+10 Career advice on IB ; CS or Finance degree? 1 4y
+12 Laid off unexpectedly 7 4y
+16 Am I too late in the game? 5 4y
+2 Nomura reputation/prestige 4 4y
+9 Few questions about IB recruiting in London (Experienced hire working in M&A in EU) 1 4y
+4 No offer because of headcount issue 1 4y
+11 Declining full time offer? 4 4y
+16 H1B -> GC Sponsorship tips/advice 3 4y
+9 Where do data scientists usually work? 1 4y
+3 What Is the Difference Between Big Data and Data Science? 1 4y
+16 Unethical behaviour of big firms 1 4y
+10 How to say that the bank you're applying to is the best without saying it 3 4y
+3 Accounting / M&A Modeling Courses 0 4y
+15 I’m an Incoming FTP Full-Time Analyst - Should I Be Worried? 5 4y
+3 Spring Insight 2023 IB 1 4y
+6 I didn't pass 3 months probation (100% company's fault) Put it on CV or omit? 1 4y
+6 IB Lateral/Exit Ops Out West? 1 4y
+3 2022 RBC Canada Women's Advisory Program 1 4y
+27 Advice for Masters and IB 10 4y
+9 Please delete 1 4y
+9 Converting FT offer from one division to another after summer internship 1 4y
+3 I am a freelancer and I am interested in the opinion of experienced people 1 4y
+60 UC Berkeley Undergrad for IB Recruiting 37 4y
0 "Shortly" means after the interview 3 4y
+10 HR told me to expect an offer in a few days... 2 weeks ago 1 4y
+15 How can I make myself more competitive? 16 4y
+19 HR not responding after background check began 14 4y
+17 Freshman in Highschool looking for advice 8 4y
+28 Resurrected - San Francisco 16 4y
+5 Degree Change After SA Offer 1 4y
+26 Applying to Internships without Network? 13 4y
+11 Never interned in IB, feel so behind other incoming analysts 7 4y
0 can someone please share your first few weeks/months as a first year? Really nervous 1 4y
+9 LEARNING AN INDUSTRY BEFORE FT ROLE 3 4y
+4 IB SA when you know you’re not going for the return offer 3 4y
+10 Longer than expected background check 5 4y
+4 background check 2 4y
+3 Scope of Data Science in Finance 1 4y
+6 Sell side boutique ER vs Tier 3 BB Markets Grad Programme 1 4y
+10 Liquidation Analysis Associate Case 3 4y
+12 ?How do I get out of retail banking and in to a better financial industry? 1 4y
+13 Best Preparation for RX IB Internship Next Summer 5 4y
0 SA 2023 - What banks are yet to post applications? 1 4y
0 Lateralling into the US/UK from India 1 4y
+9 CPA's done, now what? 1 4y
+13 Potentially sitting on a golden ticket I'm too scared to cash in... trade stability for start up? 1 4y
+9 Will reneging hurt me? 1 4y
+4 Deleted 3 4y
+21 Federal Savings Bonds Paying 2.3% 3 4y
+3 Looking for Apartment/Roommate for Summer 2023 1 4y
0 SA 2023: DC Advisory or Citizens M&A 1 4y
+12 Should I Say Yes Or No To This Offer? 4 4y
+2 Feedback on Cold Email template? 7 4y
+3 Informational Interview Help 1 4y
+9 Spring Insight Eligibility for Second year 2 4y
+24 Networking for FT recruiting during SA internship? 6 4y
+3 Please help me rank my college list and possibly remove some schools that don't make sense financially and in terms of recruiting. 1 4y
+9 London IB Internships as International First-Year – Scope? 4 4y
+3 FCA fit and proper test 2 4y
+4 Messing up presentation during SA - No return offer 6 4y
+9 WP Carey MBA vs Thunderbird MGM 2 4y
+38 I am a young doctor facing a difficult decision 12 4y
+15 My unconventional path into finance NEED ADVICE 4 4y
+9 Has BAML finished Sophomore Recruiting? 1 4y
+7 Career evolution tips? 1 4y
+21 Intern with offers in Houston, DC, Pittsburgh, NYC - Where do I go? 9 4y
+12 International Background Check 3 4y
+6 When to hear back after final interview? 1 4y
+9 Resume advice to break into IB? 1 4y
+9 Need some insight on my Internship situation Please 1 4y
+3 Locations 1 4y
+12 Sophomore Internship: Hedge Fund or PE/IB? 1 4y
+4 Showing more humility at work 2 4y
+8 Transfer student seeking internship advice. 2 4y
+12 Best banks to target for ft 5 4y
+6 Up to what level of math should I take? 11 4y
+12 Breaking Back into Finance from FinTech 1 4y
+5 IB SA 2023 Europe 3 4y
+19 How fucked am I 3 4y
+4 how long does background check 7 4y
+15 Landing Finance Internship With No Prior Experience for the Fall 1 4y
+17 Transfer student questions for IB recruiting 1 4y
+6 Most secure jobs in finance during a downturn 1 4y
+3 European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) exit opportunities 1 4y
+9 How to break into Investment Banking after graduating? 3 4y
+12 Help for interview anxiety? 6 4y
+8 Which transition is more prestigious 5 4y
+3 Starting Career in Corporate Strategy 1 4y
+3 Looking for Job Opportunities in Arizona 0 4y
+9 Stay at Search Fund Internship for More Real Work & Improve Connection W/ Boss? Or Start Boutique IB Internship? 0 4y
+3 Finance in Vancouver (PNW in General) 0 4y
+3 Don't Include SA Internship on Resume for FT recruiting? 3 4y
+3 Is it all bad? 7 4y
+7 BB tech ECM vs MM IB 8 4y
+16 Is there any chance for me to break into IB? 3 4y
+6 Am I making a mistake with choice of major? 1 4y
+9 Question about my CV’s listed jobs… 1 4y
+6 Hearing back after superday 1 4y
+10 Do firms snitch if you're re-recruiting 8 4y
+4 Best Modeling Course? 4 4y

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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

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  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

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October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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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