+42 Nomura IBD vs S&T London office SA 2021 21 5y
+42 Berkeley regents, CMU, or Barnard 15 4y
+42 Flying In for PE Final Interview 6 3y
+42 Trying to move to an SWE role with non-tech background. Suggestions? 10 4y
+42 Undergraduate Opportunities - Credit Funds 8 5y
+42 How to Enter into M&A? 15 6y
+42 Networking Problem 17 8y
+42 The WSO Job Board is Now FREE 5 7y
+42 Chicago Job market ( Advice on breaking in) 31 6y
+42 You've got Jamie Dimon on the phone 18 6y
+42 Recruiter perspective vs my perspective. Where did I go wrong? 8 8y
+42 Career Fair Advice? 41 9y
+42 D1 Sports That No One Cares About 25 6y
+42 3 month after MBA graduation - and no job 28 6y
+42 Do Bankers love hungry non-target students? 24 9y
+42 With or without recruiters? 50 10y
+42 Distressed Debt Desk Analyst 14 5y
+42 How long is your story? 28 11y
+42 Exploiting referral bonus for inside intel on lateral moves 9 11y
+42 WSO Applicant Database 6 12y
+42 How to get your first internship (no previous IB experience) 99 12y
+42 Ask Me Anything - Current Prop Trader/Advice for people wanting to make it/Breaking in 19 6y
+42 Trafigura International Trader Programme - Interviews 61 6y
+42 Sad truth 48 13y
+42 Please help with interview technicals! 17 13y
+42 FBI background check 63 13y
+42 doctor switching to finance 37 7mo
+42 How to ask for extension without pissing off boss? 34 9y
+42 Pitch me a stock - Suggestions? 51 9y
+42 Investment Consulting career 29 9y
+42 Municipal Finance Associate Position 39 6y
+42 How to become less socially retarded (serious)? 28 15y
+42 Does GPA really not matter after you get the interview? 36 9y
+42 Hong Kong Internship Strategy 135 6y
+42 Math or Economics Major 81 6y
+42 Email Structure - Structure for a number of firms? 81 1y
+41 Considering quitting 1st year in to find a new job, bad idea? 18 1mo
+41 Wtf is wrong with me 16 1y
+41 Sophomore in need of guidance 8 1y
+41 I am depressed and lost: 1st year Analyst 11 1y
+41 ……….………..…………………………………… 10 2y
+41 Urgent: Top-Tier Bank Rescinds 2024 IB Grad Offer - London - Advice Needed! 34 1y
+41 Interviewer chewing gum during interview? (open mouth) 35 2y
+41 Just had interview with MD - unsure how it went 8 3y
+41 Were You Guys Happy with Your Internship Recruiting Outcomes? 17 3y
+41 Am I screwed for ib roles? 18 4y
+41 How could I show someone that I'm 100% into IB? 21 3y
+41 What are vacations like in IB/CB/Corp Dev 22 4y
+41 What do UK Banks look for in applicants? 42 3y
+41 How is UChicago IB recruiting? 24 4y
+41 Advice needed for MBA to MBB route 7 6y
+41 Received this expected value brainteaser today. No right answer but curious for everyone's thoughts. 21 4y
+41 How tf do I network 23 6y
+41 My Four Year Plan 32 8y
+41 Getting an entry-level Prop-Trading position 9 8y
+41 Is it too late if you don't have any connection? 23 8y
+41 Lie about Position Title? 21 9y
+41 Any tips for job hunting out-of-state? 11 6y
+41 Feeling stuck one year post MBA 13 6y
+41 Found job - delete recruiters & add rejectors? 14 10y
+41 How do you really connect with people during networking calls? 33 5y
+41 Advice from an ex-IB MD: Eight tricks to ace your 1st round interview 8 6y
+41 Top MBAs completely shifting away from investment banking? 18 10y
+41 Job history gaps ? Is there still hope ? 27 10y
+41 Settling for Less than Everything. 12 11y
+41 'Guaranteed To Break In' - Can I Claim My Money Back? 39 11y
+41 If given the opportunity, how many of you would take a job with a small company out of undergrad? 11 12y
+41 Too late to switch? 34 7y
+41 I'm told I "lack presence" 28 4y
+41 Do Entry Level Jobs Still Exist? 18 13y
+41 New to WSO....So Hello guys :) 71 14y
+41 Showing up late to interview 31 14y
+41 Unemployed for a While 55 15y
+41 BlackRock drug test? 87 8y
+41 Merchant banking 57 8y
+40 Breaking into EVERYTHING but IB 23 1y
+40 Interviewing after being let go 22 1y
+40 May 2024 Grad feeling lost and hopeless. 8 2y
+40 Am I Hispanic if I got a Spanish passport? 42 2y
+40 How far does BB/EB reputation take you? 11 2y
+40 Best Buyside Summer Analyst Programs 19 2y
+40 2 Months Into Investment Banking And I Want To Quit Please Help 6 3y
+40 I did an Internship in IB now im unsure if following the path, it was shit 14 3y
+40 Chicago or NYC? 17 3y
+40 Burnout. Is it worth it? 10 3y
+40 Permira vs Ardian vs PAI vs 3i vs Cinven vs Advent vs General Atlantic 53 2y
+40 I think I’m going to give up 35 3y
+40 Finally got an analyst stint after multiple internships, all my friends just party while I work 80 hours a week 12 4y
+40 Deleted 69 4y
+40 Networking and timeline for 2023 FT IBD recruiting 15 3y
+40 Can't Get Any Phone Calls 25 4y
+40 Depressing Rant 17 4y
+40 Wait for BB interviews or sign with a top boutique (Allen/DBO/Dyal/M. Klein)? 12 5y
+40 Recent Grad -- Lost & Frustrated, Seeking Advice 5 6y
+40 IB Prospects with Academic Misconduct ON TRANSCRIPT? Help ahhhhhhh 13 4y
+40 Work-life balance and hedge fund interview prep questions from a soon to be PhD grad & single parent 21 6y
+40 What am I doing wrong? Unemployed and Looking for 8 months now 11 6y
+40 Graduated from top ivy with no offer- what now? 24 5y
+40 [LONDON] Advice on current situation and transition to IBD/S&T 10 6y
+40 Corp Dev vs Niche MM PE vs PE at Pension Fund / SWF 16 6y

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  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Evercore No 98.9%
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  • 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%
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  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
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