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+17 Masters in Finance Summer Internships 4 4y
0 Can master's students graduating this year apply for 2023 SA roles? 2 4y
+9 Recruiter advertising my role for 10% more than I am on 1 4y
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+10 Please help with IB/PE entry-level job decision 4 4y
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+8 Is networking on WSO a thing? 4 4y
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+10 I think I am having an existential crisis, help needed 4 4y
+30 How common are the 120hrs weeks? 22 4y
+10 Keeping in Touch with Network 4 4y
+9 What kind of exit options are there coming from underwriting M&A warranties and indemnities? 1 4y
+9 Monkeys i need help! 2 4y
+14 EBs Recruitment: discussion thread 8 4y
+2 Application Tips & Tricks From Former Morgan Stanley Banker 7 4y
+11 What am I looking at - and what should I be taking away? 2 4y
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+3 Trainings London Thread 2022 6 4y
+6 Best IB in Infrastructure and Power in London 4 4y
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+3 How much was your first bonus? 1 4y
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+9 Internship opportunities for summer after freshmen year (London) (target school) 4 4y
+2 The highest paying job for graduates in finance industry? 7 4y
+9 Should a graduate pursue Investment Banking or Asset Management? - UK 1 4y
+6 Undergraduate Buyside Recruiting 3 4y
+6 Does being a LinkedIn weirdo enhances your chances? 2 4y
0 Is it always common for America's recruiting cycle to be way ahead recruitment in Europe? 2 4y
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+10 Two Competing Offers 1 4y
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+12 Best firms for career bankers? 2 4y
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+4 IBD London OC applications 8 4y
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+9 Help with choosing offers 4 4y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • 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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August 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
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