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+3 Sophomore Analyst 2024 recruiting 1 3y
+14 Student wondering about industry options and entry 1 3y
+3 WSO on Linkedin 1 3y
+3 Business cycles and recruiting 1 3y
+7 Merrill Lynch - Summer internship to sophmores? 8 3y
+3 What are the expected returns for traders who trade with their own salary? 1 3y
+4 JPM Hirevue Email 1 3y
+83 Q&A: Corp Dev 33 3y
+14 IB Networking Timeline for Sophomore 1 3y
+3 Applying to Different Locations 1 3y
+46 How much power does an MD have? 20 3y
+21 Worried about delayed written offer 8 3y
+3 Forgot to Attach Cover Letter 1 3y
+5 What is the difference between FP&A and strategic finance? 4 3y
+6 Which country has the best pay to living cost ratio? 4 3y
+9 Working towards niche area of Finance 1 3y
+14 Is it rude to interrupt during a networking call if the other person is always talking? 9 3y
+3 Older student 1 3y
+3 Interview Prep Summer Analyst 2024 - *HELP* 1 3y
0 Recruiter reached out about scheduling first round interview then never followed up 5 3y
+3 A finance job that ain’t too special? [advice] 1 3y
+74 How important is networking in the UK (London)? 35 3y
+8 3.7+ GPA for an unpaid search fund gig ????? 5 3y
+11 any book recommendations to get over obsession with prestige and money? 2 3y
+3 Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP) 1 3y
+4 How do I recruit for IB SA 2024 (US / Canada) if I don't have anything for Summer 2023? 4 3y
+3 Integrated Masters (with year abroad) 1 3y
+3 Joining another office for full-time 1 3y
+4 Applying to SA in gap year 1 3y
+8 Freshman Intern Rejected!? 1 3y
+4 Sophomore recruiting difficulties 4 3y
+5 IB SOPHMORE RECRUITING 6 3y
+23 Faked Diversity, am I fucked? 7 3y
+20 I will get a £50k-£60k loan to do my master's in the UK. And I have a couple of questions... 5 3y
+6 'What is your greatest failure?' - Interview Question 1 3y
+11 To Lie or not to Lie 1 3y
+5 Chances of getting an interview / offer if an MD sends resume? 9 3y
+6 Alpha Sights Intern Offer 2 3y
+9 Transfering Between Bank Offices from SA -> FT 3 3y
+9 . 1 3y
+9 State of Lateral Hiring Market? 5 3y
+3 Switching firms mid year internships 3 3y
+3 Summer internship opportunities in finance/consulting still available to gain experience for IB? 2 3y
+10 How To Transition From Engineering To Finance 1 3y
+9 Best time to submit internship applications 3 3y
+8 Freshman looking for advice 4 3y
+3 Goldman Sachs Engineering Strats Super day 1 3y
+9 Antitrust lawyer exit strategies to business 1 3y
+12 SA 2024 Timeline? 3 3y
+6 Apply ASAP or Wait until Networking? 4 3y
+10 Can I get a job in IB, in London, if I have a degree from another country? 9 3y
+9 Wait for sophomore internship offer to apply for 2024 SA? 1 3y
+46 Breaking Into IB - Late Twenties 28 3y
+12 Career Advice - Middle Office Exit Opps at a BB 3 3y
+14 3.34 GPA sophomore Emory student what can I do? Should I give up recruiting 10 3y
+3 Need advice recruiting while working full time 1 3y
+6 When will interviews for Summer 24 internships begin? 1 3y
+4 BofA IBD OR Man Group Investment Management Summer Internship London 7 3y
+9 Where to Go From Here 2 3y
+10 Trouble deciding between FT vs. Off-cycle offer 3 3y
+4 MBA Associates FT recruiting 4 3y
+12 Still no fulltime offer 5 3y
+65 Advice to graduate with a shit major and shit job 34 3y
+4 Delete 1 3y
+4 Interview/Placement - How was your weekend? 1 3y
+3 2024 IB timeline 1 3y
+4 Can I get around this? 4 3y
+3 What exit opportunities do I have from this job? 1 3y
+4 IB Firms that are still recruiting for 2023 Summer Associate Roles 7 3y
+6 Redundancy timeline 1 3y
0 Exploring Ottoman Empire for career 1 3y
+13 Currently off the beaten path...choose finance? 2 3y
+3 Rejected if I reapplied? 1 3y
+16 To Email or Not to Email 9 3y
+18 Advice required - No Spring Weeks 10 3y
+15 Joint Maths and Economics - Sufficient Mathematics for Quant Roles and/or Mathematics based masters? 8 3y
+3 Getting back to consulting 1 3y
+3 2023 FT 1 3y
+4 Recruiting for Diversity and Regular 1 3y
+11 Securing an interview for an internship role via connection 10 3y
+30 Three Books Every Aspiring Banker (Or Experienced One) Should Read. 9 3y
+10 Search fund I’m interning at is about to buy a company, how good is this for my resume? 1 3y
+3 Will a VC Internship help towards getting an IB Internship? 1 3y
+6 Discover Citadel Program 2 3y
0 Essay question for UBS application 4 3y
+4 ‘25 undergrad summer opportunities?? 1 3y
+10 from software engineer to mfin -- is this switch worth it 2 3y
+6 Good cover letter examples buyside 1 3y
0 Conflicts of Interest in the Internship Search 1 3y
+12 ESG Analyst 4 3y
0 Discussing recent deal in interview - does it have to be from same country? 1 3y
+4 How to not get lost in the sauce? 5 3y
+6 I just can't face another day 2 3y
+11 Following finance for the money - any regrets? 3 3y
+4 valid reason for buyside -> ib? 2 3y
+4 Networking with a VP 1 3y
0 Advice 3 3y
+3 well someone's hiring 6 3y
+3 Stupid question about being connected to someone. 2 3y

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 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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September 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Associates (55) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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