+2 Move to new IB team at bank? 5 4y
+3 Is it possible for people that didn't studied neither in the US or the UK to work in a BB in NYC? 4 4y
+10 Full Time Financial Analyst Program at Wells Fargo 35 4y
+12 Is there any chance for me to break into IB or am I screwed? 1 4y
+3 Biglaw or fianancial services firm for someone looking to exit from law to IB 1 4y
+9 Urgent help appreciated: Bloomberg Analytics & Sales V.S. Graduate Program in IB Back Office Operations 1 4y
+3 Anyone here back from Soc Gen 2022 summer? 2 4y
+4 Need help choosing pre-IB internship 1 4y
+14 winter internships in canada question 9 4y
+9 How helpful has your BB/EB network been post IB? 1 4y
+15 2022 Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program / GWI SIP - Wait to hear back in December or interview for firms now? 1 4y
0 Product Pricing/Strategy Career Exit Option? 1 4y
+9 Is it possible to be successful in finance or not? (High Finance) 1 4y
+3 wrong dates on resume 1 4y
+7 Target BSchool for defense companies 3 4y
+6 Corporate Banking to IB? 1 4y
+19 This is what your LinkedIn cold outreach message should entail 7 4y
+12 CV work experience UK BB SA 1 4y
+93 Is the grass greener or should I be more content? 49 4y
+6 2022 IBD SA London: MidWay Update 4 4y
+6 Sending Networking Emails on Bank Email Okay?? 1 4y
+6 Should I start networking now for FT? 4 4y
+9 Amazon Sr. Program Manager vs. PwC Strategy& Deals SA 4 4y
+15 Applying to LDN SA very close to deadline 1 4y
+3 Taking a year off 1 4y
+6 What are my chances for lateralling into IB? 1 4y
0 Should you inform other banks if you are in final rounds at a top BB for investment banking? 1 4y
+2 Received summer in Sponsor Finance Origination. Is this Investment Banking? 3 4y
+6 Data Vendor WH,Pay, Exit Opps → High Finance?? 1 4y
0 Starting a career in ESG investments/sustainability/green finance? 3 4y
+9 Reneging SA offer (2nd tier bank to BB) - London - 3 4y
+3 Wayfair Accounting Co-Op vs BlackRock Sales Support 1 4y
+11 A Guy from Joisey on Wall St? 3 4y
0 Portfolio Monitoring Analyst-- Back Office? 3 4y
+12 Chicago SA 2021 2 4y
+6 Leveraging job offer for a different one at the same firm. 1 4y
+12 Internships - Freshman 1 4y
+12 How can I get into high finance careers (IB, Private Equity, etc.) or am I just delusional for thinking that I have a chance?? 13 4y
+3 Which financial industry is the most applicable to move to an another country without speaking the local language ? 1 4y
+9 [Canadian] Does CS Minor Matter for non-trading roles? 1 4y
+5 Graduating in December, FT BB Offer For July 2022 7 4y
+15 Interview lined up. Should I mention that i am looking at a better work life balance / better hours. 1 4y
+11 would it be better if I say the real reason during interviews? 2 4y
+37 Are you good at bullshitting? 18 4y
+9 Questions Regarding Securities Services Internship 1 4y
+13 Lateraling Already? 12 4y
+6 Update 1 4y
+14 How to lateral/network 4 4y
+9 Should I get work next summer or use that time to raise my GPA? 1 4y
+9 Dropping out of MFin after getting return offer at BB IBD - Will HR Understand? 1 4y
+16 Don’t know how if getting offer 7 4y
+2 Consulting to IB - is it possible? 2 4y
+21 Any reason why they didn't call back? 4 4y
0 Which offer should I choose? 1 4y
+9 london institute of banking and finance 2 4y
+6 Any part-time jobs I can do as a student to gain relevant work experience? 1 4y
+9 AQR BD Internship vs DC Advisory IB Internship 1 4y
+7 Im tired of building decks... where can I go in finance where I dont have to deck as much 6 4y
+15 Go for an IB analyst role at a small regional boutique or stay in MO at a large tier 2 bank? 3 4y
+12 Recruiting 3 4y
+6 Lateraling Impact on Relationships 1 4y
+9 Help with first job out of undergrad choice? 1 4y
+6 Does anyone know KeyBanc Capital Markets email format? 1 4y
+3 Cold emailing in Asia 2 4y
+9 How to quit to join another bank 1 4y
+16 Advice for English-speaking male in Europe 1 4y
+12 Using the word 'bullshit' during interview 3 4y
+12 Need some opinion on career path 1 4y
+3 How To Close On Lateral Interview 8 4y
+6 How to get deal experience? 1 4y
+3 Failed try at SA 2022 recruiting 9 4y
0 Response to my thank you letters... subtle rejection? 5 4y
+11 how long will this hiring boom last? 1 4y
+9 When to start prep for PE recruitment? (London) 1 4y
+3 private equity analyst or trading desk 1 4y
+5 no work experience at target 3 4y
+27 Poor academic performance early on from low tier semi-target —> quant options analyst at reputable fund (story). 3 4y
+4 JHU MS in Finance good enough? 1 4y
+9 MS GCM/LevFin or BlackRock Fixed Income Securitized Assets? 1 4y
+11 Switching groups and/or locations before FT? 8 4y
+9 What happens if you don't get an internship? 18 4y
+16 Returning Full-Time But Academic Situation Changed? 6 4y
+15 Three Offers, Need Help Deciding 3 4y
+6 Corporate Banking vs. Private Bank Internship for Career Path 1 4y
+16 How to network in your late 20's? 3 4y
+9 Japanese Banking Culture 1 4y
+12 What to do going forward? 1 4y
+6 Should I get into advisory or consulting? 3 4y
0 Interviews 1 4y
+4 Easier Internships to land sophomore year that help with IB recruiting 2 4y
+9 How did you guys figure out exactly what you want do in Finance and advice? 1 4y
+6 How do you aggressively climb the ladder in your career? 1 4y
+9 BB Operations to Consulting 1 4y
+13 Study History and work in Finance? 8 4y
+5 How late is too late? 5 4y
+3 Renewable Energy Groups? 1 4y
+9 Spring Week - Atypical Candidate is it Worth Applying 1 4y
+6 Sophomore Summer Internship? 1 4y
+6 What’s up with Piper Sandler FT 22? 1 4y
+7 PE internship at investment arm of insurance company vs. MM IB internship 1 4y

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%

Total Avg Compensation

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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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