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June 2026 Investment Banking

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Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
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  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
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  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
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