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+21 Getting recruiter or company to look at me. 1 8y
+21 Turning down an offer from a bank (Citi/PJT/Laz/BAML) to pursue career as a quant? 9 6y
+21 Can I break into IB at 27? 2 1y
+21 EVERYWHERE Public Finance 2021 SA 72 5y
+21 Struggling with brain teasers 25 8y
+21 I failed recruiting. No backup plan. 10 1y
+21 Your Resume needs good Typography 0 8y
+21 Re-recruiting Before Internship 5 5y
+21 Commercial banking to Fintech sales 1 7y
+21 How do I move out of buy side and switch to a new role in finance (Banking preferably)? 1 6y
+21 Coding in finance? 13 5y
+21 Operational Experience? 8 8y
+21 Advice for FT: No Consulting Experience 6 3y
+21 Sending a physical cold letter? 19 4y
+21 Investment Research/Analyst Jobs where most of work is independent/minimal human interaction 12 7y
+21 Renege vs Accepting multiple offers 10 6y
+21 Chill Roles After IB Associate 6 2y
+21 IB and Part Time Armed Service Role? 8 4y
+21 How to go about recruiting after quitting IB (<2 years in) 6 2y
+21 CFA w/o any degree 4 7y
+21 Need input regarding FT offers 6 4y
+21 Globally Remote FP&A Role for $120k? 7 4y
+21 Should I study for the MFE program or go for MBA a few years after work? 6 8y
+21 Work experience 8 8y
+21 Job offer. Worth it? 7 7y
+21 4 interviews at Goldman Sachs & no word since.... 23 3y
+21 Military Officer to PE/HF/AM Advice 1 7y
+21 Would you rather… 11 1y
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+21 Where to look next? 2 7y
+21 Opportunities After Pre-Experience MSF? What Are My Options? 1 8y
+21 Where do I go from here? (had interviews at PE RE and boutique IB) 1 7y
+21 What can I do during gap year to gain experience for Spring Weeks next year? 3 2y
+21 How to make 50MM by 50 years old?? 9 2y
+21 Different kind of quants 5 2y
+21 2 years out of undergrad working a low prestige job. Two brushes with dream companies haven’t worked. How do I break through? 1 7y
+21 Too old. Do I do an MBA or JD or MBA/JD? 9 7y
+21 Sophomore Internship advice - Two offers 7 6y
+21 Acknowledge Small Interview Mistake in Thank you Email? 3 7y
+21 Derivative Valuations job offer - not ideal, but should I take it? 2 8y
+21 Seeking Advice - Investment Research Associate Intern 1 6y
+21 Moving into IB/HF/PE - advice 1 6y
+21 Mulligan after Big 4 Tax 6 8y
+21 Which non target undergrad should I choose? 9 6y
+21 Urgent! Advice Needed on Imminent Exit 1 6y
+21 Should I relocate to Dallas for my job? Been working in Boston for 5 months now 16 6y
+21 Young HF Analyst, What Should I Do Next? 6 6y
+21 Any analysts quitting / know openings / attrition / headcount recount ??? 5 6y
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+21 Jobs that pay the average NYC salary of 400k... 16 6y
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+21 Appreciate your advices on career change from accounting to finance. 1 6y
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+21 Computer Science at Top Target 14 8y
+21 Career Fairs Do's and Don’ts 1 1y
+21 Those of you who lateraled banks, why'd you do it? Currently getting a lower quality experience 9 4y
+21 JP Morgan Quantitative Research - ideas? 4 6y
+21 How to Network/Go Through Recruiting During Sophomore Year Internship Without Letting Performance Slip? 4 8y
+21 Sophomore Internships: Nothing Seems to Work 7 7y
+21 How do I grow my career in the fixed income space, especially in going into fixed income research? 1 8y
+21 Is there a way to "beat" the Automated Resume Tracking Systems most firms use? 7 8y
+21 Question about link between balance sheet and income statement 7 8y
+21 Summer analyst recruiting tips 8 3y
+21 Can a European break in?? 17 3y
+21 Intro phone chat turned into a first round interview? 7 8y
+21 Calyon Securities 16 6y
+21 Extremely Confused 7 6y
+21 Big 4 question 12 6y
+21 Got an offer but salary is low. What should I do? 22 4y
+21 Are there any jobs in finance that AREN'T incredibly boring? 1 6y
+21 Subsequent correspondence with initial interviewer? 1 6y
+21 BB analyst - What can I do if I keep failing PE interviews... 1 6y
+21 Best route to distressed HF/ special sits fund? 15 6y
+21 Cold Email Tip - Reach Out Earlier! 1 6y
+21 How Hard Is It Really For Non Target, Non White, Older Male To Get A Seat In SnnT 6 4y
+21 Tier 2 BB --> Move to Tier 1 Bank or PE? 9 6y
+21 Q&A: Career Mobility / Internally Lateral'ed - Moved from back/middle office into a more revenue generating role 2 1y
+21 How the f*** do you pass HireViews? 11 4y
+21 CAREER PATH ADVICE NEEDED- All experienced finance professionals chime in and help! 7 7y
+21 How competitive are advisory/valuation positions at Big4 firms? 8 6y
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+21 Is it worth getting your CPA 6 7y
+21 The Book everyone that's not a boss yet can count on 2 8y
+21 HELP! - Taking time off for final exam during SA 4 3y
+21 "Will let you know in a couple of weeks" 14 8y
+21 Middle-Office Role at Prestigious Endowment Fund Exit Opportunities 1 7y
+21 Intern with offers in Houston, DC, Pittsburgh, NYC - Where do I go? 9 4y
+21 Career Advice: Take GTS job or not at BB? 1 8y
+21 Underage Fake ID and Background Check 37 7y
+21 Has transferring to a target for your junior year become pointless? 9 8y
+21 Career path : CFA, part time MFE student, 4 years of working experience with operation/middle office 6 6y
+21 Internship and Career - Guidance/Advice Needed 7 8y
+21 Moving from a MO function (risk/finance) to banking? 3 8y
+21 What are you good at professionally? How did you know? 2 2y
+21 Bad response from interviewer? 1 6y
+21 Best banks for a long-term RX banker? 13 9mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • 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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