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+17 FINRA Certifications 6 2y
0 Freshman Summer 1 2y
+19 I want to quit 12 2y
+11 Transfer from London to New York at BB 2 2y
0 College Senior with 1 YOE in Buyside ER - Advice Needed 1 2y
0 Roles in Boston (PE or CF) 1 2y
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0 Barclays Industrials NYC vs. GS TMT SF 3 2y
+11 May 2024 grad, no FT offers 12 2y
+24 Houlihan RX Chicago vs. Greenhill RX New York 12 2y
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0 How screwed are non-finance majors in top business schools? 2 2y
0 What Firms Have Had SDs/R1s/Hirevues/still rolling? 1 2y
+9 Raymond James Restructuring rep 3 2y
+9 Looking for Advice/Guidance 4 2y
+7 Miserable at current Job 2 2y
+6 Seeking Advice for the future 1 2y
0 Rerecruiting from AM to other opportunities 1 2y
+12 Graduating early to pursue a one year masters in accounting at Cornell so I can finally break into IB. What should I do? 1 2y
+9 What’s a good job for a charterholder with minimal relevant experience? 1 2y
+9 Have been ghosted 3 times in the final round, any tips? 3 2y
+1 N/A 3 2y
0 Analyst @ Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 1 2y
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+9 How do I know what career is for me? 1 2y
+10 Nontarget to Multiple BB/EB/HF Offers: How To Do It 4 2y
+22 How long was your lateral process ? 29 2y
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+6 Where to network in NYC 1 2y
+15 180 Career Switch 8 2y
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0 Which opportunity has better exit opportunities? 2 2y
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0 economics 3 2y
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Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.3%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (72) $101
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