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  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Evercore No 98.9%
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  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
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  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (79) $150
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