2 3w
+3 Missed SA27 cycle..unsure of next steps. 4 3w
+3 Career Help/60% Pay Cut 1 11h
+3 Lateral Cold Email 6 20h
+3 Psychometric Tests for Experienced Recruiting 1 3w
+2 2027 FT Recruiting Timeline/Advice 2 4w
+2 Attach resume to networking call invite? 3 1w
+1 I got an internship at a bank in Treasury, will this hurt my chances for IB? 2 3w
+1 Do MMs still have openings after standard recruiting ended? 3 1w

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 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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